Curating Care: A Student’s Journey in IWU’s Nursing Archive
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
12 p.m. | Thorpe Center
Dr. Alyssa Culp, Visiting Assistant Professor of History
This talk will share a semester-long EdVenture from the Spring 2025 History of Nursing
course, where students researched, designed, and curated both a physical and digital
exhibit to showcase the legacy of nursing on our campus. It will explore how project-based
learning, archival research, and digital storytelling deepened student engagement,
fostered interdisciplinary collaboration, and supported the development of a meaningful
public-facing project.
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From Scattered to Supported: Teaching Students How to Work in Teams
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
12 p.m. | Thorpe Center
Dr. Libby Haywood, Assistant Professor of Biology
Who doesn't have a dreaded group project story? We know that teamwork and collaboration
are top marketable skills for our students, but too often we throw them in groups
and say "figure it out!" leading to sub-par outcomes, especially for the most marginalized.
I'll share strategies I've implemented over the last 6 years in my General Biology
laboratory to scaffold semesters-long teamwork projects, including team formation
surveys, asset-mapping, conflict management, accountability check-ins, and more!
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Title TBD
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
12 p.m. | Thorpe Center
Dr. Lisa Hensey, Assistant Professor of Educational Studies
Description TBD.
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Beyond Introductions: Fostering Trust and Interaction Within Your First Week of Class
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
12 p.m. | Thorpe Center
Dr. Lindsey Kellar, Assistant AD for Student-Athlete Wellness
This EdVenture will explore techniques for establishing an engaged and supportive
classroom environment on day one of class by incorporating interactive and engaging
strategies that set the tone for a semester of meaningful student discussions and
interactions. Additionally, we will discuss how to demonstrate investment in getting
to know individual students and therefore building a culture of comfort and trust
that encourages participation and learning within the crucial first week of class.
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