Past Sessions
CSUB hosted OpenAI Academy AI Skills Day on April 15, 2026, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community members for a full day of programming centered on artificial intelligence literacy, workforce readiness, teaching and research applications, and career development. The event reflected the university’s ongoing commitment to advancing AI knowledge and preparing the region for an evolving digital landscape.
The event took place in the Student Recreation Center (SRC) gym.
ChatGPT Enablement Day was a virtual event on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 that explored the transformative role of generative AI in higher education. This series of open Zoom sessions, hosted by leaders from OpenAI, is designed to engage faculty, staff, and students in tailored conversations about AI tools, applications, and opportunities across our academic and administrative landscape.
Derek Chaney led a session at CSUB on generative AI tools, discussing available contracts, potential tools, and AI guidelines. He demonstrated Microsoft Copilot and introduced Zoom's AI companion, showcasing features like meeting summaries and content sharing. The session also covered Adobe Express, a new product in the Creative Cloud for image generation and editing.