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PDFs without Barriers

Dec. 1, 2:20 - 2:50 p.m. PDFs are one of the most common file types shared across courses and websites, but they can also be one of the least accessible if not properly designed. This micro-workshop explores how to create and remediate accessible PDFs, whether you’re exporting from Word, PowerPoint, or scanning existing materials. Learn how to check PDFs for accessibility as well as resources to address the most common errors. This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.  To attend the webinar, register here. Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend. Monday, December 1, 2025, 2:20 PM – 2:50 PM. See event description for more details.

Video Captioning and Transcription Made Easy

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1:15-1:45 p.m. Captioning and transcripts make video content more engaging, flexible, and accessible. Learn how to use USC’s supported video platform, Panopto, to easily add and manage captions for lectures and other recorded materials. This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.  To attend the webinar, register here. Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM. See event description for more details.

Generative AI (GenAI) CoP: Ethical Use and Policy for Generative AI: Lunch Conversation

Thursday, December 4, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Center for Teaching Excellence, Thomas Cooper Library, Level 5, Room L511, This is an in-person meeting that requires physical attendance; register here to attend. The Generative Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice (GenAI CoP) at the University of South Carolina is a collaborative initiative designed to explore and discuss the implications of GenAI in higher education. This community brings together faculty, staff, and graduate students to share insights, strategies, and experiences related to the integration of GenAI across administration, research, teaching, and learning. . Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend. Thursday, December 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Thomas Cooper Library L511.

What's New in Blackboard Learn

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View (UCV) is the newest version of the Blackboard Learning Management System. With new improvements being made monthly to Ultra Course View there are exciting changes which instructors may not have seen. This is a short presentation about the most recent updates that have occurred in Blackboard Learn Ultra Course View and will include information on how to stay up to date on future improvements. This is an online only webinar; there is no in-person attendance option.  To attend the webinar, register here. Admission Cost: Free, Register to Attend. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. See event description for more details.

Thesis & Dissertation Workshop

Attend one of our thesis and dissertation workshops to learn everything about the format check process. You will also learn how to ensure your document meets requirements for digital accessibility. Sign up today by visiting our registration page.  To view more workshop options, visit our Thesis and Dissertation Calendar. Admission Cost: Free. Monday, February 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Close Hipp 584.

ONLINE Thesis & Dissertation Workshop

Attend one of our thesis and dissertation workshops to learn everything about the format check process. You will also learn how to ensure your document meets requirements for digital accessibility. Sign up today! Use this form to register for the ONLINE version of this workshop, taking place on Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  This event will take place on Zoom, and you will receive the Zoom link in an email after registering. Please visit the Graduate School's Thesis and Dissertation Calendar to view other workshops. Admission Cost: Free. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. See event description for more details.

Thesis & Dissertation Workshop

Attend one of our thesis and dissertation workshops to learn everything about the format check process. You will also learn how to ensure your document meets requirements for digital accessibility. Sign up today by visiting our registration page.  To view more workshop options, visit our Thesis and Dissertation Calendar. Admission Cost: Free. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Close Hipp 584.

Thesis & Dissertation Workshop

Attend one of our thesis and dissertation workshops to learn everything about the format check process. You will also learn how to ensure your document meets requirements for digital accessibility. Sign up today by visiting our registration page.  To view more workshop options, visit our Thesis and Dissertation Calendar. Admission Cost: Free. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Close Hipp 584.

ONLINE Thesis and Dissertation Workshop

Attend one of our thesis and dissertation workshops to learn everything about the format check process. You will also learn how to ensure your document meets requirements for digital accessibility. Sign up today! Use this form to register for the ONLINE version of this workshop, taking place on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  This event will take place on Zoom, and you will receive the Zoom link in an email after registering. Please visit the Graduate School's Thesis and Dissertation Calendar to view other workshops. Admission Cost: Free. Friday, February 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. See event description for more details.

ONLINE Thesis and Dissertation Workshop

Attend one of our thesis and dissertation workshops to learn everything about the format check process. You will also learn how to ensure your document meets requirements for digital accessibility. Sign up today! Use this form to register for the ONLINE version of this workshop, taking place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.  This event will take place on Zoom, and you will receive the Zoom link in an email after registering. Please visit the Graduate School's Thesis and Dissertation Calendar to view other workshops. Admission Cost: Free. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. See event description for more details.