FMHS Community Recognition Event for Administrative and Support Staff

Our fifth annual recognition event celebrating the dedication and professionalism of our administrative and support staff will take place on June 17 at the Montreal campus and June 22 at Campus Outaouais in Gatineau. We can't wait to come together, once again, to celebrate YOU and your many contributions!   

Based on your feedback expressing that what you want most is to connect with colleagues, we have put the focus back on in-person activities.  

Here are the activities our dedicated volunteer committees have in store for you: 
 

MONTREAL 

When: June 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Students’ Society of McGill University Ballroom, 3480 McTavish Street, 3rd floor 

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What: In-person gathering with: 

• Plant giveaway: We are once again partnering with Macdonald Campus Farm to give away 200 free plants to the first 200 attendees – first-come, first-served.  
• Refreshments: Back by popular demand – Les Baristocrates! Our fave baristas will delight you with a selection of specialty coffees, teas and viennoiseries (one per person). 
• Photobooth: Gather your team and your work pals for a keepsake snap commemorating the day. 
• Therapy dogs (10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.): McGill’s Student Wellness Hub Animal Therapy (SWHAT) will be on hand with Nellie (female Lab) and Nitro (male Lab) for some doggie snuggles. 
• Gentle yoga (11:00 – 11:30 a.m.): Our Academic Affairs colleague and McGill Athletics yoga instructor Lili Ospina will lead a Gentle Yoga Session, a mixture of standing poses and seated poses on a chair, ending with a guided meditation (more details below). 
  • Registration is closed for this session, as maximum capacity (30 people) has been reached. Thank you for your understanding.
• Meditation/wellness activity (9:30-10:15 a.m.): Join us for a guided breathing and meditation session led by Johanne Houle, Director, McGill Organizational Development. 
  • Registration is closed for this session, as maximum capacity (40 people) has been reached. Thank you for your understanding.
• Energy bar workshop (9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.): Our colleagues at the School of Nutrition will show you how to make a nutritious and protein-packed energy snack (Tiramisu energy-protein balls).
  • Registration is closed for this session, as maximum capacity (70 people) has been reached. Thank you for your understanding.
• Hangout zone with card games: Seating will be available for you to relax and catch up with colleagues or meet new ones – and maybe win a hand of UNO!  
   

GATINEAU 

When: June 22, from 12 – 3 p.m.  
Where: Picnic spot by the Ottawa River
What: In-person gathering
Picnic: 

• A convivial gathering in a lovely location on the banks of the Ottawa River, organized by the Campus Outaouais Social Committee  
• Lunch from St-Hubert will be provided  
• We will have games (Mölkky, Frisbee, bean bag toss and badminton) – feel free to bring your own games from home! 
• Please note: In case of rain, the activity will be transformed into a board game activity at the Pédago Café. 

Plant giveaway: Please note that the giveaway of plants from Macdonald Campus Farm took place at Campus Outaouais on May 28. 

Both campuses: Prize draw 

A draw for prizes from Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, Zante Restaurant, McGill Faculty Club and McGill Athletics (and more!) will be held at the Montreal event at approximately 11:30 a.m. with names of all FMHS admin and support staff from both campuses  entered. Winners will be contacted by e-mail post-event.  

We hope you can join us in Montreal or Gatineau.  

Additional information:  

Photography  

Please note this event will be photographed and the photos may be used on our FMHS social media accounts as well as in our photo gallery on Health e-News. If you would prefer not to have your photo taken, we kindly ask that you advise the photographer present.  

Gentle Yoga Session full description 

Format: Inclusive

Facilitator: This session will be guided by McGill alumna Liliana Ospina, McGill Athletics Fitness and Yoga Instructor with over two decades of teaching experience. As a staff member within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Lili helps advance the collective vision—together for better health. Drawing on her passion for holistic well-being, Lili believes that incorporating simple wellness strategies into our daily routine can enrich our lives and enhance our human experience. 

Description: Join us for this Gentle Yoga Session to learn the foundational principles of mindful movement. In the midst of demanding schedules and fast-paced environments, true wellness begins with intentional pauses that honor the body's innate need for recovery. Infused with mind-body integration techniques from Hatha Yoga, this session serves as a conscious 'reset' button. Through accessible, low-impact stretches and focused breathwork, we will gently move the body to cultivate a deeper inner connection, allowing you to experience how a gentle, sustained yoga flow can counteract fatigue, enhance clarity, and foster long-term resilience. Take this time to invest in your own well-being, translating the principles of health promotion into a deeply personal, stabilizing practice that honors your longevity. Watch this video to learn more.

Thank you to all our sponsors!