Construction Starts: Raymond – JELF Dastmalchi (Lot 2)
Please be advised that º«¹úÂãÎè has mandated XO Construction Inc. to carry out the following project: 21-002 Raymond (Macdonald Campus) – JELF Dastmalchi (Lot 2)
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Construction start date: January 2025
Planned construction end date: July 2025
Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Project Manager:Â mark.ouimet [at] mcgill.ca (Mark Ouimet)Published: 23 December 2024
King Charles III Coronation Medals awarded to 19 members of the º«¹úÂãÎè community
Nineteen members of the º«¹úÂãÎè community have been awarded the . The medal is conferred on individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.
The recipients include Professor R. Bruce Lennox, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Tomlinson Professor of Chemistry.Published: 23 December 2024
Celebrating Success and Accolades: Schulich’s Year-End Wrap-Up
As we approach the close of another remarkable year at the Schulich School of Music, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. This year, their dedication, creativity, and passion have brought music to life in ways that have inspired our community. From breathtaking performances to groundbreaking research, from personal milestones to collective successes, we have so much to be proud of.Â
Sean Ferguson, Dean of the Schulich School of Music, shares: Â Published: 21 December 2024
Professor John Mac Master wins the 2024 VERA Award
John Mac Master, esteemed Canadian tenor and Associate Professor of Voice at the Schulich School of Music, is a 2024 recipient of the Voice Education Research Awareness (VERA) Award. This prestigious award is given annually by The Voice Foundation to honour distinguished individuals for their leadership, commitment to education and mentorship, and modeling of voice use and its advancement. Previous opera recipients include Nathan Gunn, Lucine Amara, Mignon Dunn and Reri Grist. Prof.Published: 19 December 2024
The President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers
The Office of the Vice-President (Research and Innovation) created a new University-wide prize for outstanding emerging researchers in 2013 to encourage and celebrate our most outstanding early-career researchers. Published: 20 December 2024
Justin Saulnier Wins the 2024-2025 Golden Violin Award Competition
Congratulations to violinist Justin Saulnier for winning the 2024-2025 Golden Violin Award competition! Justin will receive a generous scholarship of $30,000 in addition to a 14-karat gold lapel pin in the miniature form of the Golden Violin. In addition, he has been awarded the opportunity to perform a recital at the Canadian Centre for Architecture as part of the Schulich @ Bon-Pasteur series on February 26, 2025. Published: 19 December 2024
Announcing the finalists of the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition!
The Schulich School of Music of º«¹úÂãÎè is pleased to announce five finalists for the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. Established in 2017, this national competition recognizes works for chamber music formations with piano that show significant potential to engage audiences and become standard repertoire.Published: 19 December 2024
Prof. Venne awarded the 2024 President's Prize for Excellence in Teaching
Prof. Gabriel Venne, Director of the Division of Anatomical Sciences, has been awarded the 2024 President's Prize for Excellence in Teaching. Pictured here is Prof. Venne receiving his award from º«¹úÂãÎè President Deep Saini at the Fall Convocation ceremony on Dec. 2nd.Â
Published: 19 December 2024
Study links alcohol consumption to more severe nut allergy reaction
Findings of a new study into severe allergic reactions offer a sobering warning to people allergic to tree nuts and, more broadly, could lead to quicker diagnoses in emergency care for people with all anaphylactic allergies.Published: 19 December 2024
D2R announces new round of funding, investing $1.5 million to advance research in RNA therapeutics and to support º«¹úÂãÎè Centres and Institutes
Montreal – December 19, 2024 – The D2R (DNA to RNA) Initiative is proud to announce the recipients of its latest round of funding, awarding a total of $1.5 million to four principal investigators and five º«¹úÂãÎè Centres and Institutes. These awards are designed at advancing research in RNA therapeutics by facilitating industry collaboration and supporting the next generation of scientific leaders as well as research Centres and Institutes.Published: 19 December 2024
Fourteen º«¹úÂãÎèians appointed to the Order of Canada
Governor General recognizes º«¹úÂãÎè community members for exceptional accomplishments and service
Fourteen members of the º«¹úÂãÎè community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours. Â
Among the honourees are the University’s Chancellor and three professors: Published: 18 December 2024
Making strategic assets available to pension funds would encourage more domestic investment
Canadian pension funds have a mandate to deliver steady pension payments to millions of plan members, writes Professor Sebastien Betermier in Benefits Canada. But that’s easier said than done, and the most cost-efficient way to deliver is by investing in a globally diversified portfolio tilted toward strategic assets. This type of asset, however, isn’t available in Canada, so pension funds look for them elsewhere.Published: 18 December 2024
US expansion plans head south for Quebec’s Autobus Lion
In 2023, the Quebec electric vehicle maker Autobus Lion opened a $150 million truck manufacturing facility in Illinois, but its expansion into the United States has not gone according to plan. Much of its 900,000 square foot facility sits empty, and the company is sub-leasing the space. Now, the company is on the brink of bankruptcy and working with investors to determine if it can be salvaged.Published: 18 December 2024
‘Welcome tax’ helps Quebec cities generate their own revenue
In 2022, Quebec’s so-called ‘welcome tax’ generated more than $1.4 billion for municipalities, with Montreal alone pulling in more than $410 million. Though it sounds like a penalty for new arrivals, its name is actually derived from former Quebec cabinet member Jean Bienvenue, who tabled the bill proposing the tax; Bienvenue’s surname translates into English as ‘welcome’. These municipal-level real estate transfer taxes can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, and property buyers must pay within 30 days of closing their purchase.
Published: 18 December 2024
Published: 18 December 2024
MIPC 2024: Students tackle global finance challenges with innovation and leadership
The º«¹úÂãÎè International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) 2024 was held in November and drew a record 99 teams from 47 universities across 17 countries, cementing its reputation as a premier global finance competition. This year’s focus on building inclusive retirement systems for gig workers and those facing income uncertainty sparked innovative solutions from participants. A standout addition was the inaugural Women in Buy-Side Panel, addressing gender disparities in finance.Published: 18 December 2024
An open solution to improving research reproducibility
Academic and industry scientists collaborate on a new method to characterize research antibodies
Published: 18 December 2024
A passion for food: Interview with Marie-Line Beauchamp, COO of MTY Canada
º«¹úÂãÎè alumna Marie-Line Beauchamp, BSc(FSc)’82, has worked her entire life in the food industry, where she has held various management positions, including as Executive Vice President of Sodexo Canada and President of Rôtisseries St-Hubert. Since 2018, she has been the Chief Operating Officer of MTY Canada, where she oversees, among other things, the 1,106 restaurants that the group operates in Quebec.
La Presse interviewed Beauchamp about her current role at MTY, her illustrious career, and the CHUM Foundation, where she serves as President.
Published: 18 December 2024
What people need to know about food recalls—interview with Prof. Jennifer Ronholm
A number of recent food recalls across Canada have raised concerns for some about food safety and health risks. Global News interviewed Professor Jennifer Ronholm, Canada Research Chair in Agricultural Microbiology at º«¹úÂãÎè, to explain what consumers need to know and how they can stay safe.Â
Published: 18 December 2024
TSI Outreach Program Administrator, Carolina Cruz-Vinaccia, wins President’s Award
Congratulations to Carolina Cruz-Vinaccia, the Outreach Program Administrator at the and Physics Department for being awarded the President's Award for Administrative and Support Staff! Winners of this award are honoured for the quality of their work, service to the community, innovation and initiative.Published: 17 December 2024
Psychiatry Awards Night 2024
On November 18, the 39th Annual Departmental Awards Night, hosted by the º«¹úÂãÎè Psychiatry Residents’ Association, took place. Held at Thomson House, it was a great night filled with residents, site coordinators and faculty who celebrated nominees and winners with honor, and some laughter, too! We wish to congratulate all nominees and recipients and thank all presenters and attendees. It was a great evening spent in wonderful company! Hoping to see you next year!Published: 17 December 2024