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SUMMARY:ShiftKey Lounge: Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful panel where Build Founders\, alumni\, and student freelancers open up about the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with student life. Hear firsthand experiences on juggling the demands of running a business while pursuing a degree\, the obstacles they’ve faced\, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. This session will give you a real-world look at the ups and downs of balancing school with building something of your own. Whether you’re considering an entrepreneurial path or just curious about the realities of it\, this event will leave you inspired and ready to take on the challenge! \n📅 Date: March 4th\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building\, Room 430\n💰 Cost: FREE! \nRegister now: https://linktr.ee/shiftkeylabs 
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/shiftkey-lounge-entrepreneurship-03-04
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AMA,Info Session,Lounge,Networking,Tech Talks
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SUMMARY:Academy UP: Cloud Foundations (4/4)
DESCRIPTION:The Cloud Foundations Course by ShiftKey Academy UP\, led by Vansh Sood\, is your gateway to the world of cloud computing. Designed for students eager to explore AWS\, this course covers the fundamentals of cloud services\, preparing you to confidently pursue the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification. Build a strong foundation in AWS concepts like compute\, storage\, and networking\, and gain the skills to navigate and utilize cloud technologies effectively. \nThis course is open to participants from all disciplines and skill levels. \nThank you to Cognizant for supporting the ShiftKey Academy UP program\, making these courses possible. \n📅 Dates: February 6th\, 20th\, 27th\, and March 4th.\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building\, Room 134. The March 4th class will be in the Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building\, Room 1014 from 6-8pm.\n💰 Cost: FREE! \nRegister now: https://lnkd.in/eyZnKDET \n\nNote: Attendance is required for all sessions to earn certification\, as well as successful completion of assessment.
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/academy-up-cloud-foundations-4-4
LOCATION:Rowe Management Building\, 6100 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 4R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certification
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250305T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T180735Z
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SUMMARY:Academy UP: Practical CyberSecurity (1/4)
DESCRIPTION:The Practical CyberSecurity Course by ShiftKey Academy UP\, led by Aman Bhalla\, is your gateway to the world of cybersecurity. Designed for students eager to learn the basics of ethical hacking\, threat protection\, and more! This course is open to participants from all disciplines and skill levels. \nThank you to Cognizant for supporting the ShiftKey Academy UP program\, making these courses possible. \n📅 Dates: March 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, and 26th\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n📌 Location: Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building\, Room 1020\n💰 Cost: FREE! \nRegister now: https://bit.ly/4jOZdPz \n\nNote: Attendance is required for 3 sessions to earn certification\, as well as successful completion of assessment.
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/academy-up-practical-cybersecurity-1-4
LOCATION:Rowe Management Building\, 6100 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 4R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certification
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T023830
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SUMMARY:Women's Excellence Gala 2025
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an exciting & inspiring evening to celebrate the achievements of women and non-binary in tech at the Women’s Excellence Gala! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Date: March 6th\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 6:00PM-9:00PM\n📌 Location: Dalhousie Student Union Building\, McInnes Room\n🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/3XwmOLB
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/womens-excellence-gala-2025
LOCATION:Dalhousie Student Union Building\, 6136 University Ave\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 4R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250312T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250312T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T023830
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T124825Z
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SUMMARY:Industry Showcase: Avanade
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Industry Showcase with Avanade\, a Microsoft Global SI Partner\, to explore cutting-edge technology trends and career opportunities in cloud computing\, AI\, and DevOps. This is your chance to connect with Avanade professionals\, gain insights into the future of tech\, and learn about internships and full-time roles available to students. \nAbout the session: \nAvanade experts will share their experiences in GenAI\, cloud-based data solutions\, DevOps\, and full-stack development\, giving you a first-hand look at the exciting projects shaping the industry. \nKey takeaways from the session: \n\nNetwork with Avanade staff\nFind out more about Avanade\, a Microsoft Global SI Partner\nLearn about upcoming opportunities at Avanade\n\nAbout the Speakers: \n \nLimysh Kalapala – Data Engineer\, Avanade \nLimysh is a Data Engineer working on GenAI projects and cloud-based data solutions at Avanade. With Azure and AWS certifications and expertise in Java\, Spring Boot\, and Python\, he brings a strong technical background. Limysh holds a Master of Applied Computer Science from Dalhousie University and has over a year of experience at Avanade\, where he leads knowledge-sharing sessions and is co-developing a learning roadmap to empower colleagues in GenAI and emerging technologies. \n \nJenna Cogswell – Analyst Full Stack Developer\, Avanade \nJenna is an Analyst Full Stack Developer at Avanade Engineering Hubs\, where she has been working full-time since August 2024 after completing a summer internship in 2023. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Dalhousie University and has worked on a Microsoft project improving ETL processes. Jenna has experience in Cloud Computing\, Web Development\, and Software Development\, and as a former TA at Dalhousie\, she applies her problem-solving and communication skills in her role. \n \nCornell Skyers – Manager & City Lead\, Avanade Halifax Engineering Hub \nCornell is a Manager and City Lead at Avanade’s Halifax Engineering Hub with a passion for DevOps\, artificial intelligence\, and cloud computing. He has worked as a consultant and application developer for major Canadian banking organizations. Cornell is also an instructor at St. Mary’s University\, where he teaches DevOps theory\, advocating for how DevOps can build confidence in code\, improve collaboration\, and create positive cultural change in the IT industry. \n📅 Date: March 12th\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 4:00PM-5:30PM\n📌 Location: The Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 430\n🔗 Registration Link: https://bit.ly/41UrPzP
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/industry-showcase-avanade
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Showcase,Tech Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250312T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T180741Z
UID:100717-1741802400-1741809600@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Academy UP: Practical CyberSecurity (2/4)
DESCRIPTION:The Practical CyberSecurity Course by ShiftKey Academy UP\, led by Aman Bhalla\, is your gateway to the world of cybersecurity. Designed for students eager to learn the basics of ethical hacking\, threat protection\, and more! This course is open to participants from all disciplines and skill levels. \nThank you to Cognizant for supporting the ShiftKey Academy UP program\, making these courses possible. \n📅 Dates: March 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, and 26th\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n📌 Location: Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building\, Room 1020\n💰 Cost: FREE! \nRegister now: https://bit.ly/4jOZdPz \n\nNote: Attendance is required for 3 sessions to earn certification\, as well as successful completion of assessment.
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/academy-up-practical-cybersecurity-2-4
LOCATION:Rowe Management Building\, 6100 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 4R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certification
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250313T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250313T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T023830
CREATED:20250219T192844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T172040Z
UID:101027-1741881600-1741887000@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Industry Showcase: RBC
DESCRIPTION:Benefits of attending:   \n\nNetwork with RBC staff\nLearn about upcoming opportunities at RBC\nFind out how tech workers can get hired in the banking sector.\n\n  \n📅 Date: March 13th\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 4:00PM-5:30PM\n📌 Location: The Goldberg Computer Science Building Room 430\n🔗 Registration Link: https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/industry-showcase-rbc
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Showcase,Tech Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250315T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250315T233000
DTSTAMP:20260422T023830
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T195234Z
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SUMMARY:Snowball Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:CSS SNOWBALL 2025 is here❄️⭐️\nEvery year since 1997\, the Computer Science Society (CSS) hosts Snowball Gala\, an event that brings students\, staff\, faculty and individuals from the IT industry together to applaud student achievements in and out of the classroom.\nThis year was no different as we come together on March 15\, 2025 to celebrate accomplishments that vary from student academic successes and teaching to community engagement and leadership.\nWe have limited seats available\, so get your tickets as early as possible! \n📅 Date: March 15th\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 5:00PM-11:30PM\n📌 Location: The Westin Nova Scotian\n🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/4k78ti7
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/snowball-awards-2025
LOCATION:The Westin Nova Scotian\, 1181 Hollis Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 2P6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:External Event,Networking,Off-Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250318T190000
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SUMMARY:ShiftKey Lounge: Fintech
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what it’s really like working in the fintech industry? Come hear from senior students who’ve recently stepped into the field! They’ll share their experiences\, the skills that matter most in fintech\, and tips for breaking into the industry. Whether you’re aiming for a career in fintech or just curious about the journey\, this session will give you the insights you need to navigate this fast-growing industry. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from those who are already diving in!  \n \n📅 Date: March 18th\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building\, Room 430\n💰 Cost: FREE! \nRegister now: https://linktr.ee/shiftkeylabs 
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/shiftkey-lounge-fintech
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:AMA,Info Session,Lounge,Networking,Tech Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T023830
CREATED:20250210T151418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T180746Z
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SUMMARY:Academy UP: Practical CyberSecurity (3/4)
DESCRIPTION:The Practical CyberSecurity Course by ShiftKey Academy UP\, led by Aman Bhalla\, is your gateway to the world of cybersecurity. Designed for students eager to learn the basics of ethical hacking\, threat protection\, and more! This course is open to participants from all disciplines and skill levels. \nThank you to Cognizant for supporting the ShiftKey Academy UP program\, making these courses possible. \n📅 Dates: March 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, and 26th\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n📌 Location: Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building\, Room 1020\n💰 Cost: FREE! \nRegister now: https://bit.ly/4jOZdPz \n\nNote: Attendance is required for 3 sessions to earn certification\, as well as successful completion of assessment.
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/academy-up-practical-cybersecurity-3-4
LOCATION:Rowe Management Building\, 6100 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 4R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certification
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T023830
CREATED:20250219T194218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T132742Z
UID:101036-1742495400-1742502600@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Speech Craft Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Knowing how to confidently speak in front of an audience is a crucial life skill during and after university. Come to the Speech Craft Workshop on March 20th to learn how to command a room and the best tips and tricks to make your voice heard. \nIn this event you’ll:\n💬 Discover tips and strategies to improve your confidence and on-stage presence.\n💬 Practice pitches for tech conferences and showcases.\n💬 Compete for a chance to win an UberEATS gift card\n💬 Have an evening meal provided! \nSee you there! \nRegister here: https://lnkd.in/e3ftEFaR
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/speech-craft-workshop
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T023830
CREATED:20250305T133313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T152325Z
UID:101085-1742648400-1742662800@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Consulting 101 Workshop with Cognizant
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what a career in consulting looks like? Or the skills you need to break into the industry? \nJoin us for an engaging workshop with Cognizant\, one of the largest consulting firms in the world! By the end of the workshop\, you’ll gain a better understanding of the consulting world and develop some fundamental consulting skills. And did we mention there’ll be some door prizes and lunch? 🙌 \nTake a well-deserved break from your studies on March 22. \nSign up here: https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/consulting-101-workshop-with-cognizant
CATEGORIES:Skills Development,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250324T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T023830
CREATED:20250219T194406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T142106Z
UID:101038-1742832000-1742837400@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Alumni Speaks: Andres Collart
DESCRIPTION:📅 Date: March 24\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 4:00PM-5:30PM\n📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/alumni-speaks-andres-collart
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni Speaks,Info Session,Networking,Tech Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250326T200000
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CREATED:20250210T151456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T180750Z
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SUMMARY:Academy UP: Practical CyberSecurity (4/4)
DESCRIPTION:The Practical CyberSecurity Course by ShiftKey Academy UP\, led by Aman Bhalla\, is your gateway to the world of cybersecurity. Designed for students eager to learn the basics of ethical hacking\, threat protection\, and more! This course is open to participants from all disciplines and skill levels. \nThank you to Cognizant for supporting the ShiftKey Academy UP program\, making these courses possible. \n📅 Dates: March 5th\, 12th\, 19th\, and 26th\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n📌 Location: Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building\, Room 1020\n💰 Cost: FREE! \nRegister now: https://bit.ly/4jOZdPz \n\nNote: Attendance is required for 3 sessions to earn certification\, as well as successful completion of assessment.
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/academy-up-practical-cybersecurity-4-4
LOCATION:Rowe Management Building\, 6100 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 4R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certification
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