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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

• Applied Data Science Program for Educators (Recurring Event)

  Feb. 25, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
  Rosen College: Room 102R

  This four-part, practice-oriented series focuses on turning hospitality and tourism data into actionable insights for teaching and research.Dates: Jan 28, Feb 18, Feb 25, March 4  (Wednesdays) Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm (lunch will be provided for registered participants; bring your own laptop) Registration Deadline:  Jan 23rd Participants who complete the training will receive a certificate.Open to Rosen College …

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• Student Tech Talk with Tim Kotnour

  Feb. 25, 2026 at 1 p.m.
  HEC 101: 101

  Living the Strategic Life: Lessons Learned from NASA and BeyondEver wonder how NASA engineers and leaders plan for the impossible?Join Dr. Tim Kotnour for a 30-minute session designed to help you "mission control" your own future. This isn't just about business—it’s about applying the same high-level strategy concepts used by NASA and world-class organizations to your academic career and personal …

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• Building AI Chatbots and Agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio

  Feb. 25, 2026 at 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.
  Virtual

  Learn how AI-powered agents can be designed, built, and deployed using Microsoft Copilot Studio in this demonstration-based workshop. The presenter will walk through the creation of a conversational agent, configuration of basic conversation flows, and publishing the agent both within Copilot Studio and to Microsoft Teams. The session will also introduce foundational concepts including the difference between chatbots and agents, …

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