January 2021
Week of Welcome • Gartic with NorQuest eSports
The NorQuest eSports group is joining us for Week of Welcome this term and they're bringing you Gartic! This online game challenges you to identify what words are being drawn by other players. If you have played the popular board game Pictionary, Gartic is very similar, and very fun! Join in the fun on Wed, Jan 20 from 2 - 3 pm on Microsoft Teams here and make sure you have an account prepared at Gartic.io Make sure to keep…
Find out more »Week of Welcome • Speed Friend Making
Are you looking to meet new people and maybe make a friend or two? Check out this Speed Friend Making event hosted by NorQuest International! Play fun games Make New Friends Win gift cards Join in the fun here on Thu, Jan 21 from 12 - 1 pm.
Find out more »Week of Welcome • Movie “Night”
Grab a blanket and a snack then join the NorQuest Library on Thu, Jan 21 at 3:00 PM for a movie "night!" featuring Monsters Inc! You can join the event here. As a NorQuest student, you have access to this and many other videos and films that you can watch for class or for fun - check out their website for more information! If you need help, ask them using the live chat on their website.
Find out more »May 2021
Week of Welcome • Kahoot
Did you know Italians are very superstitious? Or that blowing your nose loudly is considered rude in Japan? In today’s multicultural world, it’s so important to keep an open mind and know about the diverse cultural norms from all around the world! Join NorQuest International for two intercultural Kahoot games – a fun way to test your knowledge about what you may know! Two lucky NorQuest students that participate will win $20 Amazon gift cards! You can find this session…
Find out more »Week of Welcome • Wellness Wednesday
Ask a Therapist Q&A Join the Centre for Growth and Harmony as they launch their Wellness Wednesday Spring series! This week they’ll be joined by a mental health professional from NorQuest’s Wellness Team who will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about mental health supports and services, or any practical tips or tricks you might need to get you through the Spring Term. The Wellness Wednesdays series is made up of open virtual events for students…
Find out more »Week of Welcome • Learner Centre 101
Bring your lunch and test your knowledge at this fun virtual event! Join the Tutorial and Academic Coaching Services team and Library staff for some friendly games and competition - and learn more about the services available to you. Join in the fun on Blackboard here.
Find out more »Week of Welcome • Tetr.io
Come play an online videogame and learn about the NorQuest Esports Community! NorQuesters are invited to have some fun with Tetr.io, an online game where players compete in Tetris style block stacking with other players. If you have played the popular game Tetris, Tetr.io is very similar, and very fun! Norquest Esports is a community who gather to have fun and play games. You can watch or if you want, you can join in the fun, we play what you…
Find out more »September 2021
Week of Welcome • Kahoot
Did you know Italians are very superstitious? Or that blowing your nose loudly is considered rude in Japan? In today’s multicultural world, it’s so important to keep an open mind and know about the diverse cultural norms from all around the world! Join NorQuest International for two intercultural Kahoot games – a fun way to test your knowledge about what you may know! Two lucky NorQuest students that participate will win $20 Amazon gift cards! You can find this session…
Find out more »Week of Welcome • Wellness Wednesday
Ask a Therapist Q&A Join the Centre for Growth and Harmony as they launch their Wellness Wednesday Fall series! This week they’ll be joined by a mental health professional from NorQuest’s Wellness Team who will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about mental health supports and services, or any practical tips or tricks you might need to get you through the Fall Term. The Wellness Wednesdays series is made up of open virtual events for students…
Find out more »Week of Welcome • Learner Centre 101
Test your knowledge at this fun event! Join the Tutorial and Academic Coaching Services team and Library staff in the Learner Centre for some friendly games and competition – and learn more about the services available to you.
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