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"Being challenged is important, but being challenged in a kind, caring and also courageous way. Nelson Mandela tells us that courage is not the absence of fear, it's triumph over fear."

Emmanuel Tabi started at 鶹AV last fall as an assistant professor in Black/African Studies in Education in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE).

He is part of 鶹AV’s recent cluster hire of Black tenure-track professors – one of the Action Items in the University’s Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism.

Published on: 28 Feb 2022

In celebration of three important milestones, the 85th birthday of a true 鶹AV champion, the beginning of the University’s third century, and the upcoming 65th anniversary of his class, a  brand new named award is being established in 鶹AV's Faculty of Education to celebrate Thomas B. Thompson (BSc(PE) ’58, Med ’78), a Physical Education alumnus with a proven track record of community service.

Published on: 18 Feb 2022

In , Dr. Tina Montreuil, Associate Professor, Educational and Behavioural Psychology, discusses with Associate Provost, Chris Buddle, how you might approach someone in a kind and non-confrontational manner, who is not following safety protocols. We hope that this video will give you some helpful tips to help keep us all safe.

Classified as: covid-19
Published on: 18 Feb 2022

Dr. Gordon Bloom, from the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was recently interviewed on CityNews, on renewed calls for the government to create a law protecting students against sexual violence.

Watch the full interview .

Published on: 15 Feb 2022

This February 11 on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, 󾱲ٱ Dr. Marie-Hélène Pennestri,  鶹AV Educational and Counselling Psychology University Assistant Professor and psychologist at the clinic for diagnosing sleep disorders at the Rivière-des-Prairies Hospital.

Published on: 11 Feb 2022

Dr. Dennis Jensen, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was recently interviewed by The Walrus on the use of Cannabis as a potential performance enhancing substance among athletes.

Read the full article .

Published on: 9 Feb 2022

Dr. Gordon Bloom, from the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was recently interviewed on Global News, on renewed calls for the government to create a law protecting students against sexual violence. Members of the sport say it's time for a collective reflection on unacceptable behaviour from coaches and success is not an excuse for aggressive behaviour, especially when it comes to young athletes.

Published on: 9 Feb 2022

Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, from the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, was recently featured at TheNewsMotion.com on what parents should teach their kids about gambling.

“Kids with a problem will talk about gambling, watch gambling shows, and lie about their own gambling. Parents will find scratch lottery tickets in drawers, amongst other things,” says Dr. Derevensky.

Read the full article .

Published on: 7 Feb 2022

“You shouldn’t even have the right to education...you’re black” were the hateful words said to Iona Amico by a fellow grade one student many years ago. Born in France and raised in Quebec, Iona Amico is the daughter of a Cameroonian mom and an Italian dad who grew up biracial in a predominantly Caucasian neighbourhood. Despite having faced incidents of bigotry and feeling like she was between two worlds, she did not let these experiences jade her.

Published on: 7 Feb 2022

Jessica Kang (B.Ed. ’20) knew she wanted a career that would promote her out-of-the-box thinking and allow her to inspire others; her recent ventures as an online elementary school teacher have definitely met those goals. Graduating with her Bachelor of Education degree at the start of the pandemic, this Toronto native has been teaching elementary school students throughout Montreal and across Quebec on virtual platforms, successfully leveraging her creativity to keep her grade five and six students engaged and feeling supported.

Published on: 7 Feb 2022

鶹AV Education's Fall Updates for Alumni and Friends of the Faculty helps to keep you informed of the great things we're doing. Every 鶹AV Education student has a story to tell. These are just a few of them.

To subscribe to our e-newsletter contact Associate Director of Development, Rayna Goldman (rayna.goldman [at] mcgill.ca).

Published on: 7 Feb 2022

The Gibbs Lab is seeking participants for a PAID research opportunity for a study evaluating the associations between muscle function, physical activity, and bone strength in endurance trained men and women aged 18-35 years.

Participants will be asked to complete a VO2max test, DXA, pQCT, muscle strength, and questionnaires over two study visits.

If interested, please contact: gibbslab.kpe [at] mcgill.ca

Classified as: call for submissions
Published on: 31 Jan 2022

Eve-Marie Quintin, neuropsychologist and music scientist from the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, appeared on CBC Radio's Ontario Today to discuss how we use music to cope.

Published on: 28 Jan 2022

Dr. Tina Montreuil, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, has contributed to a special Winter 2022 Issue of the EngagED Learning - Teaching in the Digital Age on "The Development of Social and Emotional Competencies" with an article entitled "Optimizing the Well-Being of Teachers for a Better Education of Future Generations".

Published on: 28 Jan 2022

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