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From the Court to the Classroom: An Interview with Alumna Hélène Bibeau

webfull — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:46:18 +0000

From the Court to the Classroom: An interview with alumna Hélène Bibeau (B.Ed Kindergarten and Elementary Ed ‘13, M.Ed Educational Psychology ‘15). Originally from Saint-Bruno, Hélène's journey has taken her from dominating the basketball courts in Montreal to inspiring young minds in classrooms at Stamford American School in Hong Kong and across the world. From her early beginnings in basketball to representing Hong Kong in netball, Hélène’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of dreams.

Published: 24 October 2024

Call for Research Participants: Exciting Opportunity with Lululemon

webfull — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:07:47 +0000

Dr. Camilla Illidi from the Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL), in collaboration with Lululemon, is seeking healthy female volunteers for a research study investigating the effects of sports bras on exercise experiences, including motivation, adherence, feelings, anticipation, and enjoyment.

Published: 23 October 2024

DISE PhD Students, Lana F. Zeaiter and John Wayne N. dela Cruz, Win Prestigious International Doctoral Dissertation Grant

webfull — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:35:30 +0000

Lana F. Zeaiter and John Wayne N. dela Cruz, DISE PhD Candidates in Educational Studies at ��о��, are winners of the prestigious 2024 Doctoral Dissertation Grant (DDG) awarded by The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF).

Published: 21 October 2024

ECP's Tina Montreuil, Micah Tilley, and Jasmyn Skinner Publish Article in International Journal of School & Educational Psychology

webfull — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:35:10 +0000

Dr. Tina Montreuil and two of her doctoral students, Dr. Micah Tilley, a recent graduate of the ECP department and current PhD student, Ms. Jasmyn Skinner, have published a very recent article in the International Journal of School & Educational Psychology entitled "Healthy minds, healthy schools: a school-based prevention program targeting child anxiety and emotion regulation".

Published: 21 October 2024

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

webfull — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:19:14 +0000

Helping Children get the Best Start in Life

A gift to establish a centre for early childhood development at ��о�� aims to reach more children with learning difficulties.

Published: 17 October 2024

Marie-Hélène Pennestri Named Prix du Quebec Finalist

webfull — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:33:01 +0000

The provincial government announced the winners of the Prix du Quebec today. Among them was ��о�� Education's Marie-Hélène Pennestri, a finalist for the Prix Hubert-Reeves - Relève scientifique, typically awarded to up-and-coming researchers who have distinguished themselves by the excellence of their work and have demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain constructive and lasting links with the research community.

Published: 16 October 2024

Julia Minardi, DISE, Featured in ��о�� en français: New Faces ��о�� – Why I Chose ��о��

webfull — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:50:37 +0000

Whether in education, law, literature, or medicine, many French and Francophones of all walks of life have chosen ��о�� to surpass themselves.

Julia Minardi, from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, was recently featured in the ��о�� en français: New Faces ��о�� – Why I Chose ��о�� article.

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Published: 4 October 2024

Publication of Special Issue of LEARNing Landscapes “Towards new futures of youth development: Critical and sustainable approaches to youth wellbeing in complex times”

webfull — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:38:54 +0000

The twenty-eighth issue of LEARNing Landscapes, an online, peer-reviewed, open access journal edited by DISE's Lynn Butler-Kisber and Bronwen Low, and ECP's Jessica Ruglis, “Towards new futures of youth development: Critical and sustainable approaches to youth wellbeing in complex times”, highlights the evolving landscape of educational and developmental research and practice, where traditional models

Published: 24 September 2024

Sheryl Smith-Gilman Speaks to Parents on Handling the Back-to-School Rush

webfull — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:28:48 +0000

Dr. Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), will be presenting an online workshop for ��о�� faculty and staff, offering practical advice to help parents support their children's smooth transition into the school year on September 24 at 12 p.m.

Topics include setting realistic expectations, establishing routines, managing challenges, and finding support. Offered by the ��о�� Human Resources Health and Wellness.

Published: 18 September 2024

Changes to MCGILL ALERT! Mobile Device Notifications

webfull — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:04:43 +0000

��о��’s 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.