Court case against the end of life legislation in Quebec | CBC Montreal
February 6, 2024 | Catholic Church legally challenges Quebec's assisted dying law, it argues the province's end of life legislation violates it's religious freedom. The church feels it's forced to choose between a procedure it finds morally unacceptable or abandon it's paleative care center in Montreal. Pearl Eliadis says that this is a case of religious freedom vs. secularism and that Quebec's Human Rights Legislation makes secularism more important than any other right.Published: 20 February 2024
The organic songs of BSc(Ag.Env.Sc.) Alum Shaina Hayes
Ahead of the release of her second album, Kindergarten Heart , expected on February 23, Mac Campus alum Shaina Hayes spoke to Le Devoir about where she finds inspiration for her work and the connection between her farming and her music.Published: 20 February 2024
Bachelor of Commerce students selected for CEOx1Dayprogram
The CEOx1Day program offers some of Canada’s top students the opportunity to learn directly from executives at some of the country’s most prominent companies. Hosted by the Odgers Berndtson Canada consultancy, candidates undergo a rigorous selection process and shadow the CEOs of organizations like Bombardier, Canadian Blood Services and the Royal Canadian Mint. This year, two McGill Desautels Bachelor of Commerce students made the cut.Published: 20 February 2024
MBA students should try and avoid FOMO, recent graduate advises
For high-achieving MBA students, the allure of pursuing multiple paths can be strong. However, Kriti Pradhan (MBA’23), now a senior consultant at KPMG Canada, cautions against succumbing to the temptation of trying to do it all. Pradhan advises her peers to steer clear of developing a fear of missing out. "Many students initially enter with a singular vision, such as a career in finance," Pradhan notes in an interview with FT MBA Magazine.Published: 20 February 2024
Montreal’s La Vie en Rose is wise to take a gradual approach to U.S. expansion
Lingerie retailer La Vie en Rose operates in 20 countries, but they haven’t expanded to the neighbouring United States – until now. The Montreal-headquartered company is opening three stores in New York state, with an eye cast toward operating nationwide one day. But with a more crowded market for lingerie in the United States, they’re taking a cautious approach.Published: 20 February 2024
Timothy Wideman honoured by Arthritis Society of Canada
Associate Professor at the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy has been recognized for his research on sensitivity to pain from physical activity
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Ukraine deserves a long-term financial commitment from Canada | The Globe and Mail
February 12, 2024 | "Canada will be there for Ukraine alongside our other allies, with as much as it takes for as long as it takes." These bold statements were uttered by Justin Trudeau following last July's NATO Summit.Published: 20 February 2024
Courtney Y. Paquette receives 2024 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship
AI researcher joins 126 outstanding early-career researchers honored across seven fields
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McGill researcher receives 2024 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship
Today, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced the selection of 126 extraordinary early-career researchers as recipients of the 2024 Sloan Research Fellowship. Amongst the recipients is Courtney Y. Paquette, (Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics). Candidates are nominated by their colleagues, and winning fellows are selected by independent panels of senior scholars on the basis of a candidate’s research accomplishments, creativity, and potential to become a leader in his or her field. Winners receive a two-year, $75,000 fellowship to further their research.
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Announcing the 2024 ISID Graduate Travel Awards
MA students enrolled in the Development Studies Option and PhD students supervised by ISID faculty members and associate members are invited to apply for the 2024 ISID Graduate Student Travel Grants. Grants will range from $500-$1500.Published: 19 February 2024
Energy poverty in Canada
As many as one in five Canadian households can be considered to be in energy poverty, according to researchers from McGill University. Energy poverty occurs when households cannot afford or access the levels of energy necessary to meet their daily needs, live decent lives, and maintain healthy indoor temperatures all year round. More Canadians potentially suffer from energy poverty than from food insecurity.
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Third floor of McLennan Library Building Closed as of February 20, 2024 for Book Move
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As of February 20, 2024, the books will begin to move from the third floor of the McLennan Library Building to the McGill University Collections Centre (MUCC). Until the day of the move, the floor will remain open, and the books and study spaces will be fully accessible.
If you need any books housed on the third floor, please submit your request!
When the move begins:Published: 19 February 2024
Feb. 16 – Update on testing and closure of auditorium 2/36 SAD
As we mentioned in our Feb. 14 message, samples of building materials were collected in the ceiling cavity of auditorium 2/36 at the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building earlier this week. We are glad to report that all samples tested negative for asbestos.Published: 16 February 2024
Uncertainty in measuring biodiversity change could hinder progress towards global targets for nature
More than ever before, there is a growing interest in dedicating resources to stop the loss of biodiversity, as recently exemplified by the
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Uncertainty in measuring biodiversity change could hinder progress towards global targets for nature
A review of student needs and services leads to changes in Residence Life
Positions with more oversight will focus on support, safety, and community-building in residences
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McGill Reporter | McGill moves up the Times Higher Education Reputation rankings
McGill has moved up three spots to 47th in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2023 World Reputation Rankings released on February 13. This ranking is based on the results of the academic reputation survey that was carried out by THE and distributed between October 2022 and January 2023.
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Published: 16 February 2024
McGill Reporter | McCall MacBain Scholarships announce 91 finalists
The McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill has announced its largest-ever group of 91 finalists for the September 2024 cohort.
In March, the top 91 candidates will arrive in Montreal for the final round of scholarship interviews. The 37 international finalists hail from 24 countries. Countries represented for the first time include Brazil, Ecuador, Kenya, Mongolia, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and Tunisia.Published: 16 February 2024