When gatherings themed as The Great Gatsby or dress-as-your-favourite-Spotify-artist start to feel old, why not take a distinctly McGill spin on things? The Tribune has you covered with 10 McGill-inspired themes that are sure to wow your guests. 1. Dress as your favourite Redpath cafe salad Are you a caesar[Read More…]
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QPIRG-McGill’s panel on labour exploitation at McGill discusses ongoing contract negotiations and unionization efforts
The annual Social Justice Days event series, organized by the Quebec Public Interest Research Group at McGill University (QPIRG-McGill) and the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU), was held from March 7 to 12. Centred on themes of harm reduction and sustainability, the series featured interactive workshops and panel discussions[Read More…]
The challenges and comforts of transitioning at McGill
Crossing Sherbrooke street to pass through McGill’s Roddick Gates tends to offer newly admitted students the chance to explore a new life at university. When I first saw the majestic stone arch, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride. I was proud of getting myself to the university I knew[Read More…]
The challenges and comforts of transitioning at McGill
Crossing Sherbrooke street to pass through McGill’s Roddick Gates tends to offer newly admitted students the chance to explore a new life at university. When I first saw the majestic stone arch, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride. I was proud of getting myself to the university I knew[Read More…]
McGill’s commitments to Black History Month require sustained action
On Feb. 1, an opening ceremony with keynote speaker Dr. James Jones marked the lineup of events for McGill’s fifth annual celebration of Black History Month. In an email to students, Principal and Vice-Chancellor Suzanne Fortier and Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Christopher Manfredi acknowledged that the work of McGill’s Anti-Black[Read More…]
McGill Senate presents COVID-19 reports, discusses accommodations and long-term planning
During a remote meeting on Feb. 16, the McGill Senate discussed a report on pandemic-associated accommodations for students. Other presentation points included the annual report of the Ombudsperson for Students, and the annual report on Enrolment and Strategic Enrolment Management. Principal and vice-chancellor Suzanne Fortier presented the opening remarks, noting[Read More…]
SSMU Academic Wellness Plan aims to improve student mental health amidst McGill’s rigorous academic culture
On Jan. 28 2021, the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Legislative Council adopted the Academic Wellness Plan. The plan aims to provide a preventive and holistic alternative to previous approaches that focussed exclusively on crisis intervention and service provision. Given that the SSMU Mental Health Policy and Plan acknowledges[Read More…]
McGill professor examines elitism and pastoralism in 16th century Venetian art
On Feb. 3, Chriscinda Henry, one of McGill’s associate professors of art history, delivered a lecture for The Courtauld Gallery’s online speaker series on Concert Champêtre, a famous painting by Venetian Renaissance painter Titian. Henry exposed how Concert Champêtre, the title of which translates to “pastoral concert,” offers a window[Read More…]
McGill takes legal action against former student over Access to Information requests
McGill University is scheduled for a hearing before the Commission d’accès à l’information on Feb. 1 to bring a case against a former student. In a legal document obtained by The McGill Tribune, the university claims that the student “is abusing her right of access in an excessive and unreasonable[Read More…]
McGill’s COVID-19 response has been a shitshow from the start
As the COVID-19 pandemic nears its second anniversary, McGill’s response to the ongoing health crisis has been thoroughly disappointing and incompetent. It has gotten to the point where many students are taking matters into their own hands to protect themselves, their peers, and their loved ones. Undergraduates from the School[Read More…]
