Concordia University

In this workshop participants will learn about the open data available through the Service de Police de la Ville de Montréal and Statistics Canada’s open data portals. Following this introduction to Montreal-based crime data, participants will learn how this data can be placed on a map using the web-based program ArcGIS online, and how different data visualization techniques can be used to display the data in ways that give new insight into what is happening across the city.

Do you play a musical instrument that is now lying neglected in some corner or closet? Have you always wanted to make music with others? Bring your voice or instrument and come improvise with us!

Public speaking is an essential skill in many professions. Discover the skills and techniques necessary to plan, design and deliver effective oral presentations.

Find out what employers expect from you at a job interview! Discover how to prepare and make the best impression, demonstrate your skills and learn how to answer difficult questions!

Join three real estate experts — all Concordia grads — as they share tips to set you up for residential and commercial success in Montreal, Quebec City, and New York.

Learn how to research the job market, explore other companies, create a target list and conquer the visible and hidden job market.

Learn project management through interactive case studies across industries such as tech, health, non-profit, finance, engineering, performing and visual arts.

Create reference lists in APA, MLA, Chicago (and many others) instantly. Streamline your research and citation process by managing your sources in an online RefWorks account. Concordia students currently get a free RefWorks account, and this workshop will tell you everything you need to know to get started.

Are you looking for an internship but you are not sure where to start? Learn what tools you will need to prepare yourself and what strategies to consider in order to get ahead of the game.

Come prepared to take part in an interactive learning experience, a safe space to practice and learn while enhancing our listening skills, decoding body language, and diversifying our vocal variety.

Come and learn about time management strategies that will set you on the path to student success: find out how to make time to study, prioritize your time, and keep up on a weekly basis even when things get busy.

Do you play a musical instrument that is now lying neglected in some corner or closet? Have you always wanted to make music with others? Bring your voice or instrument and come improvise with us!

Find out how to read efficiently by learning how to select and remember the most important information when reading for your courses. Please bring a textbook or an article to the workshop.

Learn to cite sources and format papers in the APA style, as well as keep track of sources.

Learn the basics of facilitation in a fun and experiential way. Gain new skills, tools and processes to learn how to lead, intervene and open and close sessions.

Writing an academic assignment takes time, organization and some basic skills. Designed for the tentative writer, this one-hour workshop will help you plan a writing assignment, understand what your professors expect from your writing, explore strategies for structuring your papers, and discover resources for further help.

Zotero is a free and open-source bibliography builder that helps you collect, organize, cite, and share your research. Create reference lists in APA, MLA and other formats and organize your citations with tags and collections. Anyone can get a Zotero account for free and this workshop will tell you everything you need to know to get started.

Learn tips for navigating the library onsite and online, developing topics, and finding the scholarly sources you need.

Come and learn about time management strategies that will set you on the path to student success: find out how to make time to study, prioritize your time, and keep up on a weekly basis even when things get busy.

Design Your Future is an innovative developmental lab that educates participants in how to create a professional pathway with the mindset and toolkit of a designer.

I will discuss the current state of the art biology and mechanisms that regulate of adipose tissue leukocytes in obesity and type 2 diabetes. Integrative studies in humans and mice will be discussed.

Do you play a musical instrument that is now lying neglected in some corner or closet? Have you always wanted to make music with others? Bring your voice or instrument and come improvise with us!

Intentionally create the life you want

This workshop will illustrate useful note taking and learning strategies to set you up for deeper and more efficient learning. Please bring some of your class notes to the workshop.

Learn how to get the most from learning in an online environment, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to benefit from what your online course has to offer. Co-presented by Student Learning Services and e-Concordia.

This workshop helps students to understand the relationship between career planning and success at university and beyond. The workshop introduces students to the components of career planning including: self-assessment, career exploration, and career decision making.

Learn what it means to use Design Thinking, when it’s most effective, and how it can be used in your own projects.

All artists should have a professional résumé or CV tailored for specific purposes for a job in an art-related field or as part of a submission proposal to an art venue. Learn how to create a résumé and CV that provides a concise summary of your relevant competencies and accomplishments.

Studying from problem-solving type textbooks requires specific strategies because Business, Engineering, and Computer Science textbooks are often packed with details that cannot be missed. Learn effective ways to get the most out of your textbooks.

With Jessica Gohier, BA 09 and Nura Jabagi, MBA 14

With Zeeta Maharaj, BA 10 and Lukas Brochard

Learn why and when you should cite sources correctly in order to avoid plagiarism. There are no excuses for committing this academic crime!

Book your spot to get a professional photo taken for your LinkedIn profile.

With Erin Barker, associate professor in Concordia's Department of Psychology

With Priscilla Jabouin, MA 08, certified career and leadership coach

In this workshop, we will share concrete action and real stories to help you recognize and to build the skills you need to negotiate in a professional manner. We will conclude with a group brainstorm of things to negotiate for in your next internship or summer job.

Workshop with Niem Huynh, PhD, PPCC, FRCGS

Professional use of social media / Real Estate: From working in it to renting or buying

Studying from problem-solving type textbooks requires specific strategies because Business, Engineering, and Computer Science textbooks are often packed with details that cannot be missed. Learn effective ways to get the most out of your textbooks.

With Sophie Babinski BA 14, and Maya Toussaint BA 05

With Michael Joffe, BA 06, Global Creative Product Strategist at Google and YouTube

Learn how to research the job market, explore other companies, create a target list and conquer the visible and hidden job market.

Get your picture taken by one of Concordia University's professional photographers for free!

Do you play a musical instrument that is now lying neglected in some corner or closet? Have you always wanted to make music with others? Bring your voice or instrument and come improvise with us!

Find out how to asking the right questions and truly listening for answers allows you to extract powerful insights that can propel your ideas forward and bring them to life.

Think you can't get a “real” job with a degree in social sciences and humanities? Think again. Learn how to market your soft and technical skills to get the career you want.

Come and learn about time management strategies that will set you on the path to student success: find out how to make time to study, prioritize your time, and keep up on a weekly basis even when things get busy.

Obtain more job interviews by learning to create a résumé that offers employers a clear, concise picture of you and your accomplishments.

Find out what are the top qualities you need to stand out in the workplace and get strategies to successfully navigate this transition. You will leave with a ‘how to be the best employee’ checklist and the confidence that you are ready to start your career.

Do you know how to make your first year on the job a successful and happy one? Get tips on how to be the best employee and the confidence that you are ready to start your career.

Learn to cite sources and format papers in the APA style, as well as keep track of sources.

Design Your Future is an innovative developmental lab that educates participants in how to create a professional pathway with the mindset and toolkit of a designer.

Do you play a musical instrument that is now lying neglected in some corner or closet? Have you always wanted to make music with others? Bring your voice or instrument and come improvise with us!

Find out what are the top qualities you need to stand out in the workplace and get strategies to successfully navigate this transition. You will leave with a ‘how to be the best employee’ checklist and the confidence that you are ready to start your career.

Webinar led by Julia Wolfe, Alexandra Redgrave, and Kristina Partsinevolas on working as journalists in New York City.

Writing an academic assignment takes time, organization and some basic skills. Designed for the tentative writer, this one-hour workshop will help you plan a writing assignment, understand what your professors expect from your writing, explore strategies for structuring your papers, and discover resources for further help.

This workshop shows you how to write a successful problem-solving exam: prepare effectively by focusing on the most important course content, practicing how to solve problems under pressure, and working through the exam strategically.