Brandon University
September 2019
Statistics Canada Workshop: Understanding and Interpreting Data
Working on your training plan for this year? Want to update or develop new skills? Are you or your team involved in tasks related to data collection, analysis and reporting? Statistics Canada is offering introductory professional workshops at Brandon University. Understanding & Interpreting Data September 16–17, 2019 at Brandon University Regular fee $550 / Early bird fee $499 for registrations before September 6 A quick refresher course for those who have had statistical training in the past or a fastpaced…
Find out more »Statistics Canada Workshop: Turning Statistics Into Stories
Working on your training plan for this year? Want to update or develop new skills? Are you or your team involved in tasks related to data collection, analysis and reporting? Statistics Canada is offering introductory professional workshops at Brandon University. Turning Statistics Into Stories September 18, 2019 at Brandon University (all day) Regular fee $300 / Early bird fee $275 for registrations before September 6 An introductory workshop that will help you to communicate your message in a more effective…
Find out more »October 2019
KAIROS Blanket Exercise
The KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) is a 90-minute experiential activity that aims to foster understanding of the shared history and nation to nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. The exercise is followed up with the opportunity for reflection and sharing of thoughts in the form of a sharing circle, led by an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper. Accessibility Considerations? If you have any accessibility needs or questions, please contact Erica at browne@brandonu.ca or (204) 727-7494. To Register: Enter the…
Find out more »MS Excel 2016 Basics – Features & Functions (for PC users)
THIS INTERNAL SESSION IS OPEN TO BRANDON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES. This session will introduce individuals to spreadsheets and fundamental concepts and functions of MS Excel 2016. Participants will learn to: Set up workbooks Work with data and tables Carry out basic value calculations Format and edit workbooks Facilitator: Kristin Jette, HR Administrative Analyst (BU) Accessibility Considerations? If you have any accessibility needs or questions, please contact Erica at browne@brandonu.ca prior to the session. To Register: Enter the # 1 in the…
Find out more »Homecoming 2019
Relive your University Experience at Brandon University’s Homecoming, where you can reconnect with friends and memories! Everyone is invited to Homecoming, set for Oct. 17–20, 2019, as BU celebrates community connections.
Find out more »November 2019
Guidelines for Recruitment & Hiring (Non-Academic)
THIS INTERNAL SESSION IS OPEN TO BRANDON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES. This session provides an opportunity to work through the recruitment and selection templates and tools that complement the Non-Academic Recruitment Guidelines document. The guide offers a consistent approach to non-academic recruiting in addition to best practice suggestions across campus, providing valuable information in areas of protected Human Rights, the duty to accommodate, and the privacy rights of candidates. The guide is available as a resource for everyone participating in non-academic searches.…
Find out more »January 2020
MS Excel 2016: Working with Pivot Tables (for PC users)
THIS INTERNAL SESSION IS OPEN TO BRANDON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES. In this hands-on intermediate session, participants will learn to: create a pivot table for the purpose of summarizing and analyzing data create a dashboard for sharing the data using charts and other visuals Facilitator: Kristin Jette, HR Administrative Analyst (BU) Accessibility Considerations? If you have any accessibility needs or questions, please contact Erica at browne@brandonu.ca prior to the session. To Register: Enter the # 1 in the field below. You will…
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