International Women鈥檚 Day
International Women鈥檚 Day is a global day that celebrates the political, economic, social, and cultural achievements of women. With this year鈥檚 theme of 鈥渂reaking the bias鈥� we reflect upon the strong female role models we have in what many assume to be male-dominated fields.
Media Spotlight 鈥� Armando Bertone, ECP, Featured in The Montreal Gazette
Armando Bertone, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and聽SCERT Co-Founder, was interviewed in The Montreal Gazette, regarding Summit School, a Montreal school serving a population with a range of neurodevelopmental conditions including autism, becoming the site of Canada鈥檚 first creative arts centre for the neurodiverse.
Media Spotlight 鈥� Bradley Crocker, KPE, in The Conversation
Bradley Crocker, a PhD candidate in the Department of聽Kinesiology and Physical Education, published a piece in The Conversation about the spread of misinformation online.
Read the full article here.
A Statement from Suzanne Fortier, 不良研究所 Principal and Vice-Chancellor, on the Situation in Ukraine
Dear Members of the 不良研究所 community,
不良研究所 is home to a vibrant international community, and many of us have roots in countries around the world. Global crises can affect us all.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has been a source of deep preoccupation to many of us. As Principal of our university, I am reminded of the need for 鈥� and the potential fragility of 鈥� stability and peace in order to pursue higher learning and the advancement of knowledge.
Congratulations to Jackie Stendel: Selected as Pathy Fellow
Jackie Stendel, DISE, has been selected as Pathy Fellow for the year 2022-23
Emmanuel Tabi, DISE, Interviewed in the 不良研究所 Reporter on Fighting Oppression, Honouring Diverse Voices and Fostering a Courageous Classroom
"Being challenged is important, but being challenged in a kind, caring and also courageous way. Nelson Mandela tells us that courage is not the absence of fear, it's triumph over fear."
Emmanuel Tabi started at 不良研究所 last fall as an assistant professor in Black/African Studies in Education in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE).
不良研究所 Seeds of Change 鈥� Tom Thompson Education Award
In celebration of three important milestones, the 85th birthday of a true 不良研究所 champion, the beginning of the University鈥檚 third century, and the upcoming 65th anniversary of his class, a聽 brand new named award is being established in 不良研究所's Faculty of Education to celebrate Thomas B. Thompson (BSc(PE) 鈥�58, Med 鈥�78), a Physical Education alumnus with a proven track record of community service.
New Video: The Psychology Behind Enforcing COVID Safety
In a new 不良研究所-produced video, Dr. Tina Montreuil, Associate Professor, Educational and Behavioural Psychology, discusses with Associate Provost, Chris Buddle,聽how you might approach someone in a kind and non-confrontational manner, who is not following safety protocols. We hope that this video will give you some helpful tips to help keep us all safe.
Media Spotlight 鈥� Dr. Gordon Bloom, KPE, Interviewed on CityNews
Dr. Gordon Bloom, from the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was recently interviewed on CityNews, on renewed calls for the government to create a law protecting students against sexual violence.
Watch the full interview here.
CIUSSS Features Marie-H茅l猫ne Pennestri on International Day of Women and Girls in Science
This February 11 on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, CIUSSS du Nord de l'脦le de Montr茅al聽highlighted Dr.
Media Spotlight 鈥� Prof. Dennis Jensen, KPE, on Cannabis as a Performance Enhancing Substance Among Athletes
Dr. Dennis Jensen, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was recently interviewed by The Walrus on the use of Cannabis as a potential performance enhancing substance among athletes.
Read the full article here.
Media Spotlight 鈥� Dr. Gordon Bloom, KPE, Interviewed on Global News
Dr. Gordon Bloom, from the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was recently interviewed on Global News, on renewed calls for the government to create a law protecting students against sexual violence. Members of the sport say it's time for a collective reflection on unacceptable behaviour from coaches and success is not an excuse for aggressive behaviour, especially when it comes to young athletes.
Media Spotlight 鈥� Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, ECP, in TheNewsMotion.com
Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, from the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, was recently featured at TheNewsMotion.com on what parents should teach their kids about gambling.
鈥淜ids with a problem will talk about gambling, watch gambling shows, and lie about their own gambling. Parents will find scratch lottery tickets in drawers, amongst other things,鈥� says Dr. Derevensky.
Madame Iona Spreads Kindness During COVID
鈥淵ou shouldn鈥檛 even have the right to education...you鈥檙e black鈥� were the hateful words said to Iona Amico by a fellow grade one student many years ago. Born in France and raised in Quebec, Iona Amico is the daughter of a Cameroonian mom and an Italian dad who grew up biracial in a predominantly Caucasian neighbourhood. Despite having faced incidents of bigotry and feeling like she was between two worlds, she did not let these experiences jade her.
Jessica Kang Engages Students Virtually, Province-Wide
Jessica Kang (B.Ed. 鈥�20) knew she wanted a career that would promote her out-of-the-box thinking and allow her to inspire others; her recent ventures as an online elementary school teacher have definitely met those goals.
