Join us for the JMHC Aronson Family Lecture Series Feb. 5-6: Exploring Our Planetary Future

Join the John Martinson Honors College's Aronson Family Lecture Series for two thought-provoking events:

"How We Think" Panel Discussion – Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. (HCRN 1066 in West Lafayette): Faculty experts explore time, technology, and climate change from multiple disciplinary perspectives.

Keynote Lecture by Erle Ellis – Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, at 5 p.m. (HCRN 1066 in West Lafayette): Can human societies reshape the planet for a thriving future? Ellis, a leading expert on the Anthropocene, shares insights.

Receptions with refreshments follow both events. RSVP today to hold your spot!

Submit your innovative practices for the Festival of Teaching & Learning

Please share your best and most innovative practices with the Purdue community in a hands-on expo, the second annual Festival of Teaching & Learning: 3-5 p.m. Friday, April 11, in Honors Hall and hosted by the John Martinson Honors College.

Apply via this Qualtrics form by Wednesday, Feb. 19.

All entries should have a tangible, demonstrable and/or interactive component (e.g. visual aids, hands-on activity, interactive model, or examples of student work produced) and participants should expect to share their best practice with a diverse audience made up of students, staff, faculty and alumni from West Lafayette and Indianapolis. All participants will be eligible to win $1,000 cash awards for future teaching and learning projects. Learn more here.

Invitation to the Purdue Substance Use Mitigation Team lunch and learns (Spring 2025)

The Purdue Substance Use Mitigation (SUM) Team is hosting a series of Lunch and Learns to raise awareness about substance abuse and mental health related issues. Faculty, residence hall faculty fellows, academic advisors and other interested staff are invited. Attendees learn about our campus environment and ways to incorporate the information into their teaching and interactions with students. Lunch is provided and registration is required.

The Impact of Alcohol and Drugs on Sleep: 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the CoRec, Howard Taylor Conference Room. RSVP by Feb. 10

DEA Mission and Drug Trends: 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the CoRec, Howard Taylor Conference Room. RSVP by Feb. 27

Explore global student opportunities during Fulbright Week 2025

Purdue’s National and International Scholarships Office (NISO), part of the John Martinson Honors College, will host Fulbright Week from Feb. 17–20. The event offers workshops and panels for faculty and students to learn about Fulbright grants for teaching, research, and study abroad. Sessions include STEM-focused opportunities and guidance from past Fulbright recipients. A virtual alumni panel will cap the week. Visit the Fulbright Week webpage for details and to RVSP for different sessions.

Join Problematizing Education & Digital Technology Community discussion Feb. 19

Researchers, educators, activists, parents and students are invited to come together from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, to discuss some of today’s most pressing questions about the future of education technology (EdTech). This event, Problematizing Education & Digital Technology, is part of the Critical Studies of Education and Technology (CSET) 2025 worldwide event.

Please register and join us for three short (5-minute) presentations, followed by an interactive discussion.

Save the date for 2025 Steps to Leaps Summit

Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12 at Beck Agricultural Center

Steps to Leaps is a campus-wide initiative geared toward bolstering student success. The 2025 Steps to Leaps Summit will provide opportunities to build connections with peers who are also using Steps to Leaps to engage their students around the five pillars; Well-Being, Leadership, Impacts, Networks and Grit/Persistence. There will be amazing presentations from peers and students ( submit yours here). We will award the Steps to Leaps awards ( nominate here). You have from now until 5 p.m. Jan. 20 to submit a program and nomination. Learn more.

AI Bytes Sessions for Spring 2025

AI Bytes hands-on sessions are continuing into the spring semester thanks to the high success in the fall semester with around 400 instructors attending the workshops. These practical, one-hour workshops focus on real-world AI applications to save time and enhance teaching and learning. Whether you want to streamline course management or boost student engagement, AI Bytes helps provide the tools you need.

Instructor feedback has been outstanding, noting immediate benefits in course preparation and delivery. Elevate your courses and stay ahead of the curve in educational innovation; sign up today!