Landons Bay and Gananoque Bus Trip

Date

Friday August 28, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location

Landons Bay

Join the QUIC for a free bus trip to Landons Bay in Thousand Islands National Park, as well as a stop enjoying downtown Gananoque. Registration required

 

 

Welcome Week: Downtown Walk

Date

Wednesday September 2, 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

We will meet at the QUIC and walk downtown together, learning about the many popular student spots in the city (including cafes, restaurants, shops, downtown landmarks, health services). Student leaders will answer your questions and point out places of interest.

Registration now open!

Write It: Sentence Variety

Date

Thursday November 5, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location

Zoom

How can I use different types of sentences to make my ideas stand out? Join us to practice using a variety of sentence structures to communicate your ideas more effectively. 

Write It is an interactive writing workshop series to improve self-editing skills and practice academic writing. 

Virtually on Thursdays from 5:00pm-6:30pm (Weeks 3-8, except Reading Week)

Register here: https://queensu.zoom.us/meeting/register/1jKfsg9JT-momrzo9_th2A


 

Write It: Prepositions

Date

Thursday October 22, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location

Zoom

When should I use in, on, at, with, or, or for? Join us to learn how you can choose the preposition that best expresses your ideas.

Write It is an interactive writing workshop series to improve self-editing skills and practice academic writing. 

Virtually on Thursdays from 5:00pm-6:30pm (Weeks 3-8, except Reading Week)

Register here: https://queensu.zoom.us/meeting/register/xB1ZqOtlQY23X7JzMMUMYA


 

Write It: Verb Tenses

Date

Thursday October 8, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location

Zoom

Not sure which verb tense to use in academic writing? Join us to learn about when to use the past, present, and future tense in your writing. 

Write It is an interactive writing workshop series to improve self-editing skills and practice academic writing. 

Virtually on Thursdays from 5:00pm-6:30pm (Weeks 3-8, except Reading Week)

Register here: https://queensu.zoom.us/meeting/register/f7jHEABiTK2hewdbUnwTog 

Write It: Academic Phrases

Date

Thursday October 1, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location

Zoom

How can you use academic phrases to make your writing clearer? Join us to learn practical academic language you can use to write with clarity, precision, and impact. 

Write It is an interactive writing workshop series to improve self-editing skills and practice academic writing. 

Virtually on Thursdays from 5:00pm-6:30pm (Weeks 3-8, except Reading Week)

Register here: https://queensu.zoom.us/meeting/register/6-biOF1_QdaxXcAHAYIMYg 

Write It: Writing Structure

Date

Thursday September 24, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location

Zoom

Struggling to organize your ideas in academic writing? Join us to discover practical strategies that can help you structure your writing with confidence.

Write It is an interactive writing workshop series to improve self-editing skills and practice academic writing. 

Virtually on Thursdays from 5:00pm-6:30pm (Weeks 3-8, except Reading Week)

Speak Up: Answering Questions

Date

Thursday November 5, 2026
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

How do I develop thoughtful answers to academic questions? Join us to practice structuring your answers, explaining your ideas, and engaging confidently in academic conversations.

Speak Up is an interactive workshop series designed to help you develop the speaking skills you need for classroom discussions, academic presentations, and beyond.

Join us on Thursdays (excluding Reading Week) from 11:30am to 1pm in the QUIC boardroom.

Please register here if you are interested. Drop-ins are also welcome!

 

Speak Up: Responding to Prompts

Date

Thursday October 29, 2026
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

How do I develop a brief elevator pitch to introduce myself effectively? Join us to practice creating a concise introduction, communicating your goals and experiences, and speaking with confidence in academic settings.

Speak Up is an interactive workshop series designed to help you develop the speaking skills you need for classroom discussions, academic presentations, and beyond.

Join us on Thursdays (excluding Reading Week) from 11:30am to 1pm in the QUIC boardroom.

Please register here if you are interested. Drop-ins are also welcome!

 

Speak Up: Elevator Pitches

Date

Thursday October 22, 2026
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

How do I develop a brief elevator pitch to introduce myself effectively? Join us to practice creating a concise introduction, communicating your goals and experiences, and speaking with confidence in academic settings.

Speak Up is an interactive workshop series designed to help you develop the speaking skills you need for classroom discussions, academic presentations, and beyond.

Join us on Thursdays (excluding Reading Week) from 11:30am to 1pm in the QUIC boardroom.

Please register here if you are interested. Drop-ins are also welcome!