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7th Annual Skátne Entewathahíta/We Will Walk Together Event

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:21:19 +0000

As part of 91��'s Indigenous Awareness Weeks, the Faculty of Education will present its annual Skátne Entewathahíta/We Will Walk Together Event for Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

91�� Open House

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:20:44 +0000

Meet members of the 91�� Education Community, join in activities, and get a feel for campus at Open House!

The Faculty of Education will be offering:

Faculty of Education Yoga & Meditation Sessions

admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:50:06 +0000

Join Mark and Mindy* for yoga and meditation in the Creative Arts Lab (EDUC-115) to bring some calm and balance into your day! Sessions are free (donations welcome to support local charities) and are

CBC Radio Interviews Sheryl Smith-Gilman about the Proposed Bill 21 Expansion

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:07:53 +0000

Bill 21, Québec’s law banning public employees in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols at work, is at risk of being expanded in a way that would extend the restrictions further into areas that may affect early childhood education and daycare settings. CBC's Sean Henry of Daybreak Montreal looks at the potential impacts on staffing and children’s educational environment, including an interview with 91�� Education's Dr.

Podcast Episode: Talent Identification and Development with Dr Daniel Fortin-Guichard

admin — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:02:05 +0000

Daniel Fortin-Guichard, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was invited to the Temps d'Arrêt podcast hosted by Coach Frank (François Rodrigue), an Assistant Professor at the Université du Québec en Outaouais, discussing cognitive biases that selectors may have when identifying and selecting athletes (e.g., at the NHL draft).

August Research Presentations by CRC First Nations, Inuit and Métis Researchers

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:04:36 +0000

The Faculty of Education is hosting three research presentations by Canada Research Chair candidates as part of a special open call for First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education. See the schedule below and consider participating in these enlightening opportunities for learning and connecting:

THIS PRESENTATION IS POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER: (Details will be posted at a later date.)

Nicole Lugosi-Schimpf, PhD

Dean Vivek Venkatesh and Professor Joseph Levitan Visit UNESCO MGIEP as Part of Research Tour

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:07:18 +0000

UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development in India (MGIEP) recently hosted Faculty of Education Dean, Vivek Venkatesh, and Professor Joseph Levitan, DISE, for a dialogue on community based participatory action research, and pluralism and polarization.

Their visit was part of a research tour including a dialogue on these topics to foster collaboration and to exchange ideas on education and societal challenges.

Benoit Gentil Receives Commercialization Priming Award for RNA Research

admin — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:09:13 +0000

The DNA to RNA Initiative (D2R) at 91�� has awarded $400,000 to four projects that aim to bring RNA-based innovations closer to clinical and commercial reality, including vaccines and therapies for rare and infectious diseases.

KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom and Chantal Vallée Interviewed by Mike Cohen on Meet Your Local Authors Series

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:54:03 +0000

Media personality and suburban City Councillor Mike Cohen featured the book "Dare to Win" in his Meet Your Local Authors series. KPE Chair Dr. Gordon Bloom and professional basketball coach and KPE alumna, Chantal Vallée, were interviewed in this segment for the Eleanor London Library.

Watch the Interview

Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs

admin — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:17:09 +0000

91��, through the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), has conferred important internal recognition awards to three Faculty of Education professors in celebration of their outstanding scholarship and research excellence.

A novel approach to educating future teachers about the environment and sustainability

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:52:41 +0000

91��’s Faculty of Education is pioneering a new approach to sustainability education that goes beyond traditional teaching methods. Led by Associate Professor Blane Harvey, with contributions from PhD candidate Stephanie Leite, the initiative uses a co-design and co-teaching model where students, schoolteachers, and community members collaborate to develop and deliver courses.

Participate in a fMRI Study on Language and Learning

admin — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:50:48 +0000

fMRI study: Language and Learning

We are looking for adults (18-35 years of age) who speak and understand both English and French to participate in a study. You will:

Limin Jao (DISE) Appointed as 91��'s Ombudsperson for Students

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:57:16 +0000

As the Ombudsperson for Students, Dr. Limin Jao (she/her) provides an independent, impartial, and confidential service through which students may seek equitable and informal resolution of any University-related concern. The Ombudsperson may also, where appropriate, review University policies, guidelines, and procedures affecting students, make recommendations for change, and promote discussion of student-related concerns across the University.

Dr. Pengfei Zhao, DISE, Appointed Academic Director for Global Engagement

admin — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:06:04 +0000

The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Pengfei Zhao, from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), as the Academic Director for Global Engagement.

Dr. Mindy Carter, DISE, Recipient of the 2025 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award

admin — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:19:27 +0000

Dr. Mindy R. Carter, Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), was recently awarded the 2025 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award for her dedication to research, teaching and service in arts education.