McGill Reporter

HMB awarded honorary degree from James McGill’s alma mater

Talk about coming full circle. Principal Heather Munroe-Blum received an honorary degree Thursday from the University of Glasgow, in Scotland – the alma mater of the University’s founder, James McGill. Prof. Munroe-Blum was made a Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) at the University’s Commemoration Day ceremony, which celebrates the founding of the University of Glasgow in 1451, the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world.

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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Other News

McGill wins eight CCAE awards

McGill communicators came away from the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) Prix d’Excellence 2013 awards in St. John’s, Nfld., on the weekend of June 8-9 with three gold, two silver and three bronze medals. The Prix d’Excellence recognize outstanding achievements in alumni affairs, public affairs, communications, marketing, development, advancement services, stewardship, student recruitment and overall institutional advancement.

Mac ceremony closes 2013 Spring Convocation

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Kudos

Chancellor Steinberg named to Order of Quebec

McGill Chancellor H. Arnold Steinberg will have something in common with Principal Heather Munroe-Blum following a Quebec City ceremony Thursday, when he will add an Ordre National du Québec lapel pin to the Order of Canada pin he already wears.

Michael Pollak honoured by Canadian Cancer Society

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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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Extra! Extra!

Collation des grades printemps 2013 Lauréats d’un doctorat honorifique / Meet the 2013 Spring Convocation Honorary Doctorates

Meet the Honorary Doctorate recipients from McGill’s 2013 Spring Convocation. View each recipient’s Convocation Address here, and follow the links to read their full bios.

Senate kicks off with tributes to departing Principal

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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

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.

June 14: Take a hike (on Mount Royal)

Join the Health & Wellbeing team for their popular Take A Hike! group walk on Mount Royal during lunch hour on Friday, June 14.

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.

June 16: Father’s Day stones and beer bike tour

Take part in a family-friendly bike trip exploring the fossils and rocks,architecture, and secret spots in Montreal’s building stones.

June 15: If trees could talk – McGill’s Edible Campus tour

Learn about the exciting campus gardens that provide fresh produce for Santropol Roulant every summer. Your guide will be Pierre-Vincent Breault-Ruel, the Director of Urban Agriculture Program.

June 13: 8th Annual Public Men’s Health Day

Too many men put off getting a complete health exam, which can lead to neglecting treatment for a range of health issues. McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) urologist Dr. Peter Chan and a volunteer team of 20 doctors and nurses want to make it easy for men to look after their health. To that end, they are holding the 8th Annual Public Men’s Health Day on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at Les Ailes.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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News

Preferred First Name Project expands its scope

On June 10, McGill officially announced it had expanded its Preferred First Name Procedure (PFNP) in which students’ preferred first name will appear in lieu of their legal first name on Minerva class lists and will also appear on their McGill I.D. cards and, in mid-July, on their unofficial advising transcripts.

Bring a Child to Work Day a hit with kids of McGill

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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.

Entre Nous with Jean-François Nadeau, Senior Director, Corporate Relations

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Profile

Harpp named Tomlinson Chair in University Science Teaching

David Harpp officially began his tenure as Tomlinson Chair in University Science Teaching on February 1. But as anyone who knows the long-standing chemistry prof will tell you, he’s been preparing for this his whole professional life.

Alice Johannsen: McGill educator extraordinaire

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Around Campus

Summer construction update

Work on the reconstruction of the pedestrian walkway and terrace of the McLennan and Redpath Libraries enters its third and final phase during the week of June 3. As well, Redpath Library will undergo asbestos abatement work and LED lighting and sensor retrofits. Work will also continue on Engineering buildings.

From Anatomy 101 to the zombie apocalypse: Bring a Child to Work Day has something for everyone

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