Creative Problem Solving Institute 2026: Full Schedule

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7:00pm EDT

The Future of Creative Education in an AI World

Monday June 15, 2026 7:00pm - 8:15pm EDT

Join us for an evening exploring one of the most urgent questions in higher education today: How will Artificial Intelligence reshape creative teaching and learning? Buffalo State University will host a special program on The Future of Creative Education in an AI World, followed by the dedication reception for the Dr. Sidney and Beatrice Parnes Creativity Collection.

This gathering brings together contributors to The Palgrave Handbook of Applied Creativity in Global Higher Education and national leaders in creativity research and practice.

Panel Discussion
A dynamic conversation on creative education with panelists Camille McKayle, Michael Lehman, Margaret Mangion, and Amanda Lohiser.

Presenters

Gerard Puccio

SUNY Distinguished Professor & Department Chair, Buffalo State University

Gerard J. Puccio is a State University of New York Distinguished Professor and Department Chair for the Center for Applied Imagination at Buffalo State University. Dr. Puccio has written more than 60 articles, chapters and books. In recognition of his outstanding work as a scholar... Read More →

Sarah Thurber

Monday June 15, 2026 7:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
Campbell Student Union - Social Hall

Special Programming

8:30pm EDT

Dedication Reception, Dr. Sidney and Beatrice Parnes Creativity Collection

Monday June 15, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Butler Library

Celebrate the opening of the Dr. Sidney and Beatrice Parnes Creativity Collection and Buffalo State’s historic role in advancing applied creativity.

Monday June 15, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Butler Library

Special Programming

Creative Problem Solving Institute 2026

7:00pm EDT

Gerard Puccio

Sarah Thurber

8:30pm EDT

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