Students /macdonald/taxonomy/term/5/all en Mac community spirit celebration /macdonald/channels/event/mac-community-spirit-celebration-364301 <p>Come down to the Ceilidh to celebrate the end of winter semester and our vibrant Mac community! All are welcome. <strong>Refreshments will be served.</strong></p> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:50:07 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 34254 at /macdonald Bridging the Gaps | Microbiota manipulation to control pathogens /macdonald/channels/event/bridging-gaps-microbiota-manipulation-control-pathogens-364354 <p>The Macdonald Campus community is invited to a speaker series featuring our faculty researchers presenting their research in tandem: informing and bridging the gaps towards innovative research synergies.</p> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:31:07 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 34946 at /macdonald Celebrate 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ24 with free coffee and muffins at Macdonald Campus /macdonald/channels/event/celebrate-mcgill24-free-coffee-and-muffins-macdonald-campus-363911 <p>On Wednesday, March 12th, 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ marks its 10th annual day of giving—<a href="https://giving.mcgill.ca/ways-give/more-ways-give/mcgill24?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=search-ad&amp;utm_campaign=mcgill24&amp;utm_content=awareness-land&lt;/body&gt;&lt;/html&gt;"></a></p> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:04:52 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 24324 at /macdonald 2024 John Abbott-Macdonald Remembrance Day Ceremony /macdonald/channels/event/2024-john-abbott-macdonald-remembrance-day-ceremony-357478 <p>“Remembrance Day gives us all an opportunity to pay respect to the men and women who serve to protect our freedom but it also allows us to connect the students of today to our shared history.</p> Wed, 29 May 2024 15:02:37 +0000 admin 6060 at /macdonald Career Fairs /macdonald/channels/event/career-fairs-341937 <p>Career fairs are organized by the Career Planning Service, often in collaboration with faculty associations and student groups.</p> Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:22:49 +0000 admin 61688 at /macdonald July 9 | Planned electrical shutdown at Macdonald Campus Library /macdonald/channels/news/july-9-planned-electrical-shutdown-macdonald-campus-library-365847 <p><em>La version française suit.</em></p> <p>Facilities Management and Ancillary Services will be performing a major electrical shutdown at Macdonald Campus Library on <strong>Wednesday, July 9, from 6 h to 12 h</strong>. The Macdonald Campus Library in the Barton Building will be inaccessible at this time. This shutdown is necessary for maintenance on the Hydro-Québec substation and four transformers servicing the south side of campus.</p> <p>For all opening hours, please see the <u><a href="/library/services/hours">Libraries hours page</a></u>.</p> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:10:30 +0000 admin 61678 at /macdonald Ventilation System Work at Macdonald Campus Library Begins May 12 /macdonald/channels/news/ventilation-system-work-macdonald-campus-library-begins-may-12-365344 <p>Beginning May 12, construction will take place at the Macdonald Campus Library to address persistent condensation and leaking caused by inadequate insulation in parts of the building’s ventilation system. To carry out this work safely, special precautions are necessary due to the presence of asbestos in the Barton Building. A Sealed Access System (SAS), which allows construction work to be enclosed and contained, will be positioned throughout various library spaces over the course of the project.</p> Fri, 09 May 2025 13:31:39 +0000 admin 61679 at /macdonald Compulsory Orientation for 1st year Physical and Occupational Therapy students. /macdonald/channels/event/compulsory-orientation-1st-year-physical-and-occupational-therapy-students-354989 <p>Compulsory Orientation for 1st year Physical and Occupational Therapy students. (NB: This session will be held on the day of Discover 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ.)</p> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:21:22 +0000 admin 61667 at /macdonald Exploring the power of research at the 2025 Lister Science Chats /macdonald/channels/news/exploring-power-research-2025-lister-science-chats-365424 <p>On May 2, 2025, over 60 people gathered in the John Abbott College Library for the Lister Science Chats, where four Macdonald Campus graduate students presented their research and shared how past events as well as the discoveries, sometimes unintentional, and techniques of previous scientists made their work possible.</p> Tue, 20 May 2025 13:23:28 +0000 admin 61600 at /macdonald Climate science, community wellness, and career inspiration at the 2025 John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium /macdonald/channels/news/climate-science-community-wellness-and-career-inspiration-2025-john-abbott-sustainability-through-365322 <p>On April 11, 2025, over 60 people gathered at the annual John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium to hear how the research of three Macdonald Campus graduate students contributes to a more sustainable future. Honours and science students from John Abbott College, as well as members of 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ's Macdonald Campus community, were inspired by short talks followed by a panel discussion on the students' university experience and their chosen career paths.</p> Wed, 07 May 2025 21:19:18 +0000 admin 61601 at /macdonald Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ /macdonald/channels/news/eleven-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-awarded-mcgill-364279 <p>On March 13, the Government of Canada, announced more than $308 million to advance science and research across the country. More than $153 million will support 179 new and renewed <a href="https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Canada Research Chairs</a> at 38 research institutions.</p> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:08:29 +0000 admin 61608 at /macdonald Publish in all Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) journals fee free via new CRKN Agreement /macdonald/channels/news/publish-all-royal-society-chemistry-rsc-journals-fee-free-new-crkn-agreement-363044 <p><em>Version française suit</em></p> <p>As of January 1, 2025, corresponding authors affiliated with 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ will be able to publish an unlimited number of their articles as open access in all Royal Society of Chemistry hybrid and gold journals for the duration of the agreement (2025-2027) without paying any article processing charges (APC).</p> Sat, 01 Feb 2025 17:27:04 +0000 admin 61597 at /macdonald Submit your work for a chance to win $1,000 with the Friends of the Libraries Student Library Awards /macdonald/channels/news/submit-your-work-chance-win-1000-friends-libraries-student-library-awards-363554 <p><em>La version française suit</em></p> <p>Are you an undergraduate student who has creatively and thoughtfully used 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ's library services and resources for a course project, lab report, research paper, or creative work?</p> <p>Submit your project and tell us how the libraries supported your work for a chance to win a $1,000 prize generously supported by the Friends of the 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ Libraries!</p> <p><b>Awards categories:</b></p> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:22:10 +0000 admin 61594 at /macdonald 91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ Libraries closed June 24 & July 1. Three locations open June 23 & June 30. /macdonald/channels/news/mcgill-libraries-closed-june-24-july-1-three-locations-open-june-23-june-30-365733 <p><em>La version française suit.</em></p> <p>Please note that all <a href="/library/branches">91µ¼º½ÊÓÆµ Libraries locations</a> and service points, including online <a href="/library/contact/askus">reference service</a> will be closed on Tuesday, June 24 and Tuesday, July 1 (statutory holidays).</p> <p>On Monday, June 23 and Monday, June 30, ONLY the Humanities &amp; Social Sciences Library, Schulich Library and Marvin Duchow Music Library services and spaces will be available.</p> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:34:00 +0000 admin 61586 at /macdonald April 15 - 17 | Ventilation Shutdown at McLennan-Redpath Library Complex /macdonald/channels/news/april-15-17-ventilation-shutdown-mclennan-redpath-library-complex-364971 <p>Please be advised there will be a ventilation shutdown at the McLennan Library Building and at the Redpath Library Building on Tuesday April 15 until Thursday April 17 which will run each day from 7h00 until 15h00 and will affect both buildings. This shutdown is necessary to repair the ventilation pipes in the building. Fresh air will flow in both buildings. Please note that it may be a little cooler during day while work is being done. The heating will be back online in late afternoon.</p> <p>Thank you for your understanding.</p> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:35:08 +0000 admin 61590 at /macdonald