Graduate Engineering Equity Committee
of McGill University
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EVENT ARCHIVE
Community Engagement
2017-2018 & 2018-2019 Academic Years
Equitable Engagement with Graduate Students
Date: May 23, 2018
Venue: Frank Dawson Adams Building, Room 5
An introductory social equity and diversity workshop and networking event for graduate student representatives across the Faculty of Engineering. The focus of this event is on promoting graduate and postdoc involvement in equity initiatives on campus. Co-facilitated with Meryem Benslimane (Equity Education Advisor) and co-organised with the Faculty of Engineering Equity Committee.
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Summer Picnic Q&A
Date: July 10, 2018
Venue: Rutherford Park
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An informal picnic discussion group for participants to de-stress, review key takeaways from past events, ask questions, and provide feedback and suggestions for future events.
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Fall 2018 Photo Contest
Submission Period: September-October 2018
Exhibition Date: November 26, 2018
Venue: Trottier Building, Lobby
We invited Chemical Engineering graduate students and postdocs to show off their creativity with photo submissions in the following categories:
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Where do I find a piece of home in Montréal? (Individual Category)
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How does our diversity make our lab a fun place to belong? (Team Category)
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This is my research. (Individual Category)
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A jury of support staff evaluated the submissions in Categories 1 & 2, while Category 3 was evaluated via popular vote. All submissions were exhibited at a wine and cheese reception. The top-ranked participant(s) in each category were presented with a certificate and $100 Amazon gift card. This was a phenomenal way to bring together students, staff, and professors to celebrate the diversity found within our department! Check out all the outstanding submissions in our gallery!
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Graduate Equity Networking
Date: May 6, 2019
Venue: Thomson House, Basement Restaurant
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A networking event designed to connect graduate students involved or interested in social equity initiatives at McGill University. An opportunity to exchange ideas, experiences, and resources. The chEDC presents their model for success in launching equity initiatives in Engineering. Co-organised with PGSS Equity and Diversity.
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Keep Calm and Make Art
Date: July 29, 2019
Venue: McGill Art Hive Initiative (MAHI), Education Building
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An interdepartmental de-stress event for students and postdocs to unwind through artistic creativity and social connection. Take advantage of a guided art exercise or use the free space to do your own thing! No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Co-hosted by ChEGSS, MMGESA, and BBMESS. ​
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1st Annual Summer Games
Date: August 29, 2019 (Postponed from August 28 due to bad weather)
Venue: Rutherford Park
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Celebrate the continuing summer weather with a fun evening of interdepartmental lawn games! Form teams and accrue points for your department with every game you win---the department with the most points will get the ultimate champions' trophy! Prizes will also be awarded to the winners of each game. No experience is necessary, and all materials (and food!) are provided. Co-hosted with ChEGSS, MMGESA, and BBMESS. ​
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