Bulletin In the Know, October 2025

October 2025

Key updates, training and events on campus for you and your team.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Balances must align with labour agreements and HR policies by May 31, 2026.

Some financial and payroll applications will not be available.

Starting November 4, approvals need to be in by 11 a.m.

NOV. 4+10: Book an appointment to get answers to your specific questions.

Eligible staff can apply online or in person.

Advise your team to check the info page regularly for up-to-date details.

Anticipating team changes from the VRP? Attend an info session on October 29 or November 6 to learn about available support.
Mobilizing employees through tailored and practical initiatives is an interactive, in-person workshop that teaches practical ways to improve employee engagement and motivation. Find the course in the LMS and register by November 21.
Are you looking to improve your leadership skills? Register for Udemy’s Smart Tips Leadership course and take short stand-alone lessons at your own pace on any device. If you’re new to Udemy, sign up through the Concordia Library.

For all employees

NOV. 4: Cultivating collegial spaces — a workshop focused on building skills to engage in open dialogue and strengthen working relationships with colleagues. Registration closes on October 31.
Digital Skill-Share Days event: employees are invited to submit ideas for virtual learning sessions or lightning round talks by November 17.

For faculty

NOV. 19: Encourage your faculty to attend the Recognizing and disrupting microaggressions in the classroom workshop to foster more inclusive teaching practices.
Could your faculty benefit from deeper GenAI insights? They can now explore three new 10-minute online modules in the Library's GenAI Quickstart: Foundations for Faculty series.
The primer course on the History, Resilience and Continuance of the Rotinonhsión:ni Confederacy serves as an educational tool that allows faculty to explore the historical and contemporary contexts of the Rotinonhsión:ni Confederacy and integrate this knowledge into their curriculum design and teaching practices.

Concordia Centraide Campaign runs until November 20
You can support through many ways: chili lunch, pet photo contest, fripperie sales, payroll deduction and more!

Faculty and Staff appreciation days at the Concordia Book Stops
NOV. 5+6: Enjoy coffee, sweet treats and 20% off all clothing and gift items at the stores — employee ID is required.