Alumni support remains key in enabling our Faculty to adapt fundamental teaching and research principles to meet the evolving realities of life outside the classroom.
Spring 2012
The information in this eNewsletter about entrepreneurship at McGill Engineering is important in and of itself, but what makes it particularly noteworthy is that it was an alumnus who suggested that we develop this area of Faculty life more fully, and then proposed the path to do so.
Fall 2011
A change in leadership is underway at our Faculty.
Dean Christophe Pierre stepped down at the end of September to become Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of Illinois.
Professor Andrew Kirk has been named interim dean.
Fall 2011
The article in this eNewsletter about a change in leadership at McGill Engineering alludes to our Faculty’s considerable strength and excellent competitive position.
Alumni support created many of the conditions that enabled this to happen.
Spring 2011
There is a common theme underlying several stories in this issue. The iRing research project, our rapidly expanding student services and the Ram Panda alumni profile all show that success is a lot easier to achieve when everyone pulls together.
Fall 2010
Alumni often ask if I’ve heard about a remarkable new program at university x, y or z, or perhaps inquire if we’re considering doing such-and-such to better prepare students for the job market. My answer to both questions is almost always “yes, but we lack funds right now to set the program in motion.”
Spring 2010
The last issue of the Dean’s Report highlighted important developments in undergraduate education at our Faculty. This issue shines the spotlight on other areas that are being transformed, including industrial research and doctoral student recruitment.
Fall 2009
I recently hosted our Faculty’s fall Homecoming Breakfast for alumni, my fifth “welcome back” event in as many years. Looking back over that half-decade, it is clear that our Faculty has witnessed considerable change and remarkable growth.
