BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Purdue University College of Education - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://education.purdue.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Purdue University College of Education REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260819T130820Z CREATED:20260819T130820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T130820Z UID:78706-1794650400-1794664800@education.purdue.edu SUMMARY:Holmes Scholars Wellness and Success Retreat DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Reset\, Refocus\, Reignite\n\nHolmes Scholars are invited to pause\, recharge and reconnect with their purpose during this interactive wellness and success retreat. Participants will explore strategies for managing stress and burnout\, building support systems and maintaining productivity without sacrificing their well-being. The retreat will also include lunch\, community-building activities\, goal setting and dedicated time to work on an academic or professional project. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Retreat Goals\n \n \n\n\nReduce burnout before finals and the holiday season\n\n\n\nHelp scholars refocus academically\n\n\n\nStrengthen relationships within the Holmes Scholars cohort\n\n\n\nHelp scholars develop sustainable approaches to research\, conferences and career preparation\n\n\n\nProvide dedicated time for reflection\, planning and focused work\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n10:00-10:15 A.M. \n\n\n\nArrival and Light Welcome Bites \n\n\n\n\n\n10:15-10:30 A.M. \n\n\n\nOpening Reflection \n\n\n\n\n\n10:30-11:15 A.M. \n\n\n\nSession 1: Managing Stress and Burnout \n\n\n\n\n\n11:15-11:45 A.M. \n\n\n\nSession 2: Building Your Scholar Support System \n\n\n\n\n\n11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M. \n\n\n\nLunch and Community Dialogue \n\n\n\n\n\n12:45-1:30 P.M. \n\n\n\nSession 3: Productivity Without Burnout \n\n\n\n\n\n1:30-2:00 P.M. \n\n\n\nSession 4: Refocus Work Block \n\n\n\n\n\n2:00-2:30 P.M. \n\n\n\nClosing Session: My Reset\, Refocus\, and Reignite Plan \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Contact Us\n \n \n\n\n\nFor questions or additional information about the Holmes Scholars Wellness and Success Retreat\, contact Brittne Paramore. URL:https://education.purdue.edu/event/holmes-scholars-wellness-and-success-retreat/ LOCATION:Beering Hall\, 100 N University St.\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States CATEGORIES:All,Students ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://education.purdue.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/HolmesRetreat_2_743x418.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261116T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261126T123000 DTSTAMP:20261104T175743Z CREATED:20261104T155919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T175743Z UID:80863-1794825000-1795696200@education.purdue.edu SUMMARY:Reconstructing Reading 2026 Virtual Conference DESCRIPTION:National Literacy Trust\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nThis online conference returns for the National Year of Reading 2026\, as part of our collective aim to reimagine how we teach reading and grow readers today. Reading research is richer than ever. Join us to explore the insights shaping the field and how they can support effective classroom practice. \n\n\n\nMelanie R. Kuhn\, Jean Adamson Stanley Faculty Chair in Literacy\, Purdue College of Education\, will present on “Supporting student access to texts through wide and repeated reading” on November 17 at 10:35AM Eastern Time. \n\n\n\nTo register\, visit the National Literacy Trust website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n Contact Us URL:https://education.purdue.edu/event/reconstructing-reading-2026-virtual-conference/ LOCATION:Indiana CATEGORIES:All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://education.purdue.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/NationalLiteracyTrust_ReconstructingReading_743x418.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261116T120000 DTSTAMP:20261103T150345Z CREATED:20261102T213702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T150345Z UID:80819-1794826800-1794830400@education.purdue.edu SUMMARY:CATALYST STEM Education Colloquium Series - SCALE K-12 DESCRIPTION:Tiny Microchips\, Big Ideas: Bringing Advanced STEM Concepts to Schools through Engineering Design-Based Learning\n\n\n\nTamara J. Moore\, Ph.D.; Greg J. Strimel\, Ph.D.; S. Selcen Guzey\, Ph.D.; and Morgan M. Hynes\, Ph.D. \n\n\n\nSCALE K-12 prepares students for careers in microelectronics by giving teachers and schools the tools to design and implement engaging learning experiences across subjects and grade levels\, including the physical foundations of AI. This presentation introduces the collaborative program and highlights emerging research on engineering design-based learning\, client letters\, career development\, and district vertical alignment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n CATALYST PROGRAMS\n \n STEM Education Colloquium Series\n\nPlease join us for CATALYST’s 2026-2027 Colloquium Series. The series is designed to foster an intellectual community of scholars who are interested in research related to STEM education. We welcome faculty\, staff\, students\, and any STEM enthusiast from across Purdue University and beyond! \n\n\n\nBRNG 3123Refreshments at 10:45 a.m.Presentation from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Contact Us\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions or additional information about the STEM Education Colloquium Series\, contact CATALYST at (765) 496-2859 or by email. URL:https://education.purdue.edu/event/catalyst-stem-education-colloquium-series-scale-k-12/ LOCATION:Beering Hall\, 100 N University St.\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States CATEGORIES:All,CATALYST,CATALYST Colloquium Series,EDCI,EDST,Faculty/Staff,Students ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://education.purdue.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Colloquium_SCALE_Nov26_743x418.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261118T130000 DTSTAMP:20261105T171226Z CREATED:20261105T171017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T171226Z UID:80893-1795003200-1795006800@education.purdue.edu SUMMARY:Table Talk: Freedom School as Educational Praxis DESCRIPTION:Reimagining Equity-Centered Education\n \n \n\nThe Office of Student Success and Global Engagement is excited to invite you to our November Table Talk! This month\, we’re exploring how education can extend beyond the traditional classroom to create meaningful opportunities for learning\, empowerment and community engagement. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re interested in teaching\, educational equity\, community engagement or simply learning something new\, we’d love to have you join the conversation! \n\n\n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n Contact Us\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Table Talk Series\n \n Session Information\n\nJoin us as we welcome Xuwei (Sara) Luo\, a doctoral student in Curriculum Studies\, Ross-Lynn Research Scholar\, Holmes Scholar and Project Director of the Purdue CDF Freedom School. \n\n\n\nDuring this conversation\, Sara will share how the CDF Freedom School serves as more than a literacy and empowerment program for children. We’ll explore how culturally responsive teaching\, mentorship and community partnerships can help prepare future educators to create meaningful and equitable learning experiences. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 202612:00–1:00 PMBRNG 3226AFree lunch from Olive Garden! URL:https://education.purdue.edu/event/table-talk-freedom-school-as-educational-praxis/ LOCATION:Beering Hall\, 100 N University St.\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States CATEGORIES:All,OSSGE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://education.purdue.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Nov2026TableTalk_FreedomSchoolasEducationalPraxis_743x418.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261119T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261119T143000 DTSTAMP:20261008T145407Z CREATED:20261008T145331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T145407Z UID:80137-1795080600-1795098600@education.purdue.edu SUMMARY:Design STEM Kids DESCRIPTION:CATALYST Programs\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design STEM Kids\n \n \n\nDesign STEM Kids is a virtual\, project-based STEM enrichment program that brings rigorous\, hands-on engineering design experiences directly into 4th and 5th grade classrooms. The program gives elementary students authentic STEM learning experiences grounded in real-world challenges. \n\n\n \n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Contact Us\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions or additional information about Design STEM Kids\, contact CATALYST at (765) 496-2859 or by email. URL:https://education.purdue.edu/event/design-stem-kids-20261119/ LOCATION:Indiana CATEGORIES:All,CATALYST,EDCI,Faculty/Staff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://education.purdue.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DesignSTEMKids_FeaturedStory_743x418.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261124T160000 DTSTAMP:20261008T145828Z CREATED:20261008T145826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T145828Z UID:80144-1795514400-1795536000@education.purdue.edu SUMMARY:Design STEM Kids DESCRIPTION:CATALYST Programs\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Design STEM Kids\n \n \n\nDesign STEM Kids is a virtual\, project-based STEM enrichment program that brings rigorous\, hands-on engineering design experiences directly into 4th and 5th grade classrooms. The program gives elementary students authentic STEM learning experiences grounded in real-world challenges. \n\n\n \n \n Learn more\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Contact Us\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions or additional information about Design STEM Kids\, contact CATALYST at (765) 496-2859 or by email. URL:https://education.purdue.edu/event/design-stem-kids-20261124/ LOCATION:Indiana CATEGORIES:All,CATALYST,EDCI,Faculty/Staff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://education.purdue.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DesignSTEMKids_FeaturedStory_743x418.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261204T180000 DTSTAMP:20260810T162811Z CREATED:20260810T161303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T162811Z UID:78831-1796403600-1796407200@education.purdue.edu SUMMARY:El Rincón Bilingüe - Bilingual Storytime DESCRIPTION:El Rincón Bilingüe is a free bilingual storytime initiative in the Lafayette area that brings together children\, caregivers\, and community members to explore the joy of stories\, language\, and learning in both Spanish and English. Sessions are held at two community libraries—the West Lafayette Public Library and the Tippecanoe County Public Library (Holman Branch)—and feature interactive read-alouds\, hands-on activities\, and crafts designed to celebrate bilingualism while fostering early literacy\, creativity\, and family engagement. \n\n\n\nWhether your family speaks Spanish\, English\, both\, or is interested in learning\, everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nWe also welcome volunteers who are passionate about supporting bilingual families and creating meaningful community experiences. Volunteers facilitate or co-facilitate storytime sessions by reading aloud\, guiding post-reading activities\, and engaging with children and families throughout the program. No previous experience is required—just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to learning\, reading\, and creating together this Fall! \n\n\n\nContact: Dafne Zanelli & Brenda Sarmiento Quezada URL:https://education.purdue.edu/event/el-rincon-bilingue-bilingual-storytime-20261204/ LOCATION:West Lafayette Public Library – Children’s Activity Room\, 208 W Columbia St.\, West Lafayette\, Indiana\, 47906\, United States CATEGORIES:All,El Rincón Bilingüe ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://education.purdue.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ElRinconBilingueAugust2026_743x418.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261211T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260810T162831Z CREATED:20260810T161602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T162831Z UID:78834-1797004800-1797008400@education.purdue.edu SUMMARY:El Rincón Bilingüe - Bilingual Storytime DESCRIPTION:El Rincón Bilingüe is a free bilingual storytime initiative in the Lafayette area that brings together children\, caregivers\, and community members to explore the joy of stories\, language\, and learning in both Spanish and English. Sessions are held at two community libraries—the West Lafayette Public Library and the Tippecanoe County Public Library (Holman Branch)—and feature interactive read-alouds\, hands-on activities\, and crafts designed to celebrate bilingualism while fostering early literacy\, creativity\, and family engagement. \n\n\n\nWhether your family speaks Spanish\, English\, both\, or is interested in learning\, everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nWe also welcome volunteers who are passionate about supporting bilingual families and creating meaningful community experiences. Volunteers facilitate or co-facilitate storytime sessions by reading aloud\, guiding post-reading activities\, and engaging with children and families throughout the program. No previous experience is required—just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to learning\, reading\, and creating together this Fall! \n\n\n\nContact: Dafne Zanelli & Brenda Sarmiento Quezada URL:https://education.purdue.edu/event/el-rincon-bilingue-bilingual-storytime-20261211/ LOCATION:Tippecanoe County Public Library (Holman Branch)\, 627 South St.\, Lafayette\, Indiana\, 47901\, United States CATEGORIES:All,El Rincón Bilingüe ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://education.purdue.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ElRinconBilingueAugust2026_743x418.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270114T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270114T153000 DTSTAMP:20261008T144417Z CREATED:20261008T144416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T144417Z UID:80132-1799915400-1799940600@education.purdue.edu SUMMARY:Indiana STEM Education Conference 2027 DESCRIPTION:STEM by Design: Building Meaningful Learning Experiences\n \n \n\nWhat does it take to create a STEM learning experience that students never forget? That is the question at the heart of the 2027 conference theme: STEM by Design: Building Meaningful Learning Experiences. Presentations will explore innovative strategies and resources to help you design STEM learning experiences that are engaging\, relevant\, and unforgettable. The conference will also include: \n\n\n\n\nProfessional Growth Points for teachers\n\n\n\nOver 60 presentations on STEM curriculum\, STEM instruction\, STEM careers\, and STEM research\n\n\n\nNetworking with STEM education vendors\n\n\n\n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://education.purdue.edu/event/indiana-stem-education-conference-2027/ LOCATION:Stewart Center\, 128 Memorial Mall Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47907\, United States CATEGORIES:All,CATALYST,EDCI,EDST,Faculty,Faculty/Staff,Students ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://education.purdue.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/INSTEM_WebHeader_1920x960.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270226T200000 DTSTAMP:20261105T215748Z CREATED:20261105T215509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T215748Z UID:80941-1803664800-1803672000@education.purdue.edu SUMMARY:4th Annual Literacy Reflections on Black History K-12 Celebration/Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception to celebrate Black History Month as we recognize local K-12 youth who participated in this year’s Literacy Reflections on Black History K-12 Competition – ALL are welcome. There will be refreshments and performances\, and students will be spotlighted and celebrated for their submissions. \n\n\n\n \n RSVP\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiteracy Reflections on Black History K-12 Competition \n\n\n\nOn behalf of the Purdue University College of Education Department of Curriculum & Instruction Literacy & Language program\, we invite parents/guardians of Greater Lafayette K-12 students to help them submit work for the 4th Annual Literacy Reflections on Black History K-12 Competition & Celebration/Reception. \n\n\n\n \n View Competition Info\n Submit Entry\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Contact Us\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions or additional information about the Literacy Reflections on Black History K-12 Competition & Celebration\, email us. URL:https://education.purdue.edu/event/4th-annual-literacy-reflections-on-black-history-k-12-celebration-reception/ LOCATION:Black Cultural Center\, 1100 Third St.\, West Lafayette\, Indiana\, 47907\, United States CATEGORIES:All,EDCI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://education.purdue.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/LitReflections_Event_743x418.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR