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University is a great place for reading and learning! How about putting aside some time for learning about Jesus? 'Reading about Jesus' is an opportunity to join with others and read through the Bible’s accounts of Jesus, to discuss and learn together. On Thursdays, 1:30pm to 2:30pm, via Microsoft Teams.Anyone is welcome, you may be a long-time Christian, or just someone (of other faith or no faith) who would like to read about Jesus with others.For this activity we using a mixed-mode format, with online and in-person at the same time. For online participation we are using Microsoft Teams. We will also meet in 1C100 (or sometimes another location) for those who would like to meet in-person. If you are interested in joining the activity please contact the organiser, Craig Johnson, to confirm the location or online details.

NOTE: Due to the situation with the Corona virus, we are now holding the English Conversation Club in mixed mode, both in-person and online using Microsoft Teams. The in-person location is sometimes 1C100 and sometimes another location.If you are interested in joining the activity please contact the organiser, Craig Johnson, to confirm the location etc.The English Conversation Club is a free activity organized by one of the UC Chaplains – Craig Johnson. Especially for international students or visiting scholars from overseas. But anyone who wants to practice their English is welcome.

This workshop will support staff in developing an appreciation and respect for Indigenous culture, and provide insight into how culture shapes our values, attitudes and behaviours. Participation in this workshop also reflects our commitment to reconciliation and acknowledgement of the Ngunnawal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which Bruce campus is situated.

This workshop will support staff in developing an appreciation and respect for Indigenous culture, and provide insight into how culture shapes our values, attitudes and behaviours. Participation in this workshop also reflects our commitment to reconciliation and acknowledgement of the Ngunnawal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which Bruce campus is situated.

Learn the art and science, the theory and practical hands-on tactics of creating compelling communications experiences based on surveys, scientific research, public or proprietary data sources. Join Bill Shander, LinkedIn Learning’s data visualization expert, and top-rated workshop presenter, as he walks through a curriculum specially designed for different members of your team. In individual and team exercises, you will work your way up from basic visual thinking exercises to creating full outlines and plans for static infographics, PowerPoint decks, and/or interactive data experiences.You will practice converting abstract ideas and data into visuals, allowing you to conceptualize and produce a complete idea that is ready for execution. You will gain tangible real-world insights to make every data presentation you create better, as well as long-term best practices and big picture thinking that will forever change your approach to this work.Learn:Strategies for creating memorable and effective data visualizations, data stories and infographics for your organizationHow to think about data and the visual communication of dataPicking the right chart for your dataStorytelling with dataAbout information hierarchy and data visualization best practicesThe neuroscience and psychology behind how your audience will receive your data visualizationsAbout research into best practices for data design and communications----------------------------------------------Bill Shander is an information designer, helping clients turn their data into compelling visual and often interactive experiences. Bill teaches data storytelling, information design and data visualization on LinkedIn Learning, for a Big Four accounting and consulting firm, and in workshops around the world. Clients include the World Bank, United Nations, Starbucks, MIT, multiple U.S. Government agencies, and many more. Bill is also on the board of directors of the Data Visualization Society, a global member-driven community of over 17,000 data visualization professionals.----------------------------------------------Strict limit of 40 participants