With midterms behind us and finals approaching, we find ourselves entering one of the most stressful and demanding periods of the semester, for both faculty and students. As educators, it’s easy to get caught up in the pressure of grading, preparing students for finals, and meeting expectations. However, as Cate Denial writes in A Pedagogy of Kindness, “The biggest obstacle to kindness in the classroom is fear – and the antidote is self-knowledge” (100). By cultivating reflection and self-knowledge – both in ourselves and in the students with whom we work – we can create a more mindful and compassionate classroom environment. While we reflect on self-awareness and kindness, we also invite you to consider some of the upcoming events and resources available through the Faculty Hub this week. – Gabriel