Canada’s Governor General
Former astronaut and McGill graduate Julie Payette is to be Canada’s 29th Governor General. A Montrealer who speaks six languages, Payette was the country’s second woman in space. She holds two degrees from McGill.
Indigenous Task Force
On National Aboriginal Day, community members gathered at the Hochelaga Rock on McGill’s lower campus to mark the release of the recommendations of the Provost's Task Force on Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Education aimed at increasing Indigenous presence at the university and expanding its relationship with Indigenous communities.
Monuments to peace
Jonathan Borofsky’s Human Structures Vancouver and Joe Fafard’s Mahihkan are among the works gracing McGill’s Lower Campus as part of La Balade pour la Paix, a public exhibition celebrating the anniversaries of Montreal, Canada and Expo 67. Curious? Head to the McGill Welcome Centre for a free lunchtime tour.
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The Promenade is open
The 3.8-kilometre pedestrian pathway connects the St. Lawrence River with Mount Royal via McGill’s downtown campus. Officially opened on July 17, the Promenade Fleuve-Montagne features benches, planters, and other decorative touches.
What to read this summer
For our first-ever summer reading list, McGill faculty and staff share what they're reading (and hoping to read) this season. Their picks run the gamut from poolside page-turners to backyard philosophy. Whatever - and wherever - you read, we wish you a relaxing summer.
$2M donation for startups
The John Dobson Foundation has announced a donation of $2M to fund the McGill X-1 Accelerator program run by the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship. Launched in 2015, the X-1 Accelerator is designed to accelerate the growth of later-stage McGill startups toward investment readiness and launch.
Photographic evidence
Five images from McGill researchers were among 20 selected for the 2017 “La preuve par l’image” competition from ACFAS. Four winners will be chosen and announced in October on Découverte (Radio-Canada). Cast your vote before polls close October 21st!
Canada’s newest astronaut
Engineering graduate Jennifer Sidey has become the latest McGillian to join the ranks of Canada’s astronauts. She will head to Houston next month to start a two-year training program at the Johnson Space Center.
