11:30amto 12:45pmBalance Your Workload With a Semester Plan IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Juggling multiple responsibilities can feel overwhelming without a clear plan. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to design a balanced semester calendar built around your unique priorities, apply proven time management strategies like start lines and action plans, and get aheadDetails
2:30pmto 3:45pmUniversity Writing: Decoded IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop Description
Unlock the secrets to university-level writing and learn how to decode different assignment types, make sure a thesis statement matches the assignment, and tailor your writing decisions to a specific audience. This workshop will help you write with purpose and a better understaDetails
Wednesday, September 16
11:30amto 12:45pmResearch Papers 101: Get Started! IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop Description
Are you feeling overwhelmed with a research paper or project and don’t know how to get started? Practice steps to get going on each assignment: explore how to use brainstorming to get ahead, try tips to focus your topic and guide your research, and leverage your outlining to stDetails
2:30pmto 3:45pmAPA 1: The Essentials IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
New to APA style and wondering what it’s all about and how to do it? This workshop introduces foundational scholarly principles that guide citation and referencing. You’ll learn the basic guidelines outlined in the APA 7th edition and will have a chance to practice citing commoDetails
Thursday, September 17
11:30amto 12:45pmShould I Use AI For This? IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Make informed choices about when—and when not—to use AI in your academic work. Join us to learn about MRU’s AI guidelines, specific uses of MRU-approved tools that protect privacy and real learning, and simple ways to lower the environmental impact of your AI use.
RegistrationDetails
2:30pmto 3:45pmDon’t Waste Your Study Time IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Stop relying on highlighting, re-reading, and last-minute cramming! Build your critical thinking abilities through active learning. Make the most out of note taking, read to really learn course material, explore active learning tools, and take advantage of research-backed studyDetails
Monday, September 21
11:30amto 12:45pmAPA 1: The Essentials IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
New to APA style and wondering what it’s all about and how to do it? This workshop introduces foundational scholarly principles that guide citation and referencing. You’ll learn the basic guidelines outlined in the APA 7th edition and will have a chance to practice citing commoDetails
Tuesday, September 22
11:30amto 12:45pmWriting with AI IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Generative AI can streamline brainstorming, drafting, and editing, but how do you use it critically and ethically? This workshop helps you navigate the use of Gemini without surrendering your own critical thinking, voice, or academic integrity. By examining what is gained—and wDetails
2:30pmto 3:45pmBalance Your Workload With a Semester Plan IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Juggling multiple responsibilities can feel overwhelming without a clear plan. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to design a balanced semester calendar built around your unique priorities, apply proven time management strategies like start lines and action plans, and get aheadDetails
Wednesday, September 23
2:30pmto 3:45pmGemini Notebook for Your Academic Work IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Discover how Gemini Notebook, an MRU-approved Google AI tool, is different from general-purpose AI chatbots like ChatGPT. Through demonstrations and hands-on experimentation with Notebook’s features like audio overviews and infographics, we’ll discuss practical and responsibleDetails
Thursday, September 24
11:30amto 12:45pmGrammar 101 IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Hoping to sort out what a comma splice is, avoid those pesky run-on sentences, or finally grasp when to use a semicolon? In this workshop, you’ll learn to spot and fix common grammatical errors and review different sentence structures to help you achieve clarity and variation iDetails
2:30pmto 3:45pmBuilding Powerful Paragraphs IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Do you ever feel like your paragraphs are unfocused or that you’re having trouble making your point? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use the P-E-A model to build paragraphs, smoothly integrate quotes and paraphrases from your sources, subtly shape how confidently you makeDetails
Monday, September 28
2:30pmto 3:45pmParaphrasing to “Power-Phrasing” IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop Description
Paraphrasing is a key component of research-based writing that goes hand-in-hand with making your own unique point.
This workshop focuses on how to integrate information from sources in your own words while avoiding some of the major paraphrasing pitfalls, such as misrepresentDetails
Tuesday, September 29
1:00pmto 2:15pmTest-taking Strategies IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Boost your test-taking confidence by optimizing your preparation, increasing your focus and efficiency during the test, and reflecting on your test experience and results afterwards to perform even better the next time.
Registration - required!
Workshops can fill up, so act eDetails
Thursday, October 1
11:30amto 12:45pmCombatting Procrastination IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
How often do you tell yourself “I’ll do it later”? Procrastination is normal, but don’t fret – there are ways to overcome it! Work with a Learning Strategist and a Counsellor to explore the possible factors that may contribute to your procrastination and learn tangible strategiDetails
2:30pmto 3:45pmUniversity Writing: Decoded IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop Description
Unlock the secrets to university-level writing and learn how to decode different assignment types, make sure a thesis statement matches the assignment, and tailor your writing decisions to a specific audience. This workshop will help you write with purpose and a better understaDetails
Monday, October 5
11:30amto 12:45pmResearch Papers 101: Get Started! IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop Description
Are you feeling overwhelmed with a research paper or project and don’t know how to get started? Practice steps to get going on each assignment: explore how to use brainstorming to get ahead, try tips to focus your topic and guide your research, and leverage your outlining to stDetails
Tuesday, October 6
11:30amto 12:45pmAPA 1: The Essentials IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
New to APA style and wondering what it’s all about and how to do it? This workshop introduces foundational scholarly principles that guide citation and referencing. You’ll learn the basic guidelines outlined in the APA 7th edition and will have a chance to practice citing commoDetails
2:30pmto 3:45pmDon’t Waste Your Study Time IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Stop relying on highlighting, re-reading, and last-minute cramming! Build your critical thinking abilities through active learning. Make the most out of note taking, read to really learn course material, explore active learning tools, and take advantage of research-backed studyDetails
Thursday, October 8
11:30amto 12:45pmParaphrasing to “Power-Phrasing” IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop Description
Paraphrasing is a key component of research-based writing that goes hand-in-hand with making your own unique point.
This workshop focuses on how to integrate information from sources in your own words while avoiding some of the major paraphrasing pitfalls, such as misrepresentDetails
2:30pmto 3:45pmWriting with AI IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Generative AI can streamline brainstorming, drafting, and editing, but how do you use it critically and ethically? This workshop helps you navigate the use of Gemini without surrendering your own critical thinking, voice, or academic integrity. By examining what is gained—and wDetails
Monday, October 19
2:30pmto 3:45pmAPA 2: How To Cite Tricky Sources IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Have you ever come across a source that seems impossible to cite? Not every source fits neatly into an APA template, but with the key parts to every reference and formatting guidelines in hand, you can problem-solve your way to a clear and accurate citation. In this workshop, yDetails
Wednesday, October 21
11:30amto 12:45pmCombatting Procrastination IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
How often do you tell yourself “I’ll do it later”? Procrastination is normal, but don’t fret – there are ways to overcome it! Work with a Learning Strategist and a Counsellor to explore the possible factors that may contribute to your procrastination and learn tangible strategiDetails
Monday, October 26
2:30pmto 3:45pmWriting Strong Thesis Statements IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
A strong thesis statement can help ensure your academic writing is clear and focused. In this interactive workshop, you’ll practice getting started with developing a thesis from scratch and consider how to support your ideas. We’ll also discuss how to refine your thesis statemeDetails
Tuesday, October 27
1:00pmto 2:15pmGrammar 101 IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Hoping to sort out what a comma splice is, avoid those pesky run-on sentences, or finally grasp when to use a semicolon? In this workshop, you’ll learn to spot and fix common grammatical errors and review different sentence structures to help you achieve clarity and variation iDetails
Thursday, October 29
11:30amto 12:45pmGemini Notebook for Your Academic Work IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Discover how Gemini Notebook, an MRU-approved Google AI tool, is different from general-purpose AI chatbots like ChatGPT. Through demonstrations and hands-on experimentation with Notebook’s features like audio overviews and infographics, we’ll discuss practical and responsibleDetails
2:30pmto 3:45pmBuilding Powerful Paragraphs IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Do you ever feel like your paragraphs are unfocused or that you’re having trouble making your point? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use the P-E-A model to build paragraphs, smoothly integrate quotes and paraphrases from your sources, subtly shape how confidently you makeDetails
Monday, November 2
10:30amto 11:45amDon’t Waste Your Study Time IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Stop relying on highlighting, re-reading, and last-minute cramming! Build your critical thinking abilities through active learning. Make the most out of note taking, read to really learn course material, explore active learning tools, and take advantage of research-backed studyDetails
1:30pmto 2:45pmShould I Use AI For This? IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Make informed choices about when—and when not—to use AI in your academic work. Join us to learn about MRU’s AI guidelines, specific uses of MRU-approved tools that protect privacy and real learning, and simple ways to lower the environmental impact of your AI use.
RegistrationDetails
Wednesday, November 4
10:30amto 11:45amCombatting Procrastination IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
How often do you tell yourself “I’ll do it later”? Procrastination is normal, but don’t fret – there are ways to overcome it! Work with a Learning Strategist and a Counsellor to explore the possible factors that may contribute to your procrastination and learn tangible strategiDetails
12:00pmto 1:15pmWriting with AI IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Generative AI can streamline brainstorming, drafting, and editing, but how do you use it critically and ethically? This workshop helps you navigate the use of Gemini without surrendering your own critical thinking, voice, or academic integrity. By examining what is gained—and wDetails
Thursday, November 5
12:00pmto 1:15pmAPA 1: The Essentials IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
New to APA style and wondering what it’s all about and how to do it? This workshop introduces foundational scholarly principles that guide citation and referencing. You’ll learn the basic guidelines outlined in the APA 7th edition and will have a chance to practice citing commoDetails
Monday, November 9
12:00pmto 1:15pmTest-taking Strategies IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Boost your test-taking confidence by optimizing your preparation, increasing your focus and efficiency during the test, and reflecting on your test experience and results afterwards to perform even better the next time.
Registration - required!
Workshops can fill up, so act eDetails
Tuesday, November 10
10:30amto 11:45amCombatting Procrastination IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
How often do you tell yourself “I’ll do it later”? Procrastination is normal, but don’t fret – there are ways to overcome it! Work with a Learning Strategist and a Counsellor to explore the possible factors that may contribute to your procrastination and learn tangible strategiDetails
12:00pmto 1:15pmParaphrasing to “Power-Phrasing” IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop Description
Paraphrasing is a key component of research-based writing that goes hand-in-hand with making your own unique point.
This workshop focuses on how to integrate information from sources in your own words while avoiding some of the major paraphrasing pitfalls, such as misrepresentDetails
Thursday, November 12
10:30amto 11:45amWriting Strong Thesis Statements IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
A strong thesis statement can help ensure your academic writing is clear and focused. In this interactive workshop, you’ll practice getting started with developing a thesis from scratch and consider how to support your ideas. We’ll also discuss how to refine your thesis statemeDetails
1:30pmto 2:45pmManaging End-of-Semester Deadlines IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Feeling overwhelmed by deadlines for projects and upcoming final exams? Learn how to prioritize your remaining assessments and use time management tools like the layer approach. We’ll help you map out a realistic game plan and avoid pitfalls like the planning fallacy so you canDetails
Monday, November 16
10:30amto 11:45amGemini Notebook for Your Academic Work IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Discover how Gemini Notebook, an MRU-approved Google AI tool, is different from general-purpose AI chatbots like ChatGPT. Through demonstrations and hands-on experimentation with Notebook’s features like audio overviews and infographics, we’ll discuss practical and responsibleDetails
1:30pmto 2:45pmCombatting Procrastination IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
How often do you tell yourself “I’ll do it later”? Procrastination is normal, but don’t fret – there are ways to overcome it! Work with a Learning Strategist and a Counsellor to explore the possible factors that may contribute to your procrastination and learn tangible strategiDetails
Wednesday, November 18
10:30amto 11:45amAPA 2: How To Cite Tricky Sources IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Have you ever come across a source that seems impossible to cite? Not every source fits neatly into an APA template, but with the key parts to every reference and formatting guidelines in hand, you can problem-solve your way to a clear and accurate citation. In this workshop, yDetails
Thursday, November 19
12:00pmto 1:15pmResearch Papers 101: Get Started! IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop Description
Are you feeling overwhelmed with a research paper or project and don’t know how to get started? Practice steps to get going on each assignment: explore how to use brainstorming to get ahead, try tips to focus your topic and guide your research, and leverage your outlining to stDetails
Monday, November 23
12:00pmto 1:15pmBuilding Powerful Paragraphs IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
Do you ever feel like your paragraphs are unfocused or that you’re having trouble making your point? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use the P-E-A model to build paragraphs, smoothly integrate quotes and paraphrases from your sources, subtly shape how confidently you makeDetails
Wednesday, November 25
12:00pmto 1:15pmWriting Strong Thesis Statements IN-PERSON@EL1451B - Registration RequiredWorkshop description
A strong thesis statement can help ensure your academic writing is clear and focused. In this interactive workshop, you’ll practice getting started with developing a thesis from scratch and consider how to support your ideas. We’ll also discuss how to refine your thesis statemeDetails