World Press Photo, journalism’s most prestigious annual photography contest, is currently exhibiting 161 award-winning photos in nine categories at Marché Bonsecours in Old Montreal. The show is part of a travelling exhibition set to tour 100 cities around the globe, and can be visited in Montreal until Sept. 30. “We[Read More…]
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Student of the Week: Sean Reginio
Q: Why are you an asset to McGill? A: If you come at me with your hand raised, I will confidently high five it.* Q: If you could high five anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? A: Andre the Giant, because he has big hands. Q:[Read More…]
Ways to keep you from falling ill this fall
It’s the start of a new term, which means that you will face many new people, new activities, and new sickness-causing bugs. Chances are, most of us are going to fall ill this semester; but this doesn’t mean that we can’t try our best to prime our immune systems to[Read More…]
Student-run café plans halted due to financial concerns
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) has halted plans for the creation of a student-run café due to concerns about the financial feasibility of the project. SSMU executives say they are currently looking into alternate plans for a unique student space in the SSMU building. The student-run café project[Read More…]
Panel debates Senate reform effects on linguistic minorites
Last Wednesday, in Chancellor Day Hall, Linguistic Rights McGill held their inaugural panel discussion on Canadian senate reform and its impact on linguistic minorities. The panel consisted of Stéphane Dion, former leader of the Liberal Party of Canada; Céline Hervieux-Payette, former Leader of the Opposition in the Canadian Senate; and[Read More…]
McGill admin hosts BBQ for students and staff
Students, professors, staff, and other members of the McGill community gathered in James Square for a barbecue hosted by senior members of McGill’s administration on Sept. 13. Serving free burgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs to approximately 3,500 people, the barbecue is the latest effort on the part of the[Read More…]
Royal Society of Canada honours 12 McGill scholars
Two weeks ago, 12 McGill University scholars and researchers were honoured by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). Eight will be inducted into the RSC as new Fellows, while the remaining four have received awards and medals. Established in 1882, the RSC is the senior Canadian collegium of distinguished scholars,[Read More…]
McGill places 18th in QS World University Rankings
McGill ranked 18th overall in the world in the 2012 QS World University Rankings, released Sept. 10. Although McGill moved down one spot from its 17th place finish in 2011, this latest annual ranking marks the sixth consecutive year that the university has placed in the QS top 20. Launched[Read More…]
Search for next principal, a chance to start anew
An advisory committee was formed in April to find a successor to Principal and Vice-Chancellor Heather Munroe-Blum, whose second term ends on June 30, 2013. The committee will nominate a candidate it feels is best suited for the role, from an administrative and governance standpoint; the following are some key[Read More…]
Off the Board
There are few things that I completely treasure. For some inexplicable reason, everything for me comes with a caveat, something that prohibits me from fully embracing its excellence. The Miami Heat was the best team in basketball last season, but don’t speak to me about it until LeBron wins his[Read More…]