Staff /sociology/taxonomy/term/71/all en ALS Quebec YCare Day /sociology/channels/event/als-quebec-ycare-day-360208 <p>On <strong>Saturday, November 2</strong>, ALS Québec will host its first-ever YCare Day at Le St-Martin & Suites Hôtel in Laval, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.</p> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 15:12:12 +0000 admin 3378 at /sociology EPS Seminar Series: Professor Ali Polat /sociology/channels/event/eps-seminar-series-professor-ali-polat-360192 <h2 style="text-align:center">Professor Ali Polar</h2> <h3 style="text-align:center">2024 Howard Street Robinson Medalist </h3> <h3 style="text-align:center">University of Windsor </h3> <h3 style="text-align:center">Friday, November 29 </h3> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:42:26 +0000 admin 3377 at /sociology Increased scholarships for Canadian applicants beginning in 2025 /sociology/channels/news/increased-scholarships-canadian-applicants-beginning-2025-360159 <p>In continuing our commitment to providing a high-quality and intensive Master of Public Policy program and in recognition of an ever-increasing cost of living, the Max Bell School will be increasing our entrance scholarships to $15,000 each for eligible Canadian applicants (citizens and permanent residents) beginning in fall 2025. These scholarships are based on merit, and all applicants will be considered automatically unless otherwise specified. The funding will be awarded to accepted students during their year attending the MPP program.</p> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:45:41 +0000 admin 3376 at /sociology Fall shoulder season /sociology/channels/news/fall-shoulder-season-359985 <p>We are entering a 6-week period referred to as the "fall shoulder season", which runs from end of September to early November. It is during this period that we switch from cooling our buildings to heating them. This transition does not affect the ventilation levels in the spaces, only the temperature<strong>.</strong></p> <p>Although the University is transitioning toward more flexible and adaptable systems, it remains difficult to maintain stable temperatures in some of our buildings at this time of the year, given the outdoor temperature fluctuations.</p> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:11:51 +0000 admin 3367 at /sociology Steam shutdown planned on downtown campus on Oct. 3 /sociology/channels/news/steam-shutdown-planned-downtown-campus-oct-3-359981 <p>A shutdown of steam distribution is planned on the downtown campus on the morning of <strong>Thursday, October 3, 2024, between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m.</strong> This shutdown is necessary for Facilities Management and Ancillary Services to replace pieces of equipment. </p> <p>This shutdown will affect all buildings on the downtown campus that rely on steam for:</p> <ul> <li>domestic hot water production,</li> <li>sterilization,</li> <li>humidification,</li> <li>and heating.</li> </ul> <p>The buildings that will be affected are:</p> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:45:10 +0000 admin 3365 at /sociology GBS/CIDP Foundation of Canada National Virtual Conference /sociology/channels/event/gbscidp-foundation-canada-national-virtual-conference-359975 <p>We’re excited to share this educational event dedicated to the care and management of GBS, CIDP, MMN and related conditions.</p> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:56:59 +0000 admin 3363 at /sociology Rencontres Créatives avec Migraine Québec (French only) /sociology/channels/event/rencontres-creatives-avec-migraine-quebec-french-only-359827 <p>Du 28 octobre au 16 décembre, chaque lundi de 10h30 à 11h45, Migraine Québec offre des rencontres créatives en format hybride animé par Mélissa Mitchell.</p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:49:06 +0000 admin 3359 at /sociology GBS/CIDP Communication cards /sociology/channels/news/gbscidp-communication-cards-359815 <p>We are pleased to introduce this new resource available at the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre: Communication cards!<br /> <br /> Created by <a href="https://www.gbscidp.ca/icu-communications-cards/">GBS / CIDP Foundation of Canada</a>, this essential tool allows hospitalized patients to better communicate with their loved ones and their care team.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://gbscidp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/COMMUNICATION%20CARDS%20EN%20-%20FINAL.pdf">The communication cards can be downloaded here</a>.<br /> <br /></p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:33:07 +0000 admin 3357 at /sociology Seeking SIS Practicum Hosts! /sociology/channels/news/seeking-sis-practicum-hosts-359404 <p>Our School is currently recruiting new Sites, Site Supervisors, and Projects for our Winter Semester Practicum.</p> <p> </p> <p>The SIS Practicum is a 3-credit, tuition-based academic elective course for 2nd-year Master of Information Studies students. It consists of a supervised work placement at an approved site, typically unpaid, with required course assignments (e.g., work logs, mid-term report, final paper). The fieldwork component is a total of 100 hours.</p> <p> </p> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:10:20 +0000 admin 3351 at /sociology Safety around construction sites /sociology/channels/news/safety-around-construction-sites-359313 <p><b>As construction activities continue on À¦°óSMÉçÇø campuses and surrounding areas, here are a few safety instructions and tips:</b></p> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:15:11 +0000 admin 3343 at /sociology The Info-Neuro cart schedule for September is now available! /sociology/channels/news/info-neuro-cart-schedule-september-now-available-359289 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:47:24 +0000 admin 3340 at /sociology Updates to our Accommodations list /sociology/channels/news/updates-our-accommodations-list-358304 <p>We recently updated our list of accommodations close to the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital. This resource serves as a guide to nearby accommodation options for individuals and family members while they seek care at the Neuro and <a href="/infoneuro/files/infoneuro/202405_accomodations.pdf">can be consulted here</a>.</p> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:50:11 +0000 admin 3316 at /sociology Research Highlight: Public sector health analytics capacity before and after Covid-19: A case study of manager perspectives in New Brunswick, Canada /sociology/channels/news/research-highlight-public-sector-health-analytics-capacity-and-after-covid-19-case-study-manager-358183 <p>We are thrilled to announce that Maria Lima, a fellow from our 2022-2023 cohort, has published a new research article under the supervision of Professor Neeru Gupta from the University of New Brunswick and James Ayles from the Government of New Brunswick, both valued partners of CAnD3. This exemplary partnership stemmed from a CAnD3 internship. CAnD3 takes pride in providing fellows with valuable internship opportunities, and we are pleased to witness the application of the skills acquired during our training program.  </p> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:50:03 +0000 admin 3310 at /sociology What is the importance of consumer health books? /sociology/channels/news/what-importance-consumer-health-books-358173 <h4>What is the importance of consumer health books?</h4> <h5>Consumer health books are intended to be educational but that is not their only purpose. They can help people make informed decisions about their health and help improve people’s ability to manage their medical conditions.</h5> <h5> </h5> <p>The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre has a collection of consumer health books on many neurological disorders as well as general health topics.</p> <p>Discover the recent additions of books to their collection in person in room 354 (3rd floor) at the Neuro.</p> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:01:33 +0000 admin 3306 at /sociology The Info-Neuro cart schedule for August is now available! /sociology/channels/news/info-neuro-cart-schedule-august-now-available-358139 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:38:55 +0000 admin 3302 at /sociology