AI Events
Whether you’re a student eager to explore AI’s potential or a professional seeking to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field, deepen your understanding of AI technologies through lectures by industry experts, interactive workshops, and more. Join us as we explore the forefront of AI advancements together.
Upcoming Events
Minus AI, Plus AI, Times AI — A Vision for an AI Pedagogy
November 13, 2025 | 2:30–3:35 p.m. | Virtual
Greg Niemeyer explores how artificial intelligence is transforming what it means to learn, teach, and think. In this talk, “Minus AI, Plus AI, Times AI,” Niemeyer says that because of AI, teachers need to change how they teach and students need to change how they learn so that schools don’t fall behind. Teachers have to figure out when to use less AI, more AI, or a mix of it to ensure students stay curious, think deeply, work together, and find real meaning in what they study.
Game Time With the San Antonio Spurs: Engaging Fans with ChatGPT and Sora
November 19, 2025 | 11 a.m.–Noon | Virtual
The San Antonio Spurs are used to winning championships. Now they’re trying to be first in AI-powered fan experiences. Join us for a very special OpenAI Forum with the business leaders behind one of the NBA’s most well-known and far-reaching teams. We’ll speak to Charlie Kurian, Director of Innovation and Strategy at Spurs Sports & Entertainment, and Jordan Kolosey, VP, Business Strategy, Innovation and Data Operations for Spurs Sports to hear how the Spurs are placing ChatGPT and Sora directly into the hands of fans during home games.
Vibe Engineering with OpenAI’s Codex
December 3, 2025 | 2–3 p.m. | Virtual
We’re taking you behind the curtain to show you what it really means to build with AI. This special conversation and live demo in the OpenAI Forum brings together Romain Huet, OpenAI’s Head of Developer Experience, and Aaron Friel, Software Engineer at OpenAI. AI isn’t replacing developers, it's amplifying them by speeding up experimentation, unlocking new ways of designing systems, and shifting the role of engineers from writing every line of code to orchestrating what’s possible. Join us when we show you exactly how we use Codex at OpenAI. Learn how top engineers are adapting. Discover why, in the age of AI, the role of developers has never been more powerful.
Past Events
Community Speaker and Workshop
José Antonio Bowen - Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning
This hands-on, interactive workshop will help you discover what AI can do for you in your teaching and other work (grant applications, communication, accreditation reports, student support, faster grading, reporting generation, scheduling). We will consider a broad range of both AI-resistant and AI-inclusive new assignment techniques. We will also learn about how to select the right AI tool for different tasks, improve prompts and results, create an AI tutor, and approach new AI policies.
October 4, 2024 in Crimi Auditorium
8–9:15 a.m. | Literacy and Skills interactive workshop for all AU employees (staff and faculty)
9:30–10:30 a.m. | Teaching with AI interactive workshop for all AU faculty and employees interested in instruction
Webinars
Council of Independent Colleges Educational Webinar Series
- September 5–26, 2024: AI in Admissions and Enrollment
- October 3–24, 2024: AI in Advancement and Alumni
- October 31–November 21, 2024: Faculty Tools for Personalized Learning
- January 9–30, 2025: Using AI for Student Retention
- February 6–27, 2025: AI in Academic Affairs
- March 6–27, 2025: AI in the Curriculum
- April 3–24, 2025: AI in Student Affairs
Visit SpartanNet to view recordings and slides for webinars that have passed.
Using AI (Thoughtfully) for School and Work
October 9, 2024 | 3–4 p.m.
Improve your AI literacy! Join Phillips Library for a virtual workshop to learn practical information about generative AI, including its limitations and possibilities.