Events

Join us for a series of engaging and informative art education workshops. Our workshops will cover various topics, including child art, textile techniques, environment in art, narrative approaches, classroom management, inclusivity, museum education, contextualized education, and more.

When planning engaging events, it is essential to design these events with accessibility and inclusivity in mind. This presentation will examine how to reduce barriers to participation and will offer tips and best practices on designing accessible and inclusive in-person and virtual events.

In her talk, Linda Kaljundi argues that while Eastern European museums have been the site of various and often fierce debates about the legacies of colonialism, they also offer valuable case studies and models for the decolonization of Eastern Europe and Central Asia more broadly.

A quick and simple introduction to the Linux operating system. This workshop is for beginners with little to no experience working with this free and open-source OS.

Join Amr Addas, Strategic Advisor for Sustainability at JMSB, and Erkki Liikanen, Chairman of the IFRS foundation, for a fireside chat. They will discuss the adoption of the ISSB, pushback on sustainability, and of the momentum of disclosure frameworks worldwide.

In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to use Zotero, a desktop and web-based tool that you can use to organize the references you find in library catalogues and databases, insert citations in your papers, and prepare bibliographies or reference lists quickly and effectively, in a wide variety of citation styles (e.g. APA, MLA, Chicago, et cetera). We will look at how to integrate Zotero with Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs. We will also cover how to share folders and citations (e.g., for collaborative projects or to disseminate reading lists). No experience with Zotero is necessary.

Classrooms reflect the world in which we live and represent the diversity within. By implementing inclusive teaching practices, instructors can create learning environments in which all students feel like they belong, can learn at high levels, and reach their true potential. To support instructors in creating inclusive learning environments, this presentation will introduce several inclusive teaching practices that can be immediately used to benefit all students.

Join us for a series of engaging and informative art education workshops. Our workshops will cover various topics, including child art, textile techniques, environment in art, narrative approaches, classroom management, inclusivity, museum education, contextualized education, and more.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll be given a template to practice the beginner fundamentals of excel and follow along with the facilitator.

For graduate students only. This workshop aims to ensure that participants do not miss out on the little-known research tools and tricks which can be indispensable for effective graduate level research at Concordia in all subject areas.

This session offers an open and interactive space for student-facing professionals to explore what it means to foster a culture of inclusivity in a variety of educational settings and service delivery contexts. Join us as we explore ways to build equity into our daily work and practice.

Celonis is hosting a three-day conference to develop process mining expertise across Toronto (May 21st), Ottawa (May 22nd), and Montreal (May 23rd). Process mining can be implemented within academia, research, and industry.

In this workshop, we will share concrete actions and real stories to help you recognize and build upon the skills you need to negotiate confidently.

In this hands-on experience, you'll harness the power of life design thinking to gain profound insights into your strengths, passions, interests, and values.

This two-part training program offers an open and interactive space for research assistants and graduate students to delve into equity concepts and principles and provides tools to help foster a research environment that is both enriching and accessible to diverse perspectives.

In this interactive workshop, we will help you build your collaboration skills and explore creativity, emotional intelligence, leadership, negotiation, strategic thinking and more through a dynamic and transformative activity.

Looking to speed up your thesis or research paper writing? Feeling isolated or frustrated in the process? Join Concordia's 3-day Thesis Boost Writing Retreat at Loyola Campus.

This session will provide an overview of "prompt engineering": the process of crafting and structuring text to effectively communicate with generative AI models. Core concepts and best practices of prompt engineering, as well as how you can use these tools in all aspects of your life will also be discussed.

Showcase your research! Submit your abstract for the student poster competition on Wednesday, May 29 and/or the thematic poster session on Thursday, May 30.

In this workshop, we’ll explore the art of asking questions to gather insights, understand people around us and avoid conflicts during brainstorms and collaborations.

This workshop will encourage you to explore how to be a beginner and get comfortable with the self-compassion and joy that arrives along the way.

In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to use Zotero, a desktop and web-based tool that you can use to organize the references you find in library catalogues and databases, insert citations in your papers, and prepare bibliographies or reference lists quickly and effectively, in a wide variety of citation styles (e.g. APA, MLA, Chicago, et cetera). We will look at how to integrate Zotero with Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs. We will also cover how to share folders and citations (e.g., for collaborative projects or to disseminate reading lists). No experience with Zotero is necessary.

This beginner-friendly workshop focuses on fundamental data visualization principles, emphasizing the art of storytelling through data.

This two-part training program offers an open and interactive space for research assistants and graduate students to delve into equity concepts and principles and provides tools to help foster a research environment that is both enriching and accessible to diverse perspectives.

We will cover features such as pivot tables, building and maintaining budgets, advanced formulas, and data management techniques. You’ll be given a template to practice using pivot tables, a budget, and managing data while following along with the facilitator. Sophia is excited to answer all your questions!

Join us for "Dynamical Days," an inaugural Dynamics and Number Theory workshop, taking place from June 5th to 7th, 2024, at Concordia University, located at 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montreal, QC. Hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, this conference marks a pioneering event for Concordia University featuring renowned number theorists from around the globe! This event promises to be a gathering of esteemed scholars in the field, offering a unique opportunity for learning, collaboration, and advancement in the realms of dynamics and number theory. June 5-7, 2024 Concordia University - Room TBA 1450 Guy Street (JMSB Building) Montreal, QC Participants: Jason Bell (University of Waterloo), Rob Benedetto (Amherst College), Laura DeMarco (Harvard), Vesselin Dimitrov (Caltech), Andrea Ferraguti (University of Brescia), Patrick Ingram (York University), Rafe Jones (Carleton College), Nicole Looper (University of Illinois at Chicago), Myrto Mavraki (University of Toronto), Matt Olechnowicz (Concordia University), Alina Ostafe (University of New South Wales), Carlo Pagano (Concordia University), Joe Silverman (Brown University), Umberto Zannier (Scuola Normale Superiore) For inquiries, please contact dynamical.days@concordia.ca

In this session, you will learn about and practice the phases of effective project management. By defining the role of the project manager and learning the phases of project management, you will be well-prepared to say “yes” to new projects with the confidence that your expertise will be well put to use.

In this follow-up to Part 1, we will dig into the first phase of project management to explore, practice, and get feedback on our contracting skills.

This workshop will explore and help you understand the concept of the hidden curriculum within educational environments. Participants will gain insights into the unspoken norms, values, and expectations that influence student experiences, behaviors, and success.

For graduate students only. This workshop introduces the basic mechanisms of the typesetting programming language LaTeX as implemented in the web browser instance Overleaf. After demonstrating the concept of a compiled pdf from typesetting instructions, participants will be offered examples for how to include hyperlinks, images, mathematical equations, tables, code snippets with highlighting, and how to program diagrams. To conclude, the workshop will show how LaTeX integrates with any reference manager which can export references to BibTeX or BibLaTeX formats.

This workshop is open to all. Graduate students: please register through GradProSkills. Everyone else can register on this page. This friendly workshop will start you building Virtual Reality (VR) experiences quickly and easily. This workshop makes use of the A-frame JavaScript library. Prior knowledge of JavaScript or HTML is NOT required (but it doesn't hurt). By the end of the session you will have created a simple VR environment. An optional second session for sharing VR creations, troubleshooting, demonstrating more advanced features and testing on different hardware will be offered (no further registration is required). Learning Objectives: This workshop will help participants understand what Virtual Reality (VR) is and the various compotent involved in building various VR experiences. It will also provide a practical walkthrough of setting up and customizing a VR environment. Based on participant interests, different features will be explored in more depth. Resources for deepening your knowledge after the workshop will be provided.

This session offers an open and interactive space for student-facing professionals to explore what it means to foster a culture of inclusivity in a variety of educational settings and service delivery contexts. Join us as we explore ways to build equity into our daily work and practice.

This introductory workshop will provide you with the skills needed to design models for the Sandbox 3D printers. After completing this workshop you will be able to explain the basics of 3D printing and 3D design, design appropriately for 3D printing, modify an existing 3D design, and export a model for 3D design. No prior knowlege of design or 3D printing required. Although not a requirement, we suggest to bring in your own laptop or device for this session. This workshop is open to all.

In this hands-on workshop, you will have the opportunity to dive deep into public speaking. Together we will focus on the concept of connection vs. perfection, how to manage fear & anxiety of public speaking, and unpack the value of vulnerability.

In this workshop – ideal for speakers at all levels – we will dispel common public speaking myths, provide useful tips on body language and tone, and help you to conquer your fears and meaningfully connect with your audiences in-person and online.

Through interactive activities and a dynamic speed interviewing simulation, you’ll refine your elevator pitch, develop your storytelling skills, and learn how to ask meaningful questions to be able to network effectively and build genuine connections.

In this lively workshop, we will explore and practice proven strategies to master the essential skills of facilitation, equip you with a facilitation toolkit and support you in achieving your facilitation goals.

This two-part training program offers an open and interactive space for research assistants and graduate students to delve into equity concepts and principles and provides tools to help foster a research environment that is both enriching and accessible to diverse perspectives.

This two-part training program offers an open and interactive space for research assistants and graduate students to delve into equity concepts and principles and provides tools to help foster a research environment that is both enriching and accessible to diverse perspectives.

In this session, we will review the Blended (BL) Online (EC) and Remote (RM) course delivery modes, provide a brief overview of the characteristics of each, and explain the appropriate process for approval.