Education

Explore Science Speaker Series - Who was Homo naledi? Join Paleoartist John Gurche to explore the Homo naledi adventure: from discovery, excavation, and analysis to figuring out what they looked like. Plus get a sneak peek of our brand new UnEarthed exhibition before it opens to the public! Location: Atlas Copco Theatre, Dynamic Earth Cost: Members: $13 General Public: $15 John Gurche’s illustrations have been featured in twelve issues of National Geographic Magazine, including four covers. His work can be seen in the Smithsonian Institution, the American Museum of Natural History, Chicago’s Field Museum and other museums around the world. His art has appeared on US postage stamps, and he was hired by Stephen Spielberg to create pre-production drawings for Jurassic Park.

The Laurentian University Alumni Association is proud to host David Chilton, Former “Dragon” on CBC TV’s Dragons’ Den, Bestselling Author of The Wealthy Barber and The Wealthy Barber Returns. Join us Friday, March 3rd for his free public lecture. Please note that the professional development conference on Saturday has been cancelled. To reserve tickets to attend David Chilton's lecture on Friday, visit https://www3.laurentian.ca/alumni-pd/index.php?lang=en

Free Practice MCAT Saturday, March 4th, 9:00am-4:30pm Laurentian University - Classroom Building, C-104 Register here: https://www.princetonreview.com/product/offerings/310788 You can also call to register or ask any questions: 1-800-273-8439 x1207 If you are thinking of applying to medical school, these events are a great opportunity to get a feel for the MCAT and learn what you’re up against!

Join us and Trevor Lalonde for an Adulting 101 Workshop and learn how to dominate your tax return like a pro. About Adulting 101: According to Urban Dictionary, Adulting is in fact a verb… Adulting is the act of “doing grown up things and holding responsibilities such as, a 9-5 job, a mortgage/rent, a car payment, or anything else that makes one think of grownups” So why don’t they teach you the in’s and out’s of being an ‘adult’ in school? Sure, we know we have to pay bills on time, buy a house, and balance a job / volunteer all while maintaining a social life. So how does one go about adulting properly? That’s where the YPA comes in. Our new Adulting 101 series will teach you everything from raising your credit score, managing your money, perfecting your ‘young professional’ image, to mastering the art of picking the perfect bottle of wine for under $10. This workshop will: Provide a brief overview on how the Canadian Tax System works Describe what deductions and credits are available Compare and contrast RRSP/TFSA/RESP/RDSP Teach you how to converse with the CRA Discuss pros and cons of incorporation for business owners

March Break - Multiplication Madness Sign your kids up for a 4 day Times Tables Bootcamp 90 minute Drop-In sessions 3pm-7pm Monday March 13 - 16

Whether you want to start your own blog or your company website is run on it, WordPress allows you to update and create content easily while allowing for your own style and customization. In this workshop, we will show you how to install WordPress, what it all means, and of course how to edit a theme to make it your own. This workshop is designed for learners with some experience using WordPress.

Develop your skills, build your confidence, find your voice in this new 2-day version of the public speaking course. This course will cover 6 of the biggest components of public speaking and presentations: -nervousness -owning the stage -timing -vocalizations -speaking off the cuff -putting it all together The interactive course includes hands-on activities, practicing with your peers, and a little bit of action-based homework (not too much!) in order to get you more comfortable with public speaking. Designed for all backgrounds and assuming no prior knowledge or experience, this course will give you the tools you need to break out of your shell! Coffee/tea and lunch is included on both days and is provided by Just Giovanna's. Please let me know if you have any questions about the course, I am happy to help!

ARC Climbing Yoga Fitness is proud to welcome Suzanne Hennig of P3 Yoga for a 2-day intensive Zero Gravity Aerial Yoga Teacher Training! You will learn: beginner level aerial yoga techniques including, hip openers, deep stretches, forward and back inversions, strength & conditioning, cardiovascular exercises, heart openers, back bends and stretches, deep relaxation techniques opening warm-up sequences on the Zero-Gravity Aerial Yoga Hammock. You will learn how to sequence a class that progresses into tricks & flips. Learn safe and effective spotting techniques, how to evaluate and what to watch for with clients of varying abilities. Inversions and restorative postures. May 13 | Saturday 10:30am - 6:30pm May 14 | Sunday 8:30am - 2:30pm APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF RYT-200 OR EQUIVALENT. PROOF OF CERTIFICATION REQUIRED. No aerial experience required. For more info and to register head to our website:http://www.arcclimbing.ca/workshops/

Do you want to start using instagram for your business but you don’t know where to start when it comes to taking good photos? Then this is the workshop for you. In the matter of a few hours I will teach you how to use your phone to take fabulous photos to use on your instagram account. We will go through the basics of exposure, composition, editing and how to upload to your instagram account. All without the use of anything but your phone!

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are all around us - from Siri on your iPhone to Google Map suggestions, to recommendations for purchases during your Amazon check-out. While many of us may think AI and machine learning mean more robots and self-driving cars, at a fundamental level, they are about data - and ways to make meaning of data. In this workshop, we’ll use a hands-on project based approach to learn how to put data to use for us in our everyday lives.