Students can Self-Enroll for the Learning Passport program via Moodle using their MSVU email address in September for the fall program.
If your professor allows the use of generative AI with your assignments this session is for you. Along with covering the guidelines for generative AI use at MSVU, this session will also provide tips for evaluating AI-generated content, show you how to cite content that is AI-generated, and more.
In this session, Meagan and Sarah will provide tips like how to find images for assignments that are in the public domain, how to properly use an image that is protected by copyright, and how to create your own images, using tools like Canva.
Talking to professionals in your desired field is a crucial step in any job search or career development. Part of the process of preparing for career conversations involves researching the profession and the industry. This webinar is about employing library resources to learn more about industry outlooks, required skills, and salaries in your desired fields.
In this workshop we will explore ways to optimize current study skills by incorporating professor feedback, assessing alignment of current course(s) required outcomes with study strategies, and various resources.
Career Week! Come hear from industry professionals through a series of panel sessions as they talk about career paths, how to get a job upon graduation and career advancement. Panelists: TBA.
Join Meagan from the Library and Sarah from the International Education Centre to review basic skills that will help make your life easier when using a computer, like using equipment, essential keyboard shortcuts, and basic file management.
Career Week! Come hear from industry professionals through a series of panel sessions as they talk about career paths, how to get a job upon graduation and career advancement. Panelists: TBA.
The Financial Management Society is collaborating with RBC to host a series of financial literacy sessions that are Learning Passport eligible!
Career Week! Come hear from industry professionals through a series of panel sessions as they talk about career paths, how to get a job upon graduation and career advancement. Panelists: TBA.
Statistics and data: do you know the difference? Have you ever needed a quick number for your research paper to prove ‘how many’ or ‘how much’? This webinar will introduce you to Mount Library resources in order to help you find, access, and use data and statistics. Don’t worry, you won’t need to know anything about statistics or SPSS to benefit from this session!
Career Week! Come hear from industry professionals through a series of panel sessions as they talk about career paths, how to get a job upon graduation and career advancement. Panelists: TBA.
Join Meagan and Sarah as they share some essential tips that will help you when using Microsoft Word, OneDrive, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. Some examples of some of the things that will be covered are dealing with images, file management, adding notes to slides, and troubleshooting your microphone and speaker selection in a meeting. We hope that these tips will make using these products for your assignments easier!
The Financial Management Society is collaborating with RBC to host a series of financial literacy sessions that are Learning Passport eligible!
Learn how to communicate your strengths confidently and make a strong first impression. We’ll also explore effective networking strategies to help you build meaningful professional connections. Presented by: Carter Hutton VP Communications – IABC Maritime Canada.
For the second part of this data & statistics series the focus will be on sourcing data & statistics when doing business research. You can still attend this session even if you didn’t make it to part 1! Some of the things that will be discussed in this session are the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions and the Canadian Price Index.
In this session, Meagan and Sarah will provide tips like how to find images for assignments that are in the public domain, how to properly use an image that is protected by copyright, and how to create your own images, using tools like Canva.
Have you ever heard of archives but are not really sure what they are? This webinar will demystify the unique world of archival documents and institutions. It will explain how archival professionals organize information using examples from the MSVU Archives and beyond, with the aim of ensuring that participants leave the webinar feeling confident in their ability to locate and request archival records. Special topics covered include the history of archival institutions, Freedom of Information laws, government and private information and digital collections.
Join Meagan from the Library and Sarah from the International Education Centre to review basic skills that will help make your life easier when using a computer, like using equipment, essential keyboard shortcuts, and basic file management.
Join Meagan and Sarah as they share some essential tips that will help you when using Microsoft Word, OneDrive, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. Some examples of some of the things that will be covered are dealing with images, file management, adding notes to slides, and troubleshooting your microphone and speaker selection in a meeting. We hope that these tips will make using these products for your assignments easier!
This workshop will dive into the importance of Self-Care and the benefits of sleep, eating well, movement and being kind with yourself.
CPA, HR, CIM, Chamber of Commerce
Getting ready for exams by exploring a variety of study tips, organizing notes, and using tools such as Mind Mapping.
In this session, Meagan and Sarah will provide tips like how to find images for assignments that are in the public domain, how to properly use an image that is protected by copyright, and how to create your own images, using tools like Canva.
Are deadlines looming? This workshop will provide tips and tricks for researching topics and citing your work when time is limited. We will review library databases, google scholar and citation guides. We will also share strategies for planning your research and efficient time management you can use in the future.
4 Grad Students will speak at the panel via Teams.
The Learning Passport program, introduced in 2009, provides students with opportunities to gain exceptional learning experiences outside the classroom and earn bonus points in eligible classes. Students taking business and tourism courses can self-enroll in our Learning Passport Moodle course site and select from over 40 events each term. Use the Moodle site to receive communications, access activities and view the “rules”.
We offer an extensive list of activities, there is something of interest for everyone. Like this one:
“…the Learning Passport Program allows students to have many benefits…networking opportunities, continual learning from past graduates of MSVU and from guest speakers. Fun and interesting experiences are gained, along with bonus points towards all of your classes!”– Josie Boutilier
“I honestly can’t say enough about how great this program is. There are so many fantastic activities offered on-campus and online throughout the year. I would highly recommend it to students in all years of study.” – Gracen Marchand
“Just want to thank you all for this program. I can’t say enough about it. The marks motivated me to attend those sessions but I think I will never stop attending seminars, and will look for learning opportunities outside of the classroom. It is such an amazing program.” – Fairouz Mothana
“The Learning Passport Program is a great incentive for students to get out, network and learn from the real world. All we need is that push. Once we’re there, we see there is definitely more to get from it than bonus points.”- Gisele Gomes
Accelerate your Learning with some of these featured events.
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