(2nd Edition, February 4, 2013)
What’s New in this Edition…
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Urgent Items
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Call for PhD Student Application: Research to Practice Institute (Starting NOW)
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Reminder: Artist Talk by Nadia Myre (Feb. 6, 2013)
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News from the School
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News
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Flooding of Wilson Hall
SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships – McGill Internal Results
Job Talks Kickoff (Feb. 18, 2013)
MSW/QY Advisory Group Meeting (Feb. 20, 2013)
BSW Town Hall (Feb. 20, 2013)
CRCF Research Seminars
from the University
Award for Equity & Community Building (Mar. 15, 2013)
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News from Student Societies & Groups
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o Grad Photo Details (to All Graduating Students)
o Idle No More Teach-in (Feb. 8, 2013)
o Sweatshirt Sale/Breakfast (Feb. 11, 2013)
o SWAGS Meeting (Feb. 15, 2013)
o Workshop on Oppression (Feb. 15, 2013)
o SWSA Elections (Week of Mar. 18th, 2013)
o Volunteering for CATHII (Apr. 11 & 12, 2013)
o New Microwave
Notices of Awards &Funding
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Update on Canada-Brazil CsF Scholarship Program
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Notices of Events
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o Joint Press Release from CASWE & CASW in Support of Idle No More
o Inuktitut Language Courses
o Professional Skills Workshops: MITACS Step Program (Feb. & Mar., 2013)
o Call for Grad Student Submissions: 3 Minutes to Change the World (Feb. 20, 2013)
o Call for paper: 3rd Interdisciplinary Symposium on Human Nature (Feb. 23, 2013)
o The Optimistic Child Workshop (Feb. 28, 2013)
o 8th Annual JGH Department of Psychiatry Research Day (Apr.26, 2013)
o Montreal Project: Phase 2 Docteur-Penfield Avenue
Job Opportunities
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IGSF Job Postings
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Urgent Items
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Call for Application: 2013 Research to Practice Institute (for PhD Students)
Applications are NOW being accepted to attend the 2013 Research to Practice Institute, a
professional development event for PhD/doctoral students to be held on May 15, 2013, at
Rutgers University (New Jersey, USA). For details, please see the flyer below:
2013 NSWM
Research to Practice Institute_Doctoral Student
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Application.pdf
Reminder: Artist Talk by Nadia Myre
IAM (Indigenous Access McGill) presents the Artist Talk by Nadia Myre, a visual artist from
Quebec and an Algonquin member of the Kitigan Zibi Anishnabeg, on Wednesday, Feb. 6,
2013, 3:00pm – 4:30pm in Wendy Patrick Room (#118). No reservation needed. Please click
on the flyer below:
IAM Events.pdf
News from the School
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Flooding of Wilson Hall
Thanks to everyone who worked to make it possible for classes to continue and life to carry on,
in the face of the extraordinary events of last week. The basement of Wilson hall will take
some weeks to restore and is off limits until further notice.
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SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships – McGill Internal Results
The applications of the 5 students the School recommended for SSHRC doctoral fellowships
have been forwarded to SSHRC by McGill for further consideration. The students are: Mireille
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De La Sablonniere-Griffin, Patrina Duhaney, Shawn Renee Hordyk, Jennifer Nutton
& Nahid Sultana. SSHRC plans to announce the final results in the spring.
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Job Talks Kickoff
The first of a series of job talks will get kick off on Feb. 18, 2013 at 2:00pm with a talk by
Dr. Jim Mandiberg from Columbia University. Dr. Mandiberg’s research is in social
entrepreneurship and social enterprise development among and for economically and socially
excluded populations. More information to follow.
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MSW/QY Advisory Group Meeting
The MSW/QY Advisory Group held its first meeting of 2013 on January 16th. Membership is
comprised of the following professors/lecturers: Julia Krane (Chair), Nico Trocmé, Tamara
Sussman,
Karen
Hetherington,
Shawn-Renée
Hordyk;
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the
following
student
representatives: Alex Beveridge and Bonnie Pero (MSW student representatives) and Marianne
Leaunne-Welt (QY student representative). The purpose of the meeting was to generate a list
of items and set them in order of priority as a way of identifying the work of the MSW/QY
Advisory Group for the Winter term of 2013. The most immediate items included: re-examining
the MSW class schedule which can result in 9 consecutive hours of classes; enhancing the
experience of QY students as “graduate students”, review admissions package, and developing
an alumni exit-survey that tracks employment and that might be helpful for recruitment. The
next meeting of the Advisory Group will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, 2:30 pm –
4 pm in Room 326, Wilson Hall.
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BSW Town Hall
The BSW town hall will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
(room to be determined).
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CRCF Research Seminars
The CRCF (Centre for Research on Children & Families) Research Seminars provide an
opportunity for faculty, visiting scholars and graduate students to share and discuss their
research. For the upcoming presentations, please visit CRCF’s website.
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News from the University
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Award for Equity & Community Building
McGill’s new Award for Equity & Community Building recognizes the work of students, faculty
and staff committed to advancing equity and diversity at McGill. Up to three awards may be
granted per year. The nomination deadline for the first competition is Friday, March 15,
2013. Further details, as well as the nomination form and procedures, are available at
http://bit.ly/W2HZjZ.
For more news about the McGill community, please check the McGill Reporter online.
News from Student Societies & Groups
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Grad Photo Details (to All Graduating Students)
Here are the details for the grad photos:
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You have to call to book your appointment at 514-499-9999 at HF Photos on 2015
Drummond Street;
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The combo includes a set of 8 pictures. HF Photos provides different props that students
could use (flowers, diploma and hat);
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You can also bring a significant object with you or friends to take the picture with you if
you wish;
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The total cost, including taxes, is $31.04;
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You can call at any time, there is no deadline to book an appointment.
Idle No More Teach-in
Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at 2pm in Wendy Patrick room, members from Indigenous Student
Alliance and McGill social work community are organizing an event to discuss Idle No More.
There will be a panel, small group discussion and exercises. A light meal will be provided. Space
is limited, so please RSVP to teachinrsvp@gmail.com.
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Sweatshirt Sale/Breakfast
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SWSA is organizing a Sweatshirt Sale/Breakfast on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, 10 am – 2 pm
in Wendy Patrick room. Come by and grab some breakfast while you browse some social work
swag.
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SWAGS Meeting
The next SWAGS meeting will be held on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, 1 pm – 3 pm in Room 326,
Wilson Hall.
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Workshop on Oppression
The International & Out of Province Committee of SWAGS and the Racialised Students Network
(RSN) will be collaborating with the Social Equity and Diversity Education (SEDE) Office, McGill
University for a Workshop on Oppression on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, 1 pm – 5 pm in the
Wendy Patrick Room. To register, please e-mail Ifeyinwa Mbakogu.
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SWSA Elections
Ballots will be cast for next year’s SWSA team on the week of March 18th, 2013. If you are
interested in running for a position on SWSA, or would like more information, please contact
communication.swsa@gmail.com.
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Volunteering for CATHII
The Committee of Action against Human Trafficking National and International (CATHII) is
looking for volunteers for an event on human trafficking « Responding to human trafficking:
towards integrated action! » that will take place on April 11 & 12, 2013. If you volunteer, you
could participate to the event for free. If you're interested, please contact Anne or Sandrine at:
intervenir@cathii.org. For details about the event, please see below:
Responding to
humantrafficking.pdf
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New Microwave
By popular opinion, a microwave has been obtained for Wilson Hall! The microwave should be
installed within the next week, so keep your eyes peeled and your Tupperware lunches ready.
Notices of Awards &Funding
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Update on Canada-Brazil CsF Scholarship Program
Ciência sem Fronteiras (CsF) is a Scholarship program in Brazil to promote the consolidation
and expansion of science, technology and innovation by means of international exchanges and
mobility. For latest update on the Canada-Brazil CsF Sholarship program, please read the status
report below presented by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE):
Canada-Brazil CsF
Scholarship Program.pdf
Notices of Events
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Joint Press Release from CASWE & CASW in Support of Idle No More
The Canadian Association of Social Work Education (CASWE) and Canadian Association of Social
Workers (CASW) applaud the endeavors of the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island, as
exemplified in the Idle No More Movement, to bring attention to recent legislative changes
contained in Bill C45. For details, please read their Joint Statement Supporting the Aspirations
of Indigenous Peoples below:
Joint Statement
supporting Indigenous Peoples.pdf
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Inuktitut Language Courses
As the Arctic Quebec organization with a mandate to develop the language and culture of the
Inuit of Nunavik, the Avataq Cultural Institute will be offering Inuktitut language courses
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starting in February 2013 in Montreal. This new program is created in response to persistent
demands from the academic community and particular1y from individuals active in social affairs.
For details, please click on the flyer below:
Inuttitut Course
(English & French).pdf
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Professional Skills Workshops: MITACS Step Program
Registration is now open for MITACS step workshops to be held in February & March, 2013,
a program that provides graduate students and postdocs with opportunities to build on their
professional and transferrable skill sets. The schedule of workshops is included below. These
workshops are open to all past, present and prospective graduate students and postdocs. If you
wish to register for any of these workshops, please email Simon Drexler at
sdrexler@mitacs.ca. For further details, please click on the flyer below:
MITACS (French and
English Combined).pdf
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Call for Grad Student Submissions: 3 Minutes to Change the World
Submission deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013
McGill’s Office of Sustainability, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and the Post-Graduate
Students Society, is hosting Three Minutes to Change the World, a TED-talk style event on
March 21, 2013, 12 – 3 pm featuring McGill graduate students giving three-minute
presentations about their research initiatives and their impact on the community. This is a great
opportunity for students to share their valuable research, to perfect their elevator pitch and
presentation skills, and to network with their peers across disciplines- It takes all kinds of
knowledge to change the world— thesis research from all disciplines is welcome! For more
details, please click on the flyer below:
3 minutes to change
the world.pdf
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Call for paper – 3rd Interdisciplinary Symposium on Human Nature
Submission deadline: Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013
The GEINH (Groupe d’Étude Interdisciplinaire sur la Nature Humaine) invites graduate students,
whatever your area of research, to share your experience as a researcher by presenting your
research and knowledge in your field of expertise on the 3rd Annual Interdisciplinary Symposium
on Human Nature, to be held on March 25 & 26, 2013 at the University of Montreal's
Department of Anthropology. This year, the symposium will focus on Human nature, culture &
evolution. For further details, please click on the icon below:
GEINH 2013 on
human nature.pdf
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The Optimistic Child Workshop
Based on the book, The Optimistic Child, by Martin P. Seligman, Ph.D., this workshop shows
you how to teach your children the skills of optimism, helping them to achieve more both at
school and in life. Learn about the fundamentals of optimism & pessimism, how to measure
your child's level of optimism, and strategies to boost your child's ability to combat depression
and come back from failure. Workshop will be held on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, 7– 8:30
pm at the Sedona Counselling Centre (5708 Monkland Avenue). For more information, please
click on the flyer below:
The Optimistic
Child.pdf
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8th Annual JGH Department of Psychiatry Research Day
The Department of Psychiatry of the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) will be presenting the 8th
Annual Research Day on Friday, April 26, 2013, at 8:30 am, in the Amphitheatre of the
Institute of Community and Family Psychiatry. For details, please click on the icon below:
8th annul JGH
research day.pdf
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Montreal Project: Phase 2 Docteur-Penfield Avenue
The city of Montreal recently resumed its project on Docteur-Penfield Avenue (Phase 2). The
work will last until March, 2012. For more information, you can follow this link or click on the
icon below:
Phase 2_piétons.pdf
Job Opportunities
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IGSF Job Postings
The Institute for Gender, Sexuality, & Feminist Studies (IGSF) is looking for a McGill graduate
student to complete 2 positions which are to begin immediately: (1) Video and audio editing;
(2) Research & updating internship opportunities. For details, please click on the flyer below:
IGSF Job
Postings.pdf
More job opportunities can also be found on the School’s website under Students/Jobs &
Volunteering section.
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