Special Guest Speaker Dr. Andrew Wardell, CIFOR | Globalization in a Nutshell: Tracing the 700-Year History of the Shea Nut Trade in West Africa
October 30 (1:30pm – 2:30pm) | Online
This talk explores how globalization has shaped the production, trade, and value chains of non-timber forest products. Dr. Wardell examines women’s roles in the trade, the rise of transnational corporations, and the ongoing challenges of local value addition and finance in the shea sector.
GenAI in Teaching and Learning: A One-Week Online Intensive Course
November 3-10 (Self-paced, 12 hours) | Asynchronous Canvas Course
Discover how generative AI is transforming higher education and learn how to thoughtfully integrate these tools into your teaching, in a one-week, fully online course.
Creating Accessible OER and Course Materials
November 4 (10:00am – 11:30am) | Online
Dives into how to incorporate open educational resources into your course design so that they are more accessible and inclusive for all learners through practical examples, design strategies, and planning tips. Registration details here.
To learn more about accessible OER funding, please visit the OER fund page, or attend one of their reoccurring consultation sessions.
