Today's events
This webinar will explore strategies and questions around navigating challenging moments that can emerge in the classroom. Often referred to as H-O-T moments (heated, offensive or tense), these can range from controversial topics to disruptive behaviours. This session is designed to help instructors feel more prepared when these arise in classroom, and will cover: 1. How to notice tension, conflict, and charged discussions 2. Examples of H-O-T moments 3. Understanding the impact of these moments on students and learning Strategies to address these moments
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.
Ongoing events
Are you looking for a free on-campus spaces to relax, socialize, and explore your creativity?
Are you looking for a free on-campus spaces to relax, socialize, and explore your creativity?
From November 3 to December 15, 2023, the FOFA Gallery will host a new Black Arts Series, presented in collaboration with the Visual Collections Repository (VCR) and the NouLa Black Student Centre.
The Contemplative Pedagogy initiative, offered by the Centre for Teaching and Learning, includes a variety of workshops, activities, and resources on contemplative pedagogy for Concordians in order to re-energize our teaching and learning community during this time of constant change.
This exhibition in the Webster Library's display vitrines and Discovery Counter showcases a selection of publications, archival material, photographs, and illustrations on "The Life of Karl Polanyi," recognized as one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century.
Upcoming events
Indigenization of the academy refers to the meaningful inclusion of Indigenous peoples’ knowledge(s) in the everyday fabric of the institution from policies to practices across all levels, not just in curriculum. How and to what extent does your curriculum content and pedagogy reflect Indigenous peoples’ voices and perspectives across the academy in respectful ways? What does a successful Indigenized decolonized post-secondary institution look? During this reading circle we will discuss Dr. Michelle Pidgeon’s 2016 article, More Than a Checklist: Meaningful Indigenous Inclusion in Higher Education and discuss what Indigenization means as it relates to institutional initiatives (e.g., policy, programs, and practices).
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Connect with community and industry partners who are interested in working with Concordia faculty members and instructors to offer real-world, project-based learning activities for students.
Please join us for a virtual conversation on anti-carceral movements and the university with professor and author Dr. Dan Berger.
The Informal Cities Working Group is promoted by the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Society and Culture (CISSC) from Concordia University.
This two-hour course was created for Concordia faculty and staff who are interested in sustainability and want to learn more about it and how to advance sustainability at Concordia.
Are you grappling with the overwhelming emotions that climate change brings?
Join us to learn about the work of performance artist, researcher, professor at the Department of Contemporary Dance and LePARC co-director Lília Mestre, and dancer, researcher and visiting doctoral student Laura Pante as they present their research site by side.
The purpose of this interest group is to support faculty 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. We will be meeting regularly for discussion, exploration and guided practice to get first-hand experience with different practices; experimenting to receive peer feedback; inviting members to lead thematic sessions; and potentially co-creating resources to support our practices.
Discussing the role of generative AI in the university classroom
Discover new ways to improve student study skills and learner engagement. In this book club, we will read and discuss Saundra Yancy McGuire’s highly acclaimed book, Teaching Students How to Learn: Strategies you can incorporate into any course to improve student metacognition, study skills and motivation. Faculty will receive a physical copy of the book and should plan their time to read two short, selected chapters each month.
Join Cinema Politica Concordia for the Montreal premiere of TAUTUKTAVUK (WHAT WE SEE) followed by a discussion with director Lucy Tulugarjuk and guest of honour Alanis Obomsawin, moderated by Asinnajaq.
Rejoignez-nous pour le lancement des 10 Nouvelles Perspectives en Sciences du Climat 2023.
The FOFA Gallery is happy to invite you to the joint finissage of the Black Arts Series and Kesso Saulnier’s exhibition 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘍𝘪𝘭 '𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴.
We have raised over $123,500 to support Concordia University's Centre for the Arts in Human Development (CAHD), Concordia Student Emergency and Food Fund, Library Staff in Support of Students Bursary, and other charitable organizations.
Tu es un nouvel·le étudiant·e francophone qui entreprendra des études postsecondaires en langue anglaise pour la première fois à l'hiver 2024 ?
This workshop will explore mime as non-verbal communication.
SAY LESS is a monthly co-working space to meet and connect with one another while getting work done! Bring your laptop and drop in any time between 1-5pm on the dates mentioned. Snacks, tea, and coffee will be provided. Please register below.
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.
The purpose of this interest group is to support faculty 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. We will be meeting regularly for discussion, exploration and guided practice to get first-hand experience with different practices; experimenting to receive peer feedback; inviting members to lead thematic sessions; and potentially co-creating resources to support our practices.
This workshop will explore what it means to make “good trouble.” Making "good trouble", as described by Civil Rights Leader and Congressman John Lewis is doing “something out of the ordinary,” to make “a way out of no way.” As per Flint and Toledo (2021): "Troubling is about how we relate as we live and become together in the world." Together, we will use the concept of 'troubling' as a framework that notices and names injustices. We will also consider how we can create new ways of relating to one another in order to coexist in a good way. By the end of this session, participants will identify practical strategies for making "good trouble".
The Anti-Racism Working Group is a dynamic space for those who've completed the two-part Anti-Racism series or the Anti-Racism Concentric Learning Series. This is an informal, less structured space. It is a chance to reconnect, delve deeper into conversations, and provide mutual support for your anti-racism challenges, ideas, and initiatives. The working group is a hub for sustained reflection, dedicated practice, and collective accountability.
Exploring Race, Racism, and Anti-Racism is a two-part training program. The first session is theory based and designed to encourage reflection upon contemporary concepts and issues around race as well as racism history. We also pay particular attention to the manifestations and maintenance of racism in the workplace. The second part involves an applied approach, designed to promote, and implement anti-racism best practices through reflection and scenarios. The goal of this program is to foster awareness, understanding, and adoption of anti-racism best practices across the campus community with foundational knowledge and tools. The objectives of Part I are to explore: Race and racism concepts and history How racism manifests in the workplace How racism maintains itself The objectives of Part II are to: Strengthen understanding of anti-racism best practices Explore how to embed anti-racism best practices Share space for conversation and dialogue around these issues You must have completed Part I to participate for Part II. Registration does not guarantee a place in the workshop as there is limited capacity. Session occurrence is dependent on registration numbers. You can mix and match online or in person dates. For any questions or concerns please contact dona.nham@concordia.ca
Join the Department of Economics in welcoming Senator Leo Housakos and Senator Tony Loffreda to Concordia for an armchair conversation about economic policy and governmental institutions.
The discussion aims to delve into the complex and evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity.
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.
How do microaggressions manifest in the workplace, and what are their impacts? A microaggression is a brief yet commonplace verbal or behavioural action that communicates negative messages towards and about individuals or groups that are historically underserved and underrepresented. How do microaggressions manifest in the workplace, and what impact does it have on a person or group? Through a guided conversation, this workshop will help participants become aware of their own biases, understand the impact of microaggressions, and intervene when they occur to help create a more supportive work and/or learning environment.
This presentation is designed to build awareness and understanding of how our practices, policies, attitudes, and language impact individuals with disabilities. We will examine the difference between accessibility and accommodations, differentiate between the medical and the social models of disability, and address issues of fairness and social justice.
Le but de cette présentation est de sensibiliser les gens à l'impact de nos pratiques, de nos politiques, de nos attitudes et de nos propos sur des personnes en situation de handicap. Nous examinerons la différence entre l'accessibilité et les aménagements, nous ferons la distinction entre les modèles médicaux et sociaux du handicap et nous aborderons les questions d'équité.
As presenters and workshop facilitators we are all mindful of the importance of engaging participants and creating experiences that are welcoming and accessible. This presentation will look at the importance of designing accessible and inclusive presentations, as well as offer tips and best practices in accessibility and inclusion. Barriers experienced by participants with hearing, vision, and mobility impairments, as well as medical and mental health conditions will be addressed.
The purpose of this interest group is to support faculty 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. We will be meeting regularly for discussion, exploration and guided practice to get first-hand experience with different practices; experimenting to receive peer feedback; inviting members to lead thematic sessions; and potentially co-creating resources to support our practices.
The number of false positives in facial recognition technology has gone down dramatically.
What does it mean to live in the wake of the slave ship, in the aftermaths of slavery? What are the impacts on Black life today? Through a guided conversation, this session will examine the concepts of 'freedom' versus 'emancipation' for Black peoples, and explore the impacts of chattel slavery on today's education system. We will consider how to perform what Christina Sharpe calls "Wake Work" (2016) and consider how we can engage with Wake Work in our respective roles.
Exploring Race, Racism, and Anti-Racism is a two-part training program. The first session is theory based and designed to encourage reflection upon contemporary concepts and issues around race as well as racism history. We also pay particular attention to the manifestations and maintenance of racism in the workplace. The second part involves an applied approach, designed to promote, and implement anti-racism best practices through reflection and scenarios. The goal of this program is to foster awareness, understanding, and adoption of anti-racism best practices across the campus community with foundational knowledge and tools. The objectives of Part I are to explore: Race and racism concepts and history How racism manifests in the workplace How racism maintains itself The objectives of Part II are to: Strengthen understanding of anti-racism best practices Explore how to embed anti-racism best practices Share space for conversation and dialogue around these issues You must have completed Part I to participate for Part II. Registration does not guarantee a place in the workshop as there is limited capacity. Session occurrence is dependent on registration numbers. You can mix and match online or in person dates. For any questions or concerns please contact dona.nham@concordia.ca
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.
Find out how to make your document compatible with screen readers and text-to-speech software. In this presentation you will learn how to make your Word and PowerPoint documents accessible (i.e., compatible with screen readers and text-to-speech software), and how to export them to PDF. Topics covered will include headings, contrast, color, links, images, and tables. In a few simple steps you will ensure that everyone can access your documents.
SAY LESS is a monthly co-working space to meet and connect with one another while getting work done! Bring your laptop and drop in any time between 1-5pm on the dates mentioned. Snacks, tea, and coffee will be provided. Please register below.
In this session we will engage in open dialogue with the intention of deepening skills to manage relationships specifically with faculty colleagues. We will identify behaviors in the academic context, interpersonal and systemic, that are damaging to collegial spaces as well as some ways forward
What is the framework used to tell stories about Black people and Black lived experiences? In a world that is adept at sharing stories of Black trauma, Black pain and Black suffering, how do we create and hold space for expressions of Black joy? How do we facilitate Black flourishing? Black joy is not solely about resistance, it is about healing, inspiring, supporting and uplifting Black life in all of its articulations. This session will explore the opportunities that are created when we hold space for Black joy in our classrooms and units.
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.
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.
Exploring Race, Racism, and Anti-Racism is a two-part training program. The first session is theory based and designed to encourage reflection upon contemporary concepts and issues around race as well as racism history. We also pay particular attention to the manifestations and maintenance of racism in the workplace. The second part involves an applied approach, designed to promote, and implement anti-racism best practices through reflection and scenarios. The goal of this program is to foster awareness, understanding, and adoption of anti-racism best practices across the campus community with foundational knowledge and tools. The objectives of Part I are to explore: Race and racism concepts and history How racism manifests in the workplace How racism maintains itself The objectives of Part II are to: Strengthen understanding of anti-racism best practices Explore how to embed anti-racism best practices Share space for conversation and dialogue around these issues You must have completed Part I to participate for Part II. Registration does not guarantee a place in the workshop as there is limited capacity. Session occurrence is dependent on registration numbers. You can mix and match online or in person dates. For any questions or concerns please contact dona.nham@concordia.ca
This presentation will provide staff and faculty with an understanding of visible and invisible disabilities on campus. The common symptoms and characteristics associated with the most prevalent mental health conditions will also be reviewed, as well as how these conditions appear in classrooms, offices, meeting rooms, and on campus. Strategies for barrier reduction will be addressed.
SAY LESS is a monthly co-working space to meet and connect with one another while getting work done! Bring your laptop and drop in any time between 1-5pm on the dates mentioned. Snacks, tea, and coffee will be provided. Please register below.
Do you have questions or situations you'd like feedback on but are not comfortable sharing? Well, this is the space to bring them! Let's come together in a non-judgmental space to ask our awkward questions and work through our awkward experiences in engaging in anti-racist and anti-oppressive work in our respective spaces.
The Anti-Racism Working Group is a dynamic space for those who've completed the two-part Anti-Racism series or the Anti-Racism Concentric Learning Series. This is an informal, less structured space. It is a chance to reconnect, delve deeper into conversations, and provide mutual support for your anti-racism challenges, ideas, and initiatives. The working group is a hub for sustained reflection, dedicated practice, and collective accountability.
The purpose of this interest group is to support faculty 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. We will be meeting regularly for discussion, exploration and guided practice to get first-hand experience with different practices; experimenting to receive peer feedback; inviting members to lead thematic sessions; and potentially co-creating resources to support our practices.
In this session we will engage in open dialogue with the intention of deepening skills to manage relationships specifically with faculty colleagues. We will identify behaviors in the academic context, interpersonal and systemic, that are damaging to collegial spaces as well as some ways forward
This workshop builds on the “How to make your documents accessible” presentation. It will cover accessible layouts (tables, columns and text boxes) and how to optimize PDFs in Adobe Acrobat by reviewing reading order and tags. We will discuss strategies for fixing existing PDFs, alternative formats for documents, and options for PDF forms including possibilities with Microsoft Forms and Power Automate.
This workshop enables all members involved in recruitment to engage in the process in a way that aligns with the equity goals of the university. The session includes discussion of the implementation of best practices, provides opportunities to address questions not contained in the standard workshop content, and ensures that members receive the latest session updates.
This workshop enables all members involved in recruitment to engage in the process in a way that aligns with the equity goals of the university. The session includes discussion of the implementation of best practices, provides opportunities to address questions not contained in the standard workshop content, and ensures that members receive the latest session updates.
"… the desire to dream and reflect new contexts for human possibilities has fallen entirely on the intellectual shoulders of artists, we would argue. Or at least the ethical pause to make us think differently about our present and future now lies with artists." -Rinaldo Walcott In this session, we will explore how poetry can be used as an avenue to discuss issues of anti-Black racism, oppression and Black flourishing. We will examine how poetry can be a means of a way forward through providing readers with what Rinaldo Walcott calls an "ethical pause" in order for us to think differently about our world.
This workshop enables all members involved in recruitment to engage in the process in a way that aligns with the equity goals of the university. The session includes discussion of the implementation of best practices, provides opportunities to address questions not contained in the standard workshop content, and ensures that members receive the latest session updates.
This workshop enables all members involved in recruitment to engage in the process in a way that aligns with the equity goals of the university. The session includes discussion of the implementation of best practices, provides opportunities to address questions not contained in the standard workshop content, and ensures that members receive the latest session updates.
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.
SAY LESS is a monthly co-working space to meet and connect with one another while getting work done! Bring your laptop and drop in any time between 1-5pm on the dates mentioned. Snacks, tea, and coffee will be provided. Please register below.
The purpose of this interest group is to support faculty 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. We will be meeting regularly for discussion, exploration and guided practice to get first-hand experience with different practices; experimenting to receive peer feedback; inviting members to lead thematic sessions; and potentially co-creating resources to support our practices.
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