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$3.75 Million Gift from Daniel and Monica Gold to Establish Centre for Early Childhool Development

A gift to establish a centre for early childhood development at 黑料不打烊 aims to reach more children with learning difficulties. 听

Congratulations to Yiyang Chen for successfully defending her dissertation!

Congratulations to Dr. Yiyang Chen on听the successful defence of her dissertation on 02 October, 2024!

Topic of her dissertation: "Modern analytical approaches to understand the sex-specific effects of fatigue on multi-dimensional synergies during repetitive whole-limb tasks"

Changes to MCGILL ALERT! Mobile Device Notifications

黑料不打烊鈥檚 Emergency Notification System allows you to opt in your mobile device to receive alerts during time-sensitive situations and disruptions in the use of various buildings on campus.

In the past, some mobile phone carriers only allowed voice messages, not SMS text messaging. Today, all carriers support SMS, so we will switch Emergency Notification System messaging to SMS for all mobile phones starting September 18.

Jenna Gibbs, KPE, and Claudia Mitchell, DISE, Awarded CFI Funding

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded $5.5 million in funding to 黑料不打烊 University researchers to support cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure across various fields, including health sciences, environmental studies, and engineering.

The Stanley Cup Follows B.Ed. Alum

Jamie Kompon (B.Ed.'89), an assistant coach with the Florida Panthers, became only the second coach in NHL history to win Stanley Cups with three different teams when his Panthers triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers in one of the most memorable finals in recent years.

New Dean of Education a Man of Many Talents

As Dean Vivek Venkatesh settles into his role, the Faculty is exploring different outreach initiatives for the Education Community to get to know our new Dean. This August article in the 黑料不打烊 News alumni magazine serves as a great introduction:

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Dr. Benoit Gentil, KPE, Advancing Gene Therapy for Rare Disease: Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay

The 黑料不打烊 Reporter recently published a story about KPE's Dr. Benoit Gentil and his work in developing gene therapy for a rare genetic disorder known as Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ACS). This condition, which primarily affects individuals in certain regions of Quebec, leads to progressive loss of coordination and balance due to a genetic mutation.

Dr. Shane Sweet Is One of 黑料不打烊's 10 Renewed Canada Research Chairs (2023)

Dr. Shane Sweet, Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education was just renewed as a听Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Participation, Well-Being, and Physical Disability. Shane's research听involves studying well-being and participation in daily and social activities among people living with physical disabilities.

Education Students Monica Shank Lauwo and Rasel Babu Earn Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship

Two students from the Faculty of Education have earned a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship:

Welcome Message from the Dean / Message d'accueil du doyen

Dear members of the Faculty of Education Community,

I am so proud and excited to begin my term as your Dean (as of June 1, 2024). In this first message, I wanted to share with you my vision for our Faculty and tell you a bit about my background.

Valedictorian Taylinn Chang, KPE, Interviewed in the 黑料不打烊 Reporter

鈥淪ince my first months at 黑料不打烊, I鈥檝e slowly learned to extend the incredible compassion and community-building that my classmates have imparted to me. The creation of togetherness in every class, club, or team has been pivotal in building who I am now, and I am happily a part of a Rube Goldberg machine that inspires the next generation to flourish. As we graduate, we leave connected and ready to improve the lives around us.鈥�

Appointment of a New Education Dean

On behalf of Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi, I am pleased to also announce the appointment of Professor Vivek Venkatesh as the new Dean of the Faculty of Education. This follows an extensive, international search conducted by the Advisory Committee for the Selection of the Dean of the Faculty of Education.

TIE lab presents at SCAPPS 2022 in Montreal

Oct 13~15 2022, TIE lab participated in the SCAPPS (Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology) 2022 Conference in Montreal, Quebec. TIE lab students, Olivia, Gabby, and Nour each presented their research and had great discussions with professors and students from different universities and labs. Dr. Shane Sweet is one of the main organizers, as well as Tayah and George (Zhiyang) volunteered at this conference.听

TIE lab presents at ISCOS 2022 conference in Vancouver

Sep 15~18 2022, TIE lab went to the听61st International Spinal Cord Society Annual Scientific Meeting in Vancouver, BC. TIE lab supervisor, Dr. Shane Sweet and lab member, Jacques Comeau led a discussion on peer support for individuals with spinal cord injury at the pre-conference. TIE lab students, Tayah and Nour delivered their poster presentations, as well as George and Olivia gave their oral presentations on their research projects.

Congrats to TIE lab graduate students Olivia and Nour for completing their thesis proposal

September 6th and 7th, 2022, TIE lab graduate students, Olivia Pastore and Nour Saadawi, each completed their thesis proposals with their committee.听

Olivia's Ph.D. thesis: Understanding and reducing compassion fatigue using the compassion fatigue resilience model and self-compassion in peer mentors of Canadian spinal cord injury community-based organizations.