October 2025
- Tue 1412:00 PMCNIB Virtual Workshop: Vision Loss Awareness and AllyshipRegistration: CNIB Virtual Workshop: Sight Loss - Accessibility and Inclusion at WorkDuring this workshop:-World Sight Day-History of the CNIB-Benefits to hiring people with disabilities-Accessibility and Inclusion in the workplace for the Sight Loss community Presenter: Roger Khouri - Team Lead, Outreach
- Thu 169:30 AMFall ConvocationFall Convocation will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the university's downtown Oshawa campus location Regent Theatre, 50 King Street East, Oshawa. Check out the Convocation website for more information!9:30 a.m. - Morning ceremony for graduates from the faculties of:EducationEngineering and Applied ScienceHealth Sciences2 p.m. - Afternoon ceremony for the graduates from the faculties of:Business and Information TechnologyScienceSocial Science and Humanities
- Thu 1612:30 PMMicrosoft Excel MasterclassIn this Microsoft Excel Masterclass training, you will learn about different vital skills required to use Excel to create and edit workbooks and spreadsheets effectively. This training course will show you how to fully unlock Excel’s powerful capabilities for sorting and manipulating data.This course is split into 4 easy-to-understand modules, which will enable you to generate equations, allowing you to give additional data on critical organizational functions. REGISTER Agenda Module 1: Navigation of the Excel InterfaceModule 2: Use of Lists and TablesModule 3: Conditional Formatting – Bringing Your Presentation to LifeModule 4: Using Formulas and Creating Pivot Tables
- Tue 219:00 AMMental Health First AidMental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague.Note: Participants are required to complete a ~2-Hour online self-directed learning module prior to attending this virtual training day. Please register by Friday, October 3, so we can provide your module access prior to training.
- Thu 2310:00 AMPresenting with Purpose: Pre-Recorded PresentationsAre you looking to enhance your teaching practice? Join the Teaching and Learning Centre's Fall Instructional Support workshop series!Presenting with Purpose: Pre-Recorded PresentationsPre-recorded presentations can offer flexibility for both educators and learners, but to be effective, they need to be created thoughtfully. In this workshop, we will cover how to plan, record, and share pre-recorded presentations using PowerPoint’s built-in tools.Who Should Attend?While workshops are designed primarily for members of the University community engaged in teaching-related practices, other members of Ontario Tech may enroll in our workshops as part of their professional development.
- Fri 2412:30 PMMoving Beyond Multiple ChoiceAre you looking to enhance your teaching practice? Join the Teaching and Learning Centre's Fall Instructional Support workshop series!Moving Beyond Multiple ChoiceEffective assessments should capture the full range of students’ knowledge and skills. This session will explore the development of diverse question types that go beyond traditional multiple-choice formats. We will also examine how you can leverage New Quizzes to create more interactive and engaging assessments, using questions like hot spots, categorization, and more.Who Should Attend?While workshops are designed primarily for members of the University community engaged in teaching-related practices, other members of Ontario Tech may enroll in our workshops as part of their professional development.
- Mon 272:00 PMInclusive Instruction: Humanizing Learning CommunitiesAre you looking to enhance your teaching practice? Join the Teaching and Learning Centre's Fall Instructional Support workshop series!Inclusive Instruction: Humanizing Learning CommunitiesIn this workshop we will discuss inclusive practice and humanizing education in pursuit of fostering learning communities that honour learners as whole individuals. Participants will explore practical strategies to enhance empathy, equity, and engagement of all learners in their classrooms.Who Should Attend?While workshops are designed primarily for members of the University community engaged in teaching-related practices, other members of Ontario Tech may enroll in our workshops as part of their professional development.