NFI Events

Please contact Andie Faber, afaber@ksu.edu, if you have any questions.

Fall 2025 Events

  • Event 1: Drop-in Instructional Support
    • Wednesday, August 20, 1:00-4:00pm in Hale Library 581
      • Feeling lost with your course syllabi? Looking for support in developing your course Canvas page? Curious about the ways in which the Teaching & Learning Center and the Library can support your teaching? We’re here to help! Join us in Hale 181 any time between 1pm and 4pm for this come-and-go event. Feel free to come with questions or just browse the support available. Get help with:
        • Syllabus development / review / feedback.
        • Course design and development
        • Increasing accessibility in your course design and materials.
        • Navigating Canvas.
        • Using Mediasite and other video content.
        • Library resources (subject librarians, OER, reserves, equipment, databases, etc.)
        • Technology platforms and tools
        • We really appreciate an RSVP!
  • Event 2: Meet & Greet with President Linton and Provost Mendez
    • Wednesday, September 3, 4:00-5:00pm, Bluemont Room, Student Union
      • Join President Richard Linton and Provost Jesse Mendez for a welcome reception with light refreshments. This is your opportunity to hear from our university leadership about their vision and goals for K-State and it’s their opportunity to get to know you and your aspirations.
      • We really appreciate an RSVP!
  • Event 3: Spill the Tea on Community Engaged Teaching & Research
    • Wednesday, October 15, 4:00-5:00pm, 247 Leadership Studies Bldg.
      • Several of our K-State Strategic Imperatives focus on applied learning and community partnerships! Join campus community leaders in Extension & Engagement and Community Engaged/Applied Learning for afternoon tea and a discussion about support available to help you connect your teaching and/or research to these K-State Imperatives.
      • We really appreciate an RSVP!
  • Event 4: Spill the Tea on Annual Review, Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion
    • Wednesday, November 12, 4:00-5:00pm, Hemisphere Room (Hale 581)
      • Join Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Marci R. McMahon and a panel of our campus community members for afternoon tea and conversation about annual evaluation, reappointment, tenure, and promotion processes. We’ll discuss strategies for preparing your materials and writing effective narratives that highlight your contributions to K-State, your academic field, and society. Whether you are tenure-track, teaching-track, or a visiting faculty member, this event will have information for you!
      • We really appreciate an RSVP!
  • Event 5: Spill the Tea on Research at K-State
    • Monday, December 8, 4:00-5:00pm, 3042 Business Building
      • Join campus community leaders in Research for afternoon tea and discussion of resources available from the Office of Research to support all faculty research at Kansas State University. We’ll discuss what questions you have about support and opportunities that will promote your research agenda and facilitate your success here at K-State.
    • We really appreciate an RSVP!

Archived Events

Spring 2025
  • Principles of Digital Accessibility - Christina van Ittersum
  • Accessibility in Mediasite - Brandon Utech
  • Drop-In Instructional Support
    • Tuesday, January 14th 2-4pm
    • In-Person Option: Hale Library 181
  • Building a Sustainable Writing Practice
    • Tuesday, February 11, 4-5pm via Zoom
    • Led by Dr. Rebecca Barrett-Fox
    • Academic writing is hard--and it's often lonely! Join this session to learn how to create a writing practice that can withstand the challenges of academic life and become a source of pleasure.
    • Share what is already working for you as a writer and learn from others.
    • Leave with new strategies—and perhaps a new orientation to your work.
  • New Graduate Faculty Orientation
    • Wednesday, February 19, 11am-12pm
    • Tuesday, February 25, 1-2pm
    • Hosted by the Graduate School - University Calendar link

    • Faculty who have been approved for graduate faculty membership are invited to attend an orientation session with the Graduate School to learn about expectations and how to be successful in this new role.

Fall 2024 NFI Events