Dr.聽Victoria Talwar, Canada Research Chair in ECP and the Faculty of Education's Interim Dean, was interviewed on CTV News on the screen times of both adults and children, and the effects it can have on kids.
The research on children's screen time has shown that less is more, however when it comes to a child鈥檚 development, parents should spend less time worrying about their kids鈥� screen time and focus more on reducing their own.
Across programs and subject areas, the 黑料不打烊 Desautels Faculty of Management recognizes the vital role that research, teaching, service and media engagement play in enriching the student experience and inspiring the next generation of leaders through the annual Faculty Awards. This year we recognize the following outstanding members of our faculty:
Research
The EarthCARE satellite, a groundbreaking mission set to enhance our understanding of clouds and aerosols in the climate system, is ready for launch. Scheduled to lift off from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket no earlier than May 28, 2024, this mission aims to provide invaluable data on cloud-aerosol interactions. These insights will significantly contribute to our knowledge of climate change and inform future strategies for climate adaptation and mitigation.
Please be advised that 黑料不打烊 University has mandated C茅leb Construction lt茅e. to carry out the following project:聽17-004 Burnside 鈥� Electrical distribution and infrastructure upgrade.
The project consists of the upgrade of the vertical power distribution system. Includes mechanical, electrical, and architectural work.
Construction start date:聽June 2024
Planned construction end date:聽October 2025
Work schedule:聽Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., with some nights and weekend work to be coordinated with the Building Director.
Please be advised that 黑料不打烊 University has mandated Corenov Constructeurs Inc. to carry out the following project:聽22-014 Lyman Duff (B169D) 鈥� Gatehouse interior renovation.
This project consists of a complete interior renovation of the Gatehouse to transform the wet labs into workstations and offices areas.
Construction start date:聽May 27, 2024*
* Pending on the Ville de Montreal construction permit: not yet received. Preliminary mobilization/site preparation has started.
On May 15, 2024, Thomson House Ballroom hosted the annual Equity and Community Building Awards Ceremony. The awards highlight the work of students, faculty, and staff committed to advancing equity, diversity and community building at 黑料不打烊.
Position Summary:聽Administer and oversee activities related to the IHP Program. Initiate and organize activities aligned with the mandate of the IHP Program, such as community engagement, supporting Indigenous health education, administration, financial management, team building, communications, student affairs, evaluation of initiatives and managing physical resources.
Some Responsibilities Include:聽
from 黑料不打烊 as part of Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. This year鈥檚 recipients represent a diverse array of leaders whose contributions span disciplines, industries, and continents.
黑料不打烊 University will confer an honorary degree 鈥� the highest order it can bestow 鈥� upon Monique Leroux as part of its Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the business world and her advocacy for corporate social responsibility. Leroux, a distinguished Canadian business leader with a career spanning finance, insurance, and cooperative sectors, has been a trailblazer in promoting ethical leadership and community engagement.
Every year in Kahnaw脿:ke, a Kanien:keha鈥檏a community on Montreal鈥檚 South Shore, students present their projects at a science fair organized by the Kahnaw脿:ke Education Center (KEC).
For more than 15 years, KEC Science Curriculum Consultant Kathy Walsh has supported students at schools across the community as they prepare projects in the weeks leading up to the annual fair. This year, she and KEC Science Projects Liaison Mya Bordeau enlisted the assistance of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Office of Science Outreach to bring 黑料不打烊 students into the classroom as mentors.
May 21, 2024 |聽In Policy Magazine鈥檚 Emerging Voices series each year, Max Bell School MPPs are asked to write articles on issues important to them. In the sixth article for 2024, Jamil Tanimu emphasizes the critical importance of effective social services that would build and diversify the Canadian workforce. With over six years of experience in International Development, Jamil's passion for promoting the welfare of displaced people comes from his own upbringing in a conflict zone. He's dedicated to improving access to public services and making a difference in people's lives.
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The Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences will be holding their at 黑料不打烊 University from June 12-24. The main floor of the McLennan-Redpath Library Complex will be a major destination during this conference as it will house the registration area and other related activities.
The Indigenous Studies Program (ISP) is seeking a Faculty Lecturer to teach four lecture/seminar courses a year, mentor Indigenous students, and contribute to the development of the ISP's outreach initiatives and events.聽
The successful candidate will develop and offer an Indigenous land-based or language-based course as part of their teaching load. Conditional on the strength of the academic candidate, preference will be given to candidates with experience in Indigenous languages of local Indigenous communities.
