Dear Principal Suzanne Fortier, Deputy Provost (Student Life & Learning) Ollivier Dyens, Dean of Students André Costopoulos, and members of the McGill community: On February 26th, 2014, the McGill Administration hosted a Forum on Consent, where student panelists introduced a Sexual Assault Policy Proposal that the undersigned campus groups have endorsed. While we recognize the...
2014 General Elections http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nqI9eKgH_0 As you have hopefully by now noticed, Quebec is currently in the midst of an electoral campaign, which began two weeks now. With municipal elections out of the way, the time has come to choose who’s going to represent you at the provincial level. To know everything about general elections, please visit the Directeur général des élections (DGE) website. For...
Élections générales 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nqI9eKgH_0 Comme vous devez maintenant le savoir (espérons-le!), le Québec est actuellement en campagne électorale, et ce, depuis maintenant deux semaines. Les élections municipales terminées, voici venu le temps de choisir celui ou celle qui te représentera à l’échelle de la province. Pour tout savoir sur les élections générales, visite le site...
As part of the triennial review of its terms of reference, the Committee to Advise on Matters of Social Responsibility (CAMSR) of the Board of Governors is inviting comment and feedback from members of the McGill community on possible revisions to the CAMSR terms of reference. The existing and the proposed CAMSR terms of reference...
Montreal , February 18, 2014 The SSMU Listserv sent on 25 January 2014 titled “Apology” was the result of a decision made by the SSMU Legislative Council. Following the processes outlined in the SSMU Equity Policy[1], a recommendation was made to the Council which was adopted on December 5, 2013. At a subsequent meeting of...
In publication since 1898, the Old McGill Yearbook is a must-have item for all graduating students. Preserve your memories for a lifetime with the 2014 hard-cover edition of the yearbook and become part of McGill history! This year’s Old McGill Yearbook defines 2014 from the perspective of the student. From orientation, clubs and activities, class,...
Your Building, Your Money, Our Responsibility At the University Centre acts of vandalism, theft and malicious intent are on the rise. Recently a sign has been destroyed and a fire alarm pulled for no reason. The cost of replacing the sign and paying the municipal fine will cost you thousands of dollars. Part of your...
Whether one is a driver, a pedestrian, a runner or a cyclist, on a part-time or full-time basis, seasonally or all year round, the issue of biking on the island of Montreal has definitely come up more than once in our conversations with friends, family or coworkers. The same debate appears in the media, in...
The SSMU is hiring and we want you to apply! If you are interested in any of the positions listed below, please visit https://www.smartrecruiters.com/studentsocietymcgilluniversity to fill out an online application. Marketing Representative Looking for a flexible job? The SSMU is recruiting a Marketing Representative to represent the organization and to seek sponsors. You are a self-driven,...
Please help SSMU and ASEQ better serve your needs by responding to the ASEQ-SSMU Survey here: http://ihaveaplan.ca/survey/ssmu/ This survey serves as a measure of student satisfaction with the current health and dental plan and is used to see how the current plan and process for filing claims can be improved. Please take 5 minutes to...
Le jeudi, 7 novembre dernier, le gouvernement du Québec présentait officiellement devant les députés de l’Assemblée nationale le controversé projet de loi 60, communément connu sous le nom de « Charte des valeurs ». Les grandes lignes du projet de loi avaient été dévoilées publiquement il y a de cela près de deux mois, une période...
This semester’s classes will soon be finished and the time is coming to fill out your course evaluations. If you are new to evaluations or you have questions, please read the following points: Course evaluations are the primary and most important form of student input about teaching performance considered in decisions about merit and promotion. It is...