Get Ready Workshops

Ridgeback Ramp Up: Get Ready Workshops

These workshops are quick review sessions designed to help you succeed in fundamental first-year course work. In each workshop, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and review foundational concepts. Complimentary refreshments will be provided and the chance to win some great prizes!

Why should you attend?

The first few weeks of university can feel overwhelming, and professors expect you to be ready to learn new content almost immediately.

For STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) courses, Ridgeback Ramp Up: Get Ready Workshops will help you review relevant high school content needed to be successful in your first few classes.

Topics in writing and study skills will review academic expectations that are not taught in class. Sometimes this is referred to as the hidden curriculum—unspoken expectations you need to understand to thrive in your first year of university.

Please note: You have access to the below workshops within yout Ridgeback Ramp Up canvas course. Use your student network credentials to login. Full descriptions of each workshop are included on the events calendar.

We're offering the following workshops:

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These workshops are designed specifically for first-year students! The workshops will help you strengthen your foundational knowledge in pre-calculus and set you up for success in your courses.

Get Ready for Calculus Part 1

Monday, September 9

2 to 3 p.m. (online)

Get Ready for Calculus Part 2

Tuesday, September 10

11 a.m. to noon (Shawenjigewining Hall, Room 223)

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These workshops will review some of the most important parts of high school chemistry to prepare you for your university level classes.

Friday, September 6

1 to 2 p.m. (online)

Wednesday, September 11

1 to 2 p.m. (Shawenjigewining Hall, Room 223)

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This two-part workshop series will help you quickly refresh some of the skills and prerequisite knowledge needed for you to feel confident in your first-year physics courses.

Get Ready for Physics Part 1

Thursday, September 5

5 to 6 p.m. (online)

Get Ready for Physics Part 2

Friday, September 6

2:15 to 3:15 p.m. (Shawenjigewining Hall, Room 223)

Monday, September 9

3:45 to 4:45 p.m. (online)

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Get Ready for Referencing

This workshop will discuss the basics of APA 7^th edition style. It'll show you the, why and when to cite as you get ready for your academic programs. We'll cover some common types of in-text citations, your reference page and some basic formatting. In addition, this workshop will direct you to some helpful resources when working with APA citations and references.

Tuesday, September 10

1 to 1:45 p.m. (Charles Hall, Room 219)

Thursday, September 12

3 to 3:45 p.m. (online)

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Juggling university academics with other life commitments can be challenging. In this workshop, you'll develop self-awareness of your time management skills and how to organize your schedule amid your tasks and other commitments. Tips and tricks for studying and managing time will be discussed, along with reviewing the importance of creating Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.

Friday, September 6

1 to 2 p.m (online)

Wednesday, September 11

11 a.m. to noon (online)

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Starting university can dwell up feelings of eagerness and excitement along with overwhelm and uncertainty. In this workshop, we discuss how to put your best foot forward as you begin your new educational journey. We'll explore strategies to help you take the lead in your education by considering the cognitive and emotional resources needed to make good decisions, learn effectively, and interact in your new environment.

Wednesday, September 11

11 a.m. to noon (online)

Thursday, September 12

11 a.m. to noon (online)
11 a.m. to noon (Shawenjigewining Hall, Room 223)

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In this workshop, you'll learn strategies for reading and understanding peer-reviewed journal articles, as well as textbooks. You will also learn about integrating research into your writing through summarizing, paraphrasing, and using reporting verbs.

Tuesday, September 10

5 to 5:45 p.m. (online)

Wednesday, September 11

3 to 3:45 p.m. (Charles Hall, Room 219)

Friday, September 13

1 to 1:45 p.m. (online)

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This workshop starts by looking at the differences between writing in high school and university. It also identifies the parts of thesis statements, paragraphs, essays, and academic/scholarly style. It ends with enough time for any discussion or questions you may have.

Friday, September 6

1 to 2 p.m. (online)

Tuesday, September 10

3 to 3:45 p.m. (online)

Friday, September 13

2 to 2:45 p.m. (Shawenjigewining Hall, Room 228)

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