McGill Reporter

Rossy Family Foundation and partners pledge  $58 million to improve cancer care for Quebecers

A major collaboration between the Larry and Cookie Rossy Family Foundation, the McGill University Health Centre, the Jewish General Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital Centre has resulted in an investment $58 million toward the Rossy Cancer Network.

Michael Pollak honoured by Canadian Cancer Society

Dr. Michael Pollak has been awarded the 2012 O. Harold Warwick Prize by the Canadian Cancer Society. Pollak was recognized for having had a major impact on cancer control in Canada through his research in understanding the risk of cancer as a function of metabolism.

Wallenberg Prize awarded to Prof. Derek Gray

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Extra! Extra!

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

The University handed out its inaugural McGill Award for Equity & Community Building, handing out the prize to a student, a staff member and two faculty members.

New chair enhances McGill ties to India

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Other News

Quartier de l’innovation opens doors on creativity and innovation

McGill and École de technologie supérieure officially launched the Quartier de l’innovation de Montréal yesterday.

$5 million gift from McGill alumni strengthens interfaith scholarship

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News

Trottier institutes turn spotlight on sustainability

In donating a total of $20 million to fund the recently created Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design at McGill and the l’Institut de l’énergie Trottier at Polytechnique Montréal, McGill alumnus and high-tech entrepreneur Lorne Trottier had a vision.

Masi named Acting Principal for the summer

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In Focus

Bring a Child to Work Day in pictures

More than 200 children whose parents, other relatives or family friends work at McGill flocked to both campuses last Friday to take part in the University’s first ever Bring a Child to Work Day. See a gallery of photos from the event here.

A lot to be found in McGill’s parking lots

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Athletics

Mansure named MVP of McGill women’s volleyball team

Marcela Mansure, a native of Rio de Janiero, has been named most valuable player of the McGill University women’s volleyball team.

Bielby and Daoust named McGill athletes of the year at awards gala

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What'sNew@McGill

Emergency work at University and Pine starts tonight

The City of Montreal will be conducting unscheduled, emergency work in connection with its renovation of waterworks around the McTavish Reservoir. This work will begin tonight (Friday) at 8 p.m. and will continue through the weekend. During that period, one lane will be open on Pine Ave for east>west circulation. All eastbound circulation will be blocked between Dr. Penfield and Durocher St. University St. will be open its full length, but there will be partial barriers on the west side of the University-Pine intersection on both the north and south sides.

May 27: Dr. Françoise Barré-Sinoussi inaugural speaker at Holmes Dean of Medicine Distinction Lectures

Join Dr. Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, co-Nobel Prize winner, at the inaugural Holmes Dean of Medicine Distinction Lectures on Monday, May 27.

May 23 roundtable: What has changed in Quebec in the five years since the “Reasonable Accommodation Crisis”?

On May 23, the Faculty of Law will host the roundtable discussion that will explore the concept and practice of reasonable accommodation (meaning, principles, framework, reach and limitations, etc.) by revisiting the major themes of the debate: pluralism or assimilationism as a model of social integration

Urgent – Boil-water advisory lifted (update 6 at 10:30 p.m. 23/05/13)

The City of Montreal has lifted its boil-water advisory, saying tests show water flowing from the Atwater filtration plant is clear and potable. It is now safe to use drinking fountains and tap water on the downtown campus, following a problem at the filtration plant in which the level of the reservoir feeding the plant was allowed to dip below normal levels during routine maintenance at the plant. Enjoy your coffee in the morning.

June 13: Grant Writing Workshop for SSHRC Insight Grants

The Office of Sponsored Research is organizing a Grant Writing Workshop for the upcoming 2013/14 SSHRC Insight Grants competition  on Thursday, June 13.

May 30: Molson Lecture Series on Alzheimer’s Disease

On May 30, the McGill Centre for Studies in Aging & the Knowledge Transfer Office of the Douglas Mental Health University Institute present the Molson Lecture Series on Alzheimer’s Disease.

May 23: Social media insights roundtable

On Thursday, May 23, the McGill Writing Centre will bring together students, faculty and industry insiders in the fields of web design and consultation, social media strategy and networking, and marketing and communications for a roundtable discussion on the rapidly evolving world of social media.

Bonanza of Flavours: BBQ Days with McGill Food and Dining

Come indulge in the big, bold taste of BBQ with Avvocato’s Backyard BBQ. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, jumbo hot-dogs and daily specials will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. everyday (unless the sun don’t shine).

June 7: GIMI plant sale – Call for donations

Now that spring is finally here, it’s time to think about plants. Are any of your indoor office plants getting too big? Do you need to divide your garden perennials? Are your neighbours and friends tired of accepting your divided perennial “gifts?” Did you start too many tomato plants? The Greening Indoor McGill Initiative (GIMI) would be thrilled to receive any of them.

June 11: Seeking Foundation Funding: Info Session for Faculty

The Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) and Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) invite McGill researchers to an information session On June 11 about how to approach foundations for research funding.

May 31: Butting Out: Seeing Through the Smoke

Despite widespread awareness about the dangers of smoking, many individuals continue to smoke. Join a panel of experts at Thomson House on Friday, May 31, as they share the challenges and rewards of quitting smoking, from both a medical and social point of view.

Aqueduct repairs project update

The website outlining the details of the Aqueduct Repairs Project has been updated with an English language map (shown here) and new Phase III road closure information. Note that from Monday, May 6, to Tuesday, May 14, the intersection at Durocher and des Pins will be closed on the south side. Phase III is scheduled to run between April 29 and August 27.

Anatomical atlas donated in honour of Principal Munroe-Blum

On April 30, at the Osler Library of the History of Medicine, Principal Heather Monroe-Blum was presented with a significant rare work donated in her honour.

Complimentary lounge passes for people travelling on Air Canada or WestJet

As part of their Travel Management Program and airline agreements, Procurement Services is pleased to distribute on a one-time basis, complimentary lounge passes offered by both Air Canada and WestJet to McGill travelers.

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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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Point of View

Grant praises HMB’s vision and leadership

Dean of Science, Martin Grant, paid tribute to Principal Heather Munroe-Blum at the final University Senate meeting of her tenure. The following is the text of the speech Grant delivered.

The Optimism Underground: An Open Letter from Vision 2020

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Entre Nous

Entre Nous with Colleen Cook, Trenholme Dean of Libraries

Because of the way library use is changing in an increasingly digitized world some of McGill’s library spaces are slated to undergo changes this summer. Recently the Reporter sat down with Colleen Cook, Trenholme Dean of Libraries, to get a fuller sense of what is prompting these changes, why they have to occur in such a short time frame and how they present opportunities for improving student study space while still ensuring that librarians continue to play a vital role in teaching and research and are present to provide services to students and faculty.

“We have to keep telling our story,” Principal says

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Profile

Miranda Wang: Improving the world one project at a time

At 19 years old, U0 Science undergrad Miranda Wang already has a CV that would make most of us jealous.

McGill celebrates 65 years of Urban Planning

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Around Campus

McGill launches tool to make green building easier

McGill has launched an online tool to help in the selection of more environmentally friendly materials for new construction and renovation projects. The Material Analysis Tool (MAT) is an online ranking system that distills manufacturer information to assist users in the selection of building products that are healthy and environmentally responsible.

The loveliest of all (was the unicorn)

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