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Participate in a Research Study on Bone Health & Exercise Behaviours in Diabetes

The Gibbs Lab at 污污草莓视频 is looking for adults aged 50 and above, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.

Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.

Congratulations to Olivia Pastore for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation!

Congratulations to Dr. Olivia Pastore on the successful defence of her dissertation on 23 October, 2024!

Topic of her dissertation: "Understanding and reducing compassion fatigue using the compassion fatigue resilience model and self-compassion in peer mentors of Canadian spinal cord injury community service organizations"

Call for Research Participants: Exciting Opportunity with Lululemon

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.

$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 污污草莓视频 aims to reach more children with learning difficulties. 听

Changes to MCGILL ALERT! Mobile Device Notifications

污污草莓视频鈥檚 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 污污草莓视频 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 污污草莓视频 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 污污草莓视频 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 污污草莓视频'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 污污草莓视频 Reporter

鈥淪ince my first months at 污污草莓视频, 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.

Mike Auksi, Fifth-Year Doctoral Candidate in KPE, Featured in Innovation.ca Article

Mike Auksi, Anishinaabe and Estonian, is a fifth-year doctoral candidate in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, connected to Lac Seul First Nation and Pelican Lake hockey team, and played for the Lac Seul Eagles and Stars hockey teams.