FRACA: October Session Fall 2026

Faculty Research and Creative Activities (FRACA) is where Chicago State University faculty showcase the research and creative work happening right here on our campus. Step outside your department, hear what colleagues are working on, and connect over ideas that move our scholarship and our students forward.

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 12:30 to 2:00 PM
Location: TBD

Agenda
12:30 PM: Welcome and networking
1:00 PM: Faculty presentations begin
2:00 PM: Event concludes

What You Will Gain

• A look at current faculty research and creative work across CSU

• New ideas for connecting scholarship to your teaching

• Conversations with colleagues outside your department, and possible collaborators

• An afternoon of collegial community built around the work we love

Who Should Attend
All CSU faculty are welcome to attend, across every college, department, and rank. Whether you are deep into a research agenda, building a creative practice, or simply curious about the scholarship happening across campus, there is a seat for you.

Interested in Presenting?
We are looking for 2 faculty presenters to share their research or creative work at the October session. Sign up by Wednesday, October 21 at 5:00 PM:
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Questions? Contact the Center for Teaching and Research Excellence (CTRE) at [email protected].