"To die well, we must talk about death and end-of-life care sooner" by Tamara Sussman
"To die well, we must talk about death and end-of-life care sooner".听Tamara Sussman publishes an opinion piece on her research for TheConversation
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Tamara Sussman publishes an opinion piece on her research for TheConversation
Link to further details:
http://theconversation.com/to-die-well-we-must-talk-about-death-and-end-of-life-care-sooner-124256
Congratulations to Melanie Doucet for being selected as one of the six 2019 finalists of the The Lynn Factor Stand Up for Kids National Award
Finalists were celebrated at Children鈥檚 Aid Foundation of Canada鈥檚 Stand Up for Kids Awards Night in Toronto presented by CIBC on September 11, 2019.
For further information and details, see听website.
It is with deep sadness that The McGill School of Social Work announces the passing of Teresa Dellar
It is with deep sadness that The McGill School of Social Work announces the passing of Teresa Dellar, M.S.C., MSW, PSW, FT, co-founder and Executive Director of the West Island Palliative Care Residence since 2001 and cherished field instructor and course lecturer of the School of Social Work from 2007-2014. As one former student at McGill writes, 鈥淭eresa was such a warm and caring person. Able to explain the art of communication and the importance of listening.
Student mobilization leads to new internship compensation program!
After three years of mobilization and protests, students and student associations across the province have obtained new funding for 17 000 students in sixteen programs, most of them traditionally feminized fields.
Congratulations to Maya Fennig, Recipient of the prestigious 2019 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Helping refugees heal: Improving Eritrean refugees鈥� access to effective mental health care
Lillian Iannone: Honourary Social Worker
Lillian was recently recognized for her dedication and exceptional work as the recipient of the Arts Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff.
llian Iannone has been a member of the McGill community and School of Social Work for 45 years. At the age of 17, straight out of high school, Lillian interviewed for a position at the School and has been there听ever since. She is currently the Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator.听
Congratulations to Melanie Doucet, PhD Candidate named one of the 2019 Top 25 SSHRC Storytellers finalists!
SSHRC鈥檚 annual Storytellers contest challenges postsecondary students from across the country to tell the story鈥攊n three minutes or in 300 words鈥攐f how SSHRC-funded research is making a difference in the lives of Canadians.
Professor Tamara Sussman awarded the 2019 Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools (NAGS) Graduate Faculty Teaching Award (Master鈥檚 Level).
Professor Tamara Sussman awarded the 2019 Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools (NAGS) Graduate Faculty Teaching Award (Master鈥檚 Level)Professor Tamara Sussman has been awarded the 2019 Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools (NAGS) Graduate Faculty Teaching Award (Master鈥檚 Professor Sussman was nominated for the award on behalf of McGill by the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in recognition of her exceptional graduate teaching and supervisi
Cindy Blackstock鈥檚 Order of Canada celebrated at McGill鈥檚 BRAVO 2019!
The Office of the Vice-Principal Research + Innovation congratulates McGill's faculty members and researchers who have recently been awarded external prizes for outstanding research. You can also view a听listing of McGill's award recipients here.听
Reducing poverty is a matter of political will, Montreal Gazette Op Ed by Rick Goldman
For complete details, see听https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/opinion-reducing-poverty-is-a-matter-of-political-will
Standing up to injustice: Professor Cindy Blackstock on moral courage
Named to Chatelaine magazine's Women of the Year list for 2018, Cindy Blackstock is a tireless advocate for Indigenous children's rights.
Congratulations to Professor Cindy Blackstock who was recently named to Chatelaine magazine鈥檚 Women of the Year list for 2018
Professor Cindy Blackstock was featured on the list 鈥渇or being a tireless advocate for Indigenous children鈥檚 rights.鈥�
Congratulations to Professor Wendy Thomson for being newly appointed as Vice-Chancellor at the University of London
The University of London is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Wendy Thomson CBE as its next Vice-Chancellor with effect from July 2019.
Indigenous support inside and outside classrooms
McGill鈥檚 School of Social Work held a panel on the indigenous student experience at McGill on October 13, featuring speakers from Indigenous Access McGill (IAM) and indigenous students.
The event is part of the celebration for the School鈥檚 100th anniversary.
For full details, click here.