The world as your classroom: Skill building abroad

Date

Thursday November 9, 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Are you curious about the transformative experiences of students who ventured abroad? Join us in exploring how international exchanges and study abroad experiences have shaped the skills and perspectives of Queen's University students and alumni. Our panelists, who have returned from exciting study abroad adventures, will share their insights, challenges, and personal growth. Discover how these global experiences have equipped them with valuable tools for success in an ever-changing world. This discussion promises to inspire and inform your own journey toward a global future. 

Moderator: Dr. Margaret Maliszewska, Exchange Coordinator for the Faculty of Arts and Science, Office of the Vice-Provost, Global Engagement 

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Invitation not assimilation: Inclusive listening to expand academic spaces and connect to global knowledges

Date

Thursday November 9, 2023
10:30 am - 11:45 am

International students are often told to adapt to eurocentric ways in order to be successful at university in Canada, but what happens if we challenge the primacy of the eurocentric approach? Join us at this session to hear from students and faculty about the skills they’ve developed as intercultural communicators and how we can be better listeners to ideas from other academic cultures.    

Moderator: Dr. Sandra den Otter, Vice-Provost, Global Engagement

Panelists:

Adesoji Babalola, PhD Candidate, Cultural Studies and Teaching Fellow, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Dr. Jennifer Hosek, Professor, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and Arts and Science

Dr. Claudio Palomares Salas, Associate Professor, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

AmirHossein Sojoodi, PhD Candidate, Engineering.

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Conference Welcome Event

Date

Thursday November 9, 2023
10:00 am - 10:30 am

Join us to open the third annual Global Education at Queen's Conference. Check in and receive your conference materials. There will be refreshments to enjoy during opening remarks, and you'll have a chance to meet other members of the Queen's community interested in international education.  

Speak Up

Date

Thursday October 26, 2023
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Speak Up is an interactive academic speaking skills workshop that happens every Thursday from 12:30-2:00pm at QUIC in Mitchell Hall.

Come learn more about making contributions and connections. 

Registration is NOT required. 

Speak Up

Date

Thursday October 19, 2023
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Speak Up is an interactive academic speaking skills workshop that happens every Thursday from 12:30-2:00pm at QUIC in Mitchell Hall.

Come learn more about making contributions and connections. 

Registration is NOT required. 

Learn to Float Session

Date

Saturday November 25, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location

Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) Queen's Gym

Description: Learn 2 Float is an introductory course designed to build your confidence in an aquatic environment. It will focus on safety, submersion, recovery, and floating.

Designed for: Participants of all levels looking for a low-cost opportunity to learn swimming fundamentals.

Prerequisites: None!

Sessions: There are 3x 2-hour sessions offered. You may register for as many as you'd like. 

Class Size: Maximum 25 people per session.

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Learn to Float Session

Date

Saturday October 28, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location

Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) Queen's Gym

Description: Learn 2 Float is an introductory course designed to build your confidence in an aquatic environment. It will focus on safety, submersion, recovery, and floating.

Designed for: Participants of all levels looking for a low-cost opportunity to learn swimming fundamentals.

Prerequisites: None!

Sessions: There are 3x 2-hour sessions offered. You may register for as many as you'd like. 

Class Size: Maximum 25 people per session.

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Learn to Float Session

Date

Saturday September 30, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location

Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) Queen's Gym

Description: Learn 2 Float is an introductory course designed to build your confidence in an aquatic environment. It will focus on safety, submersion, recovery, and floating.

Designed for: Participants of all levels looking for a low-cost opportunity to learn swimming fundamentals.

Prerequisites: None!

Sessions: There are 3x 2-hour sessions offered. You may register for as many as you'd like. 

Class Size: Maximum 25 people per session.

Register Now