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Happy #NationalNursingWeek! To celebrate this important occasion #McGillNursing is proudly sharing #100StoriesofStrengths to highlight our School’s 100th birth...day. We hope you enjoy these stories and windows into the fascinating and inspiring history of the Ingram School of Nursing! https://mcgill.ca/x/oEj

Biology professor awarded $1M to study bird flight Sarah Wooley McGill University Faculty of Science and collaborators have earned a prestigious HFSP 2021 Program Grant for project on bird flight. http://ow.ly/LhnI50EHaSd

Sustainability project to see savings of more than 100 metric tonnes of CO2 and $1.3 million over 20 years http://ow.ly/51qV50EHamu #sustainability #mcgill McGill University Office of Sustainability

What began as good-natured ribbing turned serious pretty fast. The end-result was an extraordinary display of ingenuity, resourcefulness and persistence by Godfrey Makoha, a social work student from Uganda studying for his master’s, and his classmates. http://ow.ly/qrpU50EGz5i

The first Investment Committee Report on Socially Responsible Investing which tracks key accomplishments across all asset classes, such as equities, fixed income, real estate, and infrastructure" has been published. Read a summary of the report's findings: http://ow.ly/hDdp50EFKHv

Under normal circumstances, nearly 100 McGill community members would gather to celebrate the 10th annual Catalyst Awards for Sustainability at the Musée McCord Museum. While the in-person festivities may be delayed, there is still just as much to celebrate. The accomplishments and significant progress made towards building a more sustainable McGill by this year’s Catalyst Awards recipients is nothing short of extraordinary. http://ow.ly/ORGT50CpjZL

Research shows that a potential health threat can transform the way we think about and approach romantic interactions. http://ow.ly/RSB950Cu6cG

Mathieu Lapointe, an early-stage researcher at McGill, has been recognized by Mitacs for his innovative work to remove microplastics during water treatment, ensuring safe drinking water and helping to combat the growing environmental problem of microplastic accumulation in aquatic ecosystems, soils and surface waters. http://ow.ly/ivgV50CtEly

Yesterday's announcement on the #McGillRedbirds name garnered extensive national coverage. Thanks to all for your contributions and feedback leading to the name change decision! https://twitter.com/i/events/1328758780927111168 McGill Athletics McGill University Alumni #mcgill

Exciting times for #McGill students Ffion Hughes and Abdel Dicko as yesterday they learned they had been selected 2021 Rhodes Scholars-elect. They will begin their adventure in Fall 2021. Congratulations Ffion and Abdel! http://ow.ly/bmPF50CtTKC McGill University Faculty of Arts

Thirteen #McGill researchers have made the Clarivate 2020 Highly Cited Researchers list. They join 6,167 researchers from more than 60 countries and regions who have demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field or fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade. Their names are identified from the publications that rank in the top 1 per cent by citations work that is frequently referenced by other researchers for field and publication year in the Web of Science citation index. http://ow.ly/uw1m50Co3lm

Christopher Buddle, Associate Provost (Teaching and Academic Programs), spoke to the Reporter about how #McGill is collaborating with students on the continued improvement of the remote learning experience. http://ow.ly/J7xC50C7wO7

It’s takeover time! Liason Librarian Amanda Wheatley is taking over our Instagram today to share Library tips, tricks & info. Don’t miss it! ... instagram.com/mcgillu

As part of McGill’s responsibility to address the urgency of climate change, the Office of Sustainability and IT Services have collaborated to bring Ecosia to McGill, and encourage students, staff, faculty and alumni to install the Ecosia extension to contribute to reforestation initiatives across the globe by planting trees with their internet searches. http://ow.ly/3Xmq50CniHv

Opinion: What Canada's top CEOs think about remote work from Desautels Faculty of Management Assistant Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt https://theconversation.com/what-canadas-top-ceos-think-abo

A recent progress report shows that McGill is on track to achieve the ambitious targets to decarbonize its endowment portfolio as outlined in the report by the Committee to Advise on Matters of Social Responsibility (CAMSR). http://ow.ly/aBFW50C77FU

The Morgan Arboretum is one of the most beautiful corners of Montreal. Situated on the western end of the Island in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, the 245-hectare forest reserve has been part of Macdonald Campus of McGill University since 1945. In addition to its teaching and research purposes, the Arboretum is a recreational facility open to the public throughout the year. A wonderful family destination all year round, this enclave of tranquility is at its most beautiful during the fall when the leaves start to change colour, as witnessed by this gallery of photos taken by McGill Reporter editor Neale McDevitt during a recent visit. http://ow.ly/Q5fD50C6mI2

Something to keep in mind this weekend: A recent study examining the link between peanut and tree-nut anaphylaxis in children and holidays found spikes at Halloween and Easter . The study found that for peanut-triggered anaphylaxis, there was an 85 percent increase in daily average cases during Halloween and a 60 percent increase during Easter compared with the rest of the year.... http://ow.ly/uSK150C34XB

No matter where you are in the world, McGill’s Fall Convocation Ceremonies are coming to you on November 5, 2020. Tune in for you or your loved one’s ceremony and join in on the fun by using #McGillGrad on social to share your convocation celebrations with the community. Visit the Virtual Convocation Hub for details and fun elements to use on social. ... http://ow.ly/mKyE50C5hR2

Faculty of Law | Faculté de droit - McGill is ranked 16th in the world in the latest THE’s World Subject Rankings 2021, released earlier today, and McGill placed in the top 100 worldwide in all 11 subject areas. http://ow.ly/pM6b50C5qRn

How do we rekindle our relationship with the land and our food? Two McGill University graduates are testing out an answer: start by educating future consumers. L’École-O-Champ, launched by Valérie Toupin-Dubé and Mathieu Rouleau, teaches kids about the realities of our food systems, and fosters an appreciation for local, sustainable foods. Valérie Toupin-Dubé and Mathieu Rouleau both came from rural areas. When they started studying at McGill, they were surprised how distant... their new urban lives felt from the farming environments they grew up in. Driven by a desire to unite these two familiar worlds, they created École-O-Champ. At the Macdonald campus in 2013, this student initiative was sparked with a driving force: to restore the link between urban youth and the agricultural world. Learn about sustainability research at McGill. http://ow.ly/gVqd50C6nT4

The Office of the Provost (VP Academic) has launched a lovely new Indigenous Initiatives website. Check it out: http://www.mcgill.ca/indigenous (Painting: Yellow Dancer" by Mi'gmaq artist, Jon Labillois)