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CATL Weekly
October 16, 2025
In the October 16, 2025 issue
JOIN US.
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Murphy Library: Meet & Learn
Connect with librarians and discover library resources.- 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16
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Write On
Research Writing Work Time- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7
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Sustainability in Business Courses
Teaching Sustainability Across the Undergraduate Curriculum- Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17
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Artificial Intelligence
Community of Practice, Sponsored by CATL- 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20
- 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10
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Thinking Critically in College: What Students Need to Know
A Conversation with Dr. Louis Newman on Fostering Intellectual Curiosity and Insight for Students- 10 to 11:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20
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Teaching Our Students to be Critical Thinkers
A Conversation for Faculty and Staff with Dr. Louis Newman- Noon to 1:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20
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Connecting through Conversation
A Meet & Greet and Open Conversation on Discourse at UWL- Noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24
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New(ish) Instructors
Community of Practice, Sponsored by CATL- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28
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Discussion + Civil Dialogue
Community of Practice, Sponsored by CATL- 10 to 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4
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Cross-Cultural Instructor Collaboration
Community of Practice, Sponsored by CATL- 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4
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Campus Climate Research Reveal
Insights into Student Belonging & Community- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6
DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY.
If you have a file that seems to have a lot of accessibility formatting concerns like headings, color contrast, lists, etc., you may be tempted to totally recreate the file. But, before you do that, try the "clear formatting" or "Remove Text Formatting" feature (available in Microsoft, Canvas, and other programs) and then update the document using the correct formatting features within the program. It may save you some time!
CANVAS TIP.
Consider reordering your modules to show modules the most current at the top and oldest at the bottom. This is a simple edit that allows you and students to more quickly access the most current course materials by reducing the need to scroll!
DID YOU KNOW?
Midterms are coming. Ever tried an exam wrapper? It's an effective strategy to improve learning outcomes for students and help students reflect on the learning process. Want to try one but need to learn more first? Email CATL and we'll work you through it.
MINI-CONFERENCE NEWS.
Thank you to those who attended any part of the mini-conference this past Friday! It was a day filled with learning and community. Mark your calendars for the spring 2026 mini-conference -- Thursday, February 19.
TEACHING TIP.
The Academic Minute is a two-and-a-half minute daily podcast which features researchers from colleges and universities around the world, keeping listeners abreast of what’s new and exciting in the academy. Listen yourself or consider sharing about your research.