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Date	Time	Event & Registration	Presenter	Description
8/3/26	9:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Sign up for Abstract Writing Workshop	Drs. Dmitry Tumin, Jenn Sutter, & Krista Horne	This interactive workshop will provide participants with practical guidance on writing effective abstracts for Quality Improvement (QI) projects. The session will include a 45-minute didactic focused on key components of successful QI abstracts, including structure, clarity, and common pitfalls. Participants will also have the opportunity to receive individualized feedback and coaching during dedicated 1:1 abstract review sessions with experienced writing coaches.
8/4/26	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Sign up for Continuing Higher Education	Daniel Stevens, Drs. Allison Flowers and Coleman Hinson	Advancing your education can open doors to new opportunities, expanded expertise, and greater professional impact. Join this workshop to explore practical pathways, funding options, and strategies for successfully pursuing higher education while balancing your current commitments.
8/6/26	4:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Register for a networking skills session	AHEC	Register for a networking skills session featuring Lee Brown, Director of the Cunanan Center for Professional Success, who will share proven strategies and best practices for building meaningful professional connections. Participants will then have the opportunity to apply these skills at the Rural Health Networking Event, engaging with representatives from the North Carolina Office of Rural Health as well as regional and statewide leaders, funders, healthcare professionals, and community partners. Join colleagues from across eastern North Carolina to celebrate the strengths of our region, foster new collaborations, expand professional networks, and develop partnerships that advance solutions to rural health challenges
8/10/26	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Come by the Brody South Hallway	Deputy Barkley and Deputy Chris	Take a puppy pit stop in the South Hallway to kick off the semester. Fan favorites from the Pitt County Sherriff's office will be visiting for some dog therapy!
8/20/26	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Sign up for ECU IACUC Practices	Dr. Gaelle Deshayes	If you anticipate conducting research that involves animals and would benefit from an overview of ECU’s IACUC supports and processes, this session is for you. This session might be especially relevant for individuals who have never submitted a request to IACUC before.
8/24/26	7:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Thanks a Latte!	Brody South Hallway	Celebrate the start of the fall season by stopping by the OFALD Tree Mural! Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or tea, write a message of gratitude on a colorful leaf, and add it to our tree to help it bloom with thankfulness.
9/1/26	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Sign up for ORP Part 1: Focused ORP retirement and financial preparedness	Ronnean D. Collins, Erin R. Parrish	Part I: Focused ORP retirement and financial preparedness
9/3/26	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Sign up for ORP Part 2: Discussion about health and other benefits impact entering retirement	Ronnean D. Collin	Part 2: Discussion about health and other benefits impact entering retirement
9/8/26	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Sign up for EPIC’s Cosmos	Dr. John Hanna	Participants will learn more about using the dataset created in collaboration with a community of health systems using EPIC. By combining data, participating organizations and EPIC can make new discoveries, improve your research and advance medicine. Cosmos also powers tools at the point of care, providing insights that are tailored to the patient in front of you!
9/9/26	1:00 PM- 2:00 PM	Sign up for finding your funding fit	Terah Archie	Join this session to learn more about how to expand your funding base beyond federal opportunities! Seeking funding from non-federal funders is less standardized – each funder is unique - and often requires the PI to write in more lay terms about the proposed research project or outreach program. The ECU Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations will help participants to identify and present their case for funding to corporate and Foundation funders.
9/15/26	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Sign up for Calligraphy	Dr. Morgan Milton	Slow down, breathe, and reconnect through the art of calligraphy. In this beginner-friendly wellness class, you’ll learn calming foundational lettering techniques using simple pencils—no experience required—while enjoying a creative practice that promotes focus, mindfulness, and relaxation.
9/17/26	2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Sign up for Abstract Writing Workshop	Drs. Dmitry Tumin, Jenn Sutter, & Krista Horne	This interactive workshop will provide participants with practical guidance on writing effective abstracts for Quality Improvement (QI) projects. The session will include a 45-minute didactic focused on key components of successful QI abstracts, including structure, clarity, and common pitfalls. Participants will also have the opportunity to receive individualized feedback and coaching during dedicated 1:1 abstract review sessions with experienced writing coaches.
9/29/26	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Sign up for the Teaching Philosophy Workshop	Daniel Stevens	This session is designed to help participants as they consider their Faculty180 Annual Self-Assessment of Teaching Effectiveness, PAD, or portfolio development statements about teaching. The session may also be helpful in putting together teaching philosophy for award packets and nominations.
9/30/26	1:00-4:00	Sign up for Memoir Writing	Daniel H. Stevens & Dr. Kathy Lohr	This workshop mixes lecture with activity to demonstrate memory and composition of life stories. Participants will recognize elements of good story development and leave with at least a partial story that may launch a compilation of personal life stories or memoir.
10/1/26	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Sign up for Revolutionizing Medical Education: A Proven Blueprint to Transform Curricula and Prepare Future-Ready Physicians Book Review Session	Candace Ratley	Participants will enjoy a book review with Candace Ratley, Education Specialist, highlighting key elements of the text! This session offers practical, evidence-informed roadmap for redesigning medical curricula to better align with modern healthcare demands, including competency-based learning, technology integration, and workforce readiness and provide actionable strategies to improve student outcomes, meet accreditation expectations, and prepare graduates for rapidly evolving clinical and population health challenges.
10/20/26	11:00AM -12:00PM	Sign up for High Performance Tools	Gary Wallace & Chris Mottler	Participants will enjoy a book review with Candace Ratley, Education Specialist, highlighting key elements of the text! This session offers practical, evidence-informed roadmap for redesigning medical curricula to better align with modern healthcare demands, including competency-based learning, technology integration, and workforce readiness and provide actionable strategies to improve student outcomes, meet accreditation expectations, and prepare graduates for rapidly evolving clinical and population health challenges.
10/21/26	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Sign Up for Everything DiSC	Christy Carraway	You asked for it! Due to popularity, this session will be offered again to strengthen communication, build better teamwork, and gain practical insight into how people work best together in this engaging workshop. Through personalized assessments and interactive discussion, participants will discover their unique work style, improve collaboration, and leave with tools to create more productive and positive workplace relationships.
10/22/26	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Sign up for the Secret to Staying Ahead	Lisa Lalla	Participants will learn practical strategies for moving from understanding a task to executing it with confidence. Through real-world examples, actionable techniques, and proven best practices, you'll discover how to turn “I’ve got it” into “already done.”
10/27/26	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Sign up for Ergonomics	Kelly Shook	Discover simple adjustments that can help reduce discomfort, improve posture, and make your workday more comfortable and productive. You'll also get practical tips and tricks for optimizing your work-from-home setup so you can feel your best wherever you work.
11/12/26	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Sign up for Abstract Tape Painting	Dr. Coleman Hinson	No prior artistic experience is required, and all materials are included. Participants will also enjoy a short guided meditation for a mental check-in before unveiling their unique piece of handmade artwork to display in their workspace or home.
11/17/26	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Sign up for Teaching with Props	Dr. Phil Boyer	Discover how simple, purposeful props can transform passive listeners into active participants, making learning more memorable, interactive, and impactful. In this engaging session, explore practical strategies to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and elevate your teaching through hands-on, learner-centered experiences.
11/23/26	9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	OFALD GAME DAY	Come by 1s-04	Take a moment to play a few of your favorites including chess, checkers, Sorry! And more!
12/16/26	10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Apply for the poster celebration and collaboration!	Not applicable	Did you present an academic poster at a conference this year? Apply to have your poster showcased in our all-day poster display, where colleagues can celebrate your accomplishments, spark meaningful conversations, and build new networking and cross-collaborative opportunities.