Faculty Conversation Cafe (In-person)

Friday, September 5, 2025 8:30–10:00 AM

Location
YMCA Building
Description
Faculty Conversation Cafe (https://facultyaffairs.tamu.edu/get-involved/conversation-cafe.html) is held on the first Friday of the month. This month's discussion topic is Navigating Today's Teaching and Research Landscape This discussion offers a space to reflect on the evolving landscape of teaching and research. Faculty are invited to share their experiences, questions, and concerns in a collegial setting focused on mutual understanding. Representatives from Faculty Affairs and the Division of Research will be present to listen and engage in dialogue. Together, we'll explore how current dynamics are shaping academic work and identify opportunities to support one another.
Website
https://calendar.tamu.edu/faculty-affairs/event/360077-faculty-conversation-cafe-in-person
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