Teaching for Impact: Preparing for Your First Day

Event details Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Location: Virtual Type: Lecture / Workshop About this event Setting Up Any Learning Environment for Success First impressions matter: in a classroom, a conference room, or anywhere you're leading others. This workshop helps you establish credibility, set clear expectations, and build the kind of early rapport that makes everything easier later. Whether you're walking into your first section or your first team meeting, you'll leave with practical strategies for creating environments where people are ready to engage. Transferable skills: Communication & executive presence Expectation-setting & trust-building Facilitation & meeting leadership Register here: https://utexas.12twenty.com/events/30006101371680 Incoming students register here: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_09wrdMXT1Qxpz6u Official event details: https://calendar.utexas.edu/event/teaching-for-impact-preparing-for-your-first-day