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McGill astronomers earn spot on list of 2013 Top 10 breakthroughs

Scientists in McGill’s Astrophysics group have been honoured in Physics World magazine’s list of top 10 breakthroughs in physics for 2013.

You are what your father eats

Mothers get all the attention. But a study led by McGill researcher Sarah Kimmins suggests that the father’s diet before conception may play an equally important role in the health of their offspring. It also raises concerns about the long-term effects of current Western diets and of food insecurity.

Every breath you take

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News

McGill Reporter by the numbers: 570,000 page views for 2013

With 2013 drawing to a close, the McGill Reporter is coming to the end of its first year as an online journal and, thanks to the magic of the Internet, we have been able to gather data on everything from how many people stopped by for a read to how long they stayed to where in the world they were when they clicked on one of our stories. What was the most viewed Reporter story in 2013? What month had the most readers? Read on to find out?

Dec. 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

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Other News

Meet Suzy Newing, McGill’s newest Rhodes Scholar

Suzy Newing is sounding breathless. And a little zingy, but in a very good way. McGill’s 136th Rhodes Scholar is clearly still a bit in shock. “They called me on Saturday evening at around 5:30 and I couldn’t believe it because I had just had the interview that afternoon.” Newing is in the final year of an Arts BA doing an Honours degree in International Development Studies, with a Minor in African Studies. Her interest in Africa is hardly surprising since she has spent the past three summers and part of a gap year between CEGEP and university working in Ethiopia with Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT), an NGO founded by her mother in 2002. “When people think of Ethiopia, they often talk about the poverty. But what I saw was an alternate reality, an amazing culture and wonderful people and a country that is full of hope and promise,” Newing said.

Exceptional educators receive Principal’s Awards

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Budget Corner

Budget Corner: Latest information on McGill’s finances

“We are on the right track”, Di Grappa and Masi tell Senate.

McGill’s financial situation: “We are on the right track,” Di Grappa and Masi tell Senate

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Around Campus

Senate approves amendments to Policy on Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

Wednesday, Senate approved revisions to McGill’s Policy on Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Prohibited by Law as tabled by Lydia White, Associate Provost (Policies, Procedures and Equity). The amendments included revisions to increase clarity, changes relating to assessors, recommendations relating to the tracking of complaints and how ‘repeat offences’ are to be dealt with, and the addition of a section on raising awareness within the McGill community on issues of harassment and discrimination. The amended Policy now goes to Board of Governors for approval.

Superior staffers celebrated

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What's Cookin'

Oliver de Volpi’s classic chocolate truffle recipe

Chocolate truffles will put a smile on anyone’s face and with the holidays just around the corner, we’re more than delighted to be spreading joy and happiness. Our gift to you: McGill Students Housing and Hospitality Services’ Executive Chef Oliver de Volpi’s Chocolate Truffle Recipe. Better yet, get the hands-on training during December’s Culinary Workshop: Chocolate Truffles, on Dec. 9 and 11.

Chef Daniel Poulin’s Sweet Potato and Mac Farm Hubbard Squash Bisque with Red Peppers and Ginger

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In Focus

Picture perfect: A gallery of photographs from Fall Convocation

On Monday, Nov. 25, some 1,800 students walked across the stage of Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier in Place Des Arts to collect their respective diplomas – marking the highlight of Fall Convocation. The following photo gallery captures some of the sights from both ceremonies.

The Sustainability Projects Fund: Green and growing

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Extra! Extra!

New direction for McGill’s Global Health Programs

The paradigm for global health is shifting away from a service-based model towards a multidisciplinary approach that will have a long-term impact towards reducing health disparities in populations worldwide.

Meet the 2013 Fall Convocation Honorary Doctorates

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Campus Scenes

Hang on to your hat!

Alyssa Raposo, 5, an alumna of McGill Daycare, steps up beside James McGill and hangs on to her hat. Both Alyssa’s Mom, Nancy Prsa, and aunt, Julie Prsa, work in administration at McGill.

Former Vice-President Al Gore speaks at McGill on Nov. 5

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What'sNew@McGill

Conclusion of the Strategic Reframing Initiative

McGill’s Strategic Reframing Initiative (SRI) is being wound down now that it has embedded innovation and improved practices in the University’s administrative culture, says Pierre Moreau, Senior Advisor to the Principal and Executive Director of Planning and Institutional Analysis. Launched in 2010 as a disciplined process to examine and improve key areas in many of the University’s practices, the SRI had one goal in mind – that of maintaining McGill’s status, into the future, as one of the world’s top universities.

Keep your office safe over the holidays

As you get ready to leave the office for the holidays, don’t forget these simple tips from University Services to make sure everything stays safe while you are away.

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.

McGill Sport Medicine Clinic: Give the gift of massage

A gift certificate for a therapeutic or relaxing massage makes a wonderful holiday present for anyone on your shopping list. The McGill Sport Medicine Clinic will be happy to accommodate you. Just call 514-398-7007 or stop by the Clinic in the McGill Sports Complex (475 Pine Avenue W).

Host a student (or two) for the holidays!

Many students in McGill’s residences will not be traveling home for the holiday break. Student Housing and Hospitality Services encourages faculty and staff members from the McGill community to invite a student or a group of students into their homes, either for a short overnight stay or simply a meal. This is a unique experience that benefits both the students and the host family. What better way to spend the holidays than by sharing some hospitality within your community?

McGill flag lowered in honour of Nelson Mandela

McGill’s flag has been lowered today, Tuesday, Dec. 10, to mark the passing of one of former South African President Nelson Mandela, who died yesterday at the age of 95.

Committee struck to advise on replacement for Desautels Dean Peter Todd

Provost Anthony C. Masi has, in accordance with the University Statutes, struck an Advisory Committee to the Principal to select a new Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Management, after Dean Peter Todd indicated recently he would be leaving as Dean in March 2014.

Morgan Arboretum Christmas Sale starts Nov. 30

Yes, Christmas is around the corner. Consider adding another touch of greenery to your offerings this year to benefit the Morgan Arboretum. It may well turn out to be the one pleasant and relaxing stop on your shopping tour. The sale starts Saturday, Nov. 30, and runs seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Snowfall forecasted for Monday, Dec. 9; Exams will continue as planned

Environment Canada has forecasted a snowfall of 5-10 cm for the Montreal area on Monday morning, making travel potentially difficult. Exams are expected to continue as scheduled. Students, should you have an exam tomorrow (Monday, Dec. 9), please take the necessary measures to be on time.

Travel Management Program spreads its wings

McGill’s Travel Management Program is pleased to announce a major expansion of airline offerings, thanks to a new contract with Delta Airlines and her partners: Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Alitalia. This agreement provides access to 540 destinations worldwide in 130 countries, with a range of reductions varying with destination and fare type.

Christmas comes early to McGill Bookstore: 20 per cent off for employees

The McGill Bookstore is spreading the holiday cheer by offering McGill employees a 20 per cent discount from Dec. 2 until Dec. 20. Remember, when you spend your money at the Bookstore, part of every dollar spent goes back into student bursaries.

The EMBA McGill – HEC Montreal creates a new scholarship for Indigenous people

The EMBA McGill – HEC Montreal is launching a scholarship program aimed at Canada’s Indigenous population. Each year, a manager of Indigenous origin will be chosen to receive a $40,000 scholarship. The selection will be based on merit.

McGill’s performance ‘remarkable,’ Principal says

In an appearance Tuesday before the National Assembly’s Committee on Culture and Education Principal Suzanne Fortier described McGill’s performance in today’s extremely competitive international climate as a “tour de force.” “The competition to attract top talent is fierce, and it is an international one. What is at stake is Québec’s capacity to remain in the ranks of innovative societies,” Fortier said, adding that if Quebec is fortunate to have McGill, the reverse is also true.

Final exams: stay informed

The fall final exam period started this Thursday, Dec. 5, and will run for a 10-day period to finish up on Wednesday, Dec. 18. As with the previous exam period, exams will be held in a morning, afternoon or evening session and the final schedule with room locations can be found on the Exams website. For exams administered by the Faculties of Law, Medicine, Dentistry, School of Continuing Studies and those held at Macdonald Campus, please refer to their respective exams’ websites.

Gone phishin’: Don’t get hooked

Phishing is the fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a legitimate organization or institution, and gaining the trust of the unsuspecting victim. This past month malicious emails circulating at McGill included ZIP file attachments that contained a virus which sabotaged users’ files and was able to spread to other drives on the network

Board backs Senate motion on proposed Charter bill

McGill’s Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to pass the same motion Senate approved at its Nov. 20 meeting, which rejects provisions in the Quebec government’s proposed legislation that would implement a Charter of Values. While supporting the general notion that the state should be religiously neutral, the motion passed by both Senate and Board objects to provisions that would prohibit public sector workers, including those at universities, from wearing conspicuous religious symbols, such as Muslim hijabs or other coverings, Sikh turbans, Jewish kippahs or Christian crosses.

McGill’s Healthier Societies Initiative (HSI) launches new website

To design innovative, cost-saving solutions to current population health challenges, people require comprehensive data on health costs, health outcomes and social determinants of health. Eliminating knowledge gaps in these three areas is a main objective of the Healthier Societies Initiative’s recently launched website.

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Athletics

Winter Universiade: Davidson scores again for Canada in hockey win over Russia

McGill’s Gabrielle Davidson scored and teammate Katia Clement-Heydra added a pair of assists as the Canadian women’s hockey team improved to 2-0 at the FISU World University Winter Games thanks to a comfortable 5-0 win over Russia, Thursday afternoon.

McGill athletes receive top two academic awards at Quebec Foundation sports gala

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Notes from the field

Not your typical day at McGill

On Thursday, Oct. 24, 44 McGill MBA students and their professors started at it earlier than normal, assembling at 5:45 a.m. at Trudeau Airport for a 2+ hour chartered flight to visit the Iron Ore Company of Canada mine in Labrador City, Labrador. This was not going to be a typical day at McGill.

Luces, cámara, acción!

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Profile

Faculty profile: Ronald Niezen, Pearson Chair in Civil Society and Public Policy

Ronald Niezen, who takes on a new, interdisciplinary Chair, the Katherine A. Pearson Chair in Civil Society and Public Policy, located within both the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Arts, is keen to start the winter semester. “The challenge of the Pearson chair is to bring some of the methodological tools of the social sciences, and of anthropology in particular, to law,” he says, “and that offers the possibility for doing something creative with legal research. In my view, the tools of social research are also a powerful way to apply the law. I would hope to offer something different, a particular understanding of the law which is less about making an impact through the law, and more about looking at what the impacts of the law are.”

Beatty Memorial Lecture: Architecture and the Passage of History

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Kudos

Debate duo conquers North America, ready to take on the world

At first glance, Cole Bricker (U2 Arts) and Sarah Balakrishnan (U3 Arts) seem like typical McGill undergrads. They’re friendly and intelligent, if a bit stressed out with term papers and exam preparations. However, there is something atypical about them: the pair recently took first place at the North American British Parliamentary Championships and are preparing to compete at the World Championships in India.

Saleema Nawaz wins Quebec Writers’ Federation top prize in fiction

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Entre Nous

Robert Couvrette: Taking the long view on sustainability

Robert Couvrette has one of the most diverse jobs in the senior administration at McGill. Responsible for everything from how the washrooms are cleaned to how buildings are renovated (or built), as well as McGill’s efforts in sustainability and space planning, Couvrette’s day is pulled in many directions. We’re not sure how he found time to sit down and talk with The Reporter, but, late on a Friday afternoon, he did. And he talked about taking the long view on buildings and sustainable practices.

We need to look at the role of the university in society, Fortier says

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