EVENTS
Upcoming events sponsored and produced by CATE, UIC departments, as well as events external to UIC.
Spring 2026 CATE Catalog
Event Categories
CATE
These events are sponsored by CATE and facilitated by CATE staff. Such events may include online webinars and workshops as well as on-campus seminars with guest speakers, workshops, and other professional learning programs.
Beyond CATE
These events are hosted by UIC departments and programs outside of CATE or by organizations external to UIC. Such events may include online, on-campus, and off-site webinars, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
CIRTL Events
CIRTL events are located under grads and postdocs. Faculty are also welcome to attend.
CATE
Jan
21
2026
Supporting Student Learning Using Inclusive Teaching Strategies
Wednesday, 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Virtual event
Jan
21
2026
Effective TA Drop-In (Office) Hours: Essential Dos and Don'ts
Wednesday, 3:00 pm–4:30 pm
Virtual event
Jan
22
2026
The Metacognitive Feedback Loop
Thursday, 2:00 pm–2:50 pm
Virtual event
Jan
26
2026
Encouraging Student Participation in Discussion Sections
Monday, 3:00 pm–4:30 pm
Virtual event
Jan
28
2026
Writing Effective Teaching Statements: For Faculty & Instructors
Wednesday, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Virtual event
Jan
30
2026
Practices for Grading and Providing Feedback
Friday, 10:00 am–11:30 am
Virtual event
Feb
5
2026
Beyond Course Evaluations: How to Know Your Class is Working
Thursday, 2:00 pm–3:15 pm
Virtual event
Feb
11
2026
Peer Observation Training
Wednesday, 1:00 pm–1:50 pm
Virtual event
Feb
11
2026
The Politics of Care in Graduate Teaching: Building Supportive Academic Networks
Wednesday, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Teaching Excellence Building (TEB), Room 107 and Zoom
Feb
18
2026
Peer Observation Feedback
Wednesday, 1:00 pm–1:50 pm
Virtual event
Feb
25
2026
Designing Transparent and Equitable Assessments
Wednesday, 11:00 am–12:15 pm
Virtual event
Mar
5
2026
Keeping Students Engaged
Thursday, 2:00 pm–2:50 pm
Virtual event
Mar
11
2026
Scaffolding Success: Strategies for Graduate Teaching and Student Engagement
Wednesday, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Teaching Excellence Building (TEB), Room 107 and Zoom
Mar
12
2026
Grades Got You Down?: Exploring Alternative Grading Strategies
Thursday, 11:00 am–12:30 pm
Virtual event
Apr
1
2026
Teamwork makes the dream work: facilitating group work in your classroom
Wednesday, 3:00 pm–4:15 pm
Virtual event
Apr
8
2026
Professional Development: How Graduate Students Can Leverage Their Teaching Experience
Wednesday, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Teaching Excellence Building (TEB), Room 107 and Zoom
Apr
16
2026
Rubrics Revealed: A Multipurpose Tool for Enhancing Feedback Clarity and Grading Consistency
Thursday, 11:00 am–12:15 pm
Virtual event
Apr
22
2026
Student Evaluation of Teaching: Preparing for & Analyzing Student Feedback
Wednesday, 2:00 pm–3:30 pm
Virtual event
Beyond CATE
CIRTL Events
Aug
1
2025
Self-Paced Teaching & Learning Courses (2025-2026 Academic Year)
August 01, 2025
Jan
21
2026
Jan
22
2026
Finishing your Diss/Thesis
January 22, 2026
Jan
26
2026
Research Mentor Training
January 26, 2026
Jan
29
2026
Panel(s) of Early Career Faculty
January 29, 2026
Feb
2
2026
Research Mentor Training
February 02, 2026
Feb
5
2026
CVs for the Academic Job Market
February 05, 2026
Feb
9
2026
Research Mentor Training
February 09, 2026
Feb
12
2026
Postdoc Teaching Practicum
February 12, 2026
Feb
12
2026
Cover Letters for the Academic Job Market
February 12, 2026