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A Sunny Sunday Afternoon on the Diamond in Calgary

Alumni from McGill and Queen's gathered for a friendly game of softball in Calgary.

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Guest blog: Keeping up the Tradition – 98 Years later by Alexander (Mac) McPhalen Green

Alexander (Mac) McPhalen Green recently joined the ranks of McGill Alumni and took the opportunity to reflect on a legacy he now shares with his great grandfather.

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Alumni Live 365 Guest Blog: Dr. Jim Nicell discusses sustainability on campus (Part 2)

In part two of his blog report, Dr. Jim Nicell, James McGill Professor & Associate Vice-Principal - University Services, shares pictures and details of current sustainability projects on campus.

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Alumni Live 365 Guest Blog: Dr. Jim Nicell discusses sustainability on campus (Part I)

Someone once said, "Sustainability is having the foresight now, to think about the future." James McGill Professor & Associate Vice-Principal - University Services, Dr. Jim Nicell, fills us in on McGill University's plans for a sustainable future.

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The Crisis in Haiti

None of us can see the shocking images or read the disturbing accounts of the utter devastation that has been visited on Haiti without feeling overwhelmed by the extent of human suffering wrought by this week’s catastrophic earthquake… Our hearts go out to all those who have suffered loss. - Heather Munroe-Blum To read the full message [...]

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Meet the new Chair of McGill’s Board of Governors

Kip Cobbett, BA'69, BCL'72, has McGill ties that run deep; he, his father, his son and his daughter all have McGill degrees. The McGill Reporter recently interviewed him about his new job, and his hopes for McGill.

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NY alumnae and friends visit Gracie Mansion

On December 1st some three dozen McGill alumnae and friends of McGill toured Gracie mansion on East End Avenue and 88th Street. The wood home that has been the residence of many New York City mayors, beginning with Fiorello LaGuardia, is situated on lovely waterfront property in Carl Schurz park.

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Guest Blog: “Dr. Joe” makes science more understandable

Joe Schwarcz BSc. ’69, PhD ‘74, and Director, McGill Office for Science and Society, talked to us about a typical day spent busting myths and spreading solid information.

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A Festive SF Alumni Holiday Party

The McGill Alumni Association of Northern California held its holiday party on Sunday, December 13th at the home of Jim Torosis, BSc’77, MDCM’81, and Susan Cummings, MDCM’79, who generously hosted this event.

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The University as Public Citizen

Dr. Harold T. Shapiro, BCom'56, LLD'88, came to McGill not long ago to speak about "The University as Public Citizen." McGill's Vice-Principal for Development and Alumni Relations, Marc Weinstein, BA'85, BCL/LLB'91, was in attendance and shares his thoughts about the role of higher education in our society and McGill's own role in particular.

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