/newsroom/taxonomy/term/15248/all en /newsroom/article/eoc-updates/lifting-covid-restrictions-return-staff-emergency-response-transition-and-transmission-residences On Tuesday, Premier Francois Legault announced Quebec’s plan to gradually lift many COVID related restrictions by mid-March. With more opportunities to connect with others in-person, we expect anyone who has not received their booster dose to make an appointment or visit a walk-in clinic today. In response, 69����Ƶ will also continue to gradually lift restrictions, following the government’s recommendations. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 21:30:16 +0000 Staff 286041 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/eoc-updates/loosening-covid-restrictions-campus-updates-rapid-tests-assouplissement-des-restrictions-liees-la <p>T<i>his message is sent on behalf of Fabrice Labeau, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning) on behalf of the Emergency Operations Centre.</i></p> <p><i>Le présent message est envoyé au nom de Fabrice Labeau, premier vice-principal exécutif adjoint (Études et vie étudiante), au nom du Centre des opérations d’urgence (COU).</i></p> <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p><i>Dear members of the 69����Ƶ community,</i></p> Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:29:25 +0000 Staff 285876 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/eoc-updates/move-your-booster-where-eat-campus-and-other-quick-updates-devancement-de-la-dose-de-rappel-endroits <p>T<i>his message is sent on behalf of Fabrice Labeau, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning) on behalf of the Emergency Operations Centre.</i></p> <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>Dear members of the 69����Ƶ community,</p> <p>It has been very nice to see so many of you back in-person for the first time since before the holidays. More than 20,000 people have been visiting our campuses each day, with even more expected next week.</p> Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:32:19 +0000 Staff 285220 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/eoc-updates/perspectives-return-person-learning-and-quick-update-staff-return <p>T<em>his message is sent on behalf of Fabrice Labeau, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning) on behalf of the Emergency Operations Centre.     </em></p> <p><em>Le présent message est envoyé au nom de Fabrice Labeau, premier vice-principal exécutif adjoint (Études et vie étudiante), au nom du Centre des opérations d’urgence (COU).   </em></p> <p><em><a href="#francaise">La version française suit.</a>      </em></p> <p>Dear members of the 69����Ƶ community, </p> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:29:40 +0000 Staff 284629 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/eoc-updates/covid-related-accommodations-fourth-doses-and-transition-person-learning <p>T<em>his message is sent on behalf of Fabrice Labeau, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning) on behalf of the Emergency Operations Centre.     </em></p> <p><em><a href="#francais">La version française suit</a>.   </em></p> <p>Dear members of the 69����Ƶ community, </p> <p>Today we wanted to focus on accommodations for people with COVID (or COVID symptoms), or for people more vulnerable to developing severe disease after catching COVID. In this email: </p> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 23:22:07 +0000 Staff 284558 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/eoc-updates/measures-keep-you-safe-our-campuses <p>T<i>his message is sent on behalf of Fabrice Labeau, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning) on behalf of the Emergency Operations Centre. </i></p> <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>Dear members of the 69����Ƶ community,</p> <p>As we transition to more in-person learning activities, some members of our community remain concerned about safety at 69����Ƶ. The Omicron variant has made us all more cautious, and the situation in Quebec is changing how we track the presence of the virus on campus. We will continue to adapt as the pandemic evolves, as we have in the past.  </p> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:18:02 +0000 Staff 284441 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/eoc-updates/vaccination-and-omicron-accommodations-omicron-vaccination-et-accommodements <p>T<i>his message is sent on behalf of Fabrice Labeau, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning) on behalf of the Emergency Operations Centre. </i>  </p> <p><i>La version française suit.</i>   </p> <p>Dear members of the 69����Ƶ community, </p> <p>In Friday’s message, I committed to answering questions, addressing concerns and explaining safety measures this week. In this email:</p> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:25:15 +0000 Staff 284350 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/eoc-updates/weather-warning-alerte-meteorologique <p>All in-person Tier 1 activities scheduled tomorrow (Monday, January 17th) across all our campuses, are cancelled due to severe weather forecast conditions. Study Hubs will also be closed. All remote learning activities will continue as scheduled. Continuation of clinical teaching activities will be determined by the host institution.</p> Mon, 17 Jan 2022 02:46:43 +0000 Staff 284204 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/eoc-updates/return-person-learning-january-24-mc <p>T<i>his message is sent on behalf of Fabrice Labeau, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning) on behalf of the Emergency Operations Centre. </i></p> <p><em>Le présent message est envoyé au nom de Fabrice Labeau, premier vice-principal exécutif adjoint (Études et vie étudiante), au nom du Centre des opérations d’urgence (COU).</em></p> <p><em><a href="#version_francaise">La version française suit</a>.</em></p> <p>Dear members of the 69����Ƶ community, </p> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 21:01:23 +0000 Staff 283992 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/eoc-updates/libraries-covid-testing-boosters-and-more-bibliotheques-tests-de-depistage-de-la-covid-doses-de <p>T<i>his message is sent on behalf of Fabrice Labeau, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning) on behalf of the Emergency Operations Centre. </i></p> <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>Dear members of the 69����Ƶ community,</p> <p>Happy New Year and welcome to the start of the Winter 2022 term.</p> <p>This past December was a challenging time for many, and we hope that you were able to use your holiday break to relax, recharge and – most importantly – stay healthy.</p> Thu, 06 Jan 2022 22:06:23 +0000 Staff 283770 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/eoc-updates/update-winter-2022-term-le-point-sur-la-session-dhiver-2022 <p>T<i>his message is sent on behalf of Fabrice Labeau, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning) on behalf of the Emergency Operations Centre. </i></p> <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>Dear members of the 69����Ƶ community,</p> Fri, 31 Dec 2021 20:57:41 +0000 Staff 283760 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/eoc-updates/mcgill-faculty-and-staff-now-eligible-booster-shot-book-your-appointment-today-troisieme-dose-les <p>T<i>his message is sent on behalf of Fabrice Labeau, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning) on behalf of the Emergency Operations Centre.</i></p> <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>Dear colleagues,</p> <p>On Tuesday, Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé announced that eligibility for a third COVID-19 vaccination – or “booster shot” – was expanding to new groups.</p> Thu, 30 Dec 2021 21:45:19 +0000 Staff 283759 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/eoc-updates/coronavirus-update-november-4-2021-le-point-sur-la-maladie-coronavirus-4-novembre-2021 <p>T<i>his message is sent on behalf of Fabrice Labeau, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning), and Chris Buddle, Associate Provost (Teaching and Academic Programs) on behalf of the Recovery and Operations Resumption Committee (ROR).</i></p> <p><i>Le présent message est envoyé au nom de Fabrice Labeau, premier vice-principal exécutif adjoint (Études et vie étudiante) et de Chris Buddle, vice-principal exécutif adjoint (Enseignement et programmes d’études), au nom du Comité de la reprise des activités et du retour (RAR).</i></p> <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:46:00 +0000 Staff 283274 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/mcgill-transitioning-emergency-response-recovery-and-resumption-luniversite-passe-des-operations <p>S<i>ent on behalf of Christopher Manfredi, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), and Yves Beauchamp, Vice-Principal (Administration and Finance).</i></p> <p><i>Ce message est envoyé au nom de Christopher Manfredi, vice-principal exécutif et vice-principal aux études, et d’Yves Beauchamp, vice-principal (Administration et finances).</i></p> <p><i>La version française suit. </i></p> <p>Dear members of the 69����Ƶ community,</p> Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:42:48 +0000 Staff 282999 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/vaccine-passports-required-libraries-and-clinics-return-campus-passeport-vaccinal-obligatoire-dans <p>T<i>his message is sent on behalf of Fabrice Labeau, Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning), on behalf of the Emergency Operations Centre.</i></p> <p><i>Le présent message est envoyé au nom de Fabrice Labeau, premier vice-principal exécutif adjoint (Études et vie étudiante), au nom du Centre des opérations d’urgence (COU).</i></p> <p><i>La version française suit. </i></p> <p>Dear members of the 69����Ƶ community,</p> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:48:28 +0000 Staff 282127 at /newsroom