FMHS Community Recognition Event for Administrative and Support Staff
We are pleased to announce that our annual recognition event for Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences administrative and support staff will take place, in a new format, from June 9-13. The event, which was previously in-person over a half-day, will now feature a mix of online and in-person activities, some led locally, over the course of the week.
The event’s inspiration – to recognize the outstanding work of our dedicated staff members – remains its cornerstone. In acknowledgement of the current context, we have engaged in some deep reflections, which have led us to adapt our event in a way that is sensitive to ongoing challenges and budget constraints, while remaining steadfast in our mission to bring our community together in the spirit of recognition, support and connection.
We believe it is more important than ever to come together, as we weather these challenges. We sincerely hope that the FMHS Community Recognition Event for Administrative and Support Staff 2025 will bring, in a small way, some positivity and reassurance into our workplace by bringing us closer and offering a chance to say THANK YOU to our valued colleagues. We hope you can join us.
PRACTICAL INFO:
- When: June 9-13 (plus June 19 Campus Outaouais in-person event)
- Where: Virtual and in-person
- Registration: Please register by June 6!
- Upcoming communications: Registrants will receive calendar invitations and online meeting links (for the virtual activities) within the coming days.
ACTIVITIES:
Monday, June 9: Launch Day
- FMHS Community Recognition Event launch with activities outlined in a special edition of The Slice, the FMHS Human Resources newsletter.
Tuesday, June 10: Wellness Day
- 11-11:30 a.m. Mindfulness in Motion: To support your wellness journey, we are excited to invite you to a special 30-minute online exploration of mindfulness through movement session led by McGill Athletics Fitness Instructor Liliana Ospina and tailored specifically for FMHS administrative and support teams. Our Mindfulness in Motion program is designed to be inclusive and accessible, regardless of fitness level. We look forward to sharing this experience with you! Registration required.
- 2:30 – 3 p.m.: Breathing and meditation session with Johanne Houle, Director, McGill Organizational Development (online). Registration required
Wednesday, June 11, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: In-person FMHS Community gathering – Montreal (please see below for Campus Outaouais)
- Join us for a fun coffee/tea break on the 6th floor lobby of the McIntyre Medical Sciences Building!
- We're embracing the summer season by partnering with Macdonald Campus Farm to give away 200 free plants to the first 200 attendees – first-come, first-served. Plants available, while quantities last: Nasturtium, Tradescantia or a compact cherry tomato plant/ basil/parsley combo
- If the weather is fine, please note that there is a grassy area outside the Ave. des Pins exit of the McIntyre Building and that Mount Royal Park is accessible via Le Serpentin trail, right across the street (map).
- Registration required by June 6
We are working to build a culture of sustainability on our campuses with the #McGillSPF. Thanks to the Sustainability Projects Fund, we were able to kickstart our project!
Additionally, we are proud to announce that our event has been awarded Silver Sustainable Event certification by the McGill Sustainable Events program run by the McGill Office of Sustainability.
Thursday, June 12: Team Engagement Day
- Our HR team has compiled a list of suggestions for team activities to be organized locally by your units, to encourage team building
- Consult the list here to prepare in advance!
Friday, June 13, 1 – 2 p.m.: The Dean’s Community Recognition Event with Games and Prizes (online)
- Join us for a fun-filled event during which we’ll engage in a three-part team game activity in breakout rooms: Name that tune, Guess the emoji movie title and FMHS geocache challenge!
- Afterwards, prizes for winners of the games and also our Grand Prize Winners will be announced (see below for details).
- Registration required by June 6
Thursday, June 19 12:30-3 p.m.: In-person FMHS Community gathering - Campus Outaouais
- The Campus Outaouais Social Committee is organizing an afternoon picnic at Parc Ernest-Gaboury.
- Snacks, drinks and games (Mölkky, Frisbee, bean bag toss and badminton - feel free to bring your own games from home!), along with some small prizes, will be provided.
- In case of rain, the activity will be transformed into a board game activity at the Pédago Café.
PRIZES
We are delighted to offer an array of fantastic prizes donated by our generous sponsors.
Grand Prizes
- Hotel OMNI Mont-Royal: 1 night stay in Premium room with breakfast for 2 people
- Delta Hotel: 1 night stay in Club Room
- Beatrice Ristorante: 2 x $250 gift certificates
- McGill Summer Sports Camp (1 week) (value approx. $335.00)
- McGill Athletics: Sports massage gift certificate
- Strøm Nordic Spa Mont-Saint-Hilaire: 1 gift certificate, thanks to an anonymous donor who greatly appreciates and values the FMHS administrative and support staff community
More Fab Prizes
- McGill Athletics: 3 x free Staff Fitness classes for Fall 2025
- Zante Restaurant: 2 x $50 gift certificates
- Boulangerie Le Pain dans les Voiles: 4 x $30 gift certificates
- Thomson House: 2x $20 gift certificates
- Organizational Development-donated books: Dan Pontefract’s Open to Think and Bernard Marr’s Future Skills
- McGill Gault Nature Reserve: 12 day passes
Eligibility: Everyone in the admin-support staff community will be entered into a random draw for the Grand Prizes and More Fab Prizes and announced at the Dean’s Community Recognition Event on June 13. Note: if you are unable to attend, you will be notified by email.
Dean’s Community Recognition Event Game Prizes
- Faculty Club: 3 x $100 gift certificates
- Eligibility: The three-person participating team with the most points will win.
Thank you to all our sponsors!
