OFA Events Calendar

Silver Terp Seminars: Birds, Brains, and Behavior

Dr. Robert Dooling began his research on the psychophysics of bird hearing while a graduate research assistant at the Central Institute for the Deaf in Saint Louis in the late 1960s. After several years collaborating with avian field biologists at Rockefeller University, he joined the faculty at the University of Maryland, where he continued to build his research program.

In this engaging talk, Dr. Dooling will reflect on his lifetime of research into the hearing capabilities of birds. He will share how his work has not only deepened our understanding of avian auditory systems but also challenged long-standing dogmas about hearing and speech in humans.

APT Policy Revisions: Overview Session

Overview Session: Wednesday, April 20 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Register Here

The April 20th session will provide an overview of the APT policy revisions, which were developed based on feedback from faculty gathered through the Provost Dialogues hosted in 2023-2024, an APT Working Group with representation from each college/school and the Senate formed to advise on revisions, the Associate Deans for Faculty Affairs, the Deans, and the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. This session will be recorded and made available for those who are unable to attend.

APT Policy Revisions: Feedback Session

Feedback Session: Monday, April 27 from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Register Here 

The April 27th dialogue will focus on gathering specific feedback from the community on the proposed revisions.

University Awards Information Session

The Office of Faculty Affairs will be hosting a virtual University Awards Information Session on May 6th at 12:00 PM. This session is designed to help administrators identify and nominate eligible faculty for University Awards, including the Distinguished Scholar Teacher, Distinguished University Professor, and Professional Track Faculty Excellence, among others.

Join us to learn about the nomination process, best practices, and award expectations. While open to all, this session is especially encouraged for those involved in the nomination process.

To register, please click here.