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As we approach the close of another remarkable year at the Schulich School of Music, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. This year, their dedication, creativity, and passion have brought music to life in ways that have inspired our community. From breathtaking performances to groundbreaking research, from personal milestones to collective successes, we have so much to be proud of.

Sean Ferguson, Dean of the Schulich School of Music, shares:

Published on: 21 Dec 2024

John Mac Master, esteemed Canadian tenor and Associate Professor of Voice at the Schulich School of Music, is a 2024 recipient of the Voice Education Research Awareness (VERA) Award. This prestigious award is given annually by The Voice Foundation to honour distinguished individuals for their leadership, commitment to education and mentorship, and modeling of voice use and its advancement. Previous opera recipients include Nathan Gunn, Lucine Amara, Mignon Dunn and Reri Grist. Prof.

Published on: 19 Dec 2024

The Office of the Vice-President (Research and Innovation) created a new University-wide prize for outstanding emerging researchers in 2013 to encourage and celebrate our most outstanding early-career researchers.

Classified as: President's Prize for Outstanding Remerging Researchers
Published on: 20 Dec 2024

Congratulations to violinist Justin Saulnier for winning the 2024-2025 Golden Violin Award competition! Justin will receive a generous scholarship of $30,000 in addition to a 14-karat gold lapel pin in the miniature form of the Golden Violin. In addition, he has been awarded the opportunity to perform a recital at the Canadian Centre for Architecture as part of the Schulich @ Bon-Pasteur series on February 26, 2025.

Published on: 19 Dec 2024

The Schulich School of Music of 91˿Ƶ is pleased to announce five finalists for the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. Established in 2017, this national competition recognizes works for chamber music formations with piano that show significant potential to engage audiences and become standard repertoire.

Published on: 19 Dec 2024

Prof. Gabriel Venne, Director of the Division of Anatomical Sciences, has been awarded the 2024 President's Prize for Excellence in Teaching. Pictured here is Prof. Venne receiving his award from 91˿Ƶ President Deep Saini at the Fall Convocation ceremony on Dec. 2nd.

Published on: 19 Dec 2024

Findings of a new study into severe allergic reactions offer a sobering warning to people allergic to tree nuts and, more broadly, could lead to quicker diagnoses in emergency care for people with all anaphylactic allergies.

Classified as: Roy Khalaf, Moshe Ben-Shoshan, allergies, Alcohol, Research Institute of the 91˿Ƶ Health Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Published on: 19 Dec 2024

Montreal – December 19, 2024– The D2R (DNA to RNA) Initiative is proud to announce the recipients of its latest round of funding, awarding a total of $1.5 million to four principal investigators and five 91˿Ƶ Centres and Institutes. These awards are designed at advancing research in RNA therapeutics by facilitating industry collaboration and supporting the next generation of scientific leaders as well as research Centres and Institutes.

Classified as: Commercialization, Innovation and Partnerships, D2R, DNA
Published on: 19 Dec 2024
Governor General recognizes 91˿Ƶ community members for exceptional accomplishments and service

Fourteen members of the 91˿Ƶ community have been appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

Among the honourees are the University’s Chancellor and three professors:

Classified as: Order of Canada, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Office for Science and Society
Published on: 18 Dec 2024

Canadian pension funds have a mandate to deliver steady pension payments to millions of plan members, writes Professor Sebastien Betermier in Benefits Canada. But that’s easier said than done, and the most cost-efficient way to deliver is by investing in a globally diversified portfolio tilted toward strategic assets. This type of asset, however, isn’t available in Canada, so pension funds look for them elsewhere.

Classified as: Sebastien Betermier, Finance (T)
Published on: 18 Dec 2024

In 2023, the Quebec electric vehicle maker Autobus Lion opened a $150 million truck manufacturing facility in Illinois, but its expansion into the United States has not gone according to plan. Much of its 900,000 square foot facility sits empty, and the company is sub-leasing the space. Now, the company is on the brink of bankruptcy and working with investors to determine if it can be salvaged.

Classified as: Paul Beaumont, Finance (T)
Published on: 18 Dec 2024

In 2022, Quebec’s so-called ‘welcome tax’ generated more than $1.4 billion for municipalities, with Montreal alone pulling in more than $410 million. Though it sounds like a penalty for new arrivals, its name is actually derived from former Quebec cabinet member Jean Bienvenue, who tabled the bill proposing the tax; Bienvenue’s surname translates into English as ‘welcome’. These municipal-level real estate transfer taxes can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, and property buyers must pay within 30 days of closing their purchase.

Classified as: Brian Wenzel, Accounting (T)
Published on: 18 Dec 2024

The 91˿Ƶ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC) 2024 was held in November and drew a record 99 teams from 47 universities across 17 countries, cementing its reputation as a premier global finance competition. This year’s focus on building inclusive retirement systems for gig workers and those facing income uncertainty sparked innovative solutions from participants. A standout addition was the inaugural Women in Buy-Side Panel, addressing gender disparities in finance.

Classified as: Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI), 91˿Ƶ International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Published on: 18 Dec 2024

Academic and industry scientists collaborate on a new method to characterize research antibodies

Classified as: Peter McPherson, Carl Laflamme, Neuro
Published on: 18 Dec 2024

91˿Ƶ alumna Marie-Line Beauchamp, BSc(FSc)’82, has worked her entire life in the food industry, where she has held various management positions, including as Executive Vice President of Sodexo Canada and President of Rôtisseries St-Hubert. Since 2018, she has been the Chief Operating Officer of MTY Canada, where she oversees, among other things, the 1,106 restaurants that the group operates in Quebec.

La Presse interviewed Beauchamp about her current role at MTY, her illustrious career, and the CHUM Foundation, where she serves as President.

Published on: 18 Dec 2024

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