10:00 AM - 4:00 PM AI x Education Online Conference: Generating the Future of Education with AI (Day 1) August 5, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM AI x Education Online Conference: Generating the Future of Education with AI (Day 1) Attend a student-driven, two-day online conference designed for educators to learn more about the impact of artificial intelligence on education. This conference will emphasize the voices of students, namely their unique experiences and insights as the main beneficiaries of technological transformations in education. To attend this free conference, register here.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM AI x Education Online Conference: Generating the Future of Education with AI (Day 2) August 6, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM AI x Education Online Conference: Generating the Future of Education with AI (Day 2) Attend a student-driven, two-day online conference designed for educators to learn more about the impact of artificial intelligence on education. This conference will emphasize the voices of students, namely their unique experiences and insights as the main beneficiaries of technological transformations in education. To attend this free conference, register here.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM NGSO: Undocumented Graduate Students Community Welcome & Orientation August 15, 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM NGSO: Undocumented Graduate Students Community Welcome & Orientation The Office for Graduate Diversity is kicking off the new academic year with an Undocumented Graduate Students Community Welcome & Orientation event. Join in person or via zoom on August 15th from 11am-12:30pm. Register for this event here.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM NGSO: Opening Session and Welcome August 15, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM NGSO: Opening Session and Welcome Welcome session featuring remarks from Lisa García Bedolla, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean of the Graduate Division, and a Professor in the School of Education. Join the zoom call here.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM NGSO: Native Grads @ Berkeley August 15, 2023 @ 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM NGSO: Native Grads @ Berkeley An overview of American Indian Graduate Program (AIGP) programs, people, fellows, and resources and the Indigenous Graduate Student Perspective @ Berkeley. Register here.
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM NGSO: DSP New Student Orientation August 16, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM NGSO: DSP New Student Orientation DSP New Student Orientation for DSP students who have completed their intake appointment will be held on August 16, 2023 from 10:00am - 2:30pm. Registration begins at 9:45am. Location will be held in-person at Alumni House. To attend, please: RSVP here! Get information about the Disabled Students’ Program, join breakout sessions, meet new friends, learn about our services & resources...and more! If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected] If you need transportation assistance, please contact LOOP for free services.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM NGSO: Cultivating a Respectful Graduate Community — Sexual violence and harassment prevention education for graduate and professional students August 16, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM NGSO: Cultivating a Respectful Graduate Community — Sexual violence and harassment prevention education for graduate and professional students This required education session is designed to help new grad students learn strategies for preventing sexual violence and sexual harassment (SVSH), as well as understand their rights, resources, and options if impacted by SVSH. Register here.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM NGSO: Resources for Student Parents August 16, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM NGSO: Resources for Student Parents General overview of SPC and resources for newly admitted student parents. Register here.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM NGSO: Cultivating a Respectful Graduate Community — Sexual violence and harassment prevention education for graduate and professional students August 17, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM NGSO: Cultivating a Respectful Graduate Community — Sexual violence and harassment prevention education for graduate and professional students This required education session is designed to help new grad students learn strategies for preventing sexual violence and sexual harassment (SVSH), as well as understand their rights, resources, and options if impacted by SVSH. Register here.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM NGSO: GenEq — Your campus gender & sexuality resource center August 17, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM NGSO: GenEq — Your campus gender & sexuality resource center Learn about the Gender Equity Resource Center (GenEq) from center staff. Hear an overview of resources for LGBTQ+ and Women graduate students at Cal. Register here.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM NGSO: Academic & Professional Writing August 17, 2023 @ 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM NGSO: Academic & Professional Writing Develop the academic and professional skills necessary for the successful completion of graduate programs: academic, grant, dissertation, and professional writing, editing, and preparing articles for publications. Learn about the many workshops offered to graduate students. Register here.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Tech SOS: Navigating Tech Support Resources August 21, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Tech SOS: Navigating Tech Support Resources Discover the keys to effortless tech support in our comprehensive one-hour workshop. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply looking to navigate Berkeley technology services with ease, this session is designed to provide you with essential guidance. Join us as we explore various aspects of tech support, including: Utilizing our knowledge base Getting IT Help Accessing IT Client Services (ITCS) drop-in services Exploring equipment rentals Understanding the Classroom Technology Services (CTS) help desk Signing up for consultations Additionally, we'll share best practices for planning heavy tech days in the classroom. From recording engaging presentations to preparing for seamless course capture, we'll provide insights to help you navigate these tech-driven scenarios effectively. Attend this one-hour workshop and save yourself many hours down the road! Register here.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Enhance Classroom Engagement with iClicker Cloud August 21, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Enhance Classroom Engagement with iClicker Cloud Join us for an interactive iClicker Cloud training session! iClicker Cloud is a mobile-optimized engagement platform that promotes collaboration between instructors and students. With its versatile features like polling and real-time interactive activities, both synchronously and asynchronously, iClicker Cloud seamlessly integrates with bCourses (Canvas). Whether you're new to iClicker or in need of a refresher, this training will prepare you for the upcoming academic year. In this session, you will learn: How to set up your iClicker account and link it with your bCourses Efficient methods for taking attendance using iClicker Cloud during your lectures. Techniques for running real-time interactive polls to gather immediate student feedback. Steps to ensure a smooth and engaging student participation experience. Integrating iClicker Cloud with popular slideware tools such as PowerPoint or Google Slides for interactive presentations. Please follow these two brief steps to be able to participate fully in this session: 1) Create iClicker Instructor Account 2) Click on this Join Code to join the course (in a browser window) Get ready to engage and empower your students with interactive learning experiences! This session will be held via Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link. Register for this event here!
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Preparing Today’s Students for a Tech-Driven Tomorrow August 23, 2023 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Preparing Today’s Students for a Tech-Driven Tomorrow How can colleges best infuse technology with their course design to better prepare students for a rapidly changing world after graduation? Lightning-fast technological advances are putting pressure on higher-ed institutions to create or improve curricula in order to build programs with the right tools to help students thrive in the digital era, as well as develop new means of reaching and educating adult students, many of whom may not even set foot on campus. Join us for an upcoming Virtual Forum on August 23 to hear from experts as they discuss how campuses can develop new programs and embrace emerging tech trends that further their educational missions. Register here.
2023-08-29 Chronicle Festival: Ideas Shaping Higher Ed Chronicle Festival: Ideas Shaping Higher Ed August 29, 2023 @ 12:30 PM - August 31, 2023 @ 3:00 PM Chronicle Festival: Ideas Shaping Higher Ed Interested in teaching, and learning more about the radically changing higher-education landscape? Attend a 3-day virtual conference to learn what future generations of students expect of the college experience; how technological advancements will impact the educational experience; and how educators can improve the public perception of higher education. This conference held by The Chronicle of Higher Education takes place August 29-31 from 12:30-3:00 p.m. ET. To attend this free conference, register here.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Creating Inclusive Classrooms August 30, 2023 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Creating Inclusive Classrooms The GSI Center’s Workshops on Teaching for GSIs cover a wide variety of topics related to university teaching and the GSI experience. The purpose of the series is to offer GSIs, and other graduate students interested in teaching, opportunities for hands-on learning and practical discussion about pedagogy. To assist us in planning, pre-registration is required.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Fostering Artistic Expression in Education: The Intersection of Creativity and Pedagogy September 1, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Fostering Artistic Expression in Education: The Intersection of Creativity and Pedagogy Join us for an exciting conversation with Nicolás P. Villarreal, a talented film and animation director from La Plata, Argentina. Currently serving as the Executive Art Director of the Visual Development and Traditional Animation Department at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where he teaches film and animation design, Nicolás brings a wealth of expertise and fresh perspectives to the table. Get ready for an inspiring discussion that combines his artistic mastery with his passion for teaching, and discover how the power of the creative process can enhance pedagogy across all disciplines, igniting curiosity, fostering innovation, and transforming the learning experience. Register here.
August 5, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM AI x Education Online Conference: Generating the Future of Education with AI (Day 1)
August 6, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM AI x Education Online Conference: Generating the Future of Education with AI (Day 2)
August 15, 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM NGSO: Undocumented Graduate Students Community Welcome & Orientation
August 16, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM NGSO: Cultivating a Respectful Graduate Community — Sexual violence and harassment prevention education for graduate and professional students
August 17, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM NGSO: Cultivating a Respectful Graduate Community — Sexual violence and harassment prevention education for graduate and professional students
September 1, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Fostering Artistic Expression in Education: The Intersection of Creativity and Pedagogy