(5th Edition, March 18, 2013)
What’s New in this Edition…
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Urgent Items
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Sauvé Scholars Foundation: Lecture by Gerald Bareebe (RSVP by Mar.18, 2013)
News from the School
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IMPORTANT: Survey on Diversity and Discrimination at McGill
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Job Talk Series: Dr. Ashcroft & More (Mar. 27, 2013)
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Reminder: MSW Town Hall (Mar. 22, 2013)
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Poster Presentation in the Atrium
News from the University
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Dr. Suzanne Fortier to be McGill’s 17th Principal
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Principal to Canadian Club: It is Time for Quebec to Embrace Change
News from Student Societies & Groups
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Reminder: SWSA Election (Week of Mar. 18, 2013)
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Reminder: RSN - Lunch Meet & Greet (Mar. 22, 2013)
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New Microwave Installed in the Kitchen
Notices of Awards &Funding
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2013 Arts Undergraduate Research Awards (ARIA) (Mar. 25, 2013)
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Call for Applications: Wolfe Graduate Fellowships (2013-2014) (Apr. 30, 2013)
Notices of Events
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Workshop: Navigating the Challenges of Program to Field Transitions for Students
with Disabilities (Mar. 21, 2013)
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Public Lecture: The Right To Be Cold by Sheila Watt‐ Cloutier (Mar. 21, 2013)
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Reminder: Week of Action against Racism - Public Debate (Mar. 21, 2013)
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Call for Applicants: Fragile Families Summer Data Workshop 2013 (Mar. 29, 2013)
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Arts Graduate Student Travel Award Information Session (Apr. 10, 2013)
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2nd International Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference (Jul. 8-11, 2013)
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Reminder and Update from CASWE-ACFTS
Job/Volunteering Opportunities
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McGill School of Social Work: 2 Part-Time Faculty Lecturers
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First Nations University of Canada, School of Indian Social Work: Assistant Professor
(Tenure-Track Position)
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Trails of Summer Day Camp: Summer Jobs
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Cree Community of Mistissini & Eastmain: 3 Social Work Positions
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Operation Groundswell: Summer Volunteering
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Urgent Items:
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Sauvé Scholars Foundation: Public Lecture by Gerald Bareebe
The Sauvé Scholars Foundation, in partnership with McGill University’s Department of Political
Science, cordially invites you to a presentation by 2012-2013 Sauvé Scholar Gerald Bareebe on
The State of Democracy in Uganda: Charting a Path from Strongman Politics to Strong
Institutions. The event will be hosted by Prof. Christopher Manfredi, Dean, Faculty of Arts. It
will take place on Monday, March 25, 2013 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Leacock Building, Room
232. Kindly confirm by Monday, March 18, 2013 to rsvp@jeannesauve.org. For details,
please read the flyer below.
Talk by Sauvé
Scholar Gerald Bereebe.pdf
News from the School
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IMPORTANT: Survey on Diversity and Discrimination at McGill
Please verify your McGill emails for the invitation to complete the Understanding Diversity and
Discrimination at McGill survey. Your participation will help McGill better understand the
diversity of our student population, identify discrimination, and ultimately ensure that the
University is a respectful and welcoming environment for all.
The first diversity survey launched at McGill in 2009 demonstrated the breadth of diversity at
McGill, where, for example, 61% of respondents reported using more than one language to
communicate with friends and family. The survey report details the 2009 findings.
Now is your opportunity to contribute to the 2013 survey. Rest assured that your responses will
be held in the strictest confidence and will only be used for statistical purposes. If you have any
question about the survey or if you experience technical difficulties, please contact the Planning
and Institutional Analysis Office at surveys.pia@mcgill.ca or at 514-398-6585.
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Job Talk Series: Dr. Ashcroft & More
Please hold the following dates for Job Talks, which are expected to begin at 14h00 in Wendy
Patrick Room (#118). For the most up-to-date information about the Job Talk Series, please
visit the School’s website.
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March 27th, 2013 – Dr. Ashcroft
Dr. Rachelle Ashcroft completed her PhD in 2012 at Wilfrid Laurier University and is
currently doing a post-doc at CAMH in Toronto. She has substantial social work
experience in health settings in Winnipeg including working with diverse and
marginalized populations. Dr. Ashcroft’s research interest is in health service delivery.
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April 15th, 2013 – Dr. Novotná
Dr. Gabriela Novotná received her PhD in 2010 from Wilfrid Laurier University. Dr.
Novotná’s research interests converge at the intersection of practice in the field of
addictions, translation of knowledge for evidence-informed practice and institutional
theory.
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April 17th, 2013 – Dr. Kahn
Dr. Sarilee Kahn completed her PhD in 2012 at New York University, following many
years in clinical practice working with refugees and asylum seekers. Dr. Kahn’s research
interests cover such areas as refugees and asylees, cross-cultural trauma and recovery,
secondary trauma in humanitarian aid workers, and international social work practice
and program development, etc.
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Reminder: MSW Town Hall
The MSW Town Hall will take place on Friday, March 22nd, 2013 from 1 – 3 pm, Room #105
in Wilson Hall.
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Poster Presentation in the Atrium
Approaches to Community (SWRK 327) class recently did poster presentations of various
community organizations in the Montreal area. If you are interested in getting to know these
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organizations, the posters are up in the Atrium (between 2nd and 3rd floor in Wilson Hall) until
March 22, 2013.
News from the University
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Dr. Suzanne Fortier to be McGill’s 17th Principal
McGill has tapped one of its own to lead the University into a challenging, transformative future.
Suzanne Fortier, President of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
(NSERC) in Ottawa and a McGill alumna, was the unanimous choice of the Board of Governors
to succeed Heather Munroe-Blum and become McGill’s 17th Principal and Vice-Chancellor. For
the full story in the McGill Reporter, go to http://bit.ly/W2hlHs.
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Principal to Canadian Club: It is Time for Quebec to Embrace Change
Principal Heather Munroe-Blum addressed the Canadian Club of Montreal on Monday, Mar. 11,
2013 reflecting on the lessons of her term at McGill and the serious challenges facing Quebec’s
universities. Read about her speech and follow the link to a podcast of it here, in the McGill
Reporter: bit.ly/Y8cn9T.
For more news about the McGill community, please check the McGill Reporter online.
News from Student Societies & Groups
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Reminder: SWSA Election
SWSA elections will be held during the week of March 18th, 2013. For more information,
please contact communication.swsa@gmail.com.
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Reminder: RSN - Lunch Meet & Greet
The Racialized Students Network (RSN) invites all racial minority undergraduate or graduate
students at the School, who self-identify as racialized, indigenous/native, person of colour,
“visible minority”, and/or multi-racial, to a “Lunch Meet and Greet” session organized by and for
students of colour. The main purpose of this student driven initiative is to provide an
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opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students of colour to get to know each other
through RSN. The session will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM in
Wendy Patrick room (#118), Wilson Hall. A free lunch will be provided. For further information,
please click on the invite below.
RSN Invite.pdf
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New Microwave Installed in the Kitchen
The new microwave has been installed in the kitchen across from room 105 on the first floor.
Please keep the space clean for all!
Notices of Awards &Funding
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2013 Arts Undergraduate Research Awards (ARIA)
For summer 2013, the Faculty of Arts will provide undergraduate Research Internship Awards,
each with a value $2000. These awards are matched by individual faculty members or their
departments to provide a total award of $4000 to the student. The application deadline is
Monday, March 25, 2013. For more information, please visit: http://www.mcgill.ca/artsundergraduate-research/aria or click on the flyer below.
Faculty of Arts
Undergraduate Research Internship Awards.pdf
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Call for Applications: Wolfe Graduate Fellowships (2013-2014)
The Wolfe Chair in Scientific and Technological Literacy is pleased to announce a competition
for a limited number of Wolfe Graduate Fellowships (valued at 8000 dollars) for McGill graduate
students in the Faculty of Arts whose thesis work reflects the themes of the chair. The Wolfe
Chair is seeking outstanding graduate students who will be writing their thesis or dissertation
during the 2013-2014 academic year (preference will be given to PhD students during their final
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year of the program). The application deadline is April 30, 2013. For details, please click on
the flyer below.
Wolfe Graduate
Fellowships Call for Applications 2013-14.pdf
Notices of Events
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Workshop: Navigating the Challenges of Program to Field Transitions for
Students with Disabilities
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and the Faculty of Education jointly offer a
workshop entitled "Navigating the challenges of program to field transitions for students with
disabilities" to be held on Thursday, Mar. 21, 2013 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm, in OSD’s
Conference Room (RS56, Redpath Library Building, 3459 rue McTavish). This workshop, open to
all students, is designed to help students with a variety of complex identities and needs to feel
better prepared to successfully navigate the transition from professional program to the field
(internship, clinical) component of their program. The workshop addresses particular
challenges that students might face in the field, provides a safe and relaxed forum for the
sharing of experiences, encourages discussion and offers strategies for transitioning successfully
from program to field. In addition, the workshop offers concrete supports and resources that
students can access during their time in the field.
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Public Lecture: The Right To Be Cold by Sheila Watt‐ Cloutier
McGill School of Environment is pleased to welcome Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Sheila Watt‐
Cloutier to talk on The Right To Be Cold on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 6:00 pm at RitzCarlton Hotel, 1228 Sherbrooke St W. For more information, please read the flyer below.
School of
Environment -Sheila Watt-Cloutier.pdf
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Reminder: Week of Action against Racism - Public Debate
CRIEC (La Chaire de recherché en immigration, ethnicité et citoyenneté) presents a public
debate on L’infiltration des nouveaux racismes dans les débats publics on Thursday, March
21, 2013, 6 :00 pm – 8 :30 pm. For more information, please click on the flyer below:
Affiche SACR 2013
L'infiltration des nouveaux racismes dans les débats publics.pdf
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Call for Applicants: Fragile Families Summer Data Workshop 2013
The Columbia Population Research Center is now accepting applications for the Fragile Families
Summer Data Workshop to be held July 8 – 10, 2013, at the Columbia University School of
Social Work in New York City. The workshop is targeted toward young scholars from various
social and biomedical science disciplines, including advanced graduate students, postdoctoral
fellows, and junior faculty. Applicants must possess basic quantitative data analysis skills. Ethnic
minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted until Friday,
March 29, 2013 (11:59PM EST). For details, please read the flyer below.
FF Worskhop Flier
2013_FINAL_27feb13.pdf
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Arts Graduate Student Travel Award Information Session
The Arts Graduate Student Travel Awards (Arts GST) are competitive awards designed to support
M.A. and PhD. student travel to conduct research (archival research or field work) and to
disseminate research (conferences and talks). You can learn how to get travel funding at the Arts
GST Information Session on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 11:30am in ARTS 160. It is open to
all Arts graduate students. The next application deadline for the Arts GST is May 15, 2013. For
more details, please click on the flyer below or visit http://www.mcgill.ca/arts/awards.
Poster_GST info
session_2013.pdf
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2nd International Indigenous Voices in Social Work Conference
The University of Manitoba Faculty of Social Work is hosting the 2nd International Indigenous
Voices in Social Work Conference from July 8 to July 11, 2013. Join Indigenous practitioners,
activists, community workers and educators from such countries as Australia, New Zealand, and
USA among others to discuss issues central to the health and well-being of Indigenous
peoples. Keynote speakers feature Elder Dr. Tom Calma, Leanne Simpson, Sylvia McAdam, and
Councillor Ovide Mercredi. Registration is limited. Discounted early bird registration is available
until May 10, 2013. For further information, please visit www.iivsw2013.com or click on the
flyer below.
INTERNATIONAL
INDIGENOUS VOICES IN SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE JULY.pdf
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Reminder and Update from CASWE-ACFTS
Please click on the flyer below for the reminder and update from CASWE-ACFTS. You can also
visit CASWE-ACFTS website for important information for all members.
Reminder and
unpdate from CASWE-ACFTS.pdf
Job/Volunteering Opportunities
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McGill School of Social Work: 2 Part-Time Faculty Lecturers
McGill University School of Social Work is seeking applications for two part-time lecturers (3
days per week). The appointments are for a fixed term of 3 years and are expected to be
available from August 2013. The successful candidate will hold a graduate qualification in social
work (MSW or PhD), and have at least 5 years of professional experience as a social worker
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working in Quebec's community, health or social services. For details, please read the job
poster below.
McGill School of
Social Work - 2 part-time lecturers.pdf
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First Nations University of Canada, School of Indian Social Work: Assistant
Professor (Tenure-Track Position)
The School of Indian Social Work (SISW) at the First Nations University of Canada invites
applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 1,
2013. The SISW is seeking candidates who have a strong First Nations knowledge base and
experience in the areas of philosophy, spirituality, treaties, self-government, residential schools
and healing. Areas of particular interest include child welfare, health and mental health, social
work practice with individuals, families and communities, field education practice and
supervision. For further details, please click on the poster below.
IndSW - Assistant
Professor.pdf
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Trails of Summer Day Camp: Summer Jobs
Trails of Summer Day Camp (TSDC), a summer day program for children with special needs,
invites applications for its summer jobs. The TSDC serves children 3-13 years old with
aspergers, autism, and other developmental delays. The job description is very diverse. The
staffs work with the children with specific assisting tools, such as pictos, learning gestures for
non-verbal children, etc. They also have an opportunity to help in program development and to
interact with the parents daily. It’s a great chance for students who have an interest in working
with this population. The job runs from June 25 to August 27, 2013, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am
- 3:00pm. Those who are interested should contact Lynne Pronman at 514-684-0333 or
lynjoy@sympatico.ca.
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Cree Community of Mistissini & Eastmain: 3 Social Work Positions
The CBHSSJB (Cree Board of Health & Social Services of the James Bay), which serves the Cree
community in Quebec close to the James Bay and Hudson Bay, invites applications to 3 social
work positions. For more details, please click on the flyer below. Please also take note that the
CBHSSJB is always looking for qualified and motivated people. If you are interested, you can
email jobs.reg18@ssss.gouv.qc.ca or call 1-877-562-2733 to find out about job opportunities at
the CBHSSJB. Montrealers may visit the recruitment centre at 277 Duke Street, suite 203.
Social Work positions
in Mistissini & Eastmain.pdf
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Operation Groundswell: Summer Volunteering
Operation Groundswell is a non-profit organization that runs travel and volunteer experiences
around the world. We're looking for students who are into cultural exchange, fulfilling
community service, and off-the-beaten path adventure to join us overseas! Programs will close
on March 22nd so apply today! For details, please read the flyer below.
OPERATION
GROUNDSWELL.pdf
More job/volunteering opportunities can also be found on the School’s website under
Students/Jobs & Volunteering section.
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