��ϲʿ�� News - Dept. of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Changes to MCGILL ALERT! Mobile Device Notifications

webfull — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:04:43 +0000

��ϲʿ��’s Emergency Notification System allows you to opt in your mobile device to receive alerts during time-sensitive situations and disruptions in the use of various buildings on campus.

In the past, some mobile phone carriers only allowed voice messages, not SMS text messaging. Today, all carriers support SMS, so we will switch Emergency Notification System messaging to SMS for all mobile phones starting September 18.

Published: 18 September 2024

Jenna Gibbs, KPE, and Claudia Mitchell, DISE, Awarded CFI Funding

webfull — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:35:36 +0000

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded $5.5 million in funding to ��ϲʿ�� researchers to support cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure across various fields, including health sciences, environmental studies, and engineering.

Published: 16 September 2024

The Stanley Cup Follows B.Ed. Alum

webfull — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:04:06 +0000

Jamie Kompon (B.Ed.'89), an assistant coach with the Florida Panthers, became only the second coach in NHL history to win Stanley Cups with three different teams when his Panthers triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers in one of the most memorable finals in recent years.

Read Jamie's Story in the ��ϲʿ�� News

Published: 2 September 2024

New Dean of Education a Man of Many Talents

webfull — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:43:20 +0000

As Dean Vivek Venkatesh settles into his role, the Faculty is exploring different outreach initiatives for the Education Community to get to know our new Dean. This August article in the ��ϲʿ�� News alumni magazine serves as a great introduction:

Published: 30 August 2024

Dr. Benoit Gentil, KPE, Advancing Gene Therapy for Rare Disease: Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay

webfull — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:45:55 +0000

The ��ϲʿ�� 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.

Published: 1 August 2024

Dr. Shane Sweet Is One of ��ϲʿ��'s 10 Renewed Canada Research Chairs (2023)

webfull — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:38:01 +0000

Dr. Shane Sweet, Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education was just renewed as a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Participation, Well-Being, and Physical Disability. Shane's research involves studying well-being and participation in daily and social activities among people living with physical disabilities. This kind of practical application research will impact society in terms of optimizing interventions and programs aimed at enhancing the lives of people living with physical disabilities.

Published: 25 June 2024

Education Students Monica Shank Lauwo and Rasel Babu Earn Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship

webfull — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:37:27 +0000

Two students from the Faculty of Education have earned a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship:

Rasel Babu, in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, received a ��ϲʿ�� Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship for their research topic: "Pedagogues' Readiness to Integrate Educational Technology for Teaching Language and Mathematics in Bangladeshi Secondary Classrooms."

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship:

Published: 7 June 2024

Welcome Message from the Dean / Message d'accueil du doyen

webfull — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:39:33 +0000

Dear members of the Faculty of Education Community,

I am so proud and excited to begin my term as your Dean (as of June 1, 2024). In this first message, I wanted to share with you my vision for our Faculty and tell you a bit about my background.

Published: 3 June 2024

Valedictorian Taylinn Chang, KPE, Interviewed in the ��ϲʿ�� Reporter

webfull — Fri, 31 May 2024 14:35:41 +0000

“Since my first months at ��ϲʿ��, I’ve slowly learned to extend the incredible compassion and community-building that my classmates have imparted to me. The creation of togetherness in every class, club, or team has been pivotal in building who I am now, and I am happily a part of a Rube Goldberg machine that inspires the next generation to flourish. As we graduate, we leave connected and ready to improve the lives around us.”

Published: 31 May 2024

Appointment of a New Education Dean

webfull — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:35:58 +0000

From the Office of the President:

(Français a suivre.)

Published: 26 April 2024

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