$3.75 Million Gift from Daniel and Monica Gold to Establish Centre for Early Childhool Development
Helping Children get the Best Start in LifeA gift to establish a centre for early childhood development at 捆绑SM社区 aims to reach more children with learning difficulties. 听
Congratulations to Yiyang Chen for successfully defending her dissertation!
Congratulations to Dr. Yiyang Chen on听the successful defence of her dissertation on 02 October, 2024!
Topic of her dissertation: "Modern analytical approaches to understand the sex-specific effects of fatigue on multi-dimensional synergies during repetitive whole-limb tasks"
Changes to MCGILL ALERT! Mobile Device Notifications
捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Emergency Notification System allows you to opt in your mobile device to receive alerts during time-sensitive situations and disruptions in the use of various buildings on campus.
In the past, some mobile phone carriers only allowed voice messages, not SMS text messaging. Today, all carriers support SMS, so we will switch Emergency Notification System messaging to SMS for all mobile phones starting September 18.
Congratulations to Erika Renda for successfully defending her dissertation!
Congratulations to Dr. Erika Renda on the successful defence of her dissertation on 13th Sept. 2024!
Topic of her dissertation: "Influences of hand dominance and sex on the biomechanics of fatiguing unilateral and bilateral repetitive overhead tasks"
Jenna Gibbs, KPE, and Claudia Mitchell, DISE, Awarded CFI Funding
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded $5.5 million in funding to 捆绑SM社区 researchers to support cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure across various fields, including health sciences, environmental studies, and engineering.
The Stanley Cup Follows B.Ed. Alum
Jamie Kompon (B.Ed.'89), an assistant coach with the Florida Panthers, became only the second coach in NHL history to win Stanley Cups with three different teams when his Panthers triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers in one of the most memorable finals in recent years.
New Dean of Education a Man of Many Talents
As Dean Vivek Venkatesh settles into his role, the Faculty is exploring different outreach initiatives for the Education Community to get to know our new Dean. This August article in the 捆绑SM社区 News alumni magazine serves as a great introduction:
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Dr. Benoit Gentil, KPE, Advancing Gene Therapy for Rare Disease: Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay
The 捆绑SM社区 Reporter recently published a story about KPE's Dr. Benoit Gentil and his work in developing gene therapy for a rare genetic disorder known as Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ACS). This condition, which primarily affects individuals in certain regions of Quebec, leads to progressive loss of coordination and balance due to a genetic mutation.
Dr. Shane Sweet Is One of 捆绑SM社区's 10 Renewed Canada Research Chairs (2023)
Dr. Shane Sweet, Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education was just renewed as a听Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Participation, Well-Being, and Physical Disability. Shane's research听involves studying well-being and participation in daily and social activities among people living with physical disabilities.
Education Students Monica Shank Lauwo and Rasel Babu Earn Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
Two students from the Faculty of Education have earned a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship:
Welcome Message from the Dean / Message d'accueil du doyen
Dear members of the Faculty of Education Community,
I am so proud and excited to begin my term as your Dean (as of June 1, 2024). In this first message, I wanted to share with you my vision for our Faculty and tell you a bit about my background.
Valedictorian Taylinn Chang, KPE, Interviewed in the 捆绑SM社区 Reporter
鈥淪ince my first months at 捆绑SM社区, I鈥檝e slowly learned to extend the incredible compassion and community-building that my classmates have imparted to me. The creation of togetherness in every class, club, or team has been pivotal in building who I am now, and I am happily a part of a Rube Goldberg machine that inspires the next generation to flourish. As we graduate, we leave connected and ready to improve the lives around us.鈥�
Appointment of a New Education Dean
From the Office of the President: (Fran莽ais a suivre.)On behalf of Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi, I am pleased to also announce the appointment of Professor Vivek Venkatesh as the new Dean of the Faculty of Education. This follows an extensive, international search conducted by the Advisory Committee for the Selection of the Dean of the Faculty of Education.
Taking sports science to the next level - 捆绑SM社区 Reporter
Landmark gift putting 捆绑SM社区 on the world stage in sports scienceBy Fergus Grieve, Internal Communications Officer, Communications and External Relations
As construction for the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute (SASSI) on Pine Avenue continues, the 捆绑SM社区 Reporter spoke with students who are already benefitting from SASSI Fellowships about their research ambitions and what the funding support has meant for their work.
Congratulations to Danielle Alexander for successfully defending her dissertation!
Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Alexander on the successful defense of her dissertation on the 30th March 2023!
Topic of her dissertation: "Understanding Attitudes, Knowledge, and Behaviours in the Parasport Coaching Context"
