Preparing your laptop or device for video conferencing | Brightspace Support
It’s a good idea to try Zoom before your actual meeting. You’ll want to make sure your device is ready, and that your microphone and camera are functioning. This guide will give you some helpful tips to prepare for your first Zoom meeting. Test your microphone and camera Check your connection Charge your device Try […]
How do I copy content from one Brightspace course to another? | Brightspace Support
1) Login to Brightspace and access the course you need content copied to. 2) Click the Course Admin link in the navbar. 3) Under Site Resources, click Import/Export/Copy Components. 4) Select the Copy Components from another Org Unitoption, and then select search for offering. 5) Search and select the course offering […]
What you need to know to handle a college deferral
‘The Parent Compass’ author explains how to handle a college deferral Updated: 11:31 PM PST Feb 17, 2025 It’s not a yes. And, it’s not a no. That’s why some people refer to college deferrals as the purgatory of the application process. A college deferral isn’t a denial of acceptance. It typically means the student […]
Getting Started: How to Use Overleaf/LaTeX for Writing Papers and More
About this Event View map Learn how to write a paper using Overleaf/LaTeX. In this workshop, you will be introduced to Overleaf and LaTeX, learn basic LaTeX commands, and create a sample document from scratch. To fully participate in this hands-on workshop, please bring your own laptop with internet access. For additional information, contact Dr. […]
How To Support Your Children In The College Application Process

Woman on graduation day. getty How can you support your children in the college application process? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer by Charlene Walters, PhD, Business Mentor, Consultant, Corporate Trainer & Author, on Quora: Selecting and applying […]
Business deans explain how to avoid going off key in meetings

Interested in more work-life content? Check out our weekly Careers newsletter. Sent out every Sunday afternoon. Yolande Chan, dean of McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management, sees meetings as something to orchestrate. You plan beforehand. During the meeting you must listen carefully, sensitive for off-key notes or orchestra members not fully contributing. You must bring […]
How to Apply | Residence Life

How to Apply Step 1 Submit your housing application form starting March 15, found on the housing tab of the application portal. A $100 non-refundable deposit will be required for domestic students alongside submission of this form. Step 2 Submit 2 reference requests (reference name and contact information). The reference request form can also be […]