/president/taxonomy/term/8/all en /president/article/communications-messages-community/welcome-academic-year-2024-2025 <p>Dear members of the ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û community,  <br /> <br /> The beginning of a new academic year always ignites a sense of excitement and opportunity. It is an absolute pleasure to see our campuses bustling with activity, as new and returning ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûians embark on a shared journey of discovery, connection, and intellectual flourishing. <br /> <br /> The return to campus this year is also marked by several challenges that are unfolding in Quebec, Canada, and internationally, which have a direct bearing on members of our community and on our university. <br /> <br /></p> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:27:40 +0000 Office of the President and Vice-Chancellor 795 at /president /president/article/communications-messages-community/looking-forward <p>Dear ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û community members,  <br /> <br /> I write today to update you following last week’s dismantlement of the encampment. This event was significant for ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û, and it occurred after we had worked assiduously for weeks and exhausted all other options to end this occupation of the lower field.  <br /> <br /> Difficult but necessary work lies ahead, calling for engagement from each of us within the ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û community. This work must focus on further strengthening our capacity for respectful dialogue, and renewing our focus on the academic mission that unites us all.  <br /> <br /></p> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:45:42 +0000 deidre.mccabe@ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û.Ca 793 at /president /president/article/communications-messages-community/appointment-vice-president-communications-and-institutional-relations <p>Dear members of the ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û community,<br /> <br /> I am pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Gervais as Vice-President (Communications and Institutional Relations). In addition to Communications, the Vice-President’s portfolio will include Institutional Relations, encompassing both Government Relations and Public Relations. Mr. Gervais’ five-year renewable term will begin on August 1, 2024.  <br /> <br /></p> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:20:26 +0000 Office of the President and Vice-Chancellor 782 at /president