Beyond the Classroom


The constant queries from people outside the University meant there was a need to go beyond the classroom and find a more hands-on approach to teaching the ins and outs of international development work.

The Power of Peoplehood

The concept of peoplehood was the driving force behind a landmark $1 million gift from the estate of Simon and Ethel Flegg to McGill University and its Department of Jewish Studies to support postdoctoral fellowships and an exciting education initiative in partnership with McGill Hillel.

The Phrixos B. Papachristidis Chair

Meet Professor Anastassios (Tassos) Anastassiadis, the Phrixos B. Papachristidis Chair in Modern Greek and Greek-Canadian Studies.

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The Save a Seat Campaign


At the very heart of McGill University, nestled in the Arts Building, is Moyse Hall, a 306-seat traditional proscenium stage theatre. Once named a historical site by the Montreal Historical Society, Moyse Hall is indeed a theatre with a cherished past.

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In this issue of Focus, we see how the best ideas evolve from a creative intersection of many different intellectual and cultural traditions, from open conversations among people with very diverse experiences and backgrounds, and from true collaborations that provide our students with the opportunities to keep up in an increasingly pluralistic world.

Building Partnerships

When it comes to religion, the need for dialogue and understanding is paramount. Hoping to build stronger bridges between the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds, the State of Qatar recently made a $1.25-million gift to McGill’s Institute for Islamic Studies.

Writer-in-Residence Program

The Faculty of Arts is thrilled to announce this year’s selected Mordecai Richler Writers-in-Residence are celebrated authors Steven Heighton and Élise Turcotte.

Canadian-Scottish Studies

Founded by a philanthropic gift from Scottish fur trader James McGill 190 years ago, McGill embodies the venerable past and thriving present of the Scottish-Canadian influence. Which is why the Faculty of Arts has partnered with the St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal and the McEuen Scholarship Foundation to raise funds for a new Chair in Canadian-Scottish Studies.

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