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Faculty & Staff Seminar

Time

Thursday, January 15, 2026 to Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 9:00am to 12:00pm

Location

1302 Advanced Teaching and Research Building

All College of Design faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Faculty-Staff Seminar on “Courageous Conversations: Building Trust and Well-Being” led by Laura Smyth, the University Ombuds. Note that the location has been changed from 2226 Bessey Hall to 1302 Advanced Teaching and Research Building (ATRB).

Session Overview

While we often understand in theory that teams are made up of individuals with different experiences, values, and ways of working, navigating those differences in practice can be challenging. This session will explore why these tensions arise and how we can engage differences constructively — strengthening our professional relationships and shared work.