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Holi January 13, 2020 - 12:25pm

A Hindu festival that marks the start of spring. On this festive day, people play with colours, meet and greet one another and create new beginnings.

International Women’s Day February 27, 2020 - 2:58pm

Initiated in the United States in 1909, this day was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977.  It is now observed worldwide as a day to recognize women's achievements and acknowledge the challenges they continue to face in the quest for gender equality.

To know more about the history of International Women's Day, please follow the below link   https://www.un.org/en/events/womensday/history.shtml

World Day of Social Justice January 30, 2020 - 11:43am

World Day of Social Justice, which was established by the United Nations General Assembly, aims to encourage people to look at how social justice affects poverty eradication. It also focuses on the goal of achieving full employment and support for social integration.

For more information about World Day of Social Justice, please follow this link https://www.un.org/en/observances/social-justice-day

Valentine’s Day February 10, 2020 - 2:44pm

Valentine's Day is an opportunity for people to tell and show somebody that they romantically love them. It falls on February 14, the name day of two saints, St Valentine of Rome and St Valentine of Terni. In pre-Christian times, the middle of February was a time of pagan fertility festivals in Europe and allegedly the time when birds chose a mate.

Kenkoku Kinen no Hi – National Foundation Day January 17, 2020 - 10:35am

A national holiday in Japan, reflecting on the establishment of the Japanese nation and nurturing a love for the country. On this day, Japanese people proudly raise the national flag, to show that they are one nation rather than a group of clans. 

Lunar New Year January 20, 2020 - 8:46am

The celebration of the New Year, the months of which are coordinated by the cycles of the moon. It is called Chun Jie in China, Seollal in Korea, and Tet in Vietnam.

New Year's Day January 14, 2020 - 12:20pm

The first day of the year in the modern Gregorian calendar, as well as the Julian calendar.

Cancelled - Student Workshop: 10-Minute Presentations March 16, 2020 - 11:09am

This workshop will cover best practices for the 10-minute conference presentation. We will cover both the oral and PowerPoint slide aspects of these presentations.

For more information please connect with Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca

RSVP HERE

Cancelled - Student Workshop: SLAMS! March 16, 2020 - 8:52am

SLAMS! are a short presentation style delivered with audience friendly language. It is a regular conference presentation format and we will have SLAM! sessions at CREATE 2020. Formatting both the oral and visual content of a SLAM! will be covered.

For more information, please contact Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca.

RSVP HERE

Student Workshop: SLAMS! January 3, 2020 - 2:36pm

SLAMS! are a short presentation style delivered with audience friendly language. It is a regular conference presentation format and we will have SLAM! sessions at CREATE 2020. Formatting both the oral and visual content of a SLAM! will be covered.

For more information, please contact Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca.

RSVP HERE

Student Workshop: Poster Making (coffee served!) January 3, 2020 - 2:33pm

This workshop will take you through the basic mechanics of how to properly format a poster using PowerPoint. We will also discuss important elements of a poster, and recent trends in academic poster styles. Feel free to take along your laptop if you have PowerPoint installed.

Connect with Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca for more information.

RSVP HERE

Student Workshop: Poster Making January 3, 2020 - 2:32pm

This workshop will take you through the basic mechanics of how to properly format a poster using PowerPoint. We will also discuss important elements of a poster, and recent trends in academic poster styles. Feel free to take along your laptop if you have PowerPoint installed.

Connect with Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca for more information.

RSVP HERE

Workshop: Indigenous Research Methodologies January 3, 2020 - 2:30pm

Hosted by VIU Indigenous Education Navigator Rob Mahikwa. Rob speaks with authenticity and passion about his pathways throughout research. Not only will you learn about another way to approach research, you will come away inspired to find and acknowledge the meaning in your own path.

Connect with Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca if you have any further questions.

RSVP HERE

Workshop: Indigenous Research Methodologies January 3, 2020 - 2:28pm

Hosted by VIU Indigenous Education Navigator Rob Mahikwa. Rob speaks with authenticity and passion about his pathways throughout research. Not only will you learn about another way to approach research, you will come away inspired to find and acknowledge the meaning in your own path.

Connect with Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca if you have any further questions.

RSVP HERE

Student Workshop: NSERC Student Funding June 22, 2021 - 10:23am

Are you a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math student? You may be interested in the USRA program or the Ambassador program.This workshop will take you through what these programs are and how to apply for them.

Contact Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca for more information.

Student Workshop: NSERC Student Funding (coffee served!) June 22, 2021 - 10:23am

Are you a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math student? You may be interested in the USRA program or the Ambassador program.This workshop will take you through what these programs are and how to apply for them.

Contact Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca for more information.

Workshop: Graduate School Funding January 3, 2020 - 2:14pm

There are a bunch of opportunities throughout the year to apply for graduate school funding. This workshop will review a variety of options and teach you some skills on how to find funding specific to your project.

Connect with Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca for more info.

RSVP HERE

Workshop: Graduate School Funding January 3, 2020 - 2:13pm

There are a bunch of opportunities throughout the year to apply for graduate school funding. This workshop will review a variety of options and teach you some skills on how to find funding specific to your project.

Connect with Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca for more info.

RSVP HERE

Student Workshop: Applying for Student Travel and Conference Funding January 3, 2020 - 2:11pm

Last chance to learn how to do this before the January 10th deadline. Workshop will take you through VIU's new platform and show you exactly what to do to apply for conference funding.

Connect with Kendra.Stiwich@viu.ca if you have any questions.

RSVP HERE

Info Session: Student Research Video Collaborations January 3, 2020 - 2:07pm

Would you be interested in partnering with a DIGI 281 student to create a short film (3 minutes) on your project? This is your opportunity to learn more about a knowledge mobilization strategy that is extremely relevant and useful in the research scene today. Projects to be presented at CREATE 2020. This info session will go over the collaboration, answer any questions you may have, and let you know how to sign up! Only student projects, or significant student roles on faculty projects, will be eligible for this initiative.