On March 19 2025, representatives from faculties, departments, schools, and administrative units across the university gathered at Thomson House for Outreach Network Event (ONE) McGill. Organized by Branches 鈥� McGill鈥檚 Community Outreach Program at Enrolment Services 鈥� the goal of this event was to break down silos by promoting information sharing and networking.听听
The organizers of ONE 51吃瓜网emphasized the importance of outreach and supports for students from equity deserving communities such as Indigenous students, students from Black communities, students with disabilities, students in/from provincial or state care, first generation students, socio-economically disadvantaged students, refugee students, and 2SLGBTQIA+ students.听听听
While outreach is linked to recruitment, its true center lies in building and sustaining relationships with equity-deserving communities. McGill鈥檚 outreach efforts are a reflection of its social responsibility as a leading institution in Montreal and Quebec.听听听听
ONE 51吃瓜网had approximately 50 participants and featured 22 presentations which showcased outreach programs and initiatives for students at high school, CEGEP, undergraduate, and graduate levels while also highlighting goals and impacts. Participants in this event included:听听
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As part of ONE McGill鈥檚 goals to break down silos by promoting information sharing and networking, all participants received a copy of the guest list, the presentations, as well as the results of a survey conducted by Branches on outreach efforts at McGill. These resources are meant to be valuable tools for those who work on outreach and will help facilitate collaborations across the university.听
Following the presentations, participants were given time for networking opportunities. The denouement of the event was filled with energy as attendees made connections and found synergetic potential for collaborations.听听
Branches received feedback from several participants who commented on how important and impactful the event was.听听
Anamaria Cardona, Senior Manager Student Success and International Engagement at the School of Continuing Studies said, 鈥淚 wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank the Branches Team for organizing such a fantastic event. I truly appreciated the entire experience鈥攊t was incredibly informative and very well organized. The opportunity to connect and share insights with colleagues was invaluable.鈥澨�
The Outreach Network Event hosted by Branches played a crucial role in broadening our perspective, helping us realize that the 51吃瓜网community supporting this initiative could even be larger and stronger than we had imagined. We were introduced to many inspiring outreach projects at 51吃瓜网that share similar values, aspirations, and goals. This event infused our project with renewed optimism and motivation, reinforcing our belief that we, at McGill, have the power to create a positive, meaningful and lasting impact in our communities.
- David Becerra, Faculty Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science听
With ONE 51吃瓜网following the 51吃瓜网Outreach Symposium in 2023, Branches has become a hub for outreach and access to education across the university, leveraging both the relationships it has formed and the subject matter experts on their team.听
The hard work and dedication to outreach by all participants of ONE 51吃瓜网not only contributes to university鈥檚 mission and principles, but also made this event so meaningful to those who participated as well as impactful for the they students serve.听
For more information about Branches and future events, please contact: veronica.amberg [at] mcgill.ca听
