McGill Reporter

Campaign McGill pulls in $1 billion

There is no getting around it; the numbers of the recently completed Campaign McGill are impressive. But, as announced in a press conference early Tuesday, the one number that is truly astounding is the Campaign’s bottom line: $1 billion-plus raised to support students, faculty and researchers.

Unveiling of James McGill Circle celebrates University’s important benefactors

It is as much a tribute to visionary generosity as it is to the 158 individuals and organizations that have their name etched upon it. The James McGill Circle, nine glass panels along the Leacock concourse inscribed with the names of every benefactor, foundation and organization that has donated $1 million or more to the University, was officially unveiled yesterday afternoon.

Munroe-Blum praised for “Making McGill a better place” in goodbye celebration

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Extra! Extra!

McGill Dobson Cup nurtures students’ big ideas

Move over, Lord Stanley. There’s another prestigious cup in town. And while the winners of the McGill Dobson Cup weren’t sporting playoff beards, there were plenty of jubilant smiles as Grant Yim and his teammates hoisted the trophy at the recent awards ceremony capping the annual competition for budding entrepreneurs.

Equity Award winners helping make McGill a better – and more diverse – place

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Kudos

McGill Baja team has last laugh

The McGill Baja Racing team took top honours in its category at the Rochester World Challenge, the third and final event of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) annual competition series. The event took place June 6-9 at the Rochester Institute of Technology. It marked the first time the team had come away from an SAE competition with a victory.

Michel Tremblay honoured by Canadian Cancer Society

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Four Burning Questions

Four Burning Questions for Anthony Ricciardi, invasive species biologist

Anthony Ricciardi, Associate Director of Research at the McGill School of Environment, says the influx of invasive species in Canada is an issue of national security.

Four Burning Questions for Will Schwalbe, author of “The End of Your Life Book Club”

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In Focus

UPDATED: 2013 Spring Convocation in pictures

By the time the last flying mortarboard landed back on earth and the final skirl of the bagpipe faded into the distance, more that 7,300 graduating students had accepted their degrees during this year’s Spring Convocation ceremonies from May 27 to June 3. Here is a photo gallery of the proceedings.

Bring a Child to Work Day in pictures

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What's Cookin'

Suzana Bubic’s kale slaw recipe

In this month’s instalment of What’s Cookin’, Suzana Bubic, McGill Food and Dining Services Dining Hall Operations Manager, shares her recipe of kale slaw salad, perfect for a summer meal.

Salmon and shrimp dish wins Iron Chef McGill Competition

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What'sNew@McGill

Principal’s Awards for Administrative and Support Staff; nominations needed

Now is the time to start thinking about submitting nominations to the Principal’s Awards for Administrative and Support Staff for 2012-2013. Colleagues can present nominees in six categories – customer service, quality of work, initiative/innovation, service to the community, teamwork and sustainability.

Change in affiliated hospital access to McGill Library e-resources

Beginning on July 1, access to McGill Library electronic databases, e-journals and other e-resources is changing at McGill affiliated hospital sites in order to comply with the McGill University Library’s contractual licensing agreements.

The impact of construction strike on McGill

The Quebec-wide construction strike affects construction and renovation projects underway at McGill. A strike of any significant duration will inevitably impact the schedule for completion of our projects.

Health & Wellbeing – Lunch Break Challenge

At the end of the workday, are you tired and sluggish? Health & Wellbeing has a Lunch Break Challenge for you – get outside, do something different, and clear your mind.

June 20: Office plants for sale

Need to green up your office? Greening Indoor McGill Initiative (GIMI) still has 75 indoor plants remaining from our sale last week and they must be sold. The sale will take place Thursday, June 20, from 11:30-1 p.m. in the foyer of the Leacock building.

Laperle named first Senior Director of Student Housing and Hospitality Services

Mathieu Laperle, who has served as Director of McGill’s Food and Dining Services since 2009, is the University’s first Senior Director of Student Housing and Hospitality Services.

Skunks at Pulp and Paper: let us spray!

Well, this stinks. A mother skunk and two babies made their presence known early Wednesday morning when contractors working in the Otto Maass Chemistry Building began dumping material into a container between the Chemistry Building and the Pulp and Paper Building next door, along University Street.

Survey says! Help improve the McGill Library web site

The Library is in the process of planning a number of improvements to their web site. In order to better understand your priorities and needs, the Library invites you to share your thoughts and ideas on their website and how it could be improved by completing a short online survey.

Save on your next Via Rail ticket by booking through McGill’s contract

The terms and conditions of McGill’s discount contract with VIA Rail have recently changed. The contract now offers a discount at the time of purchase and will save you money on your next ticket. The discount is applicable for both University-related activities and personal leisure trips.

McGill Book Fair no longer accepting book donations

Due to various construction projects taking place this summer, the McGill Book Fair will no longer accept donations this year. The Book Fair will take place as planned in the Fall.

What’s new at what’snew@mcgill

Beginning June 5, what’snew@mcgill will revert to its summer schedule, publishing once rather than twice per week, on Wednesdays. The twice-weekly schedule will resume in early September.

Airline ticket payments by FOAPAL now available

Payment for airline tickets via FOAPAL is now available with both of McGill’s designated travel agents. Effective immediately, you can purchase your airline tickets and directly charge your FOAPAL through McGill’s designated travel agencies.

McGill web pages: Quick Links updated

Popular tools like myMcGill and Minerva are now in the Quick Links on nearly every McGill web page.

June 13: Brainstorming for Brain Cancer Cures public forum

All members of the McGill community are invited to the last in a series of four public forums hosted by the Goodman Cancer Research Centre. “Brainstorming for Brain Cancer Cures” takes place on Thursday, June 13.

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Around Campus

CACUSS Conference comes to McGill

You’ve seen the big, white tent erected on Lower Field, heard the speeches and music coming from inside it, and literally smelled the coffee from the little truck parked out front. But do you know what it’s all about? McGill is playing host this week to the annual conference of CACUSS, the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services.

McGill launches tool to make green building easier

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News

Desautels Faculty receives prestigious EQUIS accreditation

The Desautels Faculty of Management has been granted the prestigious European Quality Improvement System accreditation for a five-year period by the European Foundation for Management Development.

Trottier institutes turn spotlight on sustainability

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Research and Discovery

McGill researchers awarded SSHRC Partnership Grants

Two McGill researchers, Prof. Renée Sieber from the Department of Geography and the McGill School of Environment, and Prof. Paul Yachnin, Tomlinson Professor of Shakespeare Studies in the Department of English, are leading projects that recently received Partnership Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), worth nearly $5 million in combined funding.

Major investment in genomics research in Quebec

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Entre Nous

Another step in a great journey

After more than a decade as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill, Heather Munroe-Blum will be stepping down on June 30. Recently she spoke with the McGill Reporter and reflected upon her ten years of service leading the University on the road to success.

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