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Friday, January 6, 2017
If you've been following Jenna Snelgrove's blog posts on the CFICE website, you'll know she's been working hard to research and prepare some pretty unique event kits for CFICE's Haliburton Partners, Haliburton Highlands Land Trust, and Abbey Gardens. Through her work, Jenna has prepared 4 event kits - one for each season. These kits... More
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
by Nicole Bedford, CFICE Project Manager and Communications Coordinator In the realm of community-campus engagement, clear communication is vital for maintaining good relationships with all partners involved. On average, most people receive between 20 and 80 emails per day. For some, (in particular, busy community and academic partners), this... More
Friday, June 24, 2016
Does your organization need to convey a message but you keep hitting road bumps? Stuck trying to figure out who exactly your audience is and how to engage them? Or maybe you're struggling to decide how to bring partners to the table or what resources you'll need? Fret no more! This interactive knowledge mobilization... More
Thursday, June 9, 2016
by Julie Bourassa, CFICE Volunteer Writing blog posts and articles can be daunting – especially if you're used to writing academically! But CFICE does a lot of interesting and important work, and we want to share this information. To help with this effort, CFICE members are encouraged to write and contribute content for CFICE’s... More
Thursday, April 14, 2016
by Lily Haines, KMb RA It’s that time of year again! Conference season is just around the corner. You’re probably beginning to ask yourself: How do I prepare an effective and engaging poster presentation? How can I share what I learn with larger networks within and connected to the Community First: Impacts of Community... More
Friday, April 1, 2016
Have you ever wished you had a basic outline that would take you through the various questions you need to answer in order to formulate a knowledge mobilization plan for your organization? If so, look no further! The Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) Hub of Community First: Impacts of Community Engagement (CFICE) has you covered. Download... More
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
For those of you searching for some food studies teaching resources, look no further--the Canadian Association for Food Studies (CAFS) has you covered. A handful of CAFS members recently put their heads together to compile some teaching resources targeted to high school level students. These resources include: Curriculum Guidelines from the... More
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
by Amy Richardson, CFICE Communications RA You’re an academic who’s uncovered groundbreaking research after years of testing. You know the topic inside and out; you’re the expert. A news agency calls you to talk about your findings and you couldn’t be more excited. While conducting the pre-interview, they ask you to simplify the complex... More
Monday, October 5, 2015
October is just beginning, but for many students, midterms are well under way. Before you head into your exams, be sure to check out our latest video on "Plain Language Writing." Whether you're creating a presentation, writing an essay or answering short questions, the video provides great tips to reach your target audience, get your point... More
Thursday, May 14, 2015
What you need to know If you're living in the modern world, chances are you've had some experience with the various forms of social media that are prevalent today. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest are just a few of the platforms that people commonly use to convey messages, ideas, thoughts, and feelings. One of... More
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
What you need to know One of the oldest forms of knowledge mobilization is the written language. By definition, the modern practice of history begins with written language with the oldest form of writing dating from 5500 BCE. Today, modern forms of writing often come in the form of prints. These prints can be... More
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
What you need to know Video abstracts tend to be 1-4 minutes, and allow the authors of an academic paper to personally explain their work to a broader audience. Video abstracts maximize engagement and visibility by allowing authors to combine filming themselves with images, animations and laboratory experiments to explain their research paper.... More
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