Convergys Learning Centre, Main Floor – BU Library
Brandon, MB R7A 6A9 www.brandonu.ca
April 2019
Planning an Accessible Event
This internal event is open to Brandon University faculty and staff only, and is not open to the general public. A successful event is one where everybody is able to participate fully. In this session, participants will learn about simple yet meaningful considerations and actions that can help to ensure all participants, regardless of abilities, get the most out of your next event or conference. Workshop Facilitator: Erica Brown, Learning & Development Program Manager Accessibility Considerations: To ensure this learning…
Find out more »August 2019
AVANTI Self-Service
Employee Orientation Week Presenter: Kristin Jette Please RSVP prior to August 21st, 2019 to: Jenna Haverstock, HR Student Assistant, haverstockj@brandonu.ca
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Improving Efficiencies using MS Word 2016 (PC Users)
THIS INTERNAL WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO BU EMPLOYEES. Explore some unique tricks/features available in Microsoft Word that you can use to improve efficiency and apply “polish” to your professional documents. Quick Parts and Auto Text How to save and insert “standard language”. How to apply Auto Text; for example, spelling out acronyms without having to type the entire text. Using Styles How to apply text styles to your document. Why applying Styles is important for Table of Contents. Adding Watermarks…
Find out more »October 2019
Creating Fillable Forms in MS Word 2016 (PC Users)
THIS INTERNAL WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO BRANDON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES. In this 1.5 hour workshop, you will learn to create forms in MS Word 2016 that others can fill out electronically. By the end of this hands-on session, you will have the opportunity to create a form that includes features such as check boxes, text boxes, date selection, drop-down lists, and more. Facilitator: Shannon Downey, Administrative Officer to the VP (Academic & Provost)/Research Ethics Officer (BU) Accessibility Considerations? If you have…
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, Research 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 be…
Find out more »Improving Efficiencies using MS Word 2016 (PC Users)
THIS INTERNAL WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO BU EMPLOYEES. Explore some unique tricks/features available in Microsoft Word that you can use to improve efficiency and apply “polish” to your professional documents. Quick Parts and Auto Text How to save and insert “standard language”. How to apply Auto Text; for example, spelling out acronyms without having to type the entire text. Using Styles How to apply text styles to your document. Why applying Styles is important for Table of Contents. Adding Watermarks…
Find out more »Creating Fillable Forms in MS Word 2016 (PC Users)
THIS INTERNAL WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO BRANDON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES. In this 1.5 hour workshop, you will learn to create forms in MS Word 2016 that others can fill out electronically. By the end of this hands-on session, you will have the opportunity to create a form that includes features such as check boxes, text boxes, date selection, drop-down lists, and more. Facilitator: Shannon Downey, Administrative Officer to the VP (Academic & Provost)/Research Ethics Officer (BU) Accessibility Considerations? If you have…
Find out more »June 2022
Improving Efficiencies in MS Word
THIS INTERNAL WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO BU EMPLOYEES. Explore some unique tricks/features available in Microsoft Word that you can use to improve efficiency and apply “polish” to your professional documents. Quick Parts and Auto Text How to save and insert “standard language”. How to apply Auto Text; for example, spelling out acronyms without having to type the entire text. Using Styles How to apply text styles to your document. Why applying Styles is important for Table of Contents. Adding Watermarks…
Find out more »Creating Fillable Forms in MS Word
THIS INTERNAL WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO BRANDON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES. In this 1.5 hour workshop, you will learn to create forms in MS Word that others can fill out electronically. By the end of this hands-on session, you will have the opportunity to create a form that includes features such as check boxes, text boxes, date selection, drop-down lists, and more. Facilitator: Shannon Downey, Administrative Officer to the VP (Academic & Provost)/Research Ethics Officer (BU) Accessibility Considerations? If you have any…
Find out more »September 2022
Taking Effective Meeting Minutes (2 Part Series)
This workshop series provides insight into the critical role and responsibilities of a meeting’s minute taker. While meeting minutes generally provide written record of key discussion, actions and decisions of a group, the types of meetings and minutes vary. Whether you are new to taking minutes or want to brush up on your knowledge and techniques, you will want to be sure to join the conversation. Tuesday, September 20 & Wednesday, September 21 (Two Part Series) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.…
Find out more »Taking Effective Meeting Minutes (2 Part Series)
This workshop series provides insight into the critical role and responsibilities of a meeting’s minute taker. While meeting minutes generally provide written record of key discussion, actions and decisions of a group, the types of meetings and minutes vary. Whether you are new to taking minutes or want to brush up on your knowledge and techniques, you will want to be sure to join the conversation. Tuesday, September 20 & Wednesday, September 21 (Two Part Series) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.…
Find out more »November 2023
OneDrive & Adobe – Support Staff Lunch & Learn
The BU Support Staff & Peer Mentoring Group invites support staff to bring your lunches and learn about sharing files with OneDrive and Adobe features including combining files, editing documents, signing, and creating a table of contents. Led by Shannon Downey, Executive Officer to the Provost & VP (Academic) Wednesday, November 15 (12:00 - 1:00 p.m.) Convergys Learning Centre/Lab - Main Floor, BU John E. Robbins Library Bring your laptop or log on to a computer to try out the…
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