I manage student-facing communications, including Instagram, newsletters, and event calendars. With multiple peer-led groups, staff programs, and a countless student clubs constantly submitting updates, I initially struggled to keep up with scattered emails and ineffective spreadsheets.
To streamline this process, I turned to Microsoft Lists—an often-overlooked tool in our Microsoft 365 suite—to create a collaborative system where contributors update their own news, transforming our calendar into an efficient editorial tool. In this talk, I’ll share how this approach improved workflow and engagement.
In this workshop, you will learn:
- What is Microsoft Lists
- How to create an Editorial Calendar on Microsoft Lists
- How to customize your Editorial Calendar
- Integration and automatization possibilities with Microsoft 365
Elena Ferranti
Communications and Ideas for the World Coordinator in the Office of the Dean of Students at Victoria University in the University of Toronto
Elena is Communications and Ideas for the World Coordinator in the Office of the Dean of Students at Victoria University in the University of Toronto, a dual role that fits her non-linear career (and life) path. Before joining VicU, Elena was Director of Student Life at Massey College (UofT). In a previous life, she worked as a customer operations analyst at Ralph Lauren in Italy and as a barista at Caffè Nero in London, UK. Elena holds a Master’s Degree in Comparative Literature from the University of Bologna, Italy, and a Certificate in Digital Strategies and Communication Management from UofT’s School of Continuing Studies. She is passionate about literature, travel, and photography.