Professional Development Day is a day of opportunities provided for faculty and staff to improve their skills and knowledge through training sessions. The sessions will be led by Michigan Tech faculty and staff and provide development in a learning-centered peer-to-peer environment.

Peruse the complete schedule of events below. Registration links are included for each presentation.

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Schedule
2025
Thursday, October 16th
8:30 AM

Registration/Breakfast Opens

Michigan Technological University

Library East Reading Room

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

We extend our sincere gratitude to Meemic Insurance for sponsoring our Breakfast Session. Their generous support helps us bring our community together to share ideas, connect, and start the day with inspiration. We truly appreciate their commitment to making this event possible!

9:00 AM

Breakfast Keynote and Connect

Michigan Technological University

Library East Reading Room

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

9:45 AM

Break

Michigan Technological University

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

10:00 AM

How to Boost Productivity Using Kanban Boards

Laurie Stark, Michigan Technological University

Library 244

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

10:00 AM

Poster Printers, Beach Reads, Recipes, and Games: Library Resources to Make Your Life Easier

Dorianne Shaffer, Michigan Technological University
Jennifer Sams, Michigan Technological University
Angela Badke, Michigan Technological University

Library 243

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

10:00 AM

Using Canvas for Office and Department Training

Charlie Temple, Michigan Technological University
Tracey Reed, Michigan Technological University

Library 242

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

10:45 AM

Break - Snacks

Michigan Technological University

Hallway outside of Library classrooms 242, 243, 244

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

11:00 AM

Burnout, Boundaries, and Self-Care

Jennifer Wall, Michigan Technological University
Amanda Schwass, Michigan Technological University

Library 243

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

11:00 AM

Making Michigan Tech's Brand Work for You

Phoebe Meston, Michigan Technological University
Cyndi Perkins, Michigan Technological University
Hailey Hart, Michigan Technological University
Heather Powers, Michigan Technological University

Library 244

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

11:00 AM

RACE with your Amazing Intern (AI)

Kay Oliver, Michigan Technological University

Library 242

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM