Upcoming instructor-directed workshops

May 2024 (online) Registration Open

• Starting Off Strong: Library Resources 101 – Wednesday, May 15 | 1:30–2:30pm

  Kaelan Caspary, Librarian, Campus Libraries 
  Online via Google Meet: meet.google.com/pvy-ezoa-mvo

  Do you think the Library is just about print books and study carrels? Think again! The Library offers robust online and digital services that can help you succeed in your graduate studies. In this workshop you will learn all about accessing academic journal articles and books online with ease, the benefits of an online research consultation with your subject librarian, and how to access specialized digital resources like datasets, cases, patents, and standards. We will also discuss how the Library can help with other areas of research such as citation management and research data management.  

  Learning outcomes:

  • Gain an applied understanding of the Library's digital collections including accessing eBooks, electronic journal articles, and specialized collections such as data, standards, and cases.
  • Identify library services, including the subject librarian, related to your study
  • Adopt online library resources as key component to research strategy
• Managing Anxiety & Stress (in my job search & life) – Thursday, May 23 | 11:00am–noon

  Nancy Mak,  Career Counsellor, Career Centre
  Online via Google Meet: meet.google.com/pso-zxqh-gqv

  In this workshop students will learn how to recognize anxious and negative thoughts along with techniques in how to cope with stress so that they can conduct a productive job search.  Students will get an opportunity to try out coping techniques and ways to effectively deal with stress. 

  Learning outcomes:

  • Build techniques that assist with coping mechanisms and productivity
  •  Tips on ho to recognize anxious & negative thoughts
• Conferences 101 – Monday, May 27 | 2:00–3:00pm

  Laura Thursby, Academic Development Facilitator, Student Learning Centre 
  Online via Google Meet: meet.google.com/evd-jbsm-yuv

  Academic conferences are a standard characteristic of academic life and they present a unique opportunity for knowledge-sharing among scholars in a field. Attending conferences provides important CV experience, and is valuable for many scholarship applications. As graduate students, conference experience can be quite beneficial, as conferences demonstrate our active participation in the scholarly community.

  In this workshop, we will discuss different types of academic conferences and presentations, why we should attend, how to prepare, and how to get the most out of the conferencing experience (Note: this workshop offers a general overview of academic conferences; for specifics related to your own discipline, please consult with your faculty advisor). 

  Learning outcomes:

  • Recognize the different types of academic conferences and sessions
  • Offer three good reasons for attending an academic conference as a graduate student
  • Know how to submit your work to present at a conference
  • Identify strategies to prepare your conference paper and present it at the conference
  • Understand networking strategies and best practices to make the most out of the academic conference

June 2024 (online) Registration Coming Soon!

• Networking with Professionalism – Tuesday, June 11 | 10:00–11:00am
  Selena Armstrong, Employment Advisor, Career Centre
  Online via Google Meet: meet.google.com/xvg-qjeo-ppz
  
  Unsure about the best camera angle for virtual meetings? Struggling to craft a compelling one-minute pitch for potential employers? Not sure how to effectively network online? The Career Centre is here to help! Join this workshop to gain insightful tips for virtual networking and learn how to use them with confidence. If you want to enhance your online presence and make meaningful connections, this workshop is for you.
  
  

  Learning Outcomes:

  • Understanding the purpose of networking
  • Gain tips for networking in different settings
  • Know how to deliver a personal pitch
  • Know how to maintain your network once established
• Paraphrasing & Summarizing – Wednesday, June 12 | 1:00–2:00pm
  Mark Neville, ESL Writing Specialist, Student Learning Centre
  Online via Google Meet: meet.google.com/amv-ysuz-vrn
  
  Integrating research into written work is an essential skill, though many writers find it challenging. In this workshop, you will learn about the key characteristics of effective paraphrasing and summarizing. You'll also have the chance to practice these techniques and evaluate their effectiveness.
  
  

  Learning outcomes:

  • Learn about how to integrate research into written work
  • Identify the characteristics of successful paraphrases and summaries
  • Identify and apply writing strategies to paraphrase and summarize well
• LinkedIn/Job Searching – Thursday, June 20 | 10:00–11:00am
  Darren Grant, Employment Advisor, Career Centre
  Online via Google Meet: meet.google.com/fxd-bejm-jnj
  
  Join us for an in-depth LinkedIn workshop where you'll discover the key benefits of having a strong LinkedIn profile and learn how to create, edit, and update your profile effectively. We'll cover tips and best practices to make your profile stand out and strategies for connecting with recruiters and potential employers on the world's largest professional networking platform. Whether you're new to LinkedIn or looking to optimize your existing profile, this workshop will provide valuable insights to enhance your online professional presence.