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The virtual fall semester has presented McMaster with real challenges but also real opportunities, said Dean of Social Sciences Jeremiah Hurley. Faculty and instructors have done a great job translating and reformulating courses to work online but there wasn’t a lot of time for the transition and we know we can learn a lot from what is happening this fall and apply that learning across campus. We have a rich history of innovation in teaching and learning at McMaster and this work will build on that legacy. https://bit.ly/2Ug0GDP

It is with a heavy heart that we share with the McMaster community the news of the passing of Adam Chiaravalle. He left an indelible impression on the campus community and all who knew him.

November 13: Join LIUNA Enrico Henry Mancinelli Professor in Global Labour Issues Judy Fudge and Labour Studies PhD candidate Jonelle Humphrey for a conversation with Genevieve LeBaron, Professor of Politics (University of Sheffield), about how we can combat modern slavery. https://global.mcmaster.ca//panel-discussion-combatting-m/ #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDG8 #BrighterWorld

Congratulations to Khaled Al-Kassimi on his successful PhD defence and on his nomination for the best doctoral dissertation in the McMaster Department of Political Science.

Fairuz Karim (science) and members of her interdisciplinary team, Tanya Sadana (social sciences), Charnelle Bailey (science), India Groundwater (engineering)and Zoe Spronk (science) created an advocacy plan and a resource that a partnering organization could use to shed light on "toilet privilege." https://dailynews.mcmaster.ca//class-project-gets-hamilto/

"If our governments are to develop policies to meet the changing needs of Canadians in this extraordinary time, it is vital we continue to learn from this still-unfolding crisis," writes Stephanie Ross, director of the School of Labour Studies. Fill in the survey at the end of the article to participate in this important research. https://www.thespec.com//confidential-survey-will-help-ide

Congratulations to Associate Professor of Sociology Marisa Young, the new Canada Research Chair in Mental Health and Work-Life Transitions. Marisa research examines the intersections of work, family, gender and mental health.