Undergraduate Students /scsd/taxonomy/term/485/all en Microsoft 365 license deactivation warnings /scsd/channels/news/microsoft-365-license-deactivation-warnings-362114 <p> </p> <p>IT Services recently migrated many Webex softphone users to Teams Phone.</p> <p>As a result, users may have received a message from Microsoft stating their license will be deactivated soon. (See screenshot above.) <b>It is a legitimate message from Microsoft.</b></p> <p>All ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ faculty and staff are assigned Microsoft 365 licenses that provide access to applications such as Teams, Outlook, OneDrive, Word, and Excel. As part of the recent migration, IT Services changed the <b>type</b> of Microsoft 365 license assigned to some users.</p> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:54:10 +0000 admin 51771 at /scsd Do not use Read.AI for ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ purposes /scsd/channels/news/do-not-use-readai-mcgill-purposes-362001 <p><a href="#francais"><i>La version française suit.</i></a></p> <p>We have received reports of a Read.AI bot attending or attempting to attend online meetings organized by ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ faculty and staff. The bot uses generative AI to create a text summarizing a meeting’s discussions and decisions; it then shares a link to that document with all participants.</p> <p>ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ must vet all IT solutions to ensure they safeguard data privacy and security. <strong>Read.AI has not been approved for teaching, research, or administrative activities at the University.</strong></p> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:56:31 +0000 admin 51768 at /scsd Microsoft Teams update: Private Teams only for enhanced security! /scsd/channels/news/microsoft-teams-update-private-teams-only-enhanced-security-361587 <p>Important update for Microsoft Teams users! Starting November 27, 2024, all newly created Microsoft Teams groups were set to <b>Private </b>by default. If you attempt to create a new team, the <b>Public</b> option will be unavailable (greyed out), as shown below:</p> <p><img alt="Greyed out MS Teams public option" height="289" width="500" style="width:500px; height:289px" src="/it/files/it/styles/wysiwyg_extra_large/public/greyed_out_public_team.png?itok=U8xTgcyL" /></p> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:48:24 +0000 admin 51733 at /scsd FREE Hearing Screening /scsd/channels/news/free-hearing-screening-360889 <p>No apppointment needed.</p> <p>First come, first serve.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you</p> Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:30:07 +0000 khuluwd.scott@mcgill.ca 51689 at /scsd Boost engagement in your PowerPoint presentations with Microsoft Forms! /scsd/channels/news/boost-engagement-your-powerpoint-presentations-microsoft-forms-361113 <p>Exciting news for Office 365 users! Microsoft Forms is now seamlessly integrated with PowerPoint, allowing you to incorporate live polls, quizzes or surveys directly into your slides. This powerful, easy-to-use feature is free and perfect for gathering real-time feedback and boosting engagement in any setting, from lectures to group projects!</p> <p>Make your presentations dynamic, collaborative and impactful! With MS Forms, it’s easy to bring your audience into the experience, enabling instant engagement and interaction. Get started today and take your presentations to the next level!</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:26:45 +0000 admin 51723 at /scsd Important: Keep your Zoom software updated /scsd/channels/news/important-keep-your-zoom-software-updated-360863 <p>On November 2, 2024, Zoom will enforce its latest quarterly minimum version requirements. If you are not using at least version 5.17.5 (for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Intune) or version 5.17.0 for Blackberry, Zoom will not work until you update your software.</p> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:52:34 +0000 admin 51687 at /scsd SCSD’s Distinguished Alumni Award ceremony /scsd/channels/news/scsds-distinguished-alumni-award-ceremony-360428 <p>SCSD’s Distinguished Alumni Award ceremony will take place on Friday, October 25<sup>th</sup> 2024 from 4:30pm to 7pm</p> <p>Kindly RSVP to (<span class="spamspan"><span class="u">admin.scsd</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span></span>) before October 21<sup>st</sup>.</p> <p>Refreshments will be served following the talk.</p> <p> </p> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:54:30 +0000 khuluwd.scott@mcgill.ca 51679 at /scsd The new myFuture platform is now available / La nouvelle plateforme myFuture est maintenant disponible /scsd/channels/news/new-myfuture-platform-now-available-la-nouvelle-plateforme-myfuture-est-maintenant-disponible-357383 <p class="note"><strong>Access to myFuture / Accès à myFuture</strong></p> <p>To access the new myFuture platform, use the following link / Pour accéder à la nouvelle plateforme, utilisez le lien suivant :  <a href="https://myfuture.mcgill.ca/" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://myfuture.mcgill.ca</a></p> <p>-------------</p> <p><strong>ORIGINAL Message posted June, 2024</strong></p> <p><a href="#francais"><i>La version française suit ci-dessous.La version française suit ci-dessous.</i></a></p> <p>Dear all,</p> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:57:33 +0000 admin 51657 at /scsd Changes to MCGILL ALERT! mobile device notifications /scsd/channels/news/changes-mcgill-alert-mobile-device-notifications-359509 <p>ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ’s Emergency Notification System allows you to opt in your mobile device to receive alerts during time-sensitive situations and disruptions in the use of various buildings on campus.</p> <p>In the past, some mobile phone carriers only allowed voice messages, not SMS text messaging. Today, all carriers support SMS, so <strong>we will switch all Emergency Notification System messaging to SMS for mobile phones starting September 18</strong>.</p> <p>If your personal mobile device is configured to use text-to-speech, SMS notifications from ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ will be read aloud.</p> <p> </p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:59:58 +0000 admin 51655 at /scsd Secure version of Microsoft Copilot available to ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ community! /scsd/channels/news/secure-version-microsoft-copilot-available-mcgill-community-357835 <p>ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ offers a secure version of Microsoft Copilot that protects our data using Commercial or Enterprise Data Protection (secure). Microsoft Copilot, formerly known as Bing Chat or Bing Chat for Enterprise, is an AI tool built into Microsoft Edge. </p> <p>By engaging with the Microsoft Copilot AI chatbot, you can: </p> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:01:50 +0000 admin 51578 at /scsd SCSD Free Hearing Screenings /scsd/channels/news/scsd-free-hearing-screenings-352150 <p>For Children (3+) and Adults</p> <p>Wednesday November 8<sup>th</sup> & Thursday November 9<sup>th</sup>, 2023</p> <p>9:00am - 4:00pm</p> <p>Location: School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (SCSD)</p> <p>2001 ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ College Avenue, 8th Floor, Montreal</p> <p> </p> <p>Hearing information will be provided and an audiologist will be on site to answer questions</p> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:46:00 +0000 andreea.mandache@mcgill.ca 51349 at /scsd SCSD Free Hearing Screenings /scsd/channels/news/scsd-free-hearing-screenings-343162 <p>For Children (3+) and Adults</p> <p>Thursday November 24<sup>th</sup> & Friday November 25<sup>th</sup>, 2022</p> <p>9:00am - 4:00pm</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Location: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology (CIRMMT)</p> <p>527 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, 8<sup>th</sup> Floor</p> <p> </p> <p>Hearing information will be provided and an audiologist will be on site to answer questions</p> <p> </p> Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:51:38 +0000 andreea.mandache@mcgill.ca 50949 at /scsd Scaringi Lecture Series in Speech-Language Pathology (April 5, 2022 3:30 PM) /scsd/channels/news/scaringi-lecture-series-speech-language-pathology-april-5-2022-330-pm-338612 <p>ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ’s School of Communication Sciences and Disorders is proud to be hosting a research talk and panel discussion on language development and language disorders in high school populations.</p> <p><strong>April 5, 2022</strong>, 3:30 to 6:30 pm</p> <p><strong>To register, please</strong> <strong><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=cZYxzedSaEqvqfz4-J8J6hwCK2R4sUtGgQ5EtpX3rGFUMlJGNThMQ1JOM1lKMjI3TFpFRVJPRU8wRS4u">use this form</a></strong></p> <p><b>Research Talk, 3:30 pm</b></p> Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:18:59 +0000 andreea.mandache@mcgill.ca 50690 at /scsd Donald G. Doehring Memorial Lecture (22 March 17:00) /scsd/channels/news/donald-g-doehring-memorial-lecture-22-march-1700-329413 <div> <div> <div> <p>ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ School of Communication Sciences and Disorders invites you to join the following event with us:</p> <p><strong>The multiplicity of cognitive paths and learning outcomes in development</strong></p> <p>Speaker:<br /> <strong>Dr. Lisa Archibald, PhD</strong><br /> Associate Professor<br /> School of Communication Sciences and Disorders<br /> Western University</p></div></div></div> Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:19:20 +0000 jennifer.day@ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ.Ca 50194 at /scsd World Voice Day 2020 /scsd/channels/event/WVD2020 <h3>World Voice Day Voice Screening</h3> <p>Does your throat feel tired, feel sore or even disappear after teaching, singing, coaching, talking at the front desk, a night out or even coughing? Come to get your voice condition screened.</p> Wed, 11 Mar 2020 12:34:48 +0000 megane.hennequin@mcgill.ca 49658 at /scsd