Events

Are you at the beginning of undergraduate studies in Sociology and wondering how to connect what you are learning to your future career? This workshop will help you explore how to align your academic choices with future opportunities and how to begin building the skills that employers value through a variety of experiential opportunities. Whether you have a clear idea of your goals or are still exploring possibilities, this workshop is designed to help you make the most of your time in university and start shaping your career path early. Please note this workshop is specifically designed for undergraduate students in Sociology, but is open to all students, including those considering a program change to this program. You are welcome to attend this hybrid workshop either in person or online.

This session explores strategies for addressing workplace bias while protecting and advancing your professional growth. This event is open to all NouLa members.

Drop by the LB atrium for expert tips and resources on time management, study skills, academic writing and exam prep hosted by Student Learning Services.

Get help with your writing assignments in English and French at any stage of your writing or research process. Drop by for help from a writing assistant and bring your assignment or rough draft, if you have one. No appointment necessary. Available every Tuesday from 12 - 3 p.m. on LB-2 (Webster Library, 2nd floor) near the Ask Us! desk.

You are invited to learn about, teach about and/or share your fibre art every Tuesday afternoon from 2 - 4:45 p.m. You can come in person to the Technology Sandbox located in the Webster Library (LB-211) or join us remotely by Zoom. Drop in at your convenience whether you have a project or not.

In this interactive workshop led by a Career Counsellor, you’ll learn practical strategies to manage stress more effectively and build resilience during busy and uncertain times.

Attend this panel discussion to learn about careers with a political science degree. We'll be joined by a panel of Concordia alumni who will share their experience and tips.

Did you know? A Master of Architecture professional degree is available to students with a four-year undergraduate degree in any field. Carleton University offers an online summer bridge program called STUDIO FIRST that introduces students to design culture and helps them generate competitive portfolio material. It’s the only program of its kind in Canada.

Holding Sociopolitical Grief is a 2-hour, arts-based, trauma-informed workshop that offers participants a reflective, collective space to explore grief shaped by social, political, and historical forces.

Gain practical insights into tailoring your documents to specific job requirements and effectively communicate your value to potential employers. Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students.

We will set you up to approach tax season with confidence by covering the basics of income and investment slips, deductible expenses, and how this documentation should be organized when filing your personal tax return.

Join our monthly seminar to hear Simone de Beauvoir Institute professors and affiliates discuss their research. A short Q&A will follow the discussion.

This workshop is an invitation to slow down and encounter the waste in your own home — not with guilt, but with curiosity. We'll use participant-generated photographs to suspend our everyday assumptions and see ordinary materials with fresh eyes.

Curious about growing your own food at home for a fraction of grocery store prices? Join Coop CultivAction and the Concordia Food Coalition for a hands‑on workshop where you’ll learn how to grow fresh, nutritious microgreens and sprouts right in your kitchen. Discover the basics of sprouting, seed selection, watering, lighting, and harvesting—perfect for small spaces and beginners. Every participant leaves with a microgreens sprouting kit and a jar sprout kit, making it easy to start growing immediately. Microgreens and sprouts are fast, affordable, and packed with nutrients, adding fresh flavour to meals all year long. Registration is open—don’t miss out!

This workshop affirms the importance of Black leadership in higher education while addressing the systemic barriers that make this journey difficult. Participants will reflect on their leadership goals, explore the way systemic issues shapes access to leadership opportunities while also discussing what institutions can do do dismantle those barriers. The session will focus on the fact that Black staff are not responsible for solving systemic inequities. However, their perspectives, voices, and leadership are essential for creating lasting change.

Join Career Advising and Professional Success (CAPS), the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities (ACSD), and industry professionals to learn how to navigate disability disclosure in a way that works for you.

Real transformation begins in the body. Steve Rio, co-founder of Enfold, explores the profound potential of psychedelics for lasting healing. His "Awakening to Life" framework integrates somatic modalities and Internal Family Systems-informed coaching to regulate the nervous system, providing a safety-focused roadmap to dissolving the ego and reclaiming deep inner freedom.

Writing Help in the Vanier Library – drop-in sessions Get help with your writing assignments in English and French at any stage of your writing or research process. Drop by for help from a writing assistant and bring your assignment or rough draft, if you have one. No appointment necessary. Available every Thursday from 12 - 3 p.m., at Vanier Library, on VL-1.

Find your next teaching position at the Spring New Grad Teacher Job Fair! Designed for education students, recent graduates, and early-career teachers, this virtual job fair connects you with school boards across Canada.

Come and get started with Arduino, a user-friendly microcontroller platform that will allow you to build anything from a weather station to a wearable electronics device. This session will provide a fun and friendly overview of electronics prototyping and programming for beginners. Although not a requirement, we suggest to bring in your own laptop or device for this session.

This session will provide a fun and friendly overview of electronics prototyping and programming for beginners.

Join our lively 2‑hour hands‑on meal prep workshop and learn how to batch‑cook, freeze, and customize delicious vegetarian Mexican burrito bowls. Discover smart storage techniques, prep seasoned beans, zesty rice, sautéed veggies, and homemade salsas, then build your own bowls to enjoy throughout the week. Each participant leaves with dinner plus four freezer‑ready meals. Perfect for anyone looking to save time, eat better, and boost their meal prep skills. Registration required.

A participatory workshop with Dr. Meaghan J. Girard exploring how social and material dimensions of AI shape long‑term organizational strategy and transformation.

Join the Black Perspectives Office and the School of Graduate Studies for the Politics of Being a Black PhD student. Success in a doctoral program often depends on more than just your research; it involves navigating the complex social and political dimensions of academia. This workshop is designed for Black doctoral students to explore how power, relationships, and perceptions shape access to opportunities and a sense of belonging within the university. Led by Oluwabusayo (Busayo) Ladipo, this workshop balances reflection with actionable skill-building.

Get help with your writing assignments in English and French at any stage of your writing or research process. Drop by for help from a writing assistant and bring your assignment or rough draft, if you have one. No appointment necessary. Available every Tuesday from 12 - 3 p.m. on LB-2 (Webster Library, 2nd floor) near the Ask Us! desk.

Join us and take your exam skills to the next level!

You are invited to learn about, teach about and/or share your fibre art every Tuesday afternoon from 3 - 5:45 p.m. You can come in person to the Technology Sandbox located in the Webster Library (LB-211) or join us remotely by Zoom. Drop in at your convenience whether you have a project or not.

There are so many career possibilities once you graduate with a BA – but where do you start? Join this workshop to receive guidance in exploring the career possibilities with a Bachelor of Arts degree & understanding the critical factors that contribute to your career success!

Whether you want to write a novel, a screenplay, children’s stories or a memoir, many people struggle to carry their project to completion. In this webinar, author and editor Ellen Lechter Green will offer actionable solutions to these common writing problems. You’ll learn tips on becoming unstuck, how to get comfortable with the often messy first draft, and how to stay motivated enough to finish your project.

Looking for an internship or your first job? Starting early is key. Join this session to learn effective strategies to help you stand out, build connections, and find the right fit.

This dynamic workshop designed to help you prepare prior to and perform your best on your exam.

There are so many career possibilities once you graduate with a BA – but where do you start? Join this workshop to receive guidance in exploring the career possibilities with a Bachelor of Arts degree & understanding the critical factors that contribute to your career success!

Reading series exploring migration through personal experiences, Bringing together academic scholarship and stories “from the heart”.

Join this workshop to explore the career possibilities with a Bachelor of Science degree and understand the critical factors that contribute to your career success.    

Writing Help in the Vanier Library – drop-in sessions Get help with your writing assignments in English and French at any stage of your writing or research process. Drop by for help from a writing assistant and bring your assignment or rough draft, if you have one. No appointment necessary. Available every Thursday from 12 - 3 p.m., at Vanier Library, on VL-1.

This training is offered by GradProSkills. It is open to current graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Advance registration is required. Join us for an informative session on the Pierre Arbour Foundation, which offers generous scholarships to exceptional full-time students pursuing doctoral or master’s degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration.

Are you a science student wondering what you can do with your degree and how to land a job? Come to the Science Networking Cafe to network and learn about your career options!

Get valuable tips to navigate LinkedIn and learn its basic features, helping you build a standout profile that attracts recruiters. Open to Undergraduate and Graduate students.

In “Wreck and Reassemble” Marina will discuss her ongoing dissertation work. We will explore the intersection of technology and environmental justice and question the role computational tools can play in Land Defense and Land Liberation. She will share stories and tactics of industrial counter surveillance and discuss the work being done at Redistributive Computing Systems Group at Cornell University.

In this participatory session, Ramatou draws on her experience as an HR executive, coach, and speaker to help you understand how boundaries protect not only your peace but also your performance.

Get help with your writing assignments in English and French at any stage of your writing or research process. Drop by for help from a writing assistant and bring your assignment or rough draft, if you have one. No appointment necessary. Available every Tuesday from 12 - 3 p.m. on LB-2 (Webster Library, 2nd floor) near the Ask Us! desk.

You are invited to learn about, teach about and/or share your fibre art every Tuesday afternoon from 3 - 5:45 p.m. You can come in person to the Technology Sandbox located in the Webster Library (LB-211) or join us remotely by Zoom. Drop in at your convenience whether you have a project or not.

Join us to learn about the Manulife Sustainable Investing Practicum (MSIP)—a unique, hands‑on opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students interested in capital markets and investment management.

Would you like to find more meaning in your work and help others in a tangible way? Coaching could set you on that path. In this webinar, Professor of Applied Human Sciences Jim Gavin will explore coaching as both a career and a mindset. You’ll learn what professionals get out of the transformative training, the problems effective coaching can solve, and why it’s a way of being rather than doing.

An empowering webinar designed for women who are ready to connect with their intuition, trust their inner wisdom, and speak their truth with confidence and clarity.

In an era of institutional strain, how we gather matters. Dr. Jessica Riddell introduces the "Hope Circuits" framework, reimagining organizations as ecosystems of possibility. Move beyond scarcity and crisis to design spaces that restore trust, widen agency, and center human and ecological flourishing—transforming simple gatherings into seeds of collective renewal.

Writing Help in the Vanier Library – drop-in sessions Get help with your writing assignments in English and French at any stage of your writing or research process. Drop by for help from a writing assistant and bring your assignment or rough draft, if you have one. No appointment necessary. Available every Thursday from 12 - 3 p.m., at Vanier Library, on VL-1.

Button Making - LOYOLA Drop by and make a button or three - all supplies provided (you can bring your own design on paper is you want). This event is planned for VL-3 (Vanier Library - Third floor), ask at the desk if you can't find us!

A lecture with public servant Felix Chu exploring GBA+ in Canada, drawing on his policy work in federal and provincial governments and feminist analysis.

This training is offered by GradProSkills. It is only open to current graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Whether you want some advice on the industry, company or position that you are targeting or are seeking to switch industries, informational interviews may be your answer.

This monthly gathering is a collaboration between the NouLa Centre for Black Students and the Black Perspectives Office, created to support Black doctoral students through intentional community-building and shared dialogue. Doctoral studies can be demanding and, at times, isolating. Many Black doctoral students express a desire for space to connect with peers who understand the academic pressures and lived realities that shape their experiences. This gathering offers a welcoming environment where students can pause, reflect, and engage with one another in meaningful ways. Held in the NouLa lounge, this is a low-pressure, come-as-you-are space centred on connection, conversation, and mutual support. Participants are encouraged to step away from deadlines and expectations and engage in student-led discussions that feel relevant and grounded.

The purpose of this interest group is to bring together educators, graduate students with teaching roles, and student-facing staff to explore the impacts of trauma in the classroom setting and to apply and practice trauma-informed approaches and equity-driven frameworks.

The Concordia University Teach with Generative AI (GenAI) Faculty Interest Group is a monthly gathering dedicated to exploring the potential applications, benefits, and challenges of integrating GenAI technologies into teaching practices. This group serves as a collaborative platform for faculty to share experiences, discuss innovative ideas, and engage in research related to the use of GenAI in various educational contexts.

Get help with your writing assignments in English and French at any stage of your writing or research process. Drop by for help from a writing assistant and bring your assignment or rough draft, if you have one. No appointment necessary. Available every Tuesday from 12 - 3 p.m. on LB-2 (Webster Library, 2nd floor) near the Ask Us! desk.

Reflect on your experiences and learn to clearly express the skills you’ve gained with practical tools and strategies in this skill‑building workshop.

You are invited to learn about, teach about and/or share your fibre art every Tuesday afternoon from 3 - 5:45 p.m. You can come in person to the Technology Sandbox located in the Webster Library (LB-211) or join us remotely by Zoom. Drop in at your convenience whether you have a project or not.

Drawing from Tricia Hersey’s book Rest as Resistance: A Manifesto, this conversation will explore the meaning and function of rest for Indigenous and Black folks. We will reflect on how rest challenges systems that prioritize productivity in service of capitalism over well-being and consider its role in reclaiming time, space, and dignity.

Reading series exploring migration through personal experiences, Bringing together academic scholarship and stories “from the heart”.

Students and professionals who identify as neurodivergent are invited to join Lime Connect for a Network Member exclusive event!

Reflect on your experiences and learn to clearly express the skills you’ve gained with practical tools and strategies in this skill‑building workshop.

Writing Help in the Vanier Library – drop-in sessions Get help with your writing assignments in English and French at any stage of your writing or research process. Drop by for help from a writing assistant and bring your assignment or rough draft, if you have one. No appointment necessary. Available every Thursday from 12 - 3 p.m., at Vanier Library, on VL-1.

Listen. Reflect. Come begin. Through conversation, photography, and a short documentary on the Women’s Boxing Club in Gaza, we will explore how sport and art speak to life itself.

This interest group supports faculty and teaching staff in applying or improving their application of contemplative practices in their classroom to promote well-being and a compassionate classroom, to further course goals, and to support learning. 

You are invited to learn about, teach about and/or share your fibre art every Tuesday afternoon from 3 - 5:45 p.m. You can come in person to the Technology Sandbox located in the Webster Library (LB-211) or join us remotely by Zoom. Drop in at your convenience whether you have a project or not.

Learn all about vertical gardening and how to optimize your small balcony for a productive, ecological garden. Discover practical ways to grow more in limited outdoor space using organic and recycled materials. This workshop covers container‑friendly plant varieties, self‑watering solutions, local material resources, balcony gardening tips for Montreal’s climate, garden design essentials, and strategies for dealing with pests—yes, even squirrels. All participants will receive a free organic seedling from Coop CultivAction. Registration required. $20.00.

When the world feels "on fire," presence is our most vital anchor. Aruni shares the practice of pacing your energy and leaning toward solace. Discover how to meet life’s turbulence with nonjudgmental awareness, moving from survival to a state of grace, kindness, and profound contentment.

This training is offered by GradProSkills. It is only open to current graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Looking for an internship or your first job? Starting early is key. Join this session to learn effective strategies to help you stand out, build connections, and find the right fit.

Join us for this short workshop to learn about the how to break a problem down into its component pieces, communicate a solution effectively and ensure efficient team work.

Professionals with disabilities are invited to join Lime Connect for a Network Member exclusive event!

We invite you to come and share your stories and experiences with activism and the various ways it is present in your lives, the lives of those who came before, and the lives of those around you. How do you practice activism in the everyday?

Listen. Reflect. Come begin. Through conversation, photography, and a short documentary on the Women’s Boxing Club in Gaza, we will explore how sport and art speak to life itself.

this workshop builds on the Dewemaagannag My Relations Guide to provide practical guidance for researchers seeking to collaborate respectfully and effectively with Indigenous partners.

Turn on the news and you are flooded with news of ever-growing disagreements and conflict often erupting in violence. I argue that as society, we need to learn to deal constructively with differences in viewpoints. But how? As a scientist, I wondered if science could help. I will survey some of the pitfalls science can help us become aware of. I will also draw an outline of concrete steps we can take to have better disagreements. The ultimate hope is that this will help our societies thrive not in spite of, but because of our differences.

This interest group supports faculty and teaching staff in applying or improving their application of contemplative practices in their classroom to promote well-being and a compassionate classroom, to further course goals, and to support learning. 

Listen. Reflect. Come begin. Through conversation, photography, and a short documentary on the Women’s Boxing Club in Gaza, we will explore how sport and art speak to life itself.