Mindfulness is a practice of being aware of yourself, your body and your surroundings in the present moment.Rooted in Buddhism as a spiritual practice, it is also used in clinical psychology to help treat patients with chronic anxiety and stress. By learning to incorporate principles of mindfulness in your life through meditation and yoga, or […]
Knitters and other crafters get together to chat and share projects. Currently meeting online through Zoom, KnitWits merges with the Afternoon Tea Hour to continue until 7. Drop in any time! *No crafting experience or projects needed; you can join us just to chat too! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ohUMMP5aRnu7PpAdELDy8A
Back by popular demand! It's not too late to file an income tax and benefit return! The deadline to file is April 30th, but you can still file after this date without any penalties if you do not owe any income tax. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an additional live info session for […]
Available on demand until April 30 This prerecorded workshop is taught by Clare Nippard This short, recorded workshop will review best practices for improving effectiveness in online academic interactions. This 40-minute workshop is prerecorded. Please register to receive a link to view the workshop. If you are not able to register online or if you […]
Available on demand until April 30 This prerecorded workshop is taught by Clare Nippard Email is a widely used means of communication in academic settings. However, a lack of awareness of email etiquette can adversely impact interpersonal relationships and perceptions of competence. This workshop addresses the challenges of achieving appropriate levels of formality, clarity and […]
Available on demand until April 30 This prerecorded workshop is taught by Dr. Cristina D'Amico In this workshop, we'll cover three key areas for the development of a successful Three Minute Thesis (3MT): planning and writing, slide design, and delivery in the online environment. Participants will come away with strategies for concision, editing, and most importantly, […]
Mindfulness is a practice of being aware of yourself, your body and your surroundings in the present moment.Rooted in Buddhism as a spiritual practice, it is also used in clinical psychology to help treat patients with chronic anxiety and stress. By learning to incorporate principles of mindfulness in your life through meditation and yoga, or […]
Knitters and other crafters get together to chat and share projects. Currently meeting online through Zoom, KnitWits merges with the Afternoon Tea Hour to continue until 7. Drop in any time! *No crafting experience or projects needed; you can join us just to chat too! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ohUMMP5aRnu7PpAdELDy8A
Mindfulness is a practice of being aware of yourself, your body and your surroundings in the present moment.Rooted in Buddhism as a spiritual practice, it is also used in clinical psychology to help treat patients with chronic anxiety and stress. By learning to incorporate principles of mindfulness in your life through meditation and yoga, or […]
Knitters and other crafters get together to chat and share projects. Currently meeting online through Zoom, KnitWits merges with the Afternoon Tea Hour to continue until 7. Drop in any time! *No crafting experience or projects needed; you can join us just to chat too! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ohUMMP5aRnu7PpAdELDy8A
Back by popular demand! It's not too late to file an income tax and benefit return! The deadline to file was April 30th, but you can still file after this date without any penalties if you do not owe any income tax. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is hosting an additional live info session for […]
This synchronous online workshop is taught by Dr. Jane FreemanGiving effective presentations requires a range of different skills, such as targeting an audience’s needs accurately, designing clear slides, answering difficult questions well, and managing your time and your nerves. This workshop outlines the range of abilities included in “oral presentation skills,” encourages participants to consider […]
Mindfulness is a practice of being aware of yourself, your body and your surroundings in the present moment.Rooted in Buddhism as a spiritual practice, it is also used in clinical psychology to help treat patients with chronic anxiety and stress. By learning to incorporate principles of mindfulness in your life through meditation and yoga, or […]
Knitters and other crafters get together to chat and share projects. Currently meeting online through Zoom, KnitWits merges with the Afternoon Tea Hour to continue until 7. Drop in any time! *No crafting experience or projects needed; you can join us just to chat too! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ohUMMP5aRnu7PpAdELDy8A
Take a break and connect with other grad students at our virtual chat forum. Share your experiences about how you are managing grad life as you work from home and hear from your peers. A staff facilitator will be available to answer questions and support you in navigating resources available. Registration required.
This synchronous online workshop is taught by Dr. Matt Jones This workshop will introduce students to four technical elements of PowerPoint that can be used to improve clear communication in academic presentations. The workshop will addresses using PowerPoint's inbuilt design functions, transitioning smoothly between ideas, inserting headers and footers, and finally recording a presentation. This […]
This synchronous online workshop is taught by Dr. Jane Freeman Description TBD This is the first of 4 workshops in the Graduate School Fundamentals workshop series. This workshop will be offered live online and will not be recorded. Please register to receive a link to join the workshop at the scheduled time. If you are […]
Mindfulness is a practice of being aware of yourself, your body and your surroundings in the present moment.Rooted in Buddhism as a spiritual practice, it is also used in clinical psychology to help treat patients with chronic anxiety and stress. By learning to incorporate principles of mindfulness in your life through meditation and yoga, or […]
Knitters and other crafters get together to chat and share projects. Currently meeting online through Zoom, KnitWits merges with the Afternoon Tea Hour to continue until 7. Drop in any time! *No crafting experience or projects needed; you can join us just to chat too! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ohUMMP5aRnu7PpAdELDy8A
This synchronous online workshop is taught by Clare Nippard both informally and more formally. Unlike face-to-face communication, where much of the meaning is derived from non-verbal elements such as facial expression and tone of voice, email relies on written language only. As such, while it is quick and easy, using email can be problematic. Using […]
This synchronous online workshop is taught by Dr. Cristina D'Amico In this lecture, Dr. Cristina D'Amico discusses three key considerations for effectively organizing an oral presentation. These topics include: writing effective introductions and conclusions, using signposting and metadiscourse, and "chunking" an oral presentation. This is the third of 5 workshops in the Oral Presentation Skills […]
This synchronous online workshop is taught by Dr. Jane Freeman Like research papers and theses, thesis and grant proposals require graduate students to situate their work within the context of other research in their field(s). A well constructed literature review will help you to clarify key points for your reader such as why your work […]
Virtual Games Night is the perfect event for those who love to play games and want to get to know other Grad students! No experience is necessary, and all you have to bring is yourself! The Gradlife Ambassador will plan a series of fun online games for the group to try out in a low […]
Mindfulness is a practice of being aware of yourself, your body and your surroundings in the present moment.Rooted in Buddhism as a spiritual practice, it is also used in clinical psychology to help treat patients with chronic anxiety and stress. By learning to incorporate principles of mindfulness in your life through meditation and yoga, or […]
This prerecorded workshop is taught by Dr. Cristina D'Amico In this lecture, Dr. Cristina D'Amico discusses three key considerations for effectively organizing an oral presentation. These topics include: writing effective introductions and conclusions, using signposting and metadiscourse, and "chunking" an oral presentation. This workshop will be available by May 31 at 5:00 p.m. Please register […]
This prerecorded workshop is taught by Dr. Cristina D'Amico In this lecture, Dr. Cristina D'Amico reviews strategies for engaging with an audience in the online environment. Topics covered include using online engagement tools, getting an effective live-streaming set-up, and building a personal connection with listeners. This workshop will be available by May 31 at 5:00 […]
This synchronous online workshop is taught by Clare Nippard Graduate students are expected to engage in academic discussion – both spoken and written – and this requires providing opinions as well as responding to the ideas of others. As such, academic engagement inevitably involves the expression of disagreement. A central challenge is determining how to […]
This synchronous online workshop is taught by Dr. Cristina D'Amico In this lecture, Dr. Cristina D'Amico reviews strategies for engaging with an audience in the online environment. Topics covered include using online engagement tools, getting an effective live-streaming set-up, and building a personal connection with listeners. This is the fourth of 5 workshops in the […]
This synchronous online workshop is taught by Dr. Jane Freeman and Jeff Newman This workshop will be jointly led by Dr. Freeman, Director of GCAC, and Jeff Newman, College Librarian, New College. In the workshop we will consider strategies for note-taking during lectures and in response to written texts, the varying benefits of different formats […]
