When we picture an undergraduate student, we may often default to the traditional 18–22-year-old who comes straight from high school. But that image captures only a fraction of the students in our classrooms.

Our students bring a wide range of lived experiences and identities with them every day, both visible and unseen. They are students who work. Students from different religious traditions. Neurodivergent students. Students navigating family responsibilities, financial pressures, health concerns, different political ideologies, or a sense of not fully belonging. As educators, we are called to serve all students.

Please join us for the 2026 Teaching and Inclusive Event on Friday, March 27th from 8:30am-11:30am in the Roesch Library Collab (Room 240), sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Provost's Office, and University Libraries. Faculty and student-interacting staff will share 4-7 minute lightning talks focused on sharing best practices or lessons learned related to inclusive excellence in teaching, as well as initiatives that extend beyond the classroom (e.g., advising, housing, student workers in offices, student organization activities and outreach).

Interested in presenting? Please see our Call For Proposals or Proposal submission form. Proposals are due by February 16th, 2026.