Soirée and Book Launch in honour of Dr. Lawrence Mysak
Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 4:30 -7:00 pm
McGill Faculty Club, Billiards Room, 3450 McTavish
The MAUT Retiree Affairs Committee and the McGill University Retiree Association proudly present a Soirée and Book Launch in honour of Dr. Lawrence Mysak, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Faculty of Science, McGill University
Wine and cheese service begins at 4:30, formal presentation at 5:15 followed by a book signing
Use this link to register - by September 26th
For any questions or further information contact RAC MAUT at rac.maut [at] mcgill.ca
Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser for Centraide
Mark your calendars and get ready to lace up your walking shoes for the MURA Retirees Walk for Centraide walk-a-thon and lunch on Wednesday October 21, 2026! To raise money as part of McGill’s Centraide campaign there will be a walk-a-thon around campus, approximately 2.5 km, from 10:30 – 11:30 in the morning, followed by a lunch at the Faculty Club from 11:30 – 1:30. During lunch there will be a 50/50 draw and a silent auction. If you unable to participate in the walk, come out and cheer on the walkers and join us for lunch. Walkers will be encouraged to collect sponsorships; reach out to friends, neighbours and family. Think of all the chocolate bars and other things you have purchased to support your kids or grandchildren’s activities. Now is time to flip the script and get them to support/sponsor you. Every dollar adds up and goes towards great causes. Stay tuned for more information on how to register and what to expect. See you on October 21st!
Wanted - Enthusiastic Volunteers
Looking for tour guides at the Château Ramezay. If you’re interested in the history of Québec and/or Montréal, you’d be an ideal candidate! Complete training is provided. Paired with experienced guides, you’ll learn the ins and outs of guiding and other activities, at your own pace.
Those interested are invited to the Château Ramezay on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our volunteers will be on hand to welcome you, introduce you to the Château and its activities and answer questions regarding expected commitment, training, costumes, etc. It will also be a chance to sign up for the next training session in May.
Use this link for complete information
Free Public Lectures
Healthy lifestyles in couples: Benefits and keys to success
French - September 21, 2026, 6-7 p.m.
English - October 7, 2026, 4:30 - 5:30
Loyola Campus, Concordia University
7141 Sherbrooke St. W, GE Building, Room 110
Adopting a healthy lifestyle, including a nutritious diet and regular physical activity, is key to reducing chronic disease risk as we age. In couples, maintaining daily routines that create space for these healthy habits is easier when both partners are on board. Join two Montreal-area health experts to explore ways to help couples live healthier lives. Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta, MD Physician at the McGill University Health Centre, and Dr. Jean-Philippe Gouin, PhD, Clinical Psychologist at Concordia University.
Contact:438-871-4835,partnerstept2d [at] muhc.mcgill.ca
Exclusive Preview of the McGill Sustainability Park
Monday, September 14, 2026, 6 - 7 p.m., In-person and online
The McGill Alumni Association is presenting an opportunity to discover one of the most significant campus development projects in McGill’s history: the McGill Sustainability Park. Follow the project’s transformation from the historic Royal Victoria Site at the foot of Mount Royal into a living laboratory for groundbreaking sustainability research. Hear directly from project leaders about the Park’s evolution and learn how McGill experts are developing solutions to global sustainability challenges while redefining the role of a 21st-century university.
Guest speakers:
Pierre Major, Executive Director, McGill Sustainability Park
Professor Rees Kassen, Academic Director, McGill Sustainability Park
The meeting link for virtual attendees and the meeting location details for in-person attendees will be sent to registered participants in a follow-up email prior to the event.
Use this link for complete information and registration.
Library Events
Tours of the Osler Library
Discover this major resource for historical research in health sciences and its expanding collection that provides an inclusive understanding of medical practices from around the world.
Registration required.
Register for Friday, September 11, 1 - 1:45 p.m.
Register for Friday, September 18, 3:30 - 4:15, p.m.
Register for Friday, September 25, 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Exhibition Finissage | Olympic Summer: Stories from Beyond the Podium (hybrid)
Friday, September 25, 2026, at 5:00pm, McLennan Library Building (3459 McTavish Street, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C9), fourth floor, Rare Books and Special Collections, Colgate Room or on Zoom. A link will be sent upon registration.
Use this link for information and to register.
Event Series | Fibres and Folios; New Monthly Knitting Community (in-person)
Join us for a monthly fibre arts gathering inspired by the holdings of Rare Books and Special Collections at McGill University. Crafters are invited to bring their own knitting, stitching, or other fibre arts projects and work alongside others in an informal, welcoming setting. Each session will showcase an item from the rare collections—ranging from historical pattern books to artists’ books and printed ephemera—offering a point of connection between material history and contemporary making.
Reserve your spot now for the first session on September 29 at noon!
McGill Libraries Book Club Kick Off
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Wellness Corner (Redpath, main floor RM-16).
Love reading and discussing books with others? Join the inaugural McGill Libraries Book Club, launching this fall and open to both library users and staff! Each semester, we'll select a book to read and come together for a friendly, engaging discussion. Our first book club selection is The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava. Sign up to join us at one of two kickoff meetups to pick up your copy of the book. A limited number of print, eBook, and audiobook copies will be available. Register:
Use this link to register for Kickoff #1, 10 - 11 a.m.
Use this link to register for Kickoff #2, 2 - 3 p.m.
Gym discount now available at Macdonald Campus
We are pleased to announce that the 50% discount on staff gym membership is now available at the Macdonald Campus. Members are also eligible to attend staff fitness classes if there is room.
Use this link to view information about discounts at both campuses.
