School of Graduate Studies
Queen's UniversityExpanding Horizons Workshops 2012-13
All workshops will be in Career Services room 325A (3rd Floor Gordon Hall) from 4pm - 5.30pm, unless advised differently.
Registration (Moodle) – Graduate students need to register once for access to the Moodle system using their Queen’s Net-ID and password. Once in the system, students then register to have access to the SGS 001 Expanding Horizons “course” (listed under Graduate Studies in course categories, sub-category SGS) and it's workshops. Each workshop you wish to attend you need to sign up for it. Find the “Face to Face” icon (bottom right column). Click on this to open up the full listing of workshops. You will only be able to sign up for workshops in the current term. Click into the workshop you wish to attend and sign up.
Students may add to or cancel their registration for a particular workshop at any time. There is no cost, but sign up is required in order to track participation, as well as to determine eligibility should you wish to go for the certificate in professional development. If you need to cancel, please do so early, so that others can sign up. In many workshops, numbers are restricted to the size of the classroom.
Expanding Horizons MOODLE URL address is: https://moodle.queensu.ca/login/index.php
For workshops hosted by QUIC, you will need to register directly with QUIC by sending an email with the session you wish to attend to quic.training@queensu.ca . QUIC will provide us the names of those who participated, so we can manually add you to our system.
For workshops hosted by MITACS, you will need to register directly with MITACS. Each workshop has a different registration url so take care as to which you enrol in. Please use your Queen's email address or we won't be able to track you properly. MITACS will provide us the names of those who participated, so we can manually add you to our system.
For workshops co-hosted between SGS and Queen's Student Alumni Association (QSAA), register using QSAA registration system. If you are new to their system, first register at: Queen's University Alumni Relations Event Registration system. For subsequent times, a direct link to the event registration will be provided.
For workshops hosted by the joint initiative between the Human Rights Office, Human Resources & the Equity Office, you will need to register directly on the Human Resources website and go to the learning catalogue. Use your netID and password and register for the appropriate course.
Summer Schedule 2013
| Date & Time | Workshop Descriptions | Focus of Development | Venue |
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New date 14 May 2.30pm - 4.00pm |
Skill Area 5: Career Development |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Mon 3rd June - Fri 7th June 9am - 4.30pm daily |
Dissertation Boot Camp (5 days)
Registration is NOW OPEN - download the form and return to the School of Graduate Studies |
Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond Application form(135KB) |
Douglas Library |
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Fri 14th June 8.30am - 4.30pm |
Practice Your Presentation Skills 1
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Skill Area 1: Communication & Interpersonal Skills | JDUC, Sutherland Room 240 |
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Mon 24th June 9am - 12pm |
Proactive/Practical Communication
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Skill Area 1: Communication & Interpersonal Skills | JDUC, Sutherland Room 240 |
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Tentative Date in June 8am - 4.30pm |
Registration not open yet |
Skill Area 1: Communication & Interpersonal Skills | TBA |
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20th June 9am - 4pm |
Expanding the Circle:Including Aboriginal Cultures in the Workplace
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Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities |
Mac Corry Hall Room B176 Seminar Room |
Winter Schedule 2013
| Date & Time | Workshop Descriptions | Focus of Development | Venue |
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Mon 14th Jan 9am - 4pm |
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Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities |
Mac Corry Hall Room B176 Seminar Room |
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Wed 16th Jan |
Looking after your mental health as a grad student
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Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities | Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Thur 17th Jan 4pm - 5.30pm |
Presentation Skills for graduate students | Skill Area 1: Communication & Interpersonal Skills | Kinesiology Room 100 |
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Wed 23rd Jan 4pm - 5.30pm |
Revising graduate level writing & eliciting feedback from supervisors |
Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
Stauffer Library Room 121 |
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Thur 24th Jan 4pm - 5.30pm |
Skill Area 5: Career Development |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Mon 28th Jan 4pm - 6pm |
Skill Area 5: Career Development |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Wed 30th Jan 4pm - 6pm |
Skill Area 1: Communication & Interpersonal Skills |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Wed 30th Jan 4.30pm - 6pm |
Intercultural Competencies I: Intercultural Begins with You (repeat)
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Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities |
JDUC - QUIC Office - Churchill Hall |
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Thur 31st Jan 4pm - 6pm |
Gaining work experience in the community through volunteering & civic engagement |
Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities |
Gordon Hall room 325a
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Mon 4th Feb 10.30am - 12.30pm |
3MT Presentation Skills Information session
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Skill Area 1: Communication & Interpersonal Skills |
Mac Corry Hall B176 Lecture Theatre |
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Mon 4th Feb 4pm - 5.30pm |
Getting Published - Sciences & Health Sciences | Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
Dunning Hall Room 14 |
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Tues 5th Feb 4pm - 5pm |
Getting Published - Applied Sciences & Engineering |
Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
Robert Sutherland Hall Room 202 |
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Wed 6th Feb 4pm - 6pm |
Tips & Strategies for Timely Degree Completion | Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond | NB: room change, now in Gordon Hall Rm 402B |
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Wed 6th Feb 4.30pm - 6pm |
Intercultural Competencies II (repeat)
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Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities |
JDUC - QUIC Office - Churchill Hall |
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Thur 7th Feb 4pm - 5.30pm |
Getting Published - Social Sciences & Humanities
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Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond | NB: room change, now in Gordon Hall Rm 401 |
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Tues 12th Feb 4pm - 5.30pm |
Conferences: abstract to audience for the sciences, health sciences and applied sciences | Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
Kinesiology Room 101 |
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Wed 13th Feb 4pm - 5.30pm |
Conferences: abstract to audience for the social sciences & humanities
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Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
Kinesiology Room 101 |
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Tues 12th/Wed 13th Feb 8am - 4.30pm each day. |
Foundations of Project Management I (repeat). Two day workshop
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Skill Area 2: Management & Leadership |
JDUC - McLaughlin Room |
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Thur 14th Feb 8am - 12pm |
Effective Networking (repeat)
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Skill Area 5: Career Development |
JDUC - |
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Thur 14th Feb 4pm - 5.30pm |
Skill Area 1: Communication & Interpersonal Skills |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Tues 19th - Fri 22nd Feb 9am - 4.30pm daily |
Dissertation Boot Camp (4 days)
Registration is NOW OPEN - download the form and return to the School of Graduate Studies
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Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond Application form (135KB) |
Douglas Library |
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Tues 26th Feb 12.30pm - 4.30pm |
Employment Equity: Beyond Compliance
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Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities |
Mac Corry Hall B176 Seminar Room |
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Tues 26th Feb 4pm - 5.30pm |
Using Social Media to help with your Job Search | Skill Area 5: Career Development |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Wed 27th Feb 4pm - 5.30pm |
How to find a Post Doctoral position | Skill Area 5: Career Development |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Thur 28th Feb 2.30pm - 4pm |
Teaching for Inclusivity/Equity issues in the Classroom
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Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
MacCorry Hall B176
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Thur 28th Feb 4pm - 5.30pm |
Providing Effective Feedback on Student Writing | Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
Stauffer Library Room 121 |
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Mon 4th Mar 4pm - 6pm |
Skill Area 5: Career Development |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Tues 5th Mar 4pm - 5.30pm |
Building Strategic Relationships
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Skill Area 5: Career Development |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Wed 6th Mar 4pm - 5.30pm |
The Job Search for Industry, Government and Business | Skill Area 5: Career Development |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Thur 7th Mar 2pm - 3.30pm |
Intercultural Competencies I (repeat)
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Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities | JDUC - QUIC Office - Churchill Hall |
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New date (see below) 4pm - 5.30pm |
Powerful Personal Introductions & Professional Portfolios - postponed |
Skill Area 5: Career Development |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Thur 7th/Fri 8th Mar 8am - 4.30pm daily |
Foundations of Project Management II (it is a requirement that you have completed workshop I)
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Skill Area 2: Management & Leadership |
Athletics & Recreation - Alumni Lounge
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Tues 12th Mar 4pm - 5.30pm |
Dealing with Perfectionism in Writing
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Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Wed 13th Mar 4pm - 5.30pm |
How to Write a Literature Review | Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
Stauffer Library Room 121 |
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Thur 14th Mar 2pm - 3.30pm |
Intercultural Competencies II (repeat)
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Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities | JDUC - QUIC Office - Churchill Hall |
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Mon 18th & Tues 19th March - 2pm start
Wed 20th March - 1pm start |
No workshops - Queen's 3MT competition heats |
Walter Light Auditorium | |
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Thur 21st Mar 6pm start |
Final of the Queen's 3MT competition | TBA | |
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Mon 25th Mar 12pm - 1.30pm |
Poster Boards - Tips & Tricks | Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Tues 26th Mar 4pm - 5.30pm |
Top 10 tips for Grant & Fellowship Application success | Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Wed 27th Mar 4pm - 5.30pm |
Writing for a Broader Audience-Part 1 | Skill Area 1: Communication & Interpersonal Skills |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Mon 8th April 8am - 4.30pm |
Team Building Excellence (1 day)
Register with Mitacs - not open yet
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Skill Area 2: Management & Leadership | Robert Sutherland Hall Room 202 |
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Tues 9th April 4pm - 5.30pm |
Leading With Emotional Intelligence | Skill Area 1: Communication & Interpersonal Skills |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Wed 10th April 4pm - 5.30pm |
Writing for a Broader Audience-Part 2 (you must attend Part 1 to join this workshop) |
Skill Area 1: Communication & Interpersonal Skills |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Tues 16th April 4pm - 5.30pm |
Personality Theory & Communication | Skill Area 2: Management & Leadership |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Thur 18th April 5pm start |
No Workshops - Ontario 3MT competition - hosted by Queen's School of Graduate Studies |
Kinesiology Room 100 | |
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Tues 23rd April 4pm - 5.30pm |
Working in a Diverse Workforce | Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
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Wed 24th April 4pm - 5.30pm |
Bridging the Generation Gap | Skill Area 1: Communication & Interpersonal Skills |
Gordon Hall Room 325A |
Fall Schedule 2012
| Date & Time | Workshop Descriptions | Focus of Development | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 19th Sept 5.30pm - 7pm |
SGS - Tips on applying for Scholarships - SSHRC, CIHR, OGS |
Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
Biosciences 1103
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| Thur 20th Sept 5.30pm - 7pm |
SGS - Tips on applying for Scholarships - NSERC, CIHR, OGS |
Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
Biosciences 1103 |
| Mon 24 Sept 4pm -5.30pm |
AVP Research - Integrity in Research & Academics |
Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities |
Gordon Hall 325A |
| Tues 25 Sept 4pm - 5.30pm |
HCDS - Mental Health Helping Skills |
Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities | Gordon Hall 325A |
| Tues 25 Sept 6pm - 7.30pm |
QSAA/SGS - Social Media in the Real World: Do's and Dont's for the "professional you"
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Skill Area 1: Communication & Interpersonal Skills |
Kinesiology 100 |
| Thur 27 Sept 4pm -5.30pm |
Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond | Gordon Hall 325A | |
| Tues 2 Oct 4pm - 5.30pm |
LS - Time Management: Avoiding Procrastination and Maintaining Motivation | Skill Area 2: Management & Leadership |
Ellis Hall 327 |
| Wed 3 Oct 2pm - 3.30pm |
QUIC - Intercultural Competencies I: Intercultural Begins with You |
Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities |
JDUC - QUIC Office - Churchill Hall
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| Thur 4 Oct 4.30pm - 6.00pm |
Library - Research Across The Disciplines. Panel discussion |
Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
Speaker's Corner (NE corner of Stauffer Library)
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| Tues 9 Oct 4pm - 5.30pm |
CTL - Understanding Student Learning
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Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities | Gordon Hall 325A |
| Wed 10 Oct 2pm - 3.30pm |
QUIC - Intercultural Competencies II - Measuring Your Intercultural Competence. |
Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities |
JDUC - QUIC Office -
Churchill Hall |
| Wed 10 Oct 4pm - 5.30pm |
CTL - Assessment for Learning
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Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond | Gordon Hall 325A |
| Mon 15 Oct 4pm - 5.30pm |
SGS - Writing an Abstract
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Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond | Gordon Hall 325A |
| Tues 16 Oct 4pm - 5.30pm |
HCDS/SGS - Effective Communication with your Supervisor
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Skill Area 1: Communication & Interpersonal Skills | Gordon Hall 325A |
| Wed 17 Oct 11.30am -1.30pm |
4DASC - Indigenous Cultural Competency
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Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities |
RSH 202
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| Thur 18 Oct 4pm - 6pm |
HRO/HR - What you need to know about human rights, fairness & equity in the workplace
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Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities | Gordon Hall 325A |
| Wed 24 Oct 4pm - 5.30pm |
ORS/PARTEQ - Intellectual Property: Publications & Patents
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Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities | Gordon Hall 325A |
| Thur 25 Oct 4pm - 5.30pm |
Library - Research Methods & Resources within the Library
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Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond | E-Lab, Douglas Library |
| Tues 30 Oct 8.30am-4.30pm |
Mitacs - Discovering the Entrepreneur Within (1 day workshop) - Registration is now open. Go to Mitacs |
Skill Area 2: Management & Leadership |
JDUC - Robert Sutherland room
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| Wed 31 Oct 8.30am-4.30pm |
Mitacs - Presentation Skills, Level 1 (1 day workshop) - Registration is now open. Go to Mitacs |
Skill Area 1: Communication & Interpersonal Skills |
RSH 202
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| Mon 5 Nov 3pm - 4.30pm |
Library - Research Data Management: Why it Plays an Important Role in your Research.
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Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
Stauffer Library, Seminar Room
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| Tues 6 Nov 4.30pm - 6pm |
QUIC - Intercultural Competencies I: Intercultural Begins with You (Repeat) - sign up via QUIC |
Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities |
JDUC - QUIC offices - Churchill Hall |
| Thur 8 Nov 6pm - 7.30pm |
QSAA/SGS - Alumni in the workforce & how to gain professional experience
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Skill Area 5: Career Development |
Kinesiology 100 |
| Tues 13 Nov 10am - 12pm |
Library - Good Citation Practices
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Skill Area 3: Academia & Beyond |
E-Lab, Douglas Library
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| Tues 13 Nov 4.30pm - 6pm |
QUIC - Intercultural Competencies II - Measuring Your Intercultural Competence. (Repeat) . |
Skill Area 4: Ethics, Society & Civic Responsibilities | JDUC - QUIC offices - Churchill Hall |
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Wed/Thur 14th/15th Nov 8.30am-4.30pm |
Mitacs - Foundations of Project Management I (2 day workshop) - registration is now open. Go to Mitacs |
Skill Area 2: Management & Leadership |
JDUC - Robert Sutherland Room
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Fri 16 Nov |
Mitacs - Networking (half day) - registration is now open. Go to Mitacs |
Skill Area 5: Career Development |
RSH 202
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| Tues 20 Nov 4pm - 5.30pm |
LS - Managing the Stresses of Grad School Life
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Skill Area 2: Management & Leadership | Gordon Hall 325A |
| Wed 21 Nov 4pm - 5.30pm |
CS - CVs & Cover Letters for Academia
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Skill Area 5: Career Development | Gordon Hall 325A |
| Thur 22 Nov 4pm - 5.30pm |
CS - Resumes & Cover Letters that convey your strengths for the professional job market
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Skill Area 5: Career Development | Gordon Hall 325A |
| Tues 27 Nov 4pm - 5.30pm |
CS - Interviewing for Academia
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Skill Area 5: Career Development | Gordon Hall 325A |
| Wed 28 Nov 4pm - 5.30pm |
CS - Interviewing for Industry, Business & Government
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Skill Area 5: Career Development | Gordon Hall 325A |
| Tues 4 Dec 4pm - 5.30pm |
CS Build Professional Experience
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Skill Area 5: Career Development | Gordon Hall 325A |