Alumni

Apply Now to SJTU Global Summer School 2025 Focusing on STEM Education

admin — Mon, 12 May 2025 16:14:38 +0000

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) invites 51�Թ��students worldwide to join the 2025 Global Summer School, running from June 30 to July 18, 2025.

Million Dollar Gift a Timely Assist for Women’s Athletics and Sports Science

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:28:16 +0000

A $1.25-million gift from graduates Monica and Mark Hantho will enhance services for Martlets teams and support innovative research into female athletic performance

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It's an exciting time for women in sports: the Northern Super League just kicked off in Canada, the Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding and the thriving WNBA posted its highest attendance in 22 seasons.

KPE Alumna Savannah King a Featured McGill24 Ambassador

admin — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:38:31 +0000

Olympic medalist in swimming, Savannah King is a graduate of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education who went on to work as a Project Administrator within the department before becoming Associate Coach and Social Media Coordinator for the 51�Թ��Varsity Swim Team. Selected as a McGill24 ambassador for the University's Day of Giving, she is lending her support to 51�Թ��in advocating for student-athletes during the 24-hour fundraiser.

New Dean's Speaker Series Launches with Manu Kapur

admin — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:08:06 +0000

As a new initiative of the Faculty of Education, Dean Vivek Venkatesh recently launched the Dean's Speaker Series. This biannual series is expected to host prominent guest speakers on relatable topics that span the Faculty's departments and hosted by the Dean as a free event for academics, students, staff, and invited guests.

Black History Month Opening Ceremony with Keynote Shane Laptiste

admin — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:21:25 +0000

This year's Black History Month will launch with an Opening Ceremony on February 6 and keynote delivered by Shane Laptiste, principal and co-founder of the award-winning Studio of Contemporary Architecture (SOCA).

KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom and Chantal Vallée Interviewed by Mike Cohen on Meet Your Local Authors Series

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:54:03 +0000

Media personality and suburban City Councillor Mike Cohen featured the book "Dare to Win" in his Meet Your Local Authors series. KPE Chair Dr. Gordon Bloom and professional basketball coach and KPE alumna, Chantal Vallée, were interviewed in this segment for the Eleanor London Library.

Watch the Interview

McGill24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight

admin — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:47:40 +0000

McGill’s day of giving raises a record $5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!

Faculty of Education Students Recognized as Top Candidates for the McCall MacBain Scholarships

admin — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:11:30 +0000

Get to know Justin Goldberg and Nattamon Tokaeo, 51�Թ��Education's top McCall MacBain Scholarship Candidates:

Recognized for his leadership potential, Honours Kinesiology student Justin Goldberg (BSc'25) is a national finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill.

Celena Scheede-Bergdahl Comments on Prehab Impact on Patient Recovery

admin — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:33:36 +0000

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education's Dr. Celena Scheede-Bergdahl was interviewed by CBC for an article, "Prehab' before surgery speeds up patient recovery, review suggests" regarding how pre-op exercise, nutritional changes, and psychological support could reduce complications. Dr. Scheede-Bergdahl commented she sees high rates of participation in prehab at Montreal General Hospital's surgery program. "We're capturing them in a teaching moment," Scheede-Bergdahl said.

Congratulations to Danielle Berbrier for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:59:31 +0000

Danielle Berbrier successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on June 9, 2025.

The title of their Thesis:
"Control of peripheral vascular function in females with polycystic ovary syndrome"

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Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for Successfully Defending her Dissertation

admin — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:08:11 +0000

Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for successfully defending her dissertation on March 21, 2025!

Topic of her dissertation: “Multimodal Prehabilitation: Program Considerations for Patients with Esophageal Cancer”

Completion of KPE's Indigenous Space: The Onkwanaktí:io Lab

admin — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:32:29 +0000

The Faculty of Education's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) has unveiled its new Indigenous space, named the Onkwanaktí:io lab, which aims to provide a supportive environment for Indigenous students and encourage Indigenous-focused research.

The space features a mural highlighting Indigenous athletes and a hand-carved wooden table depicting traditional Indigenous sports, underscoring the connection between culture, movement, and community.

51�Թ��Education Named 3rd in Canada, 38th Globally

admin — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:07:35 +0000

According to World University Rankings by Subject 2025, released on January 22 by Times Higher Education (THE), 51�Թ��ranks among the top 90 in the world in all of the 11 subjects assessed, placing six subjects in the top 50. The University placed third in Canada in in Education Studies and six other domains. THE’s subject rankings evaluate 11 disciplines based on five performance indicators: teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook and Industry.

Podcast Episode: Talent Identification and Development with Dr Daniel Fortin-Guichard

admin — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:02:05 +0000

Daniel Fortin-Guichard, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was invited to the Temps d'Arrêt podcast hosted by Coach Frank (François Rodrigue), an Assistant Professor at the Université du Québec en Outaouais, discussing cognitive biases that selectors may have when identifying and selecting athletes (e.g., at the NHL draft).

Bloom & Vallée Launch Dare to Win

admin — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:50:01 +0000

Kinesiology and Physical Education Chair and leading sports psychology researcher, Dr. Gordon Bloom, paired up with KPE alum and five-time National Championship coach, Chantal Valée, to co-author Dare to Win: The Blueprint to Building and Leading High Performance and Championship Teams. Currently in pre-sales, "The book is about more than just coaching," says Bloom, "it’s also about leadership."