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July 9 | Planned electrical shutdown for Macdonald Campus Library

webfull — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:10:30 +0000

La version française suit.

Facilities Management and Ancillary Services will be performing a major electrical shutdown on Wednesday, July 9, from 6 h to 12 h. 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.

For all opening hours, please see the Libraries hours page.

Thank you for your collaboration.

Published: 23 June 2025

Call for Proposals: Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians (IPSFC)

webfull — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:42:29 +0000

Global Affairs Canada has announced a new funding opportunity under the Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians (IPSFC) program. This initiative is designed to strengthen Canada’s academic and research engagement in the Indo-Pacific region by supporting outbound mobility and collaboration.

Published: 19 June 2025

L’Europe et le défi américain | Tour de Table

webfull — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:53:17 +0000

June 18, 2025 | In March 2023, Jennifer Welsh launched Tour de Table, a podcast series that joins leading scholars and policymakers for a bilingual discussion of the political, economic, and security challenges confronting our world and whether and how Canada is prepared to address them.

Published: 19 June 2025

51�Թ��Desautels finance students expand horizons with small-cap fund

webfull — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:50:08 +0000

Thanks to a generous donation from Montreal finance leader J. Sebastian Van Berkom, students in the Honours in Investment Management (HIM) program at McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management will now manage a newly launched small-cap fund through Desautels Capital Management (DCM)—Canada’s first university-owned registered investment firm.

Published: 19 June 2025

Congratulations to Dr. Claire M. Brown named to Ordre de l’excellence en éducation

webfull — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:16:13 +0000

Professors J. Donald Boudreau and Claire M. Brown named to Ordre de l’excellence en éducation. The prize, awarded to 24 new honourees at the National Assembly, is Quebec’s highest distinction for educators. more info here

Published: 19 June 2025

Vincent Rigby on Trump's Tariffs Wars | Washington Examiner

webfull — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:12:44 +0000

June 17, 2025 | Professor Vincent Rigby, a former Global Affairs Canada and Department of National Defence government official, contended at how Canada must not step away from the U.S. completely regarding trade, economics, defense, and security, despite “diversification strategies” because of Trump. “I mean, we share a continent...we are indivisible in that respect, and so it makes sense for Canada to still work closely with the United States on defense and security issues,” said Rigby.

Published: 19 June 2025

Experts: Cancer screening guidelines

webfull — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:20:37 +0000

The federal government is expected to overhaul Canada’s cancer screening task force following criticism that its recommendations are outdated and lacked expert input. Breast cancer screening is a key focus, with growing pressure to lower the starting age to 40.

51�Թ�� experts are available to speak to the debate, including:

Published: 19 June 2025

Experts: The UN celebrates its 80th anniversary

webfull — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:24:46 +0000

The United Nations Charter, a treaty that is the founding document of the UN, was signed on June 26, 1945. These 51�Թ��experts can provide insights into various aspects of the UN’s role today:

Megan Bradley, Professor, Department of Political Science and Director, Institute for the Study of International Development (ISID) can speak about refugees and migration, human rights and humanitarian relief.

Published: 19 June 2025

The ‘Montreal Model’ of ketamine therapy yields more sustained depression relief

webfull — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:14:58 +0000

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial found that ketamine’s benefits for treating severe depression can be improved when combined with psychotherapy and supportive treatment environments.

Led by researchers at 51�Թ��, the study suggests this approach can yield valuable therapeutic experiences that lead to longer-lasting relief than standard treatment.

The study enrolled patients with chronic, treatment-resistant depression, most of which were experiencing suicidal thoughts and struggling with other mental health conditions.

Published: 18 June 2025

How to make sure your feeders aren't making hummingbirds sick

webfull — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:06:24 +0000

A surprising number of hummingbirds are falling ill, and experts say your birdfeeder may be to blame.

Ornithologist and 51�Թ��Professor Emeritus David Bird spoke to CBC about how to keep your feathered friends safe.

Published: 17 June 2025

51�Թ��� News

July 9 | Planned electrical shutdown for Macdonald Campus Library

Call for Proposals: Indo-Pacific Scholarships and Fellowships for Canadians (IPSFC)

L’Europe et le défi américain | Tour de Table

51�Թ���Desautels finance students expand horizons with small-cap fund

Congratulations to Dr. Claire M. Brown named to Ordre de l’excellence en éducation

Vincent Rigby on Trump's Tariffs Wars | Washington Examiner

Experts: Cancer screening guidelines

Experts: The UN celebrates its 80th anniversary

The ‘Montreal Model’ of ketamine therapy yields more sustained depression relief

How to make sure your feeders aren't making hummingbirds sick

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51�Թ��Desautels finance students expand horizons with small-cap fund