October 25, 2007
October 25, 2007 McGill University
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Second-year architecture student Lilia Koleva gives an
impassioned speech during the launch of Campaign McGill on Oct. 18. A native
of Bulgaria, Koleva praised her McGill Faculty Scholarship for allowing her
to pursue her studies here and enjoy "the best experience I have ever had in
my life."
Owen Egan
History in the making
McGill launches its $750-million fundraising campaign.
Teach for the top: Professors awarded
Principal's Prize
Four of McGill's top profs share their secrets on teaching well.
McGill rafle quatre prix de
l'Acfas
Félicitations à quatre chercheurs exceptionnels.
Headliners: Musical kudos and the sweet
science's not-so-sweet Hilton clan
Everything from HPV screening tests to pugilistic thuggery.
P.O.V.: The importance of giving
back
The co-founder of the Montreal-based Matrox Group of video graphics
companies, Lorne Trottier, writes about his lifelong love of science and his
philanthropic inspirations.
Profile — Madeleine Bird: Bad chemistry, bad
products
Does scouring your oven make you feel good? It could be making you sick.
McGill Web Gems
A quirky collection of antique bookplates and the ever-popular McGill
classified ads.
McGill ranks high in student
poll
McGill shines in the Globe and Mail's annual student poll.
Entre Nous with Robert Rabinovitch, Chair of the
McGill Board of Governors
Presenting culture, promoting education, preserving a way of life
Recently reappointed as Chair of the McGill Board of Governors, Robert
Rabinovitch expounds upon everything from Campaign McGill to the crucial role
cultural activities play in society.
Guantanamo Bay: Justice denied
Lieutenant Commander William Kuebler sheds a harsh light on the Omar Khdar
case.
Locking up Gold
Anthropology and Social Studies in Medicine Professor Margaret Lock is
awarded SSHRC's highest prize.
Research and Discovery - Amphibians: Off-the-charts
unpredictable
After 20 years studying the endangered Fowler toad, David M. Green is ready
to draw some conclusions...almost.
(In)Reaching for the STARS
What could be better than informal, accessible lectures given by brilliant
science researchers on their work? Throw in a free lunch.
Fall Convocation 2007
A geneticist, an astronaut and a businessman walk into Place des Arts... The
lead-in for a bad joke? Nope, three alums who will be honoured at Fall
Convocation.
Outstanding employees recognized with
Principal's Awards
Five members of McGill's administrative and support staff earn Principal's
Awards for their tireless dedication and commitment to excellence.
Around Campus
Town Hall, Sunday movie matinees and more lectures than you can shake a stick
at.
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McGill alumnus and benefactor Seymour Schulich works the crowd during the recent launch of his new book, Get Smarter: Life and Business Lessons, in the Tanna Schulich Hall of McGill's Schulich School of Music.
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Homecoming 2007
Taking part in Homecoming festivities, alumn Eduard Hoyer, (Electrical Engineering, 1967), gives the tire of McGill's Mini Baja a playful kick under the watchful eyes of Mathieu Patenaude, (U1 Mechanical Engineering), Nicholas Gervasi, (U4 Mechanical Engineering) and Karim Sawaf (U4 Mechanical Engineering). The car was built as part of the prestigious Mini Baja Competition, a premier engineering design competition requiring undergrads to design and build a prototype off-road recreational vehicle.
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