Create an Orange Heart Pin
2025-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | College of The Rockies Cranbrook Campus, 2700 College Way, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5L7, Canada
In Collaboration with Indigenous Education, we invite you to create an orange heart pin using beads. As you sit to make your pin, you can reflect, talk with others, or read the resources we have on Truth & Reconciliation. Indigenous Cultural Specialist, Dawn Mahseelah, will be there to support, guide, and help make the experience welcoming and meaningful for all participants.

Community Bike Night
2025-09-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-08 16:00 - 17:00
Community Ride Nights begin September 3rd!

Meet like minded community members and hit the amazing trails or roads that Cranbrook has to offer.

Meet at the Pump Track Behind Student Housing

Please bring a helmet and appropriate bike wear (Bikes Not Provided)

Finish your ride at Encore Brewing for snacks and refreshments!
Open To Students and Community Members!

Drop In Volleyball
2025-09-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-01 20:00 - 22:00
8-10 PM Every Wednesday
Free for Students
Drop In Fee/Membership Fee for Community Members

Forward Together
2025-09-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Cranbrook Campus, yaqakiǂ ʔit̓qawxaxamki (Place Where People Gather)
We are proud to invite you to a Gallery Walk to celebrate the launch of Forward Together: The College of the Rockies Indigenization Strategy.
Over the past year, we’ve listened and learned through various engagement opportunities—bringing together voices from students, employees, Elders, Knowledge Holders, Indigenous partners, and beyond. The generosity of your contributions shaped this strategy, and we are deeply grateful. This strategy is the culmination of that work, rooted in the contributions and priorities of so many.
The Gallery Walk will feature a drop-in, interactive showcase of the strategy, with light refreshments provided. It’s an opportunity to see how your input helped shape the direction of Indigenization at the College, and how we will move Forward Together in the years ahead.
This launch also comes at an important moment. With the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation the following week, the strategy represents a major step in how the College coordinates its commitments to reconciliation, ensuring our actions are clear, accountable, and sustained over time.
I will also send out a calendar invite as a reminder—no need to RSVP. All are welcome! Watch for more details to come on regional campus opportunities to celebrate the launch.
We look forward to celebrating with you.

Learn How to Bead!
2025-09-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Cranbrook Campus, yaqakiǂ ʔit̓qawxaxamki (Place Where People Gather)
Come hang out with us at the Place Where People Gather and discover the art of beading! This is a casual, drop-in session — stay for as little or as long as you like. Everyone is welcome — no experience needed, just bring your curiosity and creativity.
Please come to the lower level.

From Acknowledgement to Involvement: Activities for Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:30 | College of The Rockies Cranbrook Campus, 2700 College Way, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5L7, Canada
Come experience learning activities that go beyond land acknowledgements. Activities will invite you to acknowledge your own values, your relationship with family, the community and the land. It will also explore our collective responsibility to protect the natural environment. While activities will deepen your own learning, they may also be extended into your own classroom settings.
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World Tourism Day 2025 - Tourism and Sustainable Transformation
2025-09-25 15:00 - 17:00 | College of the Rockies Cranbrook Campus – Room KC205
College of the Rockies & Cranbrook Tourism are co-hosting World Tourism Day 2025 and you are invited!
Schedule of Events
An opening address will be provided by a Ktunaxa citizen, followed by welcoming remarks from the College of the Rockies.
3:00 PM – 4:15 pm
TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION KEYNOTE SESSION
Sustainable Foundations in Cranbrook as a Destination: Join Cranbrook Tourism for a conversation on the sustainable foundations shaping our community as a visitor destination. Discover how these initiatives are strengthening Cranbrook’s identity and future — and be among the first to see the reveal of our brand-new destination brand!
Kootenay Rockies: A Biosphere Destination: The Kootenay Rockies are now recognized as a Biosphere Destination – part of a global network committed to sustainability, culture, and community well-being. Join us to learn what biospheres are, why they matter, and how this designation shapes the future of tourism in our region.
4:15 – 5:00 pm
REFRESHMENTS, NETWORKING AND ADDING YOUR VOICE TO THE DISCUSSIONS ON “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation in our Community”
An opening address will be provided by a Ktunaxa citizen, followed by welcoming remarks from the College of the Rockies.
This event is free to attend but we do ask that you register to help us manage our venue numbers.
ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

Drop In Badminton
2025-09-25 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-02 15:00 - 18:00
3-6 PM Every Thursday
Free for Students
Drop In Fee/Membership Fee for Community Members

COTR Museia Series - Jesus vs Superman
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:30 | College of the Rockies Cranbrook Campus Lecture Theatre- Room 250, 2700 College Way, Cranbrook, Canada
The Man of Steel vs. The Son of God – Unpacking the Cultural Impact
Join us for an engaging exploration of the origins of Superman in the comics and his ongoing cultural influence. In this thought-provoking session, we’ll dive into how the Man of Steel has become more than just a superhero, drawing surprising parallels to the Son of God. Through this comparison, we’ll examine how fans and media often conflate the two figures and unpack the deeper implications of this cultural phenomenon. While fandom may not be religion, you’ll see why some treat Superman as a divine figure!
Don’t miss out on this chance to rethink the hero who’s defined generations.
Register here: COTR Museia Lecture Registration – College of the Rockies
About The Presenter

Nathan Dueck
Nathan Dueck is an Instructor of English and Creative Writing at the College of the Rockies. He regularly teaches introductory courses in academic composition, and second-year courses in various literary genres and forms.
Nathan holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Manitoba, as well as a Ph.D. with a focus on Canadian Literature from the University of Calgary.
Nathan was elected to the College of the Rockies Education Council in 2019 and was recently acclaimed as its Chair. When he’s not in the classroom or a boardroom, he’s at his desk grading. When the grading is done, he’s back at the desk producing both creative and scholarly work. He’s published articles about Canadian writing and delivered papers at conferences across North America. He’s has also written three poetry collections and has a memoir forthcoming. He likes to spend every moment of his spare time indoors.

Encore Student Night
2025-09-25 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Encore Brewing, 1400 4th St. N, Cranbrook, BC, Canada
Student Pricing on Beer and Bowling!

Generative AI Community of Practice
2025-09-26 09:30 - 11:00 | Cranbrook Campus and Online
Join this six-part online Community of Practice to explore the evolving role of Generative AI in post-secondary teaching and learning. Through informal, peer-driven sessions, you’ll discuss challenges, share strategies, and experiment with practical ways to respond to AI in your courses. Each 90-minute session will focus on a key topic—from academic integrity and assessment design to inclusive AI use and policy development. Expect light prep (short readings or videos), hands-on activities, and plenty of time for collaborative discussion. You’ll also gain access to a Teams Classroom filled with resources, templates, and examples. Sessions are bi-weekly beginning Friday, September 26, 2025.
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Gradebooks for Student Success
2025-09-26 10:00 - 11:00 | KC 110C
The Moodle Gradebook for Student Success workshop introduces the essential settings for establishing a Gradebook that is user-friendly for students and meets principles of Standardization, Centralization, and Simplification across College of the Rockies Moodle Gradebooks. You will learn the best methods of delivering feedback to students via the gradebook for student achievement.
Register here for the workshop.

Drop In Soccer
2025-09-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-06 20:00 - 22:00
On the Field 6-9 PM

If Raining, Relocated to Gymnasium from 8-10 PM

Free for Students or Drop In Fee/Membership for Community Members

Coffee Outside
2025-09-30 08:30 - 09:00, 2025-10-07 08:30 - 09:00 | Outdoor Classroom – Learning Commons
Start your day with a social cup of coffee around campus.
Bring your own coffee and enjoy snacks/treats provided by the student life team before classes start for the day.
Check out our Instagram – @COTRStudentlife for location changes depending on weather each week!

Canadian Library Month Caption Contest
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-10-14 23:30 | https://cotr.libwizard.com/f/caption
Celebrate Canadian Library Month with us by putting your wit to the test! Starting October 1st, select one of our curated archival photos from the College Learning Commons and create a clever caption using speech or thought bubbles. Whether its funny, profound, or wildly imaginative – we want to see your take on library history! The winner will be decided by a blind review (with identifying information removed) by library faculty and staff.
Enter the Contest Here:
https://cotr.libwizard.com/f/caption
The top winner will be chosen to receive a prize and will be announced on Friday, October 17th.
Contest Rules:

Participants must be a current COTR affiliate (student, faculty, or staff)
Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, Oct 14th at 11:59.pm.
Submissions will be judged by a blind review of Library faculty and staff.
Participants may submit multiple entries, but can only win one prize.
Submissions that violate privacy, promote illegal activity, or incite violence will be disqualified.

For questions regarding this contest, please email Cortney Newton at cnewton@cotr.bc.ca

Level Up: Economic Resilience in Turbulent Times – A Spotlight on the East Kootenay
2025-10-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Kootenay Centre, Cranbrook Main Campus, 2700 College way, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5L7, Canada
The East Kootenay region is full of potential. Our businesses, communities, and people are resilient and innovative—but emerging economic realities, like global trade tensions, productivity gaps, emerging technologies, and workforce talent gaps, are impacting all of us. Are we ready to meet the moment and seize new opportunities?
Level Up: Economic Resilience in Turbulent Times – A Spotlight on the East Kootenay is a chance for business leaders, community builders, and decision makers to come together for a focused look at how we can strengthen our regional economy and position the Kootenays for long-term prosperity.
This event will bring together fresh economic insights, forward-looking strategies, and practical solutions for building a stronger, more sustainable future.
This event is free to attend but space is limited, so please register early!
Find out more about the event and register online here.

Research Skills Lab: Questioning, Finding, Evaluating
2025-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Flexible Learning Lab (KC131) – Learning Commons
Take your research skills to the next level in this interactive, hands-on workshop. You’ll learn how to develop strong research questions, find credible academic sources, and evaluate information effectively. Whether you’re starting a big paper or just want to boost your confidence in research, this session will help you practice and apply essential strategies right away.

Using GenAI to Support UDL-Aligned Teaching
2025-10-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Cranbrook Campus and Online
This 90-minute hands-on session explores how generative AI can support more inclusive teaching through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Through live demonstrations, practical activities, and collaborative discussion, you’ll experiment with AI tools to redesign lessons, activities, or resources that reflect UDL principles. This workshop is not an introduction to AI, but an opportunity to explore how GenAI can help you design learning experiences that are flexible, accessible, and learner-centered. You’ll leave with a draft product tailored to your own context, and new strategies for using AI to reduce barriers and support diverse learners.
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Verifying Accessibility in Your Slides: Join Us to Learn How
2025-10-07 11:30 - 12:30 | KC 110C
Does your slide deck pass the Accessibility Checker with ‘0’ errors? If not, this session is for you! Learn how to use PowerPoint’s accessibility tools, fix common issues, and apply simple strategies to make your presentations inclusive for screen reader users, support cognitive inclusivity, and more. We’ll walk through both automated checks and manual review techniques so you leave with an accessible, polished slide deck you can use with confidence.
What to Bring:
Bring a PowerPoint presentation (even an unfinished one) and test it during the session!
To Register: Registration Form

Drop In Basketball
2025-10-07 20:00 - 22:00
8-10 PM Every Tuesday
Free for Students
Drop In Fee/Membership Fee for Community Members

From Attendance to Engagement: Reimagining In-Person Learning for a New Era
2025-10-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Cranbrook Campus and Online
This workshop explores how faculty can advance in-person sessions as engaging, purpose-driven learning experiences that students want to attend. We’ll dive into strategies that prioritize connection, collaboration, and real-world application, ensuring the classroom remains a space that students seek out—not skip.
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