ExEd Events
The Office of Experiential Education offers a variety of events throughout the year. These events include Community of Practice (CoP) events, ExEd Champions workshops, and office-led events. We are always taking topic suggestions for CoP events, Training sessions, and workshops that assist you with your ExEd work. Please contact our office with your ideas!
Upcoming Events
West Lafayette ExEd Community of Practice Series:
We're excited to announce the return of ExEd Spaces for the 2025-2026 academic year! This dynamic event series showcases innovative physical and virtual environments that are eager to collaborate on experiential education projects, programs, and research.
A total of six spaces will be featured - three in the fall and three in the spring. Details including locations, dates, times and RSVP links will be added below as each event is scheduled. We hope you'll join us!
ExEd Spaces : LearnerX Lab
Explore scenario-based modules and innovative tools designed for undergraduate courses and community partners — including EMT training with the Wabash Fire Department, interactive video-quizzes for BIOL 203/204, and SmartNotecards. Try out the Nephron Tool, the Testing Brain Tool, and VR organ models developed in collaboration with Biomedical Engineering. The session will include opportunities to discuss genuine collaboration and opportunities to work together to co-create and adapt tools for specific teaching and learning goals.
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 22nd from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: BRNG B275 computer lab, please bring headphones in order to view the virtual modules!
Space is limited, RSVP here to secure your spot!
ExEd Spaces : Saxbys
Saxbys isn’t just a campus café—it’s a student-run experiential learning platform. Purdue students manage daily operations while building leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Join us for a tour and discussion led by Brandon Jacob, Saxbys University Partnerships Manager. While sampling café beverages, we’ll explore Saxbys’ mission and opportunities for collaboration with campus programs and courses.
Date & Time: Thursday, November 13th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Saxbys in the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering
Space is limited, RSVP here to secure your spot!
Indianapolis ExEd Community of Practice Workshop Series:
Exploring & Implementing the Three Core Components of ExEd
In Indianapolis this Fall, the Office of Experiential Education and the Center for Instructional Excellence will co-host a professional development workshop series to support instructors and staff in integrating or enhancing Experiential Education (ExEd) in their course design. Co-facilitated by Kate Caward and Tracey Birdwell, the three-session series will explore ExEd’s core components—Authentic Experience, Planned Pedagogy, and Reflection—through interactive 90-minute workshops featuring breakout discussions, case studies, and practical applications. Participants who complete all sessions and submit a brief reflection and implementation plan will receive a completion certificate. Register to join!
Session 1: Friday, November 7th
Session 2: Friday, November 21st
Session 3: Friday, December 5th
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Student Center Room 102 (520 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN)