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Montreal Writer Beats the Odds and Finds Bone Marrow Match

June 5th, 2008

Writer and blogger Emru Townsend, who was diagnosed with leukemia in mid-December, has found a matching donor for a desperately-needed bone marrow transplant.

Meetings 101: Tips for More Productive Meetings

April 25th, 2008

It’s become painfully clear to me how few people ever learn to organize and run an effective meeting.

Regulated Industries and the Power of the SOP

April 9th, 2008

Regulated industries have conflicting usability and compliance requirements, and within all of them the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is the primary document that provides both instructional content and regulatory compliance.

Montreal Writer Needs Bone Marrow

March 28th, 2008

A longtime friend of STC-Montreal needs our help.

What Should You Expect from a Web Designer?

January 15th, 2008

Building a web site is a multidisciplinary job. So what should you expect from your web guy?

Time Takes Fierceness Out of Some Words

June 3rd, 2006

One of the common processes in semantics is that of generalization. A word starts having a specific application, but its sense broadens over time.

The New World of STC

June 1st, 2006

It’s a brand new STC year! Paula Berger, has chosen the slogan “The New World of STC” for this year. And a new world it is!

Employee or Self-Employed? An Important Question

May 17th, 2006

Are you self-employed? What’s the precise meaning of the term? What guidelines are there to guide self-employed people through the tax minefield?


Podcasts

Technical Communication in 3D Worlds: Myth or Reality?

May 14th, 2008

Real-world companies have started to use virtual worlds such as Second Life to improve their corporate communications. Is this science fiction, frivolous gaming, or the next place where you will encounter your audience?


Chapter News

STC-Montreal Seeking Judges for 2008-2009 Competition

August 4th, 2008

This is your opportunity to use and strengthen your constructive criticism skills. Become a judge for the STC-Montreal competitions.

Call for Volunteers for the STC-Montreal Competition

May 21st, 2008

This article is a call for volunteers for the 2008-2009 STC-Montreal competition in technical publications and online communication.

Report from the STC Town Hall Meeting

May 14th, 2008

STC-Montreal held its town hall meeting on April 28, 2008 at the Nouvel Hotel.

STC-Montreal Election: Call for Candidates

April 16th, 2008

This is STC-Montreal’s call for candidates and volunteers for positions on the chapter’s administrative council.

STC-Montreal Election

May 28th, 2007

The following individuals are candidates for the STC-Montreal Chapter Executive Board for the 2007-2008 STC Year.


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