Concordia University

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.

Attend our free résumé clinic to learn what you should include and highlight in your résumé and what you should exclude! Please bring a hard copy of your résumé and come early to avoid crowds! First-come, first-serve.

 Every few weeks, we set up a pop-up event on campus. Look out for our couch and prize wheel! If you stop and spin, you win an awesome question to reflect on life’s bigger questions, your accomplishments and goals. It’s a great way to get outside your bubble. When: Thursday, January 24th, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Where: EV Building (EV 1.116), SGW Campus More info: ashely.crouch@concordia.ca

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.

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.

Meditative Colouring: Loyola Edition

Come bring your tech projects to life! Whether it's creating a website, a video game, an app, or even an AI project, our mentors will be there to help and guide you along the way.

Food and community – that’s what “Sunday Dinner” is all about. It is a three-course dinner, served up with great conversation in a welcoming atmosphere and a great way to make new friends and broaden your horizon. As space is limited, registration is mandatory and all participants are asked to stay for the duration of the event from (6:00 - 9:00 PM) Register here  When: Sunday,  January 27th , 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Where: Multi-Faith and Spirituality Centre, 2090 Rue Mackay More info: Ellie.Hummel@concordia.ca

Start today to change your thinking, feelings and behavior and see the difference this can make in your life.

Come to this 3-in-1 express workshop to get tips on building an effective resume and LinkedIn profile and learn how to make a great first impression at the Career Fair on February 5th and 6th.

The Food for Thought Café brings inspiring and empowering conversations with community activists. This week Rabbi Ellen Greenspan shares her thoughts on Judaism and environmental activism.

Business, engineering and computer science students often juggle many tasks. This workshop shows you how to manage your time effectively by using smart study strategies and tools to get organized.

Our popular free monthly breakfast is back! Come have some warm food, fresh coffee and good conversation at the MFSC. Free for all current students. When: Tuesday, January 29th, 10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m. Where: MFSC kitchen/lounge, 2090 Mackay street More info: mfsc@concordia.ca 

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.

Concordia researcher Simon Bacon has goal-setting and barrier-breaking strategies you can apply to to any objectives.

In this workshop, we will focus on project management key words, concepts (Agile, Scrum), and digital tools, you will learn how to make your own school and group projects marketable to future employees.

Come and discover the CCTT, their mission, their values, their research projects and the opportunities for internships and careers! Quebec has 59 CCTT across the province; many will be present and will be available to talk with you during the networking activity.

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.

Find out about career opportunities at McKesson!

Develop your public speaking skills! You'll get in-class practice and immediate feedback to improve. Note this is a 3-part series.

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

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

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.

What does cutting edge research in philosophy look like? What are the pressing and enduring questions it uncovers, and ways of answering them? This event offers a taste.

Come to this 3-in-1 express workshop to get tips on building an effective resume and LinkedIn profile and learn how to make a great first impression at the Career Fair on February 5th and 6th.

Start today to change your thinking, feelings and behavior and see the difference this can make in your life.

Succeeding in an exam depends on how well you prepare for it as much as it depends on how well you perform on the actual exam. Learn tips on how to do better in your problem-solving exams.

Come meet with employers face to face and make a great first impression. Find out about career opportunities and what skills employers are looking for. You'll get to make connections in your field and gather important information about job search.

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

Come meet with employers face to face and make a great first impression. Find out about career opportunities and what skills employers are looking for. You'll get to make connections in your field and gather important information about job search.

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.

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.

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.

Pick up a pencil, pick up a colouring sheet and get lost in the play and beauty of it.  Colouring books and pencils provided. Feel free to bring your own!

Find out how to identify and practice the coaching moves that will have the greatest impact on team success.

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

Start today to change your thinking, feelings and behavior and see the difference this can make in your life.

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.

Is English your second language? Are you nervous about doing well in an English university? This workshop will help you learn effective strategies for taking notes in your classes and reading your textbooks.

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.

In order to do well in essay exams, student have to be able to predict the questions and plan their answers. This workshop will help you learn strategies to do both.

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

Succeeding in an exam depends on how well you prepare for it as much as it depends on how well you perform on the actual exam. Learn tips on how to do better in your problem-solving exams.

Learn helpful strategies to improve your sleep and overall performance.

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

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.

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

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.

Where do you place a comma? Do you have “comma splice” written all over you papers? This non-threatening workshop is designed for anyone who wants to perfect punctuation for university writing and beyond.

Learn how to prepare for these exams strategically and methodically and how to approach complex multiple choice questions with greater skill and confidence.

Develop your public speaking skills! You'll get in-class practice and immediate feedback to improve. Note this is a 3-part series.

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.

Are you getting ready to graduate and are unsure about your career? Are you questioning your career direction? Clarify the career decision-making process related to your career choice. Learn how to make a wise career decision or validate the one you have already made.

Do I need a LinkedIn account? This is a question many students find themselves asking. The answer is YES! Learn some valuable tips and how to get started, LinkedIn etiquette and how to get yourself noticed by recruiters.

Learn helpful strategies to improve your sleep and overall performance.