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March 2021
Demystifying Academic Writing: Your Questions Answered
Has feedback on your writing left you with more questions than answers? Now’s your chance to share your questions with some critical friends. In this “ask-me-anything” workshop, we will deconstruct the confusion around writing conventions that you have encountered and perhaps bust some of the myths out there about academic writing along the way. Have a question in mind? Help us prepare by including your question in the form below. Suitable for upper-level undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows…
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Tuesdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly Thursdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly REGISTER NOW
Graduate Online Learning Coach Weekly Drop-In Session
Drop in and join the conversation with fellow Graduate students and your Graduate Online Learning Coaches (GOLCs) Tune in from wherever you are. Sessions occur weekly on Mondays from 10 – 11 a.m. PST. These drop-ins are a casual way to: Meet and connect with fellow graduate students at UBC Okanagan Share experiences managing online classes, research, and work Identify useful resources available to you Connect with your graduate online learning coaches for learning strategies and support After registering, you will…
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Tuesdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly Thursdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly REGISTER NOW
Preparing for Your Thesis Defense
Unsure how to start preparing for your thesis or dissertation defense? This online workshop will help you draft an outline of your defense presentation. We will also cover tips and study skills to start preparing for your defense. Suitable for graduate students from all disciplines, particularly those who are defending their thesis soon. Questions? Contact csc.ok@ubc.ca REGISTER NOW
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Tuesdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly Thursdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly REGISTER NOW
Wellness in Online Learning for Graduate Students
WHAT DOES WELLNESS LOOK LIKE FOR YOU AS A GRADUATE STUDENT ONLINE? During this free virtual session, we will explore ways for keeping our body, mind, and soul healthy by taking a holistic approach to online graduate learning. This event is from 12:00pm to 1:00pm PST on Friday, March 12, 2021. Presented by Nicole Vanderleest, Graduate Online Learning Coach, in collaboration with Health and Wellness TOPICS INCLUDE: Self-advocating Minimizing distractions Avoiding feeling isolated Time management Maintaining motivation Avoiding procrastination After registering, you will receive the Zoom link via…
Graduate Online Learning Coach Weekly Drop-In Session
Drop in and join the conversation with fellow Graduate students and your Graduate Online Learning Coaches (GOLCs) Tune in from wherever you are. Sessions occur weekly on Mondays from 10 – 11 a.m. PST. These drop-ins are a casual way to: Meet and connect with fellow graduate students at UBC Okanagan Share experiences managing online classes, research, and work Identify useful resources available to you Connect with your graduate online learning coaches for learning strategies and support After registering, you will…
Thesis Writing: The Research Proposal
This online workshop will provide an overview of research proposal writing across a range of disciplines and presents writing strategies and examples from successful proposals. You are encouraged to bring questions. Suitable for graduate students from all disciplines. Questions? Contact csc.ok@ubc.ca REGISTER NOW
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Tuesdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly Thursdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly REGISTER NOW
Thesis Formatting Q & A
Need help formatting your thesis to meet the College of Graduate Studies requirements? Join us for this online Q&A session to ask questions and learn more about how to properly format your thesis for submission to the College of Graduate Studies. Suitable for graduate students of all disciplines. Questions? Contact csc.ok@ubc.ca REGISTER NOW
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Tuesdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly Thursdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly REGISTER NOW
Community Building Through Engagement (CBE)
This workshop will delve into foundational concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion. During the session, the co-facilitators will use power and privilege principles to guide conversations on systemic barriers and discrimination within academia. Participants are encouraged to self-reflect on their own identities while strategizing ways to implement equity and inclusion principles into their practices. Register now
Graduate Online Learning Coach Weekly Drop-In Session
Drop in and join the conversation with fellow Graduate students and your Graduate Online Learning Coaches (GOLCs) Tune in from wherever you are. Sessions occur weekly on Mondays from 10 – 11 a.m. PST. These drop-ins are a casual way to: Meet and connect with fellow graduate students at UBC Okanagan Share experiences managing online classes, research, and work Identify useful resources available to you Connect with your graduate online learning coaches for learning strategies and support After registering, you will…
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Tuesdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly Thursdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly REGISTER NOW
LinkedIn Workshop
In today's world of work, having a professional LinkedIn profile is as important as having a resume. This session will provide suggestions and guidelines for digital networking and using LinkedIn as a career development tool. It will cover the following questions: • Why use LinkedIn? • How to create a strong profile? • How to use LinkedIn strategically • How to use LinkedIn to develop new, engaging connections There will be opportunities for Q &A. REGISTER NOW
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Tuesdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly Thursdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly REGISTER NOW
Graduate Online Learning Coach Weekly Drop-In Session
Drop in and join the conversation with fellow Graduate students and your Graduate Online Learning Coaches (GOLCs) Tune in from wherever you are. Sessions occur weekly on Mondays from 10 – 11 a.m. PST. These drop-ins are a casual way to: Meet and connect with fellow graduate students at UBC Okanagan Share experiences managing online classes, research, and work Identify useful resources available to you Connect with your graduate online learning coaches for learning strategies and support After registering, you will…
Writing the Academic CV
If you are preparing a graduate school application, working in academia, or about to enter the academic job market, this online workshop will help you write a strong CV. We encourage you to bring questions. Suitable for upper-level undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows from all disciplines. Questions? Contact csc.ok@ubc.ca REGISTER NOW
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Final 2021
UBC Okanagan’s popular Three Minute Thesis Competition returns in an all-new live virtual format. Eight graduate students will take the virtual stage – competing for their share of $6,000 in prize money. Their challenge? To captivate you and the panel of judges while explaining their master’s or Ph.D. research in just three minutes. Join our host Jules Knox from Global Okanagan for an exhilarating competition and learn about the exciting graduate research happening here in the Okanagan. Dr. Katrina Plamondon…
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Tuesdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly Thursdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly REGISTER NOW
April 2021
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Tuesdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly Thursdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly REGISTER NOW
Graduate Online Learning Coach Weekly Drop-In Session
Drop in and join the conversation with fellow Graduate students and your Graduate Online Learning Coaches (GOLCs) Tune in from wherever you are. Sessions occur weekly on Mondays from 10 – 11 a.m. PST. These drop-ins are a casual way to: Meet and connect with fellow graduate students at UBC Okanagan Share experiences managing online classes, research, and work Identify useful resources available to you Connect with your graduate online learning coaches for learning strategies and support After registering, you will…
Writing the Academic Cover Letter
If you are preparing a graduate school application, working in academia or about to enter the academic job market, this online workshop will help you write a strong cover letter. We encourage you to bring questions. Suitable for upper-level undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows from all disciplines. Questions? Contact csc.ok@ubc.ca REGISTER NOW
Online Writing Communities
Write with us! Join a weekly Online Writing Community to write together with other members of the UBCO community, including undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty. The Centre for Scholarly Communication will facilitate short opening and closing discussions and plenty of writing time in the style of the Pomodoro technique. Tuesdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly Thursdays: 1 to 3 p.m. weekly REGISTER NOW