The Joy of Teaching
An annual gathering to celebrate and share the dedication and excellence of our teaching community.
Save the Date!
March 23, 2026 | In-Person | 8 am - 2:30 pm
Award Nominations
The Teaching Exchange Symposium honors the passion, creativity, and care that fuel powerful learning experiences. To celebrate this spirit, UCATT is proud to open nominations for two awards that highlight exceptional teaching across the University of Arizona community—one recognizing an outstanding instructor and one honoring a graduate teaching assistant.
Our Second Annual Teaching Exchange Symposium
This inspiring day brings educators together for interactive sessions, meaningful dialogue, and fresh ideas that strengthen our vibrant teaching community. Whether you’re new to teaching or a seasoned instructor, you’ll find opportunities to connect, learn, and share what makes teaching at Arizona so impactful.
The event will feature live interactive sessions, including hands-on workshops, teaching showcases, and facilitated discussions, designed to help participants actively explore effective practices and leave with ideas they can apply in their own courses.
Attendees can also explore a poster session highlighting a wide range of teaching projects, materials, and early-stage ideas from across campus. In addition, Birds of a Feather roundtables will offer informal, facilitated spaces for educators to connect, exchange ideas, and build community around shared interests in teaching and learning.
A Letter from the Symposium Co-Chairs
Join us on March 23rd for the second annual Teaching Exchange Symposium, where instructors from across the University of Arizona come together to celebrate The Joy of Teaching!
This is a day to connect, collaborate, and be inspired. Our teaching community will gather to share information, learn from one another, and highlight the creativity and excellence that make teaching at Arizona so powerful.
We’re excited to fill the day with engaging sessions, thoughtful dialogue, and energizing conversations that remind us why we love what we do. Mark your calendar—we can’t wait to see you in the spring and spread the joy together!
Watch this space for details on how to submit a proposal, get involved, and sign up to attend.
Sincerely,
Adam Davi, Instructional Design Manager
Lisa Rezende, Director, Teaching & Learning