/edu-ecp/taxonomy/term/4/all en /edu-ecp/channels/news/dr-michael-lipset-dise-expanding-creative-learning-model-sxsw-edu-4-learning-357512 <p>Working Nation, a US-based organization working to highlight career/technical education and vocational training across the country asked Dr. Michael Lipset (DISE) to appear on their video-based YouTube series highlighting workforce efforts in education.</p> <p>Filmed at SXSW EDU 2024, the video was one of a series of guest spots they filmed throughout the week and covers 4 Learning’s approach to school change, which includes vocational training in the recording arts, business of music and media, and other creative endeavors.</p> Fri, 31 May 2024 15:54:37 +0000 admin 4744 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/provost-awards-28-mcgill-professors-distinguished-awards-357871 <p><em>Æ»¹ûÒùÔº honours its accomplished researchers with Distinguished James Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Professor, James Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Professor, and William Dawson Scholars awards.</em></p> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:27:04 +0000 admin 4732 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/ofnie-receives-2-million-gift-support-indigenous-led-teaching-programs-357674 <p>Thanks to a major gift of almost $2 million from the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF), the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) has a unique opportunity to improve its programs and grow its pool of expert First Nations and Inuit instructors.</p> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:06:06 +0000 admin 4737 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/education-welcomes-two-new-mccall-macbain-scholars-357172 <p>Two members of the Fall 2024 cohort of <a href="https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/">McCall MacBain Scholars</a> will begin their funded Master’s studies at Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s Faculty of Education. Designed to encourage purposeful leadership, the scholarships enable students to pursue a funded degree while participating in mentorship, coaching, and a leadership development program.</p> <p> </p> <p>Recipients were chosen based on exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.</p> <p> </p> Wed, 01 May 2024 19:09:31 +0000 admin 4747 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/35-indigenous-students-participate-ofnie-annual-summer-institute-358167 <p>From July 2nd to the 23rd, 35 Indigenous students from Kawawachikamach and across Nunavik and Eeyou-Eenou Ischee participated in the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) All-Partners Summer Programming at Æ»¹ûÒùԺ’s downtown campus for the OFNIE Annual Summer Institute.</p> Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:34:46 +0000 admin 4726 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/campus-garden-initiatives-can-help-grow-next-generation-environmental-change-makers-356784 <h6>(The following article was published by the <a href="/newsroom/channels/news/campus-garden-initiatives-can-help-grow-next-generation-environmental-change-makers-356720">Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Newsroom</a>.)</h6> <h3>Researchers at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº found student-led initiatives can transform students’ mindsets and develop their skills and confidence as agents of larger-scale change.</h3> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:50:40 +0000 admin 4748 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/thank-you-our-interim-dean-357514 <p>Dear Faculty of Education Community,<br /> <br /></p> Fri, 31 May 2024 19:03:19 +0000 admin 4743 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/mcgill-honours-its-accomplished-researchers-education-357877 <p>Two members of the Faculty of Education were bestowed with prestigious internal recognition awards from Æ»¹ûÒùÔº, for outstanding scholarship and research excellence. This year's cohort includes Dean <a href="/education/vivek-venkatesh">Vivek Venkatesh</a>, receiving the James Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Professor Award and Associate Professor <a href="/education/angelica-galante">Angelica Galante</a> (Director, Pluriligual Lab) who is named as a William Dawson Scholar. </p> <p>Excerpt from The Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Reporter:</p> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:38:59 +0000 admin 4730 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/participate-research-study-bone-health-exercise-behaviours-diabetes-356372 <p>Looking for adults <strong>aged 50 and above</strong> diagnosed with either <strong>Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes</strong> to participate in a research study.</p> <p>Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.</p> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:58:53 +0000 admin 4752 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/cbc-news-covers-34-cree-teacher-graduates-community-based-programs-357725 <p>On May 30th, 34 students from across Eeyou Istchee graduated from Æ»¹ûÒùÔº, in the first program that allows northern Quebec Cree to learn from home to become teachers in their own community.</p> <p>CBC News featured an article covering the first time the Cree School Board and Æ»¹ûÒùÔº offered programs that help students get their teaching licence from home.</p> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:22:22 +0000 admin 4736 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/dr-benoit-gentil-kpe-advancing-gene-therapy-rare-disease-ataxia-charlevoix-saguenay-358202 <p>The Æ»¹ûÒùÔº 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.</p> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:45:55 +0000 admin 4725 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/chama-laassassy-ma-second-language-education-dise-awarded-pathy-fellowship-357519 <p>Chama Laassassy, M.A., Second Language Education, DISE, has been recognized for her leadership potential, strong ties with community, and innovative approaches to creating change, earning a Pathy Foundation Fellowship for 2024-2025.</p> Fri, 31 May 2024 20:20:21 +0000 admin 4742 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/mcgill-scholars-receive-190000-expand-impact-research-social-sciences-and-humanities-357893 <p>Seven Æ»¹ûÒùÔº researchers have been awarded over $190,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The awards are part of $1.7 million in federal funding invested in 54 projects nationwide. </p> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:57:57 +0000 admin 4729 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/call-research-participants-paid-study-endurance-runners-356134 <p>Participate in this study to investigate the acute independent effects of dietary protein supplementation on bone metabolism in healthy adults aged 18-35 years participating in high-volume endurance running.</p> <p><strong>Duration:</strong><br /> One baseline visit followed by two trials of 2 days each (approximately 15 hours total).</p> <p><strong>Criteria:</strong><br /> 1) Must be between the age of 18 - 35 years old<br /> 2) Running at least 40 km/week the past 6 months</p> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:05:04 +0000 admin 4751 at /edu-ecp /edu-ecp/channels/news/therapeutic-value-clowning-around-357452 <p>Æ»¹ûÒùÔº News recently published an article featuring Faculty of Education Alumni, Melissa Holland, BEd’98, the co-founder and co-artistic director of the Dr. Clown Foundation.</p> <p>Her troupe of trained therapeutic clowns bring comfort, compassion, and plenty of laughs to hospitalized children and seniors in care facilities.</p> Mon, 27 May 2024 20:35:30 +0000 admin 4746 at /edu-ecp