/newsroom/taxonomy/term/15391/all en /newsroom/article/campus-updates/upcoming-stm-strike <p>Dear members of the 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ community,</p> <p>The STM has announced a 9-day maintenance workers’ strike scheduled from Monday, June 9 to Tuesday, June 17, inclusive.</p> <p>While some level of transit will be maintained, reductions to Metro and bus service have been announced. For the most up to date information regarding impacts and schedules for the Metro, bus and paratransit services during the strike please consult the <a href="https://www.stm.info/en/info/service-updates/info-strike">STM’s website</a>.</p> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:41:34 +0000 Diana Dutton, Associate Vice-President, Human Resources and Christopher Buddle, Associate Provost (Teaching and Academic Programs) 319402 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/campus-updates/may-16-town-hall-summary <p>Dear 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ community members, </p> <p>Earlier today, we hosted a Town Hall to discuss 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ’s financial situation. We know that not everyone was able to attend, and that it may be difficult to find time to watch the video recording that will soon be posted to the <a href="/horizon-mcgill-program/" title="/horizon-mcgill-program/">Horizon 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ website</a>. So, we thought it might be helpful to share a high-level outline of our presentation here: </p> Fri, 16 May 2025 16:59:05 +0000 Christopher Manfredi, Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) and Fabrice Labeau, Vice-President (Administration &amp; Finance) 317603 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/campus-updates/may-16-budget-town-hall <p>Dear 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ community members,</p> Thu, 01 May 2025 18:16:55 +0000 Christopher Manfredi, Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) and Fabrice Labeau, Vice-President (Administration &amp; Finance) 317171 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/campus-updates/horizon-mcgill-office-seeks-internal-applicants <p><strong>What is Horizon 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ? </strong></p> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:20:04 +0000 Staff 316600 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/campus-updates/federal-elections-elections-federales La version française suit. <p> </p> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:56:20 +0000 Secretary-General of 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ/Secrétaire générale de l’Université 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ 315478 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/campus-updates/workforce-reduction-reduction-du-personnel <p>La version française suit.  </p> <p> </p> <p>Dear colleagues,</p> <p>At the February 7 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ltyf-QHMWk&amp;feature=youtu.be">Town Hall</a>, we announced that in order to address a projected $45M operating deficit in the 2025-26 fiscal year, it would likely be necessary to reduce 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ’s workforce by 350-500 people. We said at the time that although we hoped this could be achieved mainly through attrition, layoffs were likely unavoidable.</p> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:44:38 +0000  Christopher Manfredi, Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) and Fabrice Labeau, Vice-President (Administration and Finance) 315276 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/campus-updates/new-procedures-booking-campus-space <p><b>Updated process will increase safety and help avoid disruptions of academic activities</b></p> <p>Launching January 1, a new space-booking process will safeguard free expression while reinforcing campus safety.</p> <p>The updates include:</p> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:20:27 +0000 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ Staff 314916 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/campus-updates/injunction-protect-mcgills-academic-mission <p>Dear members of the 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ community,</p> <p>Today, the Quebec Superior Court issued a judgment granting an injunction against Students for Palestine’s Honour and Resistance (SPHR) and all those who become aware of the judgment. The provisional injunction will remain valid for 10 days.  </p> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:18:10 +0000 Angela Campbell and Fabrice Labeau 314694 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/campus-updates/start-term-message-message-de-debut-de-session <p>La version française suit.</p> <p> </p> <p>Dear Members of the 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ Community,</p> <p>Welcome to a new academic year!</p> <p>We are thrilled to see our university spring to life as students and colleagues from across the globe – indeed, more than 150 countries – unite on our beautiful campuses following the summer break. The promise and anticipation – of discovery, of new friendships, and of intellectual adventure – is palpable as we all get set to begin the Fall term.</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:58:52 +0000 Christopher Manfredi, Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic), and Angela Campbell, Interim Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning). 314606 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/campus-updates/update-mcgill-01-05-24-14h30-mise-jour-de-mcgill-presidents-message <p> </p> <p><a href="/president/article/communications-messages-community/wednesday-may-1-update-downtown-campus">Message from 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ President Deep Saini</a> to the 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ community</p> <p><a href="/president/fr/article/communications-messages-la-communaute/mise-jour-du-mercredi-1er-mai-sur-la-situation-sur-le-campus-du-centre-ville">Le message de Deep Saini</a>, recteur et vice-chancelier de 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ, a été partagé avec tous les membres de la communauté mcgilloise</p> <p> </p> Wed, 01 May 2024 18:34:36 +0000 Staff 310472 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/campus-updates/update-mcgill-30-4-24-8h00-mise-jour-de-mcgill <p>L<i>a version française de ce message suit.</i></p> <p> </p> <p>Yesterday afternoon, 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ proceeded through all steps necessary in the protocols we use for demonstration. We informed participants that this encampment was not authorized and gave them time to gather their belongings and leave the premises. However, most have chosen to remain. As we worked through the steps, we also engaged in dialogue with representatives of 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ students.</p> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:44:11 +0000 Staff 310468 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/campus-updates/update-mcgill-29-4-24-17h00-mise-jour-de-mcgill <p>L<i>a version française de ce message suit.</i> </p> <p> </p> <p>Over the past 48 hours, the university leadership has made concerted efforts to engage in open dialogue and reach a mutual resolution with the 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ students involved in the encampment.</p> <p>The situation escalated yesterday afternoon with the arrival of external protesters and a significant increase in the number of tents on campus. In the late afternoon/early evening, the 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ students indicated through their lawyers their refusal to engage in discussion and that they intended to remain on campus indefinitely.</p> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 21:06:28 +0000 Staff 310467 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/campus-updates/update-mcgill-april-29 <p>L<i>a version française de ce message suit.</i> </p> <p> </p> <p>The situation on the lower field of 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ’s downtown campus has shifted significantly. The number of individuals who have set up tents on campus has tripled since Saturday. We have become aware that many of them, if not the majority, are not members of the 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ community.</p> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:06:50 +0000 Staff 310464 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/campus-updates/update-situation-campus <p>T<i>his message is sent on behalf of Fabrice Labeau, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning)</i> <i> </i></p> <p><i>La version française de ce message suivra.</i>  </p> <p>Dear members of the 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ community,  </p> <p>I am writing to provide an update on yesterday’s news that a group of individuals had set up tents on the lower field of 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ’s downtown campus. The protest is ongoing and as of this afternoon has been peaceful. </p> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 21:09:19 +0000 Staff 310463 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/campus-updates/update-protests-mise-jour-sur-les-manifestations <p>L<i>a version française de ce message suit.</i></p> <p> </p> <p>This afternoon, April 27, 2024, a group of protesters set up approximately 20 tents on the lower field of 91µ¼º½ÊÓƵ’s downtown campus. They were later joined by a larger group who had participated in a protest in downtown Montreal, many of whom have now left the campus.</p> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 15:22:03 +0000 Staff 310462 at /newsroom