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@uoftscs.bsky.social

Advancing careers and expanding horizons through innovative non-degree courses delivered in class and online by instructors who are leaders in their fields.

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Did you know that the bigger your brain is, the longer you yawn? #TriviaTuesday www.sciencetimes.com...

07.10.2025 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Started teaching a new Intro to Novel Writing class at @uoftscs.bsky.social. We explored what a strong opening paragraph might look like. One of my favourites is from Miriam Toews' A Complicated Kindness. It immediately draws readers in with its tone & narrative voice. #WritingFiction

01.10.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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3102 - Imperial Spain Ferdinand and Isabella transformed Spain into a world power. They sponsored Columbus’s voyages to the Americas and formed alliances with other European kingdoms. This new imperial Spain had a dark s.....

STARTS NEXT WEEK: My course on the history of Imperial Spain @uoftscs.bsky.social Register here:

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30.09.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today we mark #orangeshirtday in honour of every Indigenous child who was taken from their families and lost to or survived the atrocities of residential schools.

30.09.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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3102 - Imperial Spain Ferdinand and Isabella transformed Spain into a world power. They sponsored Columbus’s voyages to the Americas and formed alliances with other European kingdoms. This new imperial Spain had a dark s.....

There are a few more seats left in my October-November @uoftscs.bsky.social Imperial Spain course! Register here: learn.utoronto.ca/programs-cou...

26.09.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you want to write a novel but don't know how to get started? In this @uoftscs.bsky.social writing course, there are no grades - just a lot feedback from me & your peers to help shape the story you want to tell. Plus, the intro to novel writing class is online.
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25.09.2025 03:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Six Tips for Transitioning into a Leadership Role with Confidence

β€œConfidence in leadership isn’t just about personality; it’s about preparation, mindset, and skill-building.” - SCS Instructor, Angelo Cofini shares six tips on transitioning to a leadership role.

What's your best tip for taking on the challenge of #leadership?

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25.09.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#UofT among top five universities globally in latest research rankings 🌎 uoft.me/bRe

24.09.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know if you could drive your car into the sky at about 95km per hour, it would only take about an hour to reach outer space? #TriviaTuesday www.sciencefocus.com...

23.09.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Ronald E. Ignace and Karihwakeron Tim Thompson.

Ronald E. Ignace and Karihwakeron Tim Thompson.

Tomorrow’s fireside chat between Ronald E. Ignace, Commissioner of Indigenous Languages, and advocate and practitioner Karihwakeron Tim Thompson at the A&S Indigenous Research Ethics Symposium, hopes to offer new perspectives on revitalization.

Register now: bit.ly/4gB6MYP

22.09.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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3102 - Imperial Spain Ferdinand and Isabella transformed Spain into a world power. They sponsored Columbus’s voyages to the Americas and formed alliances with other European kingdoms. This new imperial Spain had a dark s.....

STARTS OCTOBER 7: My course on the history of Imperial Spain @uoftscs.bsky.social - Register here: learn.utoronto.ca/programs-cou...

19.09.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From Loss to Literary Voice: How SCS Helped One Writer Rebuild Her Life

β€œThis program re-opened my worldβ€”not just at writing, but at rebuilding my life.” Read how the #UofT School of Continuing Studies #CreativeWriting program helped Melissa Williams find a supportive community, publish her work, and rediscover herself as a writer: learn.utoronto.ca/curiousu-blo...

16.09.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know most people can see over one million colours? #TriviaTuesday #learnsomethingneweveryday http://ow.ly/uS3S50O....

16.09.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Blueprint Real Talk: How AI Has Transformed Job Searching Wednesday, September 17 12-1:30PM EST

AI has transformed job searching. Find out what this means for you at the next free Blueprint Career Services’ free RealTalk presentation, How AI Has Transformed Job Searching. Learn from how AI can be an invaluable tool to navigate the challenging labour market. my.demio.com/ref/OCg7XKuP...

12.09.2025 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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10 Topics to Explore this fall at the University Lecture Series

Check out what's new with our popular University Lecture Series this fall! Which topics are you most interested in?
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11.09.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know the human brain can generate enough power to light a lightbulb? #TriviaTuesday http://ow.ly/qEgL50N...

09.09.2025 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There's still time to meet your 2025 personal and professional goals! Here are 10 ways the U of T School of Continuing Studies can help: ow.ly/1i8750WS3hc

09.09.2025 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
(L-R) Sandra Yeung Racco, Peizhong Peter Wang, Shivani Gupta and Catherine Chandler-Crichlow

(L-R) Sandra Yeung Racco, Peizhong Peter Wang, Shivani Gupta and Catherine Chandler-Crichlow

Four #UofT community members recognized with Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards 🍁 uoft.me/bNn

03.09.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A black vintage coffee trailer decorated with pink flowers sits on the pathway of King's College Circle.

A black vintage coffee trailer decorated with pink flowers sits on the pathway of King's College Circle.

How cute is the Wheels & Co. Beans coffee truck at King's College Circle? What's your favourite spot to stop for snacks on the way to class?

05.09.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to SCS #CreativeWriting instructor Dennis Bock on the release of his latest novel, Strangers at the Red Door!

04.09.2025 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! Grateful to UofT SCS for helping to jumpstart my writing career!

03.09.2025 01:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know a β€œjiffy” isn’t just an expression? It’s an actual unit of time. There are about three hundred thousand billion billion jiffies in a second. So next time you promise to do something in a jiffy, you’d better be quick! #TriviaTuesday www.sciencefocus.com...

02.09.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#UofT President Melanie Woodin welcomes new and returning students, faculty, staff & librarians across the university's three campuses to the new school year. #MyUofT πŸ’™ uoft.me/ft25

28.08.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Congratulations to former SCS #CreativeWriting learner Ann Y. K. Choi, whose novel All Things Under the Moon is being released this month! https://annykchoi.com/

01.09.2025 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Janice Colbert Poetry Award Winners Announced

Congratulations to this year's Janice Colbert Poetry Award winner Daniela Mange, and runners up Kryslyne-Mai Ancheta and Nihal Sherif! learn.utoronto.ca/curiousu-blo...

27.08.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for a way to future-proof your career? Preparing for new opportunities is just one reason to invest in yourself through continuing education.
learn.utoronto.ca/cu...

20.08.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SCS Strategic PR and Communications Learner Prepares to Take on a Leadership Role

"This program isn’t just about learning PR tactics, it’s about growing into the kind of communicator who leads with confidence."
SCS learner Karan Saraf shares how he's preparing for the next bold step in his career with SCS #StrategicPublicRelations courses. learn.utoronto.ca/curiousu-blo...

15.08.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Announcing the 2025 Penguin Random House Canada Student Award for Fiction Winner and Runners-up

Congratulations to this year's Penguin Random House Canada Student Award for Fiction winners! #CreativeWriting
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15.08.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to SCS hashtag#CreativeWriting learner Irene Reilly on publishing her memoir, Ohana: Love, Grief, and Hope in the Time of the Opioid Crisis. lnkd.in/gjBKYVKF

12.08.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to SCS Dean Catherine Chandler Crichlow on being named one of the top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2025! canadianimmigrant.ca...

06.08.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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