March 25, 2004
March 25, 2004 McGill University
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Traditional African storytelling got a high-tech boost in Leacock 132 on March 12, as the McGill Chapter of Engineers Without Borders hosted Raha Night. The celebration of African culture included music, dance, a fashion show and other entertainment. The evening was a fundraiser for the Operation 21 Overseas Placements, which will send a McGill student overseas on a one-year internship.
Owen Egan
Journey to the Red Planet
With all the information pouring in about Mars making it increasingly likely
the planet once held life, the next logical step is to send a manned mission.
The benefits to doing so will be great, according to panelists at a recent
lecture.
Seagram Building reborn as Martlet
House
Sam Bronfman's old stomping grounds have been donated for use to Development
and Alumni Relations. And although the name may have changed, some of the
historic interior has been maintained.
Deux McGill
When 400 French-speaking historians descended on McGill last October, history
professor Brian Young wanted to give them an introduction to the campus. He
turned to student filmmakers Matthew Rankin and Walter Forsberg, who cooked
up a sly examination of McGill's place in Quebec.
Exploring a watery grave
Mairi Best looks at the tropical reefs to better understand the fossil record
over millions of years. This work takes her from the warm seas of the
Caribbean to the frigid waters of the Arctic.
Living through colorectal cancer
In October last year, Craig Stein was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. On
the roller-coaster ride his life has become, he's met others, including
McGill students, who are also coping with the disease.
Letters
Kudos
In focus
Peter Smith says that what makes a successful coach is a successful team. He should know - as McGill's winningest coach, Smith has recorded over 100 victories with the women's hockey team. Despite competing with one hand metaphorically tied behind their backs, Macdonald Campus's team of bioresource engineering students managed to place second at a national design competition in Hamilton.
Policy matters
Senate report: The proposed policy for plagiarism detection software was sent back to committee amid a silent protest. Also, interim harassment policy presented, McGill is a source of spam.
On Campus
A conference on print in the city examines how ye olde periodicals shape urban culture, Shakespeare gets a shake-up, McGill wants input on rethinking its environmental policy, and learn about the sex lives of our feathered friends.
Off Campus
McGill graduate Rees Kassen reflects on his brush with the Darwins, and makes a parallel with his own married life. Also, dancing for Gilda's Club, exploring New France online, and keep all your balls in the air at the juggling festival.
