Explore Reading Week Events, offered by Learner Success Services. These online events are designed to help get you back on track for personal and academic success.
| Date |
Time | Event Title | About the Event |
| Nov 9 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | REAL Talk Workshop - Presented by Sagesse Calgary | REAL Talk: Recognizing domestic violence, Empathizing with the person impacted by the violence, Asking them what they need, and Listening without judgement. A zoom link will be provided upon registration. To learn more and register: https://www.cvent.com/d/f7qrsb |
| Nov 9 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Student Hobby Showcase | Join us for our Hobby Showcase as your fellow classmates teach their talents to you! Enjoy this unique opportunity to engage and discover new ideas. Please join us Here |
| Nov 9 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wellness Boost - Brain Break—Unplug & Connect with Peers | Join us for a study break and fun with fellow students. This session will share ways that you can feel more connected in our virtual campus. To join please email: brbasisty@bowvalleycollege.ca |
| Nov 9 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Resumes and Cover Letters | A great resume and cover letter will help ensure you get an interview! Join us to learn key strategies for making your resume and cover letter more effective. To register, log into jobs.bowvalleycollege.ca using your BVC Student email. Workshops are listed on the homepage. |
| Nov 9, 10, 12 and 13 | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Meditation and Mindfulness Reading Week Group | Meditation and Mindfulness Reading Week Group. Take advantage of your down time during reading week and reset your wellbeing with some meditation and mindfulness. Join Heather Abbott (BVC Counsellor) to practice meditation and mindfulness daily during reading week. All sessions will be run through secure video. To register please email: habbott@bowvalleycollege.ca |
| Nov 10 | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Interview Skills | Become informed on how to make a great first impression and how to effectively prepare for job interviews. To register, log into jobs.bowvalleycollege.ca using your BVC Student email. Workshops are listed on the homepage. |
| Nov 10 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | AMA - Ask a Learner Success Advisor… | Have a burning question and don't know who to ask, drop-in on this session and ask a Learning Success Advisor. Please join us here |
| Nov 10 | 1:00pm - 4:30pm | Inquiring Minds | This workshop will help you better understand mental health and its stigmas. We'll talk about how to have conversations about mental well-being through an easy-to-use check in tool. You'll also learn how to strengthen your mental health resilience using " The Big 4" coping strategies. Participants will receive an MS Teams meeting link once they've registered. Please register here. |
| Nov 10 | 1:30pm - 5:00pm | ASIST Tune-up |
If you have taken the two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) within the last three years, you can extend your certification for 2 additional years by taking this Tune Up. Proof of prior ASIST attendance is required to attend the ASIST TuneUp. Please register Here |
| Nov 11 | COLLEGE CLOSED | Remembrance Day | COLLEGE CLOSED |
| Nov 12 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Drop-in volunteering? | Are you looking to give back? Join us at the Drop-in Centre, Donation Centre as we assist with day to day duties including the storage, distribution, management and inventory of all donated items. Please register: https://bowvalley.wufoo.com/forms/s1o88iq01iiw1uf/ |
| Nov 12 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Join us for an introductory workshop on LinkedIn. Learn how to build a profile, search for jobs and connect with your network. To register, log into jobs.bowvalleycollege.ca using your BVC Student email. Workshops are listed on the homepage. | |
| Nov 13 | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Informational Interviews | Do you want to get connected with other professionals in your field, but not sure how? Join us to learn how informational interviews can help you establish new connections and become better prepared for your job search.To register, log into jobs.bowvalleycollege.ca using your BVC Student email. Workshops are listed on the homepage. |
