Following the resignation of its Vice-President (VP) External Michelle Guo, the Science Undergraduate Society (SUS) went over the details for its upcoming by-election. Councillors also discussed future events, the possibility of new study spaces during the final exam period, and equitable selections of executives between student departmental associations. VP[Read More…]
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McGill Health Clinic temporarily relocated amidst renovations
The Student Health Clinic closed Oct. 9-12 and relocated to Brown Building Room 3100, where services resumed on Oct. 15. Extensive renovations are now underway to transform the former clinic area into the Rossy Student Wellness Hub, which will supplement the clinic with a common area and have space for outreach[Read More…]
Lawsuit causes leadership crisis in the Institute of Islamic Studies
Professor Michelle Hartman and Assistant Professor Pasha Khan of the Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS) have been dismissed from their respective roles as the Director and Undergraduate Program Director (UPD) of the Institute. The McGill World Islamic and Middle East Studies Student Association (WIMESSA) issued a statement on Sept. 20[Read More…]
AUS Legislative Council votes to reallocate Journal and Special Projects Fund applications
The Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS) held its second-to-last Legislative Council of the 2017-18 academic year on March 28, during which councillors deliberated ways to manage the miscalculated Journal Fund and Special Projects Fund. They also voted on Councillor of the Year, the results of which will be announced at the[Read More…]
Duff medical building faces water leaks, damaged lab equipment despite ongoing repairs
In January 2018, a demolition project to replace the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in the Lyman Duff Medical Building sixth floor mechanical room caused a water leak in the north-east staircase. The leak has posed an inconvenience for staff in the building, which has a history of[Read More…]
Montreal city councillors discuss policies to support homeless communities
5 Days for the Homeless McGill (5D4H) held a panel on Feb. 5 in the Bronfman building to discuss support for Montreal’s homeless population, featuring talks from Montreal City Councillors Benoit Langevin and Sterling Downey. 5D4H Co-Executive Director Meghan Bottomley moderated the public event. Speakers addressed homelessness in relation to[Read More…]
Mental Health Awareness Week promotes wellness for every student
From Jan. 15 to 21, the 2018 Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) featured a variety of events to spark discourse on mental health and strategies for improving it. Student organizers led workshops and panels on topics ranging from sleep habits, managing mental health while[Read More…]
