March 11, 2004
March 11, 2004 McGill University
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Health and safety audit
A health and safety audit commissioned by McGill found many areas where we
can improve our practices. Change is already underway.
CFI results announced
The most recent round of CFI funding announcements brought $13 million to
McGill, allowing professors to purchase high-tech equipment for biological
and materials research.
Dishing up a storm
McGill plans to pick a food service contractor for its campus cafeterias. How
will this affect quality and service? Students and staff voice their
concerns, as does administration.
Improving dental health for the poor
Dental health can be tied to income, and that has a real effect on Montreal's
poor when dental treatment can easily cost hundreds of dollars. This worries
dentistry professor Christophe Bedos, who cut his teeth in public health
dentistry in Burkina Faso and Cameroon.
Intertwining religion and
philosophy
A new interdisciplinary undergraduate program that blends philosophy and
religion will allow students to explore the long history of the interaction
between Greek philosophy and Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Inclusive toilets
It's become known as the transgendered toilet, but the goal of a barrier free
washroom in the student centre is to allow access to anyone, whether they
have disabilities, small children or non-traditional gender identities.
Philosophy and physics
At 84 Mario Bunge recently published a paper on quantum mechanics — just to
see if he still could. The philosopher and physicist's worldview is formed
both by his academic passions and by his upbringing in Argentina.
Curators' favourites
Curators from McGill museums share their favourite items from their
collections — and what a collection of curiosities they've unearthed.
Epstein scores
Steven Epstein might have to invest in a bigger mantelpiece — the music
professor recently won his 11th Grammy. The New York-based producer works
with luminaries like Yo Yo Ma, but teaching at McGill is worth the commute.
Letter
Kudos
In focus
As Associate Vice-Principal (Communications), Jennifer Robinson's job is to make McGill look good. As a public relations pro, she couldn't ask for a better client. Architecture student Lara Pascali looks at the phenomenon of Italian North American homes with two separate kitchens: one upstairs for show and a basement one for use.
On Campus
Re-evaluating Richler, getting passionate about Jesus on film, easing the process of death, dancing the night away to beat cancer, examining the organization of science and bugging out about insect conservation.
Off Campus
Critical care for the Royal Vic: Architecture professor Annmarie Adams makes a plea for the Royal Victoria Hospital buildings before they are abandoned. Also, Engineers Without Borders shows photos of the ravages of AIDS in Africa, beer and cheese mix at Paragraphe and it's brain awareness week.
