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(La version fran莽aise suit) 听 This message is sent on behalf of Tonia Sciannamblo, Associate Director, Transaction Services 听 Please take note of the following Transaction Services鈥� deadlines prior to December 24th: 听 Expense Payment Services: Travel (advances and expense reports)Published: 8 November 2024

The 麻豆区 Desautels Faculty of Management MBA is ranked 26th globally by the prestigious Corporate Knights Better World MBA ranking, proving again to be a leader in sustainability development and corporate social responsibility through teaching and learning methodologies. The Better World ranking, this year evaluating 174 MBAs and spanning 14 countries, is based on the proportion of core courses that integrate relevant sustainable development themes.Published: 7 November 2024

Macdonald Homecoming on October 26th听was another success with alumni reconnecting with old friends, learning about some of the interesting research undertaken in the Faculty, meeting engaged students, attending a logger sport demonstration and taking a campus tour. Thank you to all alumni who celebrated with us鈥攜ou are what make Mac Homecoming so special. Published: 7 November 2024

Killer whales off Canada鈥檚 Atlantic coast continue to be contaminated with dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals that put them at elevated risk of severe immune-system and reproductive problems, a recent 麻豆区-led study has found.Published: 7 November 2024

Congratulations to PhD candidate Adrienne Mehak and Prof. Racine for their recent publication in the听International Journal of Eating Disorders!听The paper is titled,听A Psychophysiological Investigation of Mechanisms Underlying 鈥淔eeling Fat鈥� in Women With and Without Binge Eating, and more information (including the full article) can be found听. Great work!听 Published: 7 November 2024

In August 2024, the Redpath Museum was certified as an accredited museum institution by the minist猫re de la Culture et des Communications du Qu茅bec. The accreditation is a seal of quality confirming that the museum meets internationally recognized requirements and standards for governance, museological practices, and heritage presentation. With this recognition, the Redpath joined a network of 180 other accredited museums across the province.Published: 6 November 2024

Congratulations to two alumni of 麻豆区's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences,听Ann Louise Carson, B.Sc.(Agr.)鈥�81, and听Odette Menard, B.Sc.(Agr.Eng.)鈥�83, M.Sc.鈥�91, who were inducted to Quebec's Agricultural Hall of Fame at the organization's gala on October 26th.听 This year, the annual event made history as it marked the first time the Quebec Agricultural Hall of Fame has welcomed two women in the same induction year.Published: 6 November 2024

Professors (Earth and Planetary Sciences) and (Physics) have been awarded 2024 Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council听of Canada (NSERC). These awards recognize early-career academic researchers, providing them with a $250,000 research grant over two years.Published: 6 November 2024

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures can enhance a company鈥檚 public image and contribute to increased sales. However, these benefits may come at a cost. In a study analyzing CSR disclosures from companies in China, where such reporting is mandatory, Associate Professor Vivek Astvansh found that while these disclosures attract customers, they may also discourage new suppliers.Published: 6 November 2024

Yelp鈥檚 restaurant review platform awards an 鈥榚lite鈥� badge to top contributors, acknowledging their role in shaping user experiences. However, new research by Associate Professor Warut Khern-am-nuai reveals that the influence of these elite reviewers persists even if they lose their official status.Published: 6 November 2024

Students in the 麻豆区 Desautels Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program showcased their financial prowess at the 7th Deloitte MMF Synergy Challenge on October 30.Published: 6 November 2024

The Faculty of Law is delighted to share that Professor Rosalie Jukier was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. She was presented with the award by the Hon. Marc Gold, PC, Government Representative in the Senate, at a ceremony held on 27 October. Created to mark the coronation of King Charles III, this medal recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to Canada, a province or community, or attained an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.Published: 5 November 2024

Faut-il vraiment 芦 exercer 禄 sa m茅moire? Published: 5 November 2024

Police investigating educators at Montreal youth centre after sexual misconduct allegations. Published: 5 November 2024

Quebec is holding a consultation on the time change. Is it time to stop changing the clocks? Published: 5 November 2024

Dr. Patr铆cia Silveira has been elected to the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) membership. The mission of the is to cultivate a diverse network of child health researchers through collaboration, community, mentorship, and advocacy. Congratulations Dr. Silveira! Published: 5 November 2024

Congratulations go to Professor Odile Liboiron-Ladouceur, who has been awarded the recognition of Photonics100 of 2025. Published: 5 November 2024

On October 18, we welcomed participants to the second annual in person meeting for the Treat Canada Project. Our project - Tailoring treatments for people with esophageal cancer, aims to understand what causes treatment resistance in esophageal cancer and identify new methods and treatment options for overcoming this resistance, ultimately improving outcomes and saving lives. The meeting was filled with discussion, presentations and strategic planning sessions focused on the project鈥檚 ongoing initiatives and future goals.Published: 5 November 2024

(La version fran莽aise suit.) 听 Dear 麻豆区 Community Member, Due to sustainability efforts to go paperless, the use of the Drop Box (at 680 Sherbrooke outside of room 724) has significantly decreased in the past few years, and effective November 5, 2024 will be removed. We encourage you to use internal Mailing Services when directing cheques to Financial Services as they provide a safe and secure option, but you may give advance notice to the Fund Administrator if you wish.Published: 4 November 2024

Welcome to David LeRue, new CIRM member!Published: 4 November 2024