/continuingstudies/articles/rss en /continuingstudies/article/truth-and-reconciliation-day-insights-actions <p>In honour of the National Truth and Reconciliation Day, the SCS Indigenous Relations Initiative team organized several activities during the month of September. The Indigenous Perspectives on Truth and Reconciliation in Post-Secondary Education panel discussion on September 30, 2024, focused on the ongoing impact of colonialism on Inuit communities, highlighting the importance of acknowledging this history and the role education plays in reconciliation.</p> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:58:31 +0000 Brittanny Janvier 13000 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/multilingual-digital-communication-creator-economy <p>Every fall, consumers have come to expect tech companies to announce the launch of new products and features. Banner events, such as Apple’s fall device and iOS releases as well as Meta Connect, have become the ostensible ‘pulse and vibe check’ of the tech and online social world. One might initially think that these events have little to do with the language industry, yet, increasingly, these events have had <b>a lot</b> to do with multilingual digital communication. Let’s dive in.</p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:44:36 +0000 Renée Desjardins, Ph.D. 12930 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/deans-corner-technology-education-for-health <p>More than a decade ago, I was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Annually, more than <a href="https://www.wcrf.org/cancer-trends/breast-cancer-statistics/">2 million women</a> and a substantial number of men worldwide are diagnosed with this disease. It is the second most prevalent form of cancer and the <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/breast-cancer">leading cancer</a> for women.</p> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:37:31 +0000 Carola Weil 12927 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/pros-and-cons-machine-translation-and-ai-legal-translation <p>When it comes to the legal translation in Canada, two clear observations can be made: First, there is a severe shortage of qualified legal translators in this country; and second, translation technology, including machine translation (MT) and generative AI (genAI), is now firmly entrenched in translation processes. The train has left the station. The genie is out of the bottle, and there is no turning back.</p> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 22:44:33 +0000 Ann Marie Boulanger 12914 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/inclusive-democracy-and-women-parliaments <p>The ����VR��Ƶ School of Continuing Studies (SCS) welcomed once more Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff representatives for the 2024 cohort of the Parliamentary Residency. The parliamentary programs for newly elected MPs and parliamentary staff offer a space for learning, discussion, and applied experiences to work towards democracy within their parliaments and countries.</p> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:38:45 +0000 Guadalupe Cruz Orozco 12740 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/taking-pride-inclusion <p>In June we mark Indigenous History Month in Canada. It is an opportunity for us to celebrate the histories, cultures, languages, ways of life, and accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We also celebrate Pride Month in June – acknowledging the daily acts of resilience and honour the history of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. These are two significant occasions for recognizing and doing what we can to strive for true inclusion in our societies.</p> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:01:43 +0000 Carola Weil 12729 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/mcgill-school-continuing-studies-seed-program-encourages-economic-resilience-and-empowers <p>As part of our commitment to promoting accessibility to professional education, employment opportunities, enhancing income stability, and empowering underrepresented and underserved communities, ����VR��Ƶ's School of Continuing Studies (SCS) introduced the School’s Experiential Empowerment & Development (SEED) program in 2023. This inspiring community initiative, powered by a generous $2 million gift from Scotiabank, stands as a beacon of opportunity for those facing barriers to economic stability and professional advancement.</p> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:10:03 +0000 ����VR��Ƶ School of Continuing Studies 12726 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/honorary-doctorate-recipient-minnie-greys-address-2024-scs-graduates <p><em><small>Minnie Grey received an honorary degree from ����VR��Ƶ during the Spring 2024 Convocation for the School of Continuing Studies. Minnie Grey was conferred Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LL.D.) for outstanding contributions to her community and beyond.</small><br /> <br /></em></p> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:42:34 +0000 Minnie Grey 12710 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/springing-summer <p>For me, April and May in Canada herald springtime – even if a bit delayed this year! On my walk to and from work, I gladly observe the tulips pushing through soil and bright green buds covering trees and bushes. There always is excitement and wonder of seeing our surroundings transform and dress up in fresh, new ‘clothes’ of leaves and blossoms, with ever longer day light.</p> Thu, 02 May 2024 22:47:00 +0000 Carola Weil 12697 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/wellness-preparing-final-exams <p>Spring is in the air, which means that the end of the term and finals are around the corner. While there may be no way around feeling the pressure as you head into this period, there are some ways that you can mitigate the stress.</p> <p>Here are a few strategies that can help ease exam and end-of-session-related stress. The term “exam” is used for simplicity’s sake, but these strategies can be applied regardless of what is on your end-of-session plate.</p> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:35:32 +0000 Lisa Tomlinson 12669 at /continuingstudies