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Events
Alberta Chapter events provide great opportunities to meet & greet, learn a tool or skill, or further develop your technical and writing expertise. If you have information about an event that could be useful to technical communicators in Alberta, please let us know!
Upcoming Events
Council Meeting
October 14, 2010 | Calgary
STC Alberta Administrative Council meetings are an informal yet structured opportunity for the Chapter Council to share ideas and news, plan for future Chapter events, and ensure that we continue to meet our goals. All members of the Society are very welcome to attend these monthly meetings. Learn more…
30th Anniversary Celebrations
November 4, 2010, Calgary
On January 30, 1980, the first six members applied for and received branch status. By April, there were 18 members and STC Alberta had achieved full chapter status. We’ve come a long way since then and we would like you to help us celebrate our growth and achievements. We planned two, to give as many STC Alberta members as possible an opportunity to join in the celebrations. Edmonton's gala was held September 30, and Calgary will host theirs November 4. Bring a guest if you’d like, and come for a drink and some refreshments. More information...
Adobe Robohelp 8: Essentials
November 15 & 16, 2010 | Calgary
Front Runner, in association with STC Alberta, is conducting a two-day training session on RoboHelp Essentials in Calgary. Neil Perlin, who presented at New Heights two years ago, is the instructor. Bring your laptop so you can get hands-on training with RoboHelp in an instructor-led, classroom style setup (don't forget to bring your power cord). More information...
Elections for 2011/Break for Holidays
November 2010
More details to follow.
Mount Royal University Portfolio Show
December 2010
More details to follow.
Past Events
2nd Annual All Associations Bar-B-Q
June 22, 2010 | Calgary
The All Associations Bar-B-Q is an excellent networking opportunity hosted by Digital Alberta, an STC Alberta Affiliate Association. The event brings together over 25 associations from different sub-sectors and provides the opportunity to thank all our members and affiliates for their support over the past year. Join us for a drink and some grilled delights before we break for the summer! More information...
New Heights
June 4, 2010 | Calgary
This year’s New Heights seminar on the topic of Instructional Design will be presented by Bernard Aschwanden, professor in the continuing education Technical Communications program with Seneca@York, and founder and president of Publishing Smarter. This event promises to be engaging and educational for writers who create (or are interested in creating) course materials, tutorials, and other instructional content. More information…
Minimalist Documentation
June 2, 2010, Edmonton | June 3, 2010, Calgary
In this evening program, Bernard Aschwanden of Publishing Smarter summarizes ideas from a two-day course on Minimalist Documentation (and yes, Bernard is aware of the irony of a two-day course on minimalism). Geared towards people who need to reduce the volume and complexity of content, Bernard provides a top ten list you can follow to cut time and effort needed to reduce the volume, and improve the quality of what you create. More information...
Council Meeting
May 6, 2010 | Calgary
STC Alberta Administrative Council meetings are an informal yet structured opportunity for the Chapter Council to share ideas and news, plan for future Chapter events, and ensure that we continue to meet our goals. All members of the Society are very welcome to attend these monthly meetings. Learn more…
Working in Web: A Technical Communicator’s Toolbox for Web Development and Design
April 22, 2010 | Calgary
Join us for a presentation on tips for technical communicators who are interested in working in web design and/or web development as either freelance contractors or as employees. The presenters will provide an overview of the web business and offer some advice in regards to getting started. More information...
Spring Fling
April 20, 2010 | Edmonton
Well, spring is finally here (despite the wind and cool temps) and it's been a couple of months since we last met, so this is a good opportunity to get together again. A small group of us have been developing a strategic plan for our chapter, and we would like to present it to you at this get together. The strategic plan will give us clear guidance on what we would like to achieve over the next three years. More information...
MadCap Software Roadshow
March 15, 2010 | Calgary
MadCap Software is traveling across the US, Canada and Europe throughout 2010, visiting dozens of cities to provide an intensive, one-day technical writing seminar. Designed by Mike Hamilton, VP of Product Management, the seminar will provide you with valuable information on how to gain the most out of your technical writing and publishing tools in a challenging market environment. More information…
DITA 101
March 9, 2010 | Webinar (log in from your own location)
You’ve heard the term “DITA”; maybe you attended some DITA programs through STC Alberta, or you read about it in Intercom, but one thing you know for sure about DITA is that it has had a lot of attention in the technical communication world over the last few years. But what exactly is it? Join us for a (mostly) buzzword-free overview of DITA, presented by Sarah O’Keefe, president of Scriptorium Publishing Services. More information…
About Our Events
Throughout the year, STC Alberta presents a wide variety of opportunites to learn, share and to become involved in the field of technical communication. Through workshops, social events and regular meetings we endeavour to:
* Present the latest information regarding theory and practice of technical communication
* Provide opportunities to learn and experiment with new tools and techniques
* Open up opportunities to network by meeting and exchanging ideas with fellow STC members
* Provide on-the-job training and opportunities to share your skills through our mentoring program.
Note: When space is limited, preference is given to current STC members.
Are you a member of STC but NOT a member of the Alberta Chapter?
Chapter members receive additional benefits, like reduced program and event fees, access to the discussion list, and more. If you would like to join, making a membership change has never been easier. We've arranged with our headquarters to handle membership changes via email. A real person will quickly set you up and get you going. Just email Jessie at president@stc-alberta.org to learn more.
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