The department is saddened to hear about the passing of Professor Jack Ives.听听Jack was a former PhD student and faculty member of the Department who went on to become a world renowned mountain specialist.听 .听
Congratulations to doctoral student Morgan Sleeth who won second place for best PhD oral presentation at this year's Canadian Association of Geographers in St. John's.听 .
In a recent piece published in Eos, three former Geography graduate students and one Emeritus professor discuss how landslide-like features known as mega retrogressive thaw slumps are threatening infrastructure, altering regional biogeochemistry, and emitting carbon.听 .
In continuing our commitment to providing a high-quality and intensive Master of Public Policy program and in recognition of an ever-increasing cost of living, the Max Bell School will be increasing our entrance scholarships to $15,000 each for eligible Canadian applicants (citizens and permanent residents) beginning in fall 2025. These scholarships are based on merit, and all applicants will be considered automatically unless otherwise specified. The funding will be awarded to accepted students during their year attending the MPP program.
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We are entering a 6-week period referred to as the "fall shoulder season", which runs from end of September to early November. It is during this period that we switch from cooling our buildings to heating them.听This transition does not affect the ventilation levels in the spaces, only the temperature.
Although the University is transitioning toward more flexible and adaptable systems, it remains difficult to maintain stable temperatures in some of our buildings at this time of the year, given the听outdoor temperature fluctuations.
A shutdown of steam distribution is planned on the downtown campus on the morning of Thursday, October 3, 2024, between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. This shutdown is necessary for Facilities Management and Ancillary Services to replace pieces of equipment.听
This shutdown will affect all buildings on the downtown campus that rely on steam for:
- domestic hot water production,
- sterilization,
- humidification,
- and heating.
The buildings that will be affected are:
We are pleased to introduce this new resource available at the Neuro-Patient Resource Centre: Communication cards!
Created by听, this essential tool allows hospitalized patients to better communicate with their loved ones and their care team.
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Our School is currently recruiting new Sites, Site Supervisors, and Projects for our Winter Semester Practicum.
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The SIS Practicum is a 3-credit, tuition-based academic elective course for 2nd-year Master of Information Studies students. It consists of a supervised work placement at an approved site, typically unpaid, with required course assignments (e.g., work logs, mid-term report, final paper). The fieldwork component is a total of 100 hours.
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As construction activities continue on 缅北强奸 campuses and surrounding areas, here are a few safety instructions and tips:
Prof. Myl猫ne Riva & doctoral student Laurianne Debann茅, were recently featured in CBC News听for their work on the rising energy costs for households in rural Nova Scotia. Read more here:听
We recently updated our list of accommodations close to the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital. This resource serves as a guide to nearby accommodation options for individuals and family members while they seek care at the Neuro and can be consulted here.
What is the importance of consumer health books?
Consumer health books are intended to be educational but that is not their only purpose. They can help people make informed decisions about their health and help improve people鈥檚 ability to manage their medical conditions.
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The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre has a collection of consumer health books on many neurological disorders as well as general health topics.
Discover the recent additions of books to their collection in person in room 354 (3rd floor) at the Neuro.