Bridge & Build Community Series: Disability Culture in Academia
Open to all graduate students.
October 8th, 12:00pm–1:00pm
All graduate students are invited to learn and discuss the tensions and opportunities that arise between academic culture and disability culture. Disability Cultural Center staff will provide an introduction to disability culture and the concept of crip time, along with disability-related events and resources for grad students. If you have any questions or access needs for this event, please email Helen at hlrottier@wisc.edu.
Mental Wellbeing Resource Fair
self-care, activities, snacks, giveaways, fun!
October 9th, 10:00am–2:00pm
2025 UW-Madison I-Corps Fall Cohort (Free Virtual Workshop)
Register by Sep 18th, 2025
October 9th, 5:00pm–7:00pm
Take the first step toward achieving your entrepreneurial goals and attend our free, six week virtual workshop led by certified NSF I-Corps instructors. This non-credit, hands-on course is designed for researchers, innovators, and aspiring entrepreneurs, and will equip you with essential tools and insights.
Enhancing Online Education: Course Management webinar
Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring
October 10th, 9:00am–10:30am
R Programming: Data Visualization (online)
October 10th, 10:00am–12:00pm
Online, connection information will be sent in advance
So you’re familiar with R, but want to do more with your plots than the base graphics package. This workshop will show you how to use the ggplot2 package in R. After this session, you will be able to create a variety of plot types, alter their aesthetics, and create custom themes. A working knowledge of R, RStudio, and dplyr would be helpful for you to get the most out of this session. Registration required: go.wisc.edu/f7n0ww
Teaching at UW: Teaching with the Chazen
Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring
October 10th, 12:00pm–1:30pm
Public Works: How to Write About Charged Political Issues
How can scholars weigh in on the crisis of our moment? What are the risks? How can writers navigate the challenge of using academic knowledge in public settings?
October 10th, 12:00pm–1:00pm
Following the public lecture with Michael Rothberg on 10/9 (Historical Analogy and the Politics of Holocaust Memory), we invite faculty, staff, and grad students to attend a small-group discussion. We’ll consider strategies and methods and explore the challenges, rewards, and process of writing about divisive issues, whether for academic audiences or public consumption. Space is limited and registration is required. To join, email rsvp@humanities.wisc.edu with your name and affiliation.
Effective Assessment Strategies for Large Undergraduate Courses
Learn more about scalable, innovative assessment strategies tailored for large undergraduate courses where instructors face time and workload challenges in this workshop.
October 10th, 1:00pm–2:30pm
Participants will explore diverse methods, including self-grading, peer assessment, rubrics for actionable feedback, and technology-enhanced tools like e-assessments and interactive eBooks. Through case studies, practical examples, and collaborative activities, attendees will develop a mini action plan to implement effective assessments in their own teaching contexts.