Drop by to crochet, knit, or embroider and enjoy conversation and community at the McDonald Center. BYO yarn and supplies or choose from available supplies. All experience levels are welcome.  Originally published at mcwell.nd.edu.

Prof. Martino DiezOur January speaker, Prof. Martino Diez, will offer a workshop for Notre Dame graduate students following his talk from the evening before: "Between Late Antiquity and Mamluk Historians: al-Makīn Ibn al-ʿAmīd and his Universal History." The invitation, with RSVP link, and any seminar readings will go out by email. Please respond by the end of the day Tuesday, January 21, to reserve your spot. Originally published at medieval.nd.edu.

This workshop steps into the nuanced world of AI prompt engineering, focusing on how carefully constructed prompts can mitigate biases inherent in large language models. Participants will use an AI image generator to better understand their own biases in the process of prompt engineering and learn a step-by-step approach to building prompts that promote fairness and inclusivity. Facilitated by: Roberto Cásarez, Academic Technology and AI Literacy SpecialistFormat: Discussion and Hands-On ActivitiesAudience: Faculty, staff, students Session Objectives:Recognize the concept of user bias in AI systems and its potential impact on generated content Identify biases in AI-generated content, including ageism, sexism, classism, and racial biases Learn scaffolded prompt construction as a systematic approach to bias mitigation Engage in collaborative discussions to share insights, challenges, and potential solutions related to bias in AI-generated contentPart of the Tech for Good series being presented during Walk the Walk Week by Teaching and Learning Technologies (Office of Information Technology), the Navari Family Center for Digital Scholarship (Hesburgh Libraries), Notre Dame Learning, and the Klau Institute for Civil and Human Rights Originally published at learning.nd.edu.

The Office of Institutional Transformation, in partnership with the Initiative on Race and Resilience, invites students, faculty, and staff to gather weekly for support and fellowship. Wellsprings: A Time for Connection and Care provides a safe space for members of the campus community to discuss fears and concerns related to social divisiveness. Some sessions may feature presentations or information from campus resources. To suggest a topic, please contact Eve Kelly at ekelly11@nd.edu. Originally published at diversity.nd.edu.

Drop by to crochet, knit, or embroider and enjoy conversation and community at the McDonald Center. BYO yarn and supplies or choose from available supplies. All experience levels are welcome.  Originally published at mcwell.nd.edu.

Students, explore campus and build connection with another student during a shared walk! Each week you may sign up to join a shared walk by 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. The next day, Thursday, you will receive an email pairing you with your walking partner. You with both decide on a location and time to meet up on Friday. Discussion guides are provided. Sign up at bit.ly/nd-sharedwalk. Originally published at mcwell.nd.edu.