This session will help you construct strong thesis statements while avoiding pitfalls and difficulties that writers commonly experience. The discussion consists of two parts. The first section explores different approaches in constructing thesis statements. The purpose of this section is to help you understand what is being asked of you in your writing assignment and

Looking to improve your focus and motivation? Want to get on track with your writing assignments? Look no further! Join Rebecca, a writing consultant with the McLaughlin Library, for a Pomodoro session to boost productivity, improve focus and get your writing and work done in the comfort of community with other like-minded students. The Pomodoro

Learn strategies to decrease symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome or a stressed stomach. This skills program, offered by the Stress Management Clinic and the dietitian at Student Health Services, meets weekly on Fridays, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., for five sessions. Registration: $20 for U of G students $50 for members of USW Local 4120

This intensive one-week (Nov. 23 to 27 from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.) program is designed to help graduate students accomplish their thesis writing goals and accelerate their time to completion. Participants are expected to participate in all five days. DBC offers graduate students focused and supported individual time to write, as well as lessons

Learn to curb the worry habit and how to avoid the five pitfalls that perpetuate worrying. This two-hour workshop includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease worrying. Registration: $5 for U of G students $20 for members of USW Local 4120 $40 for all others

Access to electronic versions of textbooks got you down? Looking to switch up your course materials for the winter semester? Consider using open educational resources (OER)! OER are educational materials (including textbooks, modules, streaming media, simulations and much more) that are an exciting alternative to commercially published textbooks and other course materials. Whether you’re looking

The Landscape Architecture program in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development presents a guest lecture by Paul Cureton of Lancaster University, UK. He will be speaking on "Design Futures: Visualization, Mapping and Strategies". All are welcome to attend this virtual lecture.

Learn practical techniques, new tips and information on how to respond to the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. This skills program meets weekly on Tuesday evenings, from 7 to 8 p.m., for three sessions. Registration: $10 for U of G students $30 for members of USW Local 4120 $60 for all others

Interested in how the CCS Information Security team protects U of G? Now is your chance to ask your most burning questions, like what happens when someone falls for phishing scam? Why are universities a big target for cyber crime? What is one thing I can do to protect myself and my identity? Join us

On October 28, U of G's Provost, Dr. Gwen Chapman, will host an engaging session for instructors that will provide an opportunity for all of us to reflect on teaching, learning and academic course delivery in the context of COVID-19. We recognize that shifting to primarily remote delivery was not easy for the fall semester

Access to electronic versions of textbooks got you down? Looking to switch up your course materials for the winter semester? Consider using open educational resources (OERs)! OERs are educational materials (including textbooks, modules, streaming media, simulations and much more) that are an exciting alternative to commercially published textbooks and other course materials. Whether you’re looking