Faculty /sociology/taxonomy/term/72/all en Seeking SIS Practicum Hosts! /sociology/channels/news/seeking-sis-practicum-hosts-359404 <p>Our School is currently recruiting new Sites, Site Supervisors, and Projects for our Winter Semester Practicum.</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:10:20 +0000 admin 3351 at /sociology Safety around construction sites /sociology/channels/news/safety-around-construction-sites-359313 <p><b>As construction activities continue on 山ǿ campuses and surrounding areas, here are a few safety instructions and tips:</b></p> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:15:11 +0000 admin 3343 at /sociology The Info-Neuro cart schedule for September is now available! /sociology/channels/news/info-neuro-cart-schedule-september-now-available-359289 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:47:24 +0000 admin 3340 at /sociology Prof. Riva and PhD student Debanné investigate rising energy costs for households in rural Nova Scotia /sociology/channels/news/prof-riva-and-phd-student-debanne-investigate-rising-energy-costs-households-rural-nova-scotia-359010 <p>Prof. Mylène Riva & doctoral student Laurianne Debanné, were recently featured in CBC News <span>for their work on the rising energy costs for households in rural Nova Scotia. Read more here: <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/bridgewater-rentals-energy-poverty-mcgill-study-1.7304935">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/bridgewater-rentals-energy-poverty-mcgill-study-1.7304935</a></span></p> Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:30:39 +0000 admin 3322 at /sociology Updates to our Accommodations list /sociology/channels/news/updates-our-accommodations-list-358304 <p>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 <a href="/infoneuro/files/infoneuro/202405_accomodations.pdf">can be consulted here</a>.</p> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:50:11 +0000 admin 3316 at /sociology Research Highlight: Public sector health analytics capacity before and after Covid-19: A case study of manager perspectives in New Brunswick, Canada /sociology/channels/news/research-highlight-public-sector-health-analytics-capacity-and-after-covid-19-case-study-manager-358183 <p>We are thrilled to announce that Maria Lima, a fellow from our 2022-2023 cohort, has published a new research article under the supervision of Professor Neeru Gupta from the University of New Brunswick and James Ayles from the Government of New Brunswick, both valued partners of CAnD3. This exemplary partnership stemmed from a CAnD3 internship. CAnD3 takes pride in providing fellows with valuable internship opportunities, and we are pleased to witness the application of the skills acquired during our training program.  </p> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:50:03 +0000 admin 3310 at /sociology What is the importance of consumer health books? /sociology/channels/news/what-importance-consumer-health-books-358173 <h4>What is the importance of consumer health books?</h4> <h5>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’s ability to manage their medical conditions.</h5> <h5> </h5> <p>The Neuro-Patient Resource Centre has a collection of consumer health books on many neurological disorders as well as general health topics.</p> <p>Discover the recent additions of books to their collection in person in room 354 (3rd floor) at the Neuro.</p> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:01:33 +0000 admin 3306 at /sociology The Info-Neuro cart schedule for August is now available! /sociology/channels/news/info-neuro-cart-schedule-august-now-available-358139 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:38:55 +0000 admin 3302 at /sociology Tips when preparing for a medical appointment /sociology/channels/news/tips-when-preparing-medical-appointment-357935 <p>A visit to the doctor can be stressful for many people. Knowing how to best prepare for an upcoming medical appointment is the best way to feel more confident.</p> <p>The list attached below offers four essential tips to properly prepare for a medical appointment.</p> <p>For more resources about preparing for a medical appointment, <a href="/infoneuro/online-resources/medical-topics/preparing-medical-appointment">consult our web-page on the topic here</a>.</p> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:49:32 +0000 admin 3299 at /sociology Grief Chats Q&A /sociology/channels/event/grief-chats-qa-357861 <p>Join grief specialists Maxxine Rattner (MSW, RSW) and Marney Thompson (MA, RCC) for Grief Chats Q&A – a free monthly Zoom webinar where they will respond to your questions about loss and grief.</p> Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:48:03 +0000 admin 3293 at /sociology The Info-Neuro cart schedule for July is now available! /sociology/channels/news/info-neuro-cart-schedule-july-now-available-357846 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:11:37 +0000 admin 3290 at /sociology Pride Month: 2SLGBTQIA+ E-Book Collection /sociology/channels/news/pride-month-2slgbtqia-e-book-collection-357783 <p>To celebrate Pride Month this June, we are highlighting literature that centers the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. Our 2SLGBTQIA+ collection of e-books is freely <a href="https://cusm.overdrive.com/collection/1469272">available through Overdrive here</a>.</p> <p>Further information about our e-book catalogue, as well as a how-to guide <a href="/infoneuro/fr/ebooks">can be found here</a>.</p> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:34:46 +0000 admin 3285 at /sociology Jennifer Welsh on The Sunday Magazine | CBC News /sociology/channels/news/jennifer-welsh-sunday-magazine-cbc-news-357711 <p>June 9, 2024 | Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Arif Lalani and <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/jennifer-welsh">Jennifer Welsh</a> in The Sunday Magazine podcast, about the national security committee's allegation that some parliamentarians helped foreign governments meddle in Canadian politics, the latest developments in the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's weaker-than-expected election victory in <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/audio/9.6417800">the week in global affairs</a>.</p> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:27:31 +0000 admin 3282 at /sociology Research Highlight: Visualizing Daily Time Use on Housework in Canada: Persistence and Patterns /sociology/channels/news/research-highlight-visualizing-daily-time-use-housework-canada-persistence-and-patterns-357699 <p>CAnD3 is pleased to share the latest visualization publication “Time Use on Housework in Canada: Persistence and Patterns” published by Kamila Kolpashnikova, Zilin Li, and Amélie Quesnel-Vallée, that presents daily time use on housework in Canada. The study enhances understanding of housework participation from a daily time-use perspective. </p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:14:05 +0000 admin 3275 at /sociology Sciences Po & McCall MacBain Scholarships programme /sociology/channels/news/sciences-po-mccall-macbain-scholarships-programme-357698 <p>Sciences Po has partnered with the <a href="https://mccallmacbainscholars.org">McCall MacBain Scholarships</a> programme to promote purposeful leadership. This scholarship recognizes the academic excellence and leadership potential of our current and former students, offering them the opportunity to participate in an interdisciplinary leadership programme while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree at 山ǿ. Sciences Po graduates Suhanya Joseph de Saram and Anna Legault, both of whom earned McCall MacBain Finalist Awards this past year.</p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:17:26 +0000 admin 3274 at /sociology