The event begins with a poster session, where faculty and staff display their large-format posters on poster boards throughout the venue. Attendees are encouraged to walk through the space, view the diverse teaching and learning projects, and engage in conversations with presenters—all while enjoying lunch. This session offers a relaxed, interactive environment to network, ask questions, and gain insights into innovative teaching strategies.
Following the poster session, the event transitions to a lightning round of presentations, where selected presenters take the stage to give concise, 5-minute overviews of their projects. These rapid-fire talks provide an opportunity for attendees to hear directly from faculty and teaching staff about their innovative teaching approaches, the impact on student learning, and key takeaways.
As the judges deliberate and finalize their selection of the Teaching Innovation Award winners, event organizers share key announcements related to teaching and learning initiatives. The event concludes with the highly anticipated announcement of the two award recipients, who are recognized for their outstanding contributions to student learning.
The Celebration of Teaching is more than just a showcase—it’s a space to inspire, connect, and elevate the teaching community. We encourage all faculty and teaching staff to attend, whether to present their work, explore new ideas, or celebrate the incredible teaching innovations happening across campus. To show our appreciation for our community, we also offer the following.