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Asa McKercher looks to Canada’s future by understanding its past relations with the U.S.
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Asa McKercher looks to Canada’s future by understanding its past relations with the U.S.
He is described by colleagues as ‘one of our most prolific writers on Canada-U.S. relations.’
BY MOIRA MACDONALD | NOV 04 2024
Universities must lead in addressing the growing mental health crisis
In my opinion
Universities must lead in addressing the growing mental health crisis
Change requires a broad and inclusive approach to integrating wellbeing throughout campus life.
BY BENOIT-ANTOINE BACON | NOV 06 2024
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Researchers rejoice: the Canadian Common CV’s days are numbered
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Researchers rejoice: the Canadian Common CV’s days are numbered
New narrative CV to be rolled out to all tri-agencies’ grant competitions.
BY BRIAN OWENS | NOV 06 2024
<i>Prof pas prof, j’y vais</i>: under AI’s spell
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Prof pas prof, j’y vais: under AI’s spell
Shining a humorous light on some of the tasks that academics deal with on a regular basis.
BY ANDRÉANNE GAGNÉ, GENEVIÈVE BRISSON, JO ANNI JONCAS, MYRIAM VILLENEUVE-LAPOINTE, CLAIRE MOREAU & MATHIEU LAMPRON | NOV 01 2024
Planning for effective, skills-building group projects
The Skills Agenda
Planning for effective, skills-building group projects
Group projects don’t necessarily build teamwork skills. Instructors need to teach and support skill development.
BY LOLEEN BERDAHL | OCT 31 2024
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Sam Veres Saint Mary’s University

Sam Veres is the dean of the faculty of science at Saint Mary’s University, effective July 1. Having joined Saint Mary’s in 2013 as an assistant professor in the division of engineering, Dr. Veres has since served as graduate program coordinator for the MSc and PhD in applied science programs. In 2019, he assumed the role of associate dean, student affairs and supports, and most recently he stepped into the interim dean of science role in 2023.

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