Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
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Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
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ChatGPT for Teaching & Research
Virtual Event
Hosted by Dr. Deone Zell ChatGPT is a flexible AI assistant that can act as a teaching partner, research collaborator, and productivity tool. This session will demonstrate how to design interactive assignments, create… Continue reading ChatGPT for Teaching & Research |
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Event Series
Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here |
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Virtual Event
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Brown Bag Series – Framing Discussions on Racism, Bias, and AI
Virtual Event
Hosted by Carmen Saunders Russell In Person (UL 30) & Via Zoom (Hyflex) Description: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into society offers transformative opportunities but also introduces substantial ethical, legal,… Continue reading Brown Bag Series – Framing Discussions on Racism, Bias, and AI
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Canvas Insights
Virtual Event
Hosted by Dr. Joyce Marie Brusasco Discover how Canvas Insights leverages data from the course learning analytics and use filters to help you spot early-alert indicators and quickly send tailored outreach emails. Join the event on… Continue reading Canvas Insights |
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Virtual Event
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Features of the Panopto Editor
Virtual Event
Hosted by Megan Duncan Description: Learn how to edit, annotate, and add on to your previously uploaded class recordings. With the key features from Panopto’s video editor and file management system, you can turn a recorded lecture or lesson into a prolific and engaging living document for your upcoming courses! Join the event on Zoom… Continue reading Features of the Panopto Editor
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New CSU Community of Practice for faculty: Accessible Instructional Materials
Description: For faculty, led by a CSU faculty member. Bring your questions about accessibility; share and learn from your colleagues. Agenda to follow. Location: Zoom meeting link
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Event Series
Staying Human in the Age of AI: CSBS Open Discussion Series
Spring 2026 Open Discussion Series: Staying Human in the Age of AI When and Where Thursdays | 12:00–1:30 PM April 2 (In Person) April 16 (via Zoom) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 898 5500 6864 Passcode: 312758 May 7 (In Person) Whitsett Room | Sierra Hall, Room 451 Overview This spring, the College of Social… Continue reading Staying Human in the Age of AI: CSBS Open Discussion Series |
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Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning
Virtual Event
Hosted by Kiara Gardea Description: Learn how to use LinkedIn Learning to support student skill-building and career preparation. This workshop covers the basics of getting started, curating course playlists, and integrating… Continue reading Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning |
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Virtual Event
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Empower Student Growth with ePortfolios
Virtual Event
Hosted by Kiara Gardea Description: Join us to learn more about ePortfolios and how to incorporate them into your classes. Meet with our ePortfolio Coordinator as they highlight the ways ePortfolios can be used to help your… Continue reading Empower Student Growth with ePortfolios
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Event Series
Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
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Creating, Editing, and Enhancing Lecture Videos with PanoptoLearn how to create engaging, accessible lecture videos using Panopto. In this workshop, faculty will explore how to record, edit, and enhance videos with simple tools such as trimming, adding content, and improving captions. Participants will also learn best practices for making videos easier for students to navigate and revisit. Hosted by Megan Duncan Jones.… Continue reading Creating, Editing, and Enhancing Lecture Videos with Panopto |
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Social Media Accessibility
Description: Social media platforms serve as powerful tools for outreach, engagement, and professional networking. However, without accessible practices, these platforms can exclude individuals with disabilities. This session will highlight the importance of accessibility in social media communications and provide actionable steps for ensuring content is inclusive and compliant with digital accessibility standards. Learning Objectives: Understand… Continue reading Social Media Accessibility
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Event Series
Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
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Canvas Quizzes
Virtual Event
Hosted by Avo Topjian Description: This workshop provides an overview of building and using quizzes in your Canvas course. Topics will include Creating questions and question banks, Assigning points, and Gradebook. Join the event on Zoom **If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact your department. ***For Zoom captions - please pre-enable automated captions/transcript on the Zoom website (not… Continue reading Canvas Quizzes |
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PowerPoint Accessibility
Description: This training demonstrates how to effectively use Microsoft PowerPoint to enhance presentations with visual interest while maintaining accessibility. Participants will learn how to avoid common accessibility barriers, utilize structural elements for accessible design, and convert presentations into accessible formats such as tagged PDFs, Braille, or large print. The session will also explore tools like… Continue reading PowerPoint Accessibility
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5 Ways to Integrate AI into Assignments
Virtual Event
Hosted by Megan Duncan Description: Join us to explore five approaches for integrating generative AI into your assignments. We will discuss a range of strategies that help promote AI literacy and fluency among students while supporting their overall learning experience. Whether you’re looking to allow AI as an optional resource or embed it more deeply into your… Continue reading 5 Ways to Integrate AI into Assignments |
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April | Web Accessibility Platform: PopeTech
Description: CSUN has a new platform for web accessibility, powered by the WAVE browser tool. This workshop will walk you through the PopeTech platform starting with your dashboard report. We’ll cover how to read PopeTech’s reports, identify action items, and use the new platform to prioritize and plan accessibility tasks. PopeTech includes support for manual… Continue reading April | Web Accessibility Platform: PopeTech
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Turnitin AI Detection
Virtual Event
Hosted by Avo Topjian Description: Gain a clear understanding of how Turnitin’s AI detection works, its limitations, and best practices for interpreting reports. This session helps faculty navigate AI-related integrity concerns and communicate clear expectations to students. Join the event on Zoom *If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact your department. **For Zoom captions… Continue reading Turnitin AI Detection |
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Teaching in the Age of AI: Designing Learning That Builds Critical Thinking – Part I
Virtual Event
Hosted by Dr. Deniz Marti Description: Part I introduces the pedagogical foundations for teaching in an AI-rich learning environment. Participants will explore how students are currently using AI tools and why attempts to ban AI often fail. The session will also examine the concept of cognitive erosion and discuss how poorly designed assignments can unintentionally… Continue reading Teaching in the Age of AI: Designing Learning That Builds Critical Thinking – Part I |
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Classroom Technology Essentials
Instructors: Dominic Little and Megan Duncan Learn how to leverage classroom technology tools to enrich the teaching and learning experience—without getting bogged down in the mechanics. By spending less time figuring out how the technology works, you can focus more fully on engaging with your students. This in-person workshop guides participants in effectively using classroom… Continue reading Classroom Technology Essentials
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Event Series
Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here |
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Event Series
Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here |
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PDF Accessibility Tools
Description: This training introduces participants to the fundamentals of creating accessible PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat. Attendees will learn how to apply proper tagging techniques to ensure PDFs meet accessibility standards and are usable by individuals with disabilities. The session also highlights the importance of preserving accessibility features during the conversion process from Microsoft Word to… Continue reading PDF Accessibility Tools
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Data Reflects Society – Brown Bag #2
Virtual Event
Hosted by Dr. Carmen Saunders Russell In Person (UL 30) & Via Zoom (Hyflex) Description: Data doesn’t just describe society—it reflects its power dynamics and blind spots, so AI trained on that data can quietly absorb and scale historical bias (race, gender, disability, class) into “automated” decisions 🤖. In this brown bag, we’ll unpack how that… Continue reading Data Reflects Society – Brown Bag #2
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Features of the Panopto Editor – Verbit Captions
Virtual Event
Hosted by Megan Duncan Description: Learn how to edit, annotate, and add on to your previously uploaded class recordings. With the key features from Panopto’s video editor and file management system, you can turn a recorded lecture or lesson into a prolific and engaging living document for your upcoming courses! Join the event on Zoom… Continue reading Features of the Panopto Editor – Verbit Captions |
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AI Basics
Virtual Event
Hosted by Charlie Mahoney Description: Learn the basics of what AI is and how it works in everyday tasks. This workshop introduces simple AI concepts, shows what AI can and cannot do, and offers easy strategies for using AI safely and responsibly. No prior experience needed—perfect for anyone who wants to understand AI and how… Continue reading AI Basics
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Event Series
Staying Human in the Age of AI: CSBS Open Discussion Series
Spring 2026 Open Discussion Series: Staying Human in the Age of AI When and Where Thursdays | 12:00–1:30 PM April 2 (In Person) April 16 (via Zoom) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 898 5500 6864 Passcode: 312758 May 7 (In Person) Whitsett Room | Sierra Hall, Room 451 Overview This spring, the College of Social… Continue reading Staying Human in the Age of AI: CSBS Open Discussion Series |
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Teaching in the Age of AI: Designing Learning That Builds Critical Thinking – Part II
Virtual Event
Hosted by Dr. Deniz Marti Part II is an applied, hands-on session where participants redesign their own assignments using the principles introduced in Part I. Through breakout discussions and guided activities, participants will transform existing assignments into AI-resilient learning tasks that promote critical thinking, metacognition, and responsible AI use, exploring AI-integrated active learning strategies. Participants… Continue reading Teaching in the Age of AI: Designing Learning That Builds Critical Thinking – Part II |
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Event Series
Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
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Connecting Communication and Collaboration with Teams and CanvasDiscover how Microsoft Teams integrates with Canvas to support communication and collaboration in your courses. In this workshop, faculty will learn how to connect Teams groups using Canvas to streamline instant messaging and announcements, helping students stay engaged and connected in to the course and class activities. Date: Monday, April 20 Time: Noon to 1… Continue reading Connecting Communication and Collaboration with Teams and Canvas
Virtual Event
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ChatGPT for Teaching and Research
Virtual Event
Hosted by Dr. Deone Zell ChatGPT is a flexible AI assistant that can act as a teaching partner, research collaborator, and productivity tool. This session will demonstrate how to design interactive assignments, create simulations, and generate customized study materials for students, while also supporting literature reviews, drafting, and peer review simulations. You’ll also see advanced features like agent mode, multimodal… Continue reading ChatGPT for Teaching and Research |
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Create GPTs with Your Students
Virtual Event
Hosted by Herbert Serrano & Dr. Joyce Marie Brusasco Description: Step into the future of teaching and learning! Discover how faculty and students can team up to design custom GPTs that enhance learning, creativity, and engagement—no coding required. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll brainstorm, prototype, and publish your own AI tool to reimagine what’s possible in… Continue reading Create GPTs with Your Students
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Event Series
Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here |
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Lockdown Browser (In-Person)
Hosted by Charlie Mahoney Description: This in-person workshop helps faculty use LockDown Browser to secure quizzes and exams in Canvas, while also learning how to guide students through downloading, installing,… Continue reading Lockdown Browser (In-Person) |
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Get More Done with Microsoft 365
Virtual Event
Instructor: Darrin Campbell Hosted with the Faculty Technology Center Get More Done with Microsoft 365 is a faculty workshop introducing CSUN's core Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Loop, and Copilot AI) as a unified collaboration ecosystem. The session demonstrates how these tools enable effective collaboration with colleagues and students through file… Continue reading Get More Done with Microsoft 365
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Event Series
Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Virtual Event
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Empower Student Growth with ePortfolios
Virtual Event
Hosted by Kiara Gardea Description: Join us to learn more about ePortfolios and how to incorporate them into your classes. Meet with our ePortfolio Coordinator as they highlight the ways ePortfolios can be used to help your students grow into professionals. Join the event on Zoom *If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact your department. **For Zoom captions - please pre-enable… Continue reading Empower Student Growth with ePortfolios |
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Canvas Quizzes
Virtual Event
Hosted by Kacee Williams Description: This workshop provides an overview of building and using quizzes in your Canvas course. Topics will include: Creating questions and question banks, Assigning points, and Gradebook. Join the event on Zoom **If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact your department. ***For Zoom captions - please pre-enable automated captions/transcript on the Zoom website (not… Continue reading Canvas Quizzes
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Event Series
Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here |
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Digital Equity Day
Virtual Event
In-person in the HSI Innovation Hub and live on Zoom As artificial intelligence and emerging technologies reshape higher education, access and inclusion must remain at the center of innovation. Digital Equity Day brings together faculty, staff, students, and technology leaders to explore how we can build a digital future that is ethical, accessible, and student-centered.… Continue reading Digital Equity Day |
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Canvas Gradebook
Virtual Event
Hosted by Avo Topjian Description: Are you ready to eliminate grading confusion and frustration with just a few clicks? Join us for this workshop where we’ll unveil the secrets to a flawless Gradebook setup in Canvas! What’s in it for you? Navigate the nuances of assignment and quiz point values. Save time and headaches for both you and your students. Step-by-step guidance… Continue reading Canvas Gradebook |
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Developing an Ethical AI Curriculum Framework
Virtual Event
Workshop 3: Developing an Ethical AI Curriculum Framework Hosted by Dr. Carmen Saunders-Russell Begin constructing a structured, scalable framework for integrating AI literacy and ethics into your curriculum. This workshop guides you through aligning student learning outcomes, assessment strategies, and ethical reasoning to prepare students for AI Literacy expectations in today’s workforce. Join the event… Continue reading Developing an Ethical AI Curriculum Framework |
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