Wednesday Evenings
All FREE Queen's 2012 workshops are held at: Pathways to Education 263 Weller Avenue Kingston, ON K7K 2V4
Advanced Facilitation: Mastering the MeetingThe same presentation is offered on 2 different dates as follows:DATES: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, February 29, 2012 6:30-8:30 p.m. PRESENTER: Naheed Yaqubian Have you ever been bored at a meeting? Whether your venue is the classroom or the boardroom, meetings are an inevitable (and sometimes dreadful) part of life. This workshop demonstrates how to run effective, efficient and engaging meetings to ensure that the goals of your organization or group are met. Participants can expect to learn principles of meeting procedure, techniques to manage discussion and debate and tips for building agreement and consensus. This workshop will give participants a chance to interact with each other in a faux-meeting setting, where they will be able to apply procedure from Robert's Rules of Order as well as other procedural techniques to achieve their prescribed goals. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Naheed Yaqubian is a student at the Queen's University Faculty of Law and currently Speaker of the Law Students' Society. With years of experience chairing corporate and union board meetings, she has developed a style of facilitation that encourages debate, discussion and agreement, with a little humour along the way. Naheed has experience chairing several public forums and events, such as the Hamilton Mayoral All-Candidates Debate and the AWWCA Federal Election All-Candidates Debate. Naheed has an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from McMaster University and is currently in the process of being accredited by both MENSA Canada and the National Association of Parliamentarians. Reflection as Learning: Navigating its AmbiguityDATE: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 6:00-8:00 p.m.PRESENTER: Agnieszka (Agnes)Sader Reflective writing/thought can seem like an intimidating task if simply demanded of and not understood beyond reflection's basic definition. Through discussion, visual images, and art based activities, this workshop aims to unravel the mysteries of reflective thought/writing by answering the following questions: (a) what is reflection; (b) what is the purpose of reflection; (c) what is the learning process reflection facilitates; and (d) what moments could be reflected upon. By the end of this workshop, participants will be better equipped to begin making meaningful reflections that will positively contribute to their life-long learning. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Agnieszka (Agnes) Sader is currently working on her Master's Thesis at Queen's University: Faculty of Education. Inspired by notions of reflective practice and acculturation, her research seeks to understand the experiential learning nature interpreters gain from interacting with others. Recording Family and Community Histories**********This workshop has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. ********** DATE: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 6:00-8:00 p.m. PRESENTER: Kyle Franz Have you wanted to compile the history of your family, sports or social organization but are unsure where to start? The popularity of websites like www.ancestry.com suggest that you are not alone. This workshop will provide you with the skills necessary to record the histories that matter to you, your family or your community. For all of you who have ever said 'I wish we had written that down' or 'I wish he/she was still alive to tell us about it' this is an evening you should consider attending. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Kyle Franz is a Teaching Fellow and Ph.D. candidate in the Department of History. A Canadian historian, Kyle uses oral interviews extensively in his own research and has served as the academic advisor for a large oral history project in the town which he studies. An Introduction to Cancer Biology and TherapeuticsDATES: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 6:00-8:00 p.m.PRESENTER: Mark Woodcroft Over the past half-century, our knowledge of cancer has advanced further than we ever thought possible. This seminar will provide an introduction to basic cellular and molecular biology and walk attendees through the proposed stepwise mechanism of how a cancerous cell arises from a normal cell (with focus on breast, colorectal, cervical and hematopoietic malignancies). Additionally, this seminar will provide a summary of the different classes of therapy from the present and future and highlight the importance of basic research in their development. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Mark Woodcroft is a fourth year PhD student at Queen's University in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine. His thesis focuses on delineating the molecular mechanisms of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Your Leadership ManifestoDATE: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 6:30-8:30 p.m.PRESENTERS: Sarah-Lana Hervieux-Moore and Shaun Cawley The Leadership Manifesto workshop focuses on developing leadership skills. It is an interactive workshop, which will introduce leadership theory, leadership activities and reflective/self-awareness activities. The workshop will focus on defining participants' individual values and helping them communicate these values in their own leadership manifesto. By clearly defining a leadership manifesto, participants will be able to make consistent decisions and actions, which will help them be viewed as an effective leader in the future. ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Sarah-Lana Hervieux-Moore is currently completing the Masters of Industrial Relations program at Queen's. Previous to coming to Queen's, she completed her Bachelor of Business Administration at Brock University. She is specifically interested in wellness and leadership, and when not busy with her graduate studies, she spends her time as a Spinning instructor. Shaun Cawley is currently completing the Masters of Industrial Relations program at Queen's. Previous to coming to Queen's, he completed his Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in managing people and organizations and a minor in psychology at Carleton University. His interests include topics related to team cohesion, virtual teams, and leadership. An Introduction to Cancer Biology and Therapeutics**********This workshop has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. ********** DATE: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 6:00-8:00 p.m. PRESENTER: Mark Woodcroft Over the past half-century, our knowledge of cancer has advanced further than we ever thought possible. This seminar will provide an introduction to basic cellular and molecular biology and walk attendees through the proposed stepwise mechanism of how a cancerous cell arises from a normal cell (with focus on breast, colorectal, cervical and hematopoietic malignancies). Additionally, this seminar will provide a summary of the different classes of therapy from the present and future and highlight the importance of basic research in their development. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Mark Woodcroft is a fourth year PhD student at Queen's University in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine. His thesis focuses on delineating the molecular mechanisms of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Diet and Cancer Prevention - A.K.A. An Apple a Day Keeps Cancer Away**********This workshop has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. ********** DATE: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 6:00-8:00 p.m. PRESENTER: Kyster Nanan Cancer incidence steadily increased over the past few decades. There are a number of genetic and environmental factors that contribute to cancer development. Numerous scientific studies correlate sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits with increased incidence of disease, including cancer. While it is impossible to change your genetic makeup as an adult, changes in diet and lifestyle are two tractable goals. During this workshop, I will explain how simple diet and lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of disease incidence, including cancer. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Kyster Nanan is currently a Ph.D. student at the Queen's University Cancer Research Institute (QCRI) studying the molecular mechanisms of leukemia development. Prior to joining the QCRI, Kyster obtained a M.Sc. degree from McMaster University where he studied the development of colon cancer using a mouse model of intestinal cancer. In his spare time, Kyster enjoys reading (mainly non-fiction), running, cooking, eating, and creating poorly drawn art. How to write a highly effective resume**********This workshop has been rescheduled to May 2, 2012. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. ********** DATE: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 6:00-8:00 p.m. PRESENTER: Olivia Remes This workshop will offer useful tips and principles on writing a highly effective and professionally written resume to make you stand out as a superior candidate for employment and other opportunities you may be seeking. You will be provided with guidance on developing the structure of a resume including tips on writing a(n):
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: This workshop is led by Olivia Remes, MSc. candidate and researcher at Queen's University. Before coming to Queen's, she worked as an analyst and project coordinator, and has experience in communication and personal marketing approaches. Learn for 'X': Becoming a Self-Directed Learner through Design ThinkingDATE: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 6:30-8:30 p.m.PRESENTER: Richard Aleong Self-directed learning is a pervasive term in higher education. But what does self-directed learning look like? How do we know if we have been truly successful in our learning? How can we enhance the learning process for ourselves and others? This interdisciplinary workshop, drawing from the fields of engineering and education, will explore these questions by challenging participants to become self-directed learners in their everyday lives. With the conceptual tools for self-directed learning, participants will apply their knowledge to design their own learning experiences. This workshop is intended as an introduction to concept mapping, design thinking, and how learning works. ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Richard Aleong is a Master of Applied Science Candidate in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Queen's University. Richard's work aims to enhance the quality of engineering education by understanding students' perspectives towards learning engineering. His research interests are in design education, qualitative research methodology, and teaching and learning in higher education. |