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Thu., February 9, 2012

Time Event
Feb. 9, 2012 to Feb. 23, 2012

Treasures of Southern Africa

Rich in culture and biological diversity, South Africa's wonders exceed the imagination. Experience historic cities, scenic highlights and exciting game drives during this program that offers the best of the country. Tour cosmopolitan Cape Town, ascend Table Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views and cruise to Robben Island, site of Nelson Mandela's incarceration.

Macdonald College Founder's Day...

Macdonald College Founder's Day. (Sir William C. Macdonald born Feb. 10, 1831; died June 9, 1917.) Classes cancelled 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

10:00 AM

Founder's Day Celebrations: Seeds of Change

Join Macdonald faculty, staff, students and alumni for the annual celebration of Sir William C. Macdonald, founder of Macdonald College and generous benefactor to McGill University.

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Broadcast — Structure and dynamics of Supramolecular systems one molecule at a time

The Cutting Edge lectures are organized to foster communication between scientists in different disciplines as well as between scientists and the public.

2:00 PM

Synchro Swim at 62nd annual McGill Synchro Water Show (Home)

3:00 PM

Science - Committee on Student Standing meeting (degree)

4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Conversion, Testimony, and Memory in Late Safavid Iran

This paper will explore some theoretical aspects of testimonial literature as a source of history. The case study under discussion concerns the I’tiraf-namah (Confession Book) of Ali Akbar Armani, an Armenian merchant who converted to Shi’i Islam at the end of the Safavid Period in Iran (1501-1722).

6:00 PM

Cutting Edge Lectures in Science: A diversity / tolerance model of cultural evolution

MOVED TO March 1, 6 pm. A diversity / tolerance model of cultural evolution By Andre Costopoulos (Dept of Anthropology, McGill) Andre Costopoulos studies social change and the environment in Nordic Prehistory.

6:00 PM

Martlets Basketball at Laval (Away)

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Thursday Evening Learning Series: Winter 2012

GASTROENTEROLOGY: Celiac Disease: An Update-Dr. Terry Sigman & Do’s and Don’ts of the Aged kidney- Dr. Sameena Iqbal

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

MisRepresentation

MisRepresentation

MISREPRESENTATION: WOMEN, GIRLS, POWER AND THE MEDIA - A panel discussion loosely based on issues raised in the film Miss Representation. -------------------------- SCREENINGS: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm ------------------------------------------------------ PANEL DISCUSSION: 7pm

8:00 PM

Double Bass Class Recital

Location: Tanna Schulich Hall

Brian Robinson, coordinator.

8:00 PM

Allegra Chamber Music Series

Location: Redpath Hall

Tel. 514-935-3933

8:00 PM

Redmen Basketball at Laval (Away)

Fri., February 10, 2012

Time Event
1:30 AM to 2:00 AM

Broadcast — Making Headway: From the classroom to the field: Student researchers in Quebec, the Arctic and Africa

Field research opportunities abound at McGill for students. Archeology students are digging up bones at Parc Safari; microbiology students are searching for life on Mars in the Arctic, and; bio-resource engineering students are helping farmers in Africa with food security. Meet some of McGill University's top investigators.

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Web 2.You 2012 Conference

Web2.You is a full-day event organized by students at the School of Information Studies. This edition will cover the topics of mobile technologies in libraries, collaborative technologies for knowledge management, and, information and instructional literacy. Note: registration is now closed. Please join us at our 2013 conference! Site: web2pointyou.drupalgardens.com/content/welcome-web2you-2012

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

The Professional Guinea Pig: Big Pharma and the Risky World of Human Subjects

Roberto Abadie will discuss his latest book "The Professional Guinea Pig: Big Pharma and the Risky World of Human Subjects" where he documents the emergence of the professional research subject in Phase I clinical trials testing the safety of drugs in development.

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Broadcast — Mini-Psych: Attention-deficit hyperactive children: when should you take action?

The theme of the 2010 Session of Mini-Psych School is mental illness in children, adolescents and young adults. Each of the 4 classes was given by an expert from the Douglas Institute and explored the research and clinical experience in psychiatry and psychology.

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Mechano-sensitive nucleotide release from lung epithelial cells

Dr. Ryszard Grygorczyk, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Université de Montréal

12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

SIS Seminar Series: Towards Automatic Simplification of Information Organization Structures

Prof. Charles-Antoine Julien, Assistant Professor, SIS

12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Constitutional Law Working Paper with Jean Leclair

Presentation by Professor Jean Leclair, Faculté de droit, Université de Montréal. Part of the Constitutional Law Working Papers series. Title TBA.

12:30 PM

McGill Noon-Hour Organ Recital Series

Location: Redpath Hall

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Young Professionals Working in International Development Workshop

ISID and IDSSA will be hosting its 2nd Annual 'Young Professionals in Development Workshop' on Friday February 10 2012.

2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

OSR OUTREACH SESSION: Engaging Industry: Building Successful Research Relationships

Invitation from the Office of Sponsored Research Engaging Industry: Building Successful Research Relationships Location: Redpath Museum Auditorium Room: D4044 Date: February 10, 2012 Time: 2:00 pm-4:30 pm The Office of Sponsored Research is pleased to invite faculty members to an outreach session aimed at providing researchers with the information necessary to connect and build relation

3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Philosophy Colloquium Series

Professor Yves Bouchard Department of Philosophy Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC Title:“Epistemic Contexts and Indexicalized Knowledge"

3:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Canada's Agri-Food Destination

Mr. Daniel Yeon, Vice-President, Operations, Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), Ottawa, will present the results a discussion paper entitled "Canada's Agri-Food Destination" and discuss how food systems thinking can help the Canadian agri-food sector succeed in meeting the future growing expectations of consumers and society.

4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Dr. Martin A. Entin Lecture in the History of Medicine

The Department of Social Studies of Medicine invites you to the Dr. Martin A. Entin Lecture in the History of Medicine "Sex, Crime, and the Media: The Relevance of Scandals for Historical Epistemology". Please join Dr.Michael Hagner from ETH Zurich, on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 4:00pm-Arts Council Room

7:00 PM

Martlets Volleyball at Laval (Conference Semi-Final; Away)

7:00 PM

McGill Concerto Competition (woodwinds, brass, percussion)

Location: Pollack Hall

Tom Williams, coordinator.

7:00 PM

Martlets Hockey vs Ottawa (Home)

7:00 PM

Redmen Hockey at Ottawa (Away)

7:30 PM

McGill Baroque Orchestra

Location: Redpath Hall

Hank Knox, director.

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Exhibition: Quebec Biodiversity / La biodiversité du Quebec

Introduction to Quebec Biodiversity

In honour of the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity the Redpath Museum has created a permanent exhibit to help us connect with the natural environment and understand the astounding biodiversity of this province. Dawson Gallery, 2nd floor.

Aug. 15, 2011 to May. 25, 2012

(Tentative) Lecture period for 3rd year students in the Faculty of Dentistry.

(Tentative) Lecture period for 3rd year students in the Faculty of Dentistry.

Aug. 15, 2011 to Mar. 31, 2012

Abu Hamid al-Ghazālī (1058-1111) Celebrating 900 Years

Abu Hamid al- Ghazālī was born in Tus in modern day Iran. al-Ghazālī is one of the most significant and prominent (Islamic) thinkers and authors. He was a prolific writer particularly on four main subjects: philosophy, theology, law, and Sufism. His influence resonates even to this day and amongst some of the great Western philosophers of yesterday. The exhibition celebrates the life of... Read more

Aug. 15, 2011 to Jun. 30, 2012

Application period for admission in September 2012 to Graduate Studies

Application period for admission in September 2012 to Graduate Studies. Graduate applications received before the Date for Guaranteed Consideration will be considered for Fall 2012 admission. Please verify these dates with individual departments or on the web at http://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/programs.

Aug. 22, 2011 to Apr. 8, 2012

(Tentative) Lecture period for 4th year students in the Faculty of Dentistry.

(Tentative) Lecture period for 4th year students in the Faculty of Dentistry.

Aug. 22, 2011 to Jun. 22, 2012

Lecture period for 1st year students in the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry

Lecture period for 1st year students in the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry.

Aug. 29, 2011 to Jun. 15, 2012

Lecture period for 2nd year Dentistry and Medicine students.

Lecture period for 2nd year Dentistry and Medicine students.

Sep. 15, 2011 - 12:00 PM to Apr. 1, 2012 - 6:00 PM

The Face of Medicine: Portraits, Cartoons and Scenes from the Osler Library Prints Collection

The exhibition of prints drawn from the recently digitized Osler Library Prints Collection of 2,500 images offers a fascinating look into the history of medicine through popular imagery. The exhibition is guest curated by Chelsea E. Clarke, an art historian who recently catalogued the Osler Library's print collection.