This section has the dates and descriptions of the School's annual events, and contains photo albums showing our faculty, alumni and students at work and play, at the School, on campus and in the community. Events are in order as they appear, from the beginning through to the end of each academic year. Be sure to join the McGill Alumni Online Community to keep your information current, as this ensures you don’t miss out on exclusive offers, news and messages from fellow grads. Mailings about events, Homecoming, Class reunions etc are no longer distributed from Central McGill University Advancement.
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Date |
Event Name |
Description |
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October 20, 2023 |
Director's Homecoming Reception |
At Homecoming every year, SPOT alumni, graduates, faculty & staff are invited to the Director's Homecoming Reception on the Friday of McGill's Homecoming weekend. In 2023, on October 20, we will celebrate reunion years ending in "3" and "8"! While alumni of the anniversary years are especially welcome, all SPOT alumni are indeed invited! RSVP for SPOT Homecoming here closer to the date. |
| October 22, 2023 | McGill Open House |
At McGill's Open House, SPOT staffs a very busy kiosk welcoming potential applicants: what's the BEST thing about being an OT or a PT and why McGill is the TOP choice! Pre-registration opens in September at McGill Open House |
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November, 2023 |
Edith Aston-McCrimmon Lectureship |
This annual inspirational lecture is presented by a nationally or internationally known person, usually about a topic related to the field of rehabilitation. In 2022 Dr. Dolly Dastoor presented “There is no place like home – thoughts on aging in place." « Il n'y a pas d'endroit comme à la maison - réflexions sur le vieillissement chez soi ». Dr. Dastoor’s career spanned several crucial decades in the move towards ambulatory care in Quebec. For past lectures, see this page. RSVP for this year's event here closer to the date! |
| April 13, 2023 |
2023 Name-Tag Ceremony |
Students finishing their undergrad (U3) or their qualifying year (QY) receive McGill SPOT name-tags that identify them as McGill OT or PT students, with which to begin their clinical placements! |
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May, 2023 |
Rehabilitation Research Colloquium |
Every year, McGill University and Queen's University (Kingston, Ontario) host the best and the brightest for a day of presentations on recent advances in research on rehabilitation. The event alternates between Montreal (even years) and Kingston, Ont. (odd years). See this page for news about the Colloquium. |
| May 30, 2023 (TBC) |
Health Sciences Convocation |
The Spring Health Sciences Convocation Ceremony takes place on the Lower Field, beginning at 10 a.m. You can watch the Health Sciences Convocation video. The date for Spring 2023 is tentatively Tuesday May 30, 2023 (TBC). The date for Spring 2024 is tentatively Tuesday May 28, 2024 (TBC). Please check out the tentative dates for future convocations, at this link. |
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May 30, 2023 (TBC) |
Strawberries & Champagne Reception |
SPOT's Convocation and Awards Reception, at which winners of SPOT Awards and graduates of the Professional Programs (OT and PT) as well as the Graduate Programs (MSc and PhD) are honoured, is held immediately following the Health Sciences Convocation Ceremony. The date for Spring 2023 is tentatively Tuesday May 30, 2023 (TBC). The date for Spring 2024 is tentatively Tuesday May 28, 2024 (TBC). RSVP for this year's event here closer to the date. |
| June, 2023 | Spring Clinical Awards | This annual event is to recognize our outstanding rehabilitation community of clinical educators/supervisors. Check back for details closer to the time. |
| August, 2023 | Masters' Research Projects Presentations |
Final year Professional Program (OT and PT) students present their research projects, prior to the start of their last student placement during their final autumn at SPOT. |
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