/edu-ecp/taxonomy/term/1098/all en /edu-ecp/channels/event/indegenous-awareness-weeks-events-mcgills-office-indigenous-initiatives-359757 <p><span><span>From Sept.<span><span>Β 19<span> to Oct<span><span><span>.<span><span> 2, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ<span>’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII) <span>will host <span><span><a href="/indigenous/news-events/event-archives/how-partner</body></html>"></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:17:52 +0000 admin 4762 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/changes-mcgill-alert-mobile-device-notifications-359756 <p>Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s Emergency Notification System allows you to opt in your mobile device to receive alerts during time-sensitive situations and disruptions in the use of various buildings on campus.</p> <p>In the past, some mobile phone carriers only allowed voice messages, not SMS text messaging. Today, all carriers support SMS, so we will switch Emergency Notification System messaging to SMS for all mobile phones starting <b>September 18</b>.</p> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:04:43 +0000 admin 4764 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/event/indigenous-space-naming-department-kinesiology-and-physical-education-359712 <h4>Indigenous Space Naming at KPE</h4> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:53:22 +0000 admin 4761 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/event/education-fall-2024-convocation-359684 <p><strong>The Faculty of Education - Fall 2024 Convocation</strong><br /> Monday, December 2nd, 2024, 10:00 AM<br /> <strong>Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier</strong>, Place des Arts (175 Saint-Catherine St W)</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:44:30 +0000 admin 4760 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/jenna-gibbs-kpe-and-claudia-mitchell-dise-awarded-cfi-funding-359664 <p>The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded $5.5 million in funding to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ researchers to support cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure across various fields, including health sciences, environmental studies, and engineering.</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:35:36 +0000 admin 4759 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/jacob-burack-named-royal-society-canada-fellow-359277 <p>Ten Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) newest Fellows.Β They are among 104 new Fellows and 56 Members from across the country announced by the RSC on September 3, 2024. The Faculty of Education celebrates ProfessorΒ <a href="/education/jacob-burack">Jacob Burack</a>, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology as a new Fellow for 2024. Dr.</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:52:30 +0000 admin 4757 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/stanley-cup-follows-bed-alum-359115 <p>Jamie Kompon (B.Ed.'89), an assistant coach with the Florida Panthers, became only the second coach in NHL history to win Stanley Cups with three different teams when his Panthers triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers in one of the most memorable finals in recent years.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://mcgillnews.mcgill.ca/the-stanley-cup-follows-him-around/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wn_Aug29_ENGLISH&utm_source=whatsnewstaff&utm_term=%241.45M-to-boost-Indigenous-youth-mental-health-services-">Read Jamie's Story in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News</a></div> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:04:06 +0000 admin 4756 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/cbc-news-covers-34-cree-teacher-graduates-community-based-programs-357725 <p>On May 30th, 34 students from across Eeyou Istchee graduated from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, in the first program that allows northern Quebec Cree to learn from home to become teachers in their own community.</p> <p>CBC News featured an article covering the first time the Cree School Board and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ offered programs that help students get their teaching licence from home.</p> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:22:22 +0000 admin 4736 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/education-welcomes-two-new-mccall-macbain-scholars-357172 <p>Two members of the Fall 2024 cohort of <a href="https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/">McCall MacBain Scholars</a> will begin their funded Master’s studies at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s Faculty of Education. Designed to encourage purposeful leadership, the scholarships enable students to pursue a funded degree while participating in mentorship, coaching, and a leadership development program.</p> <p>Β </p> <p>Recipients were chosen based on exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.</p> <p>Β </p> Wed, 01 May 2024 19:09:31 +0000 admin 4747 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/dr-benoit-gentil-kpe-advancing-gene-therapy-rare-disease-ataxia-charlevoix-saguenay-358202 <p>The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Reporter recently published a story about KPE's Dr. Benoit Gentil and his work in developing gene therapy for a rare genetic disorder known as Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ACS). This condition, which primarily affects individuals in certain regions of Quebec, leads to progressive loss of coordination and balance due to a genetic mutation.</p> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:45:55 +0000 admin 4725 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/campus-garden-initiatives-can-help-grow-next-generation-environmental-change-makers-356784 <h6>(The following article was published by the <a href="/newsroom/channels/news/campus-garden-initiatives-can-help-grow-next-generation-environmental-change-makers-356720">Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Newsroom</a>.)</h6> <h3>Researchers at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ found student-led initiatives can transform students’ mindsets and develop their skills and confidence as agents of larger-scale change.</h3> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:50:40 +0000 admin 4748 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/thank-you-our-interim-dean-357514 <p>Dear Faculty of Education Community,<br /> <br /></p> Fri, 31 May 2024 19:03:19 +0000 admin 4743 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/mcgill-scholars-receive-190000-expand-impact-research-social-sciences-and-humanities-357893 <p>Seven Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ researchers have been awarded over $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $1.7 million in federal funding invested in 54 projects nationwide.Β </p> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:57:57 +0000 admin 4729 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/participate-research-study-bone-health-exercise-behaviours-diabetes-356372 <p>Looking for adults <strong>aged 50 and above</strong> diagnosed with either <strong>Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes</strong> to participate in a research study.</p> <p>Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.</p> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:58:53 +0000 admin 4752 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/dise-professor-philip-howard-receives-2024-catr-award-best-book-357771 <p>The new book by DISE Professor Philip Howard – <em>Performing Postracialism: Reflections on Antiblackness, Nation, and Education through Contemporary Blackface in Canada</em>, has won the Canadian Association for Theatre Research’s (CATR) Ann Saddlemyer Award.</p> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:55:36 +0000 admin 4735 at /edu-ecp