May 16 Town Hall Summary
Dear McGill community members,
Earlier today, we hosted a Town Hall to discuss McGill’s financial situation. We know that not everyone was able to attend, and that it may be difficult to find time to watch the video recording that will soon be posted to the Horizon McGill website. So, we thought it might be helpful to share a high-level outline of our presentation here:
At 59, McGill master’s student will represent Canada in international gymnastics
Milda Graham is living proof that some ambitions never truly fade – they simply take longer to be realized
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From smart pesticides to biodegradable glass, MSSI Fellows cut across disciplines to tackle sustainability challenges
The McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative (MSSI) allows researchers from different Faculties to collaborate on innovative sustainability research
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The McGill Accessibility Strategy moves to implementation
People with disabilities can expect an expansion of inclusion and access
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McGill announces its Spring 2025 Honorary Degree recipients
The 10 inspiring individuals will receive their awards at Convocation ceremonies, running from May 27 to June 4
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Black Grad celebrates ‘a tradition that values courage and community’
McGill’s Black leaders salute the class of 2025: ‘I cannot wait to see what you do next’
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New cohort of 30 McCall MacBain Scholars join ‘a community of passionate leaders who want to make a difference’
Scholarships provide students with the opportunity to pursue a fully funded master’s or professional degree while benefiting from mentorship, coaching and leadership development
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Reading group offers a chance to exchange ideas with the Dean
Initiative by Dean of Arts Lisa Shapiro brings together students, faculty and staff to discuss selected texts, enlarging perspectives and building community along the way
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McGill’s Equity awards honour staff, students and faculty for advancing inclusion and community building
‘It feels especially important to be here celebrating this work in this current context in which we are seeing and experiencing a national and international pushback to EDI’
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Provost honours 28 McGill professors for exceptional research achievements
McGill announces 2025 cohort of Distinguished James McGill Professors, James McGill Professors and William Dawson Scholars
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McGill outreach initiative introduces astronomy to girls in grades 5 and 6
Program, delivered at a pivotal age, lets the students know there’s a place for them in science
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Docs who rock
Music is the best medicine for the members of Garage MDs, helping them cope with the rigours of medical school
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East Asian Studies opens its doors for Asian Heritage Month
The Department’s latest graduate student symposium aims to broaden perspectives, build community among scholars
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McGill dining halls move toward a zero-waste future
Initiative encourages residence students to be mindful of how much they put on their plates, part of McGill’s engagement to become zero-waste campus by 2035
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Championing sustainability in science: McGill lab earns gold for reducing plastic waste
Graduate students from Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences have reduced plastic waste in lab procedures by almost 50 per cent
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McGill researchers help ATLAS Collaboration share in 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
Three McGill professors and 25 students and postdoctoral researchers are among this year’s laureates
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McGill has become a leader in cannabis science
Symposium at the RI-MUHC in May brings together experts and trainees from across Canada and abroad
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Horizon McGill Office seeks internal applicants
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Supporting employees during April layoffs
During these difficult times, we will ensure that departing employees are treated with respect and dignity, says Francis Desjardins, Senior Director, Labour and Employee Relations
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