/continuingstudies/articles/rss en /continuingstudies/article/breaking-barriers-cree-womans-journey-stem-mcgill-scs <p><img style="width: 200px; height: 356px; float: left;" class="media-element file-extra-large lt" src="/continuingstudies/files/continuingstudies/styles/wysiwyg_extra_large/public/kaylinkanatewat.jpg?itok=QJl9Pd-Q" width="496" height="882" alt="" /><b>Kaylin Kanatewat</b>, a Cree Indigenous graduate of the <a href="/continuingstudies/areas-study/scs-certificate-stem-foundations" target="_blank">9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ SCS Certificate in STEM Foundations</a> program<u>,</u> has found that the right educational foundation can make all the difference for women entering </p> Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:45:00 +0000 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ School of Continuing Studies 13159 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/breaking-barriers-math-carla-kaadans-journey-stem-mcgill-scs <p><img style="float: left; width: 270px; height: 405px;" class="media-element file-large lt" src="/continuingstudies/files/continuingstudies/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/carla-kaadan-testimonial-img.png?itok=03AtEonk" width="320" height="480" alt="" />For many students, math can seem like an insurmountable barrier to pursuing their academic dreams.</p> Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:02:21 +0000 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ School of Continuing Studies 13141 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/mcgill-scs-strengthens-african-alumni-networks-through-event-mastercard-foundation-scholars <p>Upon completing a study in partnership by the Mastercard Foundation Partner Research Fund (PRF),<a href="/continuingstudies/nii-addy"> Prof. Nii Addy</a>, Associate Professor at<a href="/continuingstudies/"> 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ’s School of Continuing Studies (SCS)</a>, hosted a networking event held at the Accra City Hotel in Ghana on January 23, 2025.</p> Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:49:45 +0000 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ School of Continuing Studies 13092 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/rising-demand-cloud-security-skills-challenges-and-career-opportunities <p>Over the past decade, millions of organizations from all industries around the globe have migrated some or all of their business operations to the cloud. This cloud migration has been a direct response to the necessity to adapt to an increasingly digitalized world where users and customers rely heavily on online technologies to access products and services. However, this digital transformation brings unique security challenges that require specialized expertise and a deep understanding of cloud environments.</p> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:50:26 +0000 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ School of Continuing Studies 13060 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/deans-corner-finding-your-joy <p>Between January bouts of arctic vortexes and distressing politics or natural events around us, it is sometimes difficult to fend off winter blues. Holiday breaks – especially this year – are too short and feel in the distant past. New Year’s resolutions are probably already falling by the wayside like autumn leaves. So much for that plan to get to the gym more frequently. And even if we embrace winter sports or live in a part of the world without snow and ice, this time of year can be hard on one’s outlook.</p> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:14:52 +0000 Carola Weil 13054 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/black-history-month-book-club <p>For Black History Month, SCS is organizing a special "Book Club" and we invite staff, instructors, students, and the wider SCS community to join us in celebration and reflection.</p> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:51:52 +0000 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ School of Continuing Studies 13053 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/time-reflection-and-gratitude <p><img alt="Happy Holidays! Joyeuses fêtes!" height="676" width="969" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;" class="media-element file-original " src="/continuingstudies/files/continuingstudies/scs-holiday-card-2024.jpg" /></p> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:05:29 +0000 Carola Weil 13028 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/osman-omer-mcgill-scs-classroom-parliament-hill <p><img height="1336" width="1058" style="width: 250px; height: 316px; float: left;" class="media-element file-original lt" src="/continuingstudies/files/continuingstudies/osman-omer-profile-scs.jpg" alt="" />A proud alumnus of 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ SCS, <b>Osman Omer</b> completed the SCS Certificate in <a href="/continuingstudies/areas-study/scs-certificate-public-administration-and-governance">Public Administration and Governance</a> in 2023, building on a strong foundation in engineering.</p> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:14:18 +0000 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ School of Continuing Studies 13016 at /continuingstudies /continuingstudies/article/mberry-sylla-recipient-judith-potter-leadership-award <p>The 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ School of Continuing Studies (SCS) is proud to announce <b>Mbery Sylla</b>, 2024 graduate of our <a href="/continuingstudies/areas-study/scs-certificate-applied-cybersecurity">Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity</a>, as the recipient of the Judith Potter Leadership Award. The award was established in 2018 by the 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Association of Continued Education Students to honour the former two-term Dean of Continuing Studies,<b> Judith Potter</b>, who also generously contributed to the award.</p> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:05:07 +0000 Bianca Mercuri 13008 at /continuingstudies /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