An Author Conversation: Featuring Catherine J. Denial
Topic: A Pedagogy of Kindness
Monday, November 16, 2026 · 7–8 p.m. · Virtual
Join us for a discussion with our featured author, Catherine J. Denial. This is an opportunity to connect, share reflections on the book, and discuss how its ideas relate to our teaching practices.
About The Author
Catherine “Cate” Denial is a Professor and Chair of the Center for Learning Innovation at the University of Minnesota-Rochester and a recipient of the American Historical Association’s Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award. A pedagogical consultant who works with educators, departments, and institutions internationally, Cate centers care and compassion in her work. Her book, A Pedagogy of Kindness, calls on instructors and higher education institutions to prioritize compassion in the classroom. Her commitment to this work also includes leading a Mellon Foundation–funded initiative exploring care in higher education after COVID-19 and participating in the NSF-funded “Convening of Care” project directed by the American Association of Geographers and the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs.