Speak Up: Asking Questions

Date

Thursday September 24, 2026
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

How can I ask thoughtful questions that demonstrate critical thinking? Join us to develop strategies for asking deeper questions and explore different perspectives in academic discussions.

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: Agreeing and Disagreeing

Date

Thursday September 17, 2026
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

How do I express my ideas while responding thoughtfully to others’ ideas? Join us to learn how you can agree and disagree respectfully during class discussions.

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: Summarizing and Paraphrasing

Date

Thursday September 10, 2026
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

How can I communicate someone else’s ideas in my own words? Join us to practice summarizing and paraphrasing techniques that will help you speak more confidently 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!

QUIC Coffee Chats

Date

Tuesday December 1, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

208 Mitchell Hall - Queen's University International Centre

Join the International Centre for our weekly Coffee Chats—an informal opportunity to connect with our team, meet other students, and engage in meaningful conversations in a welcoming environment. Each session features a different theme, offering students the chance to share their experiences, ask questions, discuss topics that matter to them, and provide feedback in a relaxed setting.

Coffee Chats are designed to foster connection, build community, and ensure student voices are heard. Highlights and key takeaways from each conversation will be shared in our newsletter so that insights, resources, and ideas can benefit the broader student community. Whether you're looking to meet new people, learn about campus resources, or simply enjoy a conversation over coffee, everyone is welcome.

QUIC Coffee Chats

Date

Tuesday November 24, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

208 Mitchell Hall - Queen's University International Centre

Join the International Centre for our weekly Coffee Chats—an informal opportunity to connect with our team, meet other students, and engage in meaningful conversations in a welcoming environment. Each session features a different theme, offering students the chance to share their experiences, ask questions, discuss topics that matter to them, and provide feedback in a relaxed setting.

Coffee Chats are designed to foster connection, build community, and ensure student voices are heard. Highlights and key takeaways from each conversation will be shared in our newsletter so that insights, resources, and ideas can benefit the broader student community. Whether you're looking to meet new people, learn about campus resources, or simply enjoy a conversation over coffee, everyone is welcome.

QUIC Coffee Chats

Date

Tuesday November 17, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

208 Mitchell Hall - Queen's University International Centre

Join the International Centre for our weekly Coffee Chats—an informal opportunity to connect with our team, meet other students, and engage in meaningful conversations in a welcoming environment. Each session features a different theme, offering students the chance to share their experiences, ask questions, discuss topics that matter to them, and provide feedback in a relaxed setting.

Coffee Chats are designed to foster connection, build community, and ensure student voices are heard. Highlights and key takeaways from each conversation will be shared in our newsletter so that insights, resources, and ideas can benefit the broader student community. Whether you're looking to meet new people, learn about campus resources, or simply enjoy a conversation over coffee, everyone is welcome.

QUIC Coffee Chats

Date

Tuesday November 10, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

208 Mitchell Hall - Queen's University International Centre

Join the International Centre for our weekly Coffee Chats—an informal opportunity to connect with our team, meet other students, and engage in meaningful conversations in a welcoming environment. Each session features a different theme, offering students the chance to share their experiences, ask questions, discuss topics that matter to them, and provide feedback in a relaxed setting.

Coffee Chats are designed to foster connection, build community, and ensure student voices are heard. Highlights and key takeaways from each conversation will be shared in our newsletter so that insights, resources, and ideas can benefit the broader student community. Whether you're looking to meet new people, learn about campus resources, or simply enjoy a conversation over coffee, everyone is welcome.

QUIC Coffee Chats

Date

Tuesday November 3, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

208 Mitchell Hall - Queen's University International Centre

Join the International Centre for our weekly Coffee Chats—an informal opportunity to connect with our team, meet other students, and engage in meaningful conversations in a welcoming environment. Each session features a different theme, offering students the chance to share their experiences, ask questions, discuss topics that matter to them, and provide feedback in a relaxed setting.

Coffee Chats are designed to foster connection, build community, and ensure student voices are heard. Highlights and key takeaways from each conversation will be shared in our newsletter so that insights, resources, and ideas can benefit the broader student community. Whether you're looking to meet new people, learn about campus resources, or simply enjoy a conversation over coffee, everyone is welcome.

QUIC Coffee Chats

Date

Tuesday October 27, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

208 Mitchell Hall - Queen's University International Centre

Join the International Centre for our weekly Coffee Chats—an informal opportunity to connect with our team, meet other students, and engage in meaningful conversations in a welcoming environment. Each session features a different theme, offering students the chance to share their experiences, ask questions, discuss topics that matter to them, and provide feedback in a relaxed setting.

Coffee Chats are designed to foster connection, build community, and ensure student voices are heard. Highlights and key takeaways from each conversation will be shared in our newsletter so that insights, resources, and ideas can benefit the broader student community. Whether you're looking to meet new people, learn about campus resources, or simply enjoy a conversation over coffee, everyone is welcome.

QUIC Coffee Chats

Date

Tuesday October 20, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

208 Mitchell Hall - Queen's University International Centre

Join the International Centre for our weekly Coffee Chats—an informal opportunity to connect with our team, meet other students, and engage in meaningful conversations in a welcoming environment. Each session features a different theme, offering students the chance to share their experiences, ask questions, discuss topics that matter to them, and provide feedback in a relaxed setting.

Coffee Chats are designed to foster connection, build community, and ensure student voices are heard. Highlights and key takeaways from each conversation will be shared in our newsletter so that insights, resources, and ideas can benefit the broader student community. Whether you're looking to meet new people, learn about campus resources, or simply enjoy a conversation over coffee, everyone is welcome.