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SUMMARY:Meet JAI “Jay” SpartanMart’s AI Assistant
DESCRIPTION:Curious about JAI? Join this interactive workshop to learn how SpartanMart’s AI Assistant can help you find procurement information\, answer questions\, locate forms and policies\, and search supported records using natural language. You’ll see live demonstrations\, practice asking questions\, and learn tips for getting the best results from JAI “Jay”. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nAsk effective questions in JAI\nFind procurement policies\, procedures\, and resources\nSearch supported records such as invoices\, POs\, requisitions\, suppliers\, and receipts\nUse follow-up questions to refine results\nReview sources and apply AI responsibly\n\nEvent Details: Virtual Teams Webinar \nPresenter: Allysa Robinson\, Enterprise Application Administrator for eProcurement\, Information Technology Services \nPresented by Information Technology Services in collaboration with Procurement Services. \nAsk questions. Find records. Get guided help. Discover how JAI “Jay” can help you work smarter in SpartanMart. 
URL:https://ai.uncg.edu/event/meet-jai-jay-spartanmarts-ai-assistant-2/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Contracts & Grants,eMarketplace,Finance,Information Technology Services (ITS),Purchasing,SpartanMart,Workshops
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SUMMARY:AI at UNCG – Get Up and Running
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an introduction to artificial intelligence at UNCG and helps participants understand the tools\, opportunities\, and responsibilities that come with using AI in their work. Attendees will learn how to access approved AI tools\, explore practical use cases for teaching\, learning\, research\, and administrative tasks\, and understand when it may be beneficial to involve ITS in evaluating or implementing AI solutions. The session will also provide an overview of the AI landscape at UNCG\, including Microsoft Copilot\, ChatGPT\, and others\, along with guidance on security\, data protection\, and responsible use. Participants will leave with a better understanding of available AI resources and know where to find additional training\, support\, and learning opportunities.\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n• Intro & Access\n• Use Cases – including when you might want to get ITS involved\n• Overview of AI Landscape at UNCG –Copilot\, Chat GPT\, Spartan AI\, and more.\n• Security & Responsible Use\n• Where to Learn More
URL:https://ai.uncg.edu/event/ai-at-uncg-get-up-and-running-3/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Information Technology Services (ITS),Learning Technology,Microsoft 365,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Nevedal":MAILTO:s_neveda@uncg.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T110000
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SUMMARY:Prompting for Better AI Results
DESCRIPTION:Getting great results from AI starts with a great prompt. In this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn practical prompting techniques that help you get more accurate\, useful\, and relevant responses from tools like Microsoft Copilot. Explore proven strategies for guiding AI\, including using personas\, providing context\, defining your audience\, and specifying the desired format and tone. Through real-world examples and demonstrations\, you’ll gain the skills needed to communicate effectively with AI and produce better outcomes for your work. \n\nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand how prompts influence the quality and accuracy of AI-generated results.\nApply prompting techniques such as personas\, context setting\, and role-based instructions.\nDefine audience\, tone\, format\, and goals to generate more effective outputs.\nUse structured prompting strategies to improve the quality of AI responses.\nEvaluate and refine prompts to achieve better results from Microsoft Copilot and other AI tools.\nPractice real-world prompting scenarios that can be applied to everyday workplace tasks.
URL:https://ai.uncg.edu/event/prompting-for-better-ai-results/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Information Technology Services (ITS),Learning Technology,Microsoft 365,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Nevedal":MAILTO:s_neveda@uncg.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T130000
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CREATED:20260928T182030Z
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SUMMARY:Copilot: AI for Collaboration (Outlook & Teams)
DESCRIPTION:Enhance the way you communicate and collaborate with Microsoft Copilot in Outlook and Teams. In this workshop\, you’ll explore how Copilot can help streamline email management\, improve meeting productivity\, and keep teams aligned. Learn practical ways to save time\, summarize conversations\, draft messages\, capture action items\, and stay informed with meeting recaps. \n\nLearning Objectives \n\nUse Copilot to draft\, summarize\, and respond to emails more efficiently in Outlook.\nGenerate concise summaries of long email threads and conversations.\nLeverage Copilot in Teams to capture meeting notes\, key decisions\, and action items.\nUse AI-powered meeting recaps to stay informed and follow up effectively.\nApply Copilot features to improve communication\, collaboration\, and productivity in daily work.
URL:https://ai.uncg.edu/event/copilot-ai-for-collaboration-outlook-teams/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Information Technology Services (ITS),Learning Technology,Microsoft 365,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Nevedal":MAILTO:s_neveda@uncg.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T150000
DTSTAMP:20261005T141222Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T141222Z
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SUMMARY:Meet JAI “Jay” SpartanMart’s AI Assistant
DESCRIPTION:Curious about JAI? Join this interactive workshop to learn how SpartanMart’s AI Assistant can help you find procurement information\, answer questions\, locate forms and policies\, and search supported records using natural language. You’ll see live demonstrations\, practice asking questions\, and learn tips for getting the best results from JAI “Jay”. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nAsk effective questions in JAI\nFind procurement policies\, procedures\, and resources\nSearch supported records such as invoices\, POs\, requisitions\, suppliers\, and receipts\nUse follow-up questions to refine results\nReview sources and apply AI responsibly\n\nEvent Details: Virtual Teams Webinar \nPresenter: Allysa Robinson\, Enterprise Application Administrator for eProcurement\, Information Technology Services \nPresented by Information Technology Services in collaboration with Procurement Services. \nAsk questions. Find records. Get guided help. Discover how JAI “Jay” can help you work smarter in SpartanMart. 
URL:https://ai.uncg.edu/event/meet-jai-jay-spartanmarts-ai-assistant/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Contracts & Grants,eMarketplace,Finance,Information Technology Services (ITS),Purchasing,SpartanMart,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T120000
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SUMMARY:Spartan AI: Connected and Secure
DESCRIPTION:Now available to all current students\, faculty\, and staff! Spartan AI gives you access to powerful AI models from ChatGPT\, Claude\, Grok\, and Mistral in a secure\, UNCG-supported workspace that can be integrated with your Microsoft 365 work. \nLearn to: \n\nStart and manage chats.\nChoose the right model for your task.\nWrite better prompts with PACE.\nUse Projects to organize work.\nUse Agents for repeatable tasks.\n\n  \n  \nThis session is Full but there are two other dates available:\nOct. 14 at 10 AM\nNov. 2 at 1 PM \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://ai.uncg.edu/event/spartan-ai-connected-and-secure/
LOCATION:Virtual – Teams\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Information Technology Services (ITS),Learning Technology,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
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CREATED:20260911T145000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T182418Z
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SUMMARY:Copilot: Real-World Use-Cases and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft 365 Copilot is your intelligent assistant designed to enhance productivity and streamline your workflow. Learn how Copilot can assist you through a SharePoint redesign or branding your pitch decks in PowerPoint. This webcast will guide you through common scenarios where Copilot can be your go-to tool\, showcasing its capabilities in real-time. Discover how Copilot can transform your daily tasks and boost your efficiency in the workplace.
URL:https://ai.uncg.edu/event/copilot-real-world-use-cases-and-solutions-2/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Information Technology Services (ITS),Learning Technology,Microsoft 365,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Nevedal":MAILTO:s_neveda@uncg.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T130000
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SUMMARY:Copilot: Adding File-Based Context
DESCRIPTION:This session shows how adding files changes Copilot Chat’s reasoning by grounding responses in a clear source of truth. Attendees will learn when to attach files versus when to start with questions\, which file types work best\, and how to combine files with explicit instructions to improve specificity and reduce hallucination. We’ll walk through single-file and multi-file use cases\, including summarization\, rewriting\, extracting risks/action items\, and comparing or consolidating content across documents. The session closes with common mistakes to avoid and how these same skills transfer to licensed Copilot experiences across Microsoft apps.
URL:https://ai.uncg.edu/event/copilot-adding-file-based-context/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Information Technology Services (ITS),Learning Technology,Microsoft 365,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Nevedal":MAILTO:s_neveda@uncg.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T172311Z
CREATED:20260911T144958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T172311Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Copilot Agents
DESCRIPTION:Copilot Agents are customizable AI assistants that can be integrated into Microsoft 365 applications. Learn how agents can be customized to do specific tasks and workflows\, providing a more personalized AI experience. This workshop will provide an overview of Copilot Agents’ features and functionalities\, elevating your understanding of what can be accomplished with agents.
URL:https://ai.uncg.edu/event/understanding-copilot-agents-2/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Information Technology Services (ITS),Learning Technology,Microsoft 365,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Nevedal":MAILTO:s_neveda@uncg.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T110000
DTSTAMP:20260921T165320Z
CREATED:20260911T144956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T165320Z
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SUMMARY:Copilot: Real-World Use-Cases and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft 365 Copilot is your intelligent assistant designed to enhance productivity and streamline your workflow. Learn how Copilot can assist you through a SharePoint redesign or branding your pitch decks in PowerPoint. This webcast will guide you through common scenarios where Copilot can be your go-to tool\, showcasing its capabilities in real-time. Discover how Copilot can transform your daily tasks and boost your efficiency in the workplace.
URL:https://ai.uncg.edu/event/copilot-real-world-use-cases-and-solutions/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Information Technology Services (ITS),Learning Technology,Microsoft 365,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Nevedal":MAILTO:s_neveda@uncg.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T160620Z
CREATED:20260911T144955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T160620Z
UID:10000007-1789642800-1789646400@ai.uncg.edu
SUMMARY:Understanding Copilot Agents
DESCRIPTION:Copilot Agents are customizable AI assistants that can be integrated into Microsoft 365 applications. Learn how agents can be customized to do specific tasks and workflows\, providing a more personalized AI experience. This workshop will provide an overview of Copilot Agents’ features and functionalities\, elevating your understanding of what can be accomplished with agents.
URL:https://ai.uncg.edu/event/understanding-copilot-agents/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Information Technology Services (ITS),Learning Technology,Microsoft 365,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Nevedal":MAILTO:s_neveda@uncg.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T100000
DTSTAMP:20260915T154122Z
CREATED:20260911T144955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T154122Z
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SUMMARY:AI at UNCG – Get Up and Running
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an introduction to artificial intelligence at UNCG and helps participants understand the tools\, opportunities\, and responsibilities that come with using AI in their work. Attendees will learn how to access approved AI tools\, explore practical use cases for teaching\, learning\, research\, and administrative tasks\, and understand when it may be beneficial to involve ITS in evaluating or implementing AI solutions. The session will also provide an overview of the AI landscape at UNCG\, including Microsoft Copilot\, ChatGPT\, and others\, along with guidance on security\, data protection\, and responsible use. Participants will leave with a better understanding of available AI resources and know where to find additional training\, support\, and learning opportunities.\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n• Intro & Access\n• Use Cases – including when you might want to get ITS involved\n• Overview of AI Landscape at UNCG –Copilot\, Chat GPT\, Spartan AI\, and more.\n• Security & Responsible Use\n• Where to Learn More
URL:https://ai.uncg.edu/event/ai-at-uncg-get-up-and-running-2/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Information Technology Services (ITS),Learning Technology,Microsoft 365,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Nevedal":MAILTO:s_neveda@uncg.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260911T145032Z
CREATED:20260911T144952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T145032Z
UID:10000005-1789135200-1789138800@ai.uncg.edu
SUMMARY:AI at UNCG – Get Up and Running
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an introduction to artificial intelligence at UNCG and helps participants understand the tools\, opportunities\, and responsibilities that come with using AI in their work. Attendees will learn how to access approved AI tools\, explore practical use cases for teaching\, learning\, research\, and administrative tasks\, and understand when it may be beneficial to involve ITS in evaluating or implementing AI solutions. The session will also provide an overview of the AI landscape at UNCG\, including Microsoft Copilot\, ChatGPT\, and others\, along with guidance on security\, data protection\, and responsible use. Participants will leave with a better understanding of available AI resources and know where to find additional training\, support\, and learning opportunities.\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n• Intro & Access\n• Use Cases – including when you might want to get ITS involved\n• Overview of AI Landscape at UNCG –Copilot\, Chat GPT\, Spartan AI\, and more.\n• Security & Responsible Use\n• Where to Learn More
URL:https://ai.uncg.edu/event/ai-at-uncg-get-up-and-running/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Information Technology Services (ITS),Learning Technology,Microsoft 365,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Nevedal":MAILTO:s_neveda@uncg.edu
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