Selected Focus Area: Professionalism & Ethics
Don't Tough it Out: Difficult Situations at Work
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Online
This training is designed to strengthen conflict resolution and communication competencies so that difficult interactions do not escalate into intractable conflicts. It will provide tools to handle these situations respectfully, productively, and in an empowered way.
Emotional Intelligence at Work
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
University Facilities Center
This training is designed to help recognize our own feelings and those of others in order to respond productively and communicate better with others. This training will cover feelings v. emotions, self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management.

What Are Your Values at Work?
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Zoom Online
As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:
- Identify and prioritize at least three core workplace values using a guided values-sorting activity during the session.
- Analyze a workplace scenario to determine how conflicting values can influence professional decisions.
- Articulate a values-based explanation for a career or workplace preference in a brief written or verbal reflection by the end of the session.
Teamwork that Works
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Online
This training is offered by the Ombuds Office.

Social Media and Professionalism
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Zoom Online
As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:
- Analyze examples of social media content to distinguish between professional, personal, and potentially risky online behaviors by the end of the session.
- Develop a short, platform-specific guideline for their own social media use that aligns with a stated professional goal.
Navigating Intergenerational Workplaces
9:00 am to 11:00 pm
University Facilities Center
Today’s workforce spans multiple generations, each bringing unique perspectives, values, and communication styles. Navigating Intergenerational Workplaces helps participants understand and bridge these differences to strengthen collaboration and understanding across age groups. Through reflection and discussion, participants will learn to recognize generational influences, challenge assumptions, and build teams where teammates understand each other more and where every voice adds value.