CAFE PROGRAMS & OPPORTUNITIES
Graduate Faculty Lunch and Learn - Adult Graduate Learners
When: September 22nd, 12:00-1:00pm
Where: CAFE Lounge and Zoom https://forms.gle/UZHWY9BQMDBuuzWbA
Join us for a Lunch and Learn session focused on today's adult graduate learner. What are the students' needs? What changes are we seeing with adult learners? What trends are you noticing? What strategies are you using with them in your courses that are successful? What isn't working in your courses that you'd like to talk through. This will be a discussion. There will not be a formal presentation, but just a time to come and talk as graduate faculty.
For those coming to CAFE Lounge, lunch will be provided! For those on Zoom, bring your lunch to your computer!
Developmental Advising
Facilitator: Dr. Renee Gutiérrez
When: September 29, 2026, 3:30-5:00 pm
Where: Allen 308
Register: https://businesslongwood.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40fQKthjxHw47X0
Are you new to advising? Are you looking for a theory refresher, or a reminder tour of Longwood’s technology for advising? Join CAFE’s workshop where you’ll meet to get information, discuss advising case studies, and look at what DegreeWorks and myLongwood can do for you.
WELL-BEING & FOCUSED WORK SESSIONS
Meditation
When: Monday and Wednesday, 11:30 am-12:00 pm
Where: Zoom https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/95744314696
Mindfulness meditation can significantly improve your mental well-being by helping you manage stress, enhance focus and concentration, and better understand your emotions, all potentially leading to a calmer and more centered life. Current research also indicates potential benefits for physical health, like lowered blood pressure and improved sleep quality. Join Renee Gutiérrez to create a pause in your day. All are welcome for a brief, guided meditation; no previous experience is required.
Pomodoros: Focused Work Sessions
Join CAFE for Pomodoro sessions again this semester. All faculty and staff are welcome. The sessions use a focused cycle: set a goal, work towards it for 25 minutes, and then take a five-minute break. You will repeat the cycle three times. Choose the session that fits your needs and attend when you are able.
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Wonderful Women @ Work with Sarah Tanner-Anderson--your ACE VA Women’s Network co-institutional representative Join women faculty and staff for a welcoming, focused work session that provides dedicated time to make progress on the work that matters most to you. |
Mondays@ 8:30-10:00 am @ https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/my/tannerandersonsl
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Focused Work Pomodoro with Pam Tracy A focused work session where faculty and staff can set aside time to make progress on the work that matters most to them. |
Wednesdays 8:30-10:00 am @ https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/my/tracypj BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 16. |
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Research Pomodoro with Renee Gutiérrez Join fellow faculty for a session dedicated to making progress on your research, whether you are writing, analyzing data, reviewing literature, or working on another aspect of a research project. |
Mondays @ 3:30-5:00pm @ https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/98290614088?pwd=tufEbzYmPSPe0y9N0C2pHU9TdbaRx0.1
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ACROSS CAMPUS
Midterm Elections 2026: Fostering Civic Engagement in a Polarized Climate Webinar
When: Thursday, October 1, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Where: Allen 308
The Constructive Dialogue Institute is hosting a free webinar exploring how campuses can use the midterm elections as an opportunity to foster meaningful conversations about civic engagement. Participants will explore what is shaping student attitudes toward the midterms, barriers to civic engagement, and strategies for developing election programming that builds trust, connection, and engagement. CAFE and the CommonTies Collaborative will host a live viewing of the webinar.
Contact Kris Paal @ paalkm@longwood.edu for more information
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
When: Thursday and Friday, October 22 & 23; you need to commit to both days.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day
Where: Moton Museum
Facilitators: Certified Longwood University faculty and staff facilitators
Register here: https://forms.gle/689ShdMnUDQrKxX87
Have you ever wondered…
How do highly effective people prioritize what truly matters?
What habits help leaders manage change and build trust?
How can I align my daily decisions with my long-term values?
If these questions resonate with you, we invite you to join your colleagues for the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® Signature Program. During this interactive two-day program, you’ll explore principles of effectiveness, strengthen both personal and professional leadership, and develop practical tools to improve communication, teamwork, and productivity. Sponsored by Longwood’s SNVC Leadership Institute, the program is free for all Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College faculty and staff.
Your participation in this program is an investment in yourself—and in the campus community. By learning and practicing the 7 Habits together, we create a shared language of effectiveness that strengthens both individual growth and collective success.
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SYNC YOUR CALENDARS: 2026-2027 CAFE SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
Pre-Semester Pedagogy Series January 6-7, 2027
Faculty Well-Being Month April 2027
2027 Teaching and Learning Institute May 18, 2027