1. MUGSWAG
   
2. Lockers
   
3. Photo Contest
   
4. Field Notes Call for Submissions
   
5. Ecospiel!
   
6. The McGill Farmers’ Market is hiring!
   
7. Fieldwork in Photos Series
   
8. Science and Democracy: The E4D Experiment
   
9. Documentary screenings in Redpath Museum!
   
10. Opportunity for student groups with a sustainability focus
    

Happy Thursday, Geographers! I hope you all are having wonderful weeks, enjoying the brief semi-thaw of temperatures between 0 and -10 degrees. It’s downright balmy, if you ask me.

Obviously everyone is super stoked for Montreal Poutine Week, but that’s not what I’m going to write about in this week’s listserv! There are lots of other cool things going on around this great school of ours. Also, speaking of Quebec food, get stoked for our annual sugar shack trip! It’s happening in late March – but you better be there!

MUGSWAG

Come between 11:30 and 1 every day starting Monday, January 27th to order your own MUGS hoodies, t-shirts, and tank tops! You can also buy our exclusive MUGS toques right on the spot!!

Lockers

If you want a locker, come to the office hours listed above! Lockers are free for geographers and $10 for non-geographers.

Photo Contest

The MUGS photo contest is back! This year’s theme is: Wanderlust. Submit your most stunning photos to mcgillgeography@gmail.com!

Field Notes Call for Submissions

Field Notes, McGill’s undergraduate geography journal, is calling on all students to submit original research papers! Any research that has been done by any affiliated department is eligible to submit articles that have received a grade of A or A-. We want work from all aspects of geography – from physical geography to human geography to freestanding maps; we are accepting any research conducted that has a geographic dimension. Please email any submissions or questions to journal.fieldnotes@gmail.com. Deadline January 31st.

Ecospiel!

It’s not too late to sign up for the most epic interdepartmental curling match of your life!

The McGill Farmers’ Market is hiring!

Interested in helping to organize the 2014-2015 Farmers’ Market and CSA Program?

We're looking for passionate and committed members of the McGill community who want to help prepare next year's market! We are hiring for 4 coordinator positions: two (2) co-coordinators, one (1) promotions & outreach coordinator, and one (1) finance coordinator. All backgrounds and levels of involvement are welcome. Candidates must be available April 2014 - May 2015. For more information on the application process and job specifics, visit www.mcgillfarmersmarket.ca.

Fieldwork in Photos Series

Ever wonder what researchers mean when they say they are going to the "FIELD"?  What actually happens while they are there? And what stories don't make it into the publications?

Well the Geography graduate students are excited to present a new brown bag lunch series: "Fieldwork in Photos". This will be an informal series of talks by graduate students focusing on imagery and storytelling from their experiences in the field. The idea is to give insight into what geographers actually do, demystify the fieldwork experience and hopefully laugh a lot.

This week we are excited to have Michael Becker present on "Where the wild things are: Camping in the Arctic and the Antarctic" Talks will be held every Friday this semester in Burnside Hall room 426 from 12-1pm ...so bring your lunch! Come learn how to survive in those forbidden ice-scapes!

Science and Democracy: The E4D Experiment

Friday, February 7, 2014 3-4 pm Rm N2/2, Stewart Biology Bldg, 1205 Dr. Penfield Ave, McGill University

There have been drastic changes to science in Canada in recent years, summarized in three distinct ways: 1) reducing the ability of government scientists to communicate their research to the public, 2) eroding Canada's science capacity, and 3) reducing the role of evidence in policy decisions.  Since science and evidence are essential elements of a functioning democracy, the impacts of these changes reach far and wide. Concerns about the status of science in Canada have led to a more vocal scientific community and the formation of Evidence for Democracy (E4D), a new science-led, national, non-partisan, non-profit organization advocating for science and evidence-based policies in Canada.

 Join us to hear Dr. Katie Gibbs, Executive Director of Evidence for Democracy and lead organizer of the 2012 Death of Evidence rally, analyze recent changes to science in Canada and describe how scientists and citizens are responding.  Discussions will follow at Thomson House (3650 rue McTavish). https://www.facebook.com/events/1523964304495297/

Documentary screenings in Redpath Museum!

At 3pm on both February 2^nd and February 9^th, documentary films will be screened in room 200 of Redpath Museum! The first one will be Family Portrait in Black and White (2012). This documentary follows an Iranian woman who fosters many children, many of which are black.  The woman is very interesting and it is difficult to tell whether she is exploitative of the children, or supportive.  This film won the audience award at the Hotdocs 2013 festival in Toronto. Come and enjoy for FREE!!!

Opportunity for student groups with a sustainability focus

There will be a Sustainability Fair during the Desautels Business Conference on Sustainability (DBCS) on Saturday, February 8th from 12-1pm where any student group from McGill with a sustainability focus can table and present what they do. This will be a great way to get some exposure to the McGill community and network with likeminded individuals.   

Student groups who participate will be eligible to receive discounted ticket packages to the conference. 

Please contact mus.sustainability.network@gmail.com if you are interested or to receive more information.

Cool Thing of the Week

I took this Canadian cities quiz and it was fun!

www.jetpunk.com/quizzes/map-quiz-canada-cities.php?lx=su/

1. MUGSWAG
   
2. Lockers
   
3. Welcome Back Party
   
4. Photo Contest
   
5. Field Notes Call for Submissions
   
6. KANATA Volume 7: Call for Submissions!
   
7. The next GeoSpectives!
   
8. Deadline extended for the SSMU Sustainability Case Competition!
   
9. SUS Peer Tutoring is here to help!
   
10. Internship Opportunity
    
11. Science of LOVE Competition
    
12. Gears Ya Gears: Gears Workshop at the Flat
    
13. Archie Malloch Internship Awards in Public Learning
    
14. RA opportunity for this summer
    

Happy Hump Day geographers! According to my sources, this is the coldest week we've had in a few days now. Yes, this is science. I hope to see you all at the welcome back party next week at Gerts! That's Tuesday, January 30^th, at 8pm. Free beer!

4^th Annual Ecospiel

MUGSWAG

Come between 11:30 and 1 every day starting Monday, January 27th to order your own MUGS hoodies, t-shirts, and tank tops! You can also buy our exclusive MUGS toques right on the spot!!

Lockers

If you want a locker, come to the office hours listed above! Lockers are free for geographers and $10 for non-geographers.

Welcome Back Party

The MUGS welcome back party has been moved to Tuesday, January 30^th! Come to Gert's at 8pm, and the first pitchers are on us! That's free beer, everyone.

Photo Contest

The MUGS photo contest is back! This year's theme is: Wanderlust. Submit your most stunning photos to mcgillgeography@gmail.com!

Field Notes Call for Submissions

Field Notes, McGill's undergraduate geography journal, is calling on all students to submit original research papers! Any research that has been done by any affiliated department is eligible to submit articles that have received a grade of A or A-. We want work from all aspects of geography – from physical geography to human geography to freestanding maps; we are accepting any research conducted that has a geographic dimension. Please email any submissions or questions to journal.fieldnotes@gmail.com. Deadline January 31st.

KANATA Volume 7: Call for Submissions!

KANATA, the Undergraduate Journal of McGill Indigenous Studies Community is accepting submissions for its seventh volume. KANATA is an interdisciplinary student-published journal with content that focuses on topics (art, academic writing, poetry) relating to Indigenous Peoples. As well as A-range papers, they are accepting non-academic writing and art including short stories (fiction & non-fiction), poetry, personal reflections, paintings, photography, photo essays, prints etc. Send your submission to kanata.mcgill@gmail.com by February 3^rd!

The next GeoSpectives!

Date: January 27, 2014

Mining-Community Conflict in Canada

Dr. Jan de Bakker

BBA, Inc (Consulting Engineering)

My talk will explore the causes of conflict between mines and communities by looking at three case studies. I will give an introduction to financial, property, and legal issues surrounding claim staking, exploration, and mine exploitation. I will then discuss three case studies of interactions between mining operations and surrounding communities in Canada. These include: the Raglan mine/Kangiqsujuaq and Salluit, Nunavik; the Canadian Malartic mine/Malartic, Quebec; and the proposed Cliffs Chromite project/Ojibway and Cree communities in Northern Ontario. Problems and possible solutions will be explored for each case study.

Deadline extended for the SSMU Sustainability Case Competition!

How would you sustainably invest $10 million?

This year's exciting SSMU Sustainability Case Competition focuses on sustainable investments, and applications are now being accepted until Jan. 31. Are you up for the challenge? Whether you are an environmental student interested in divestment, a finance student keen on sustainability, or simply a curious and motivated undergraduate student, it's your time to shine! The 2-month-long competition is a unique opportunity to network with industry professionals, professors and work on a team with fellow McGill students to learn about and devise a sustainable investment strategy. Previous knowledge of finance/investment is not required, simply demonstrate keen interest and willingness to learn. For more information and to apply, visit www.ssmucasecomp.ca . Applications are due January 31st at 11:59pm.

SUS Peer Tutoring is here to help!

Do you need help with a certain class, or do you want to volunteer as a tutor? We offer a free, volunteer-based peer tutoring service for a variety of science classes. Pairings between tutor and tutee are done on a first-come first-served basis, so hurry and sign up today! Visit our website to find tutor/tutee applications or learn more information at http://peertutors.sus.mcgill.ca/

Internship Opportunity

There's a cool internship available! The role is Research Assistant on Youth Participation in Climate Change Adaptation, it runs from Feb. 15 - Apr. 30, 2014 in different regions of Cuba, the internship is unpaid, but accommodation is provided. Deadline to apply is Jan. 26, 2014. More information in the link: http://www.recrearinternational.org/Resources/Internship%20Position-%20Research%20Assistant%20-%20Recrear.pdf

Science of LOVE Competition

We invite McGill undergraduate students to submit a proposal to give a winning 4 minute, 4 slide-only presentation on the quirks and quarks of love! You need to present the scientific evidence and show that you can communicate the complexity of love to a general audience. The presentations will be given (obviously) on Friday, February 14^th. Send your proposal by January 31^st to science.outreach@mcgill.ca.

Gears Ya Gears: Gears Workshop at the Flat

The flat will be hosting a series of workshops this semester and the first workshop is on gears! Learn how to adjust your gears, get rid of the weird clicking sounds and learn to love your derailleurs. This workshop is for ANYONE interested in learning more about gears, no prior knowledge needed!

WHEN: Wednesday January 29th, 5PM

WHERE: The Flat bike collective (3430 McTavish basement SSMU, across from Gerts)

COST: FREE!

And lastly, a quick reminder that the flat is open Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 5-7:30PM EVEN IN THE WINTER!

Internship opportunity! Archie Malloch Internship Awards in Public Learning

Application deadline: 3 February 2014 (5:00pm)

The Institute for the Public Life of Arts and Ideas (IPLAI) invites applications from McGill undergraduates for the Archie Malloch Internship Award in Public Learning. Up to two awards will be granted for Summer 2014 with a value of $2000 to $2500 each. Successful applicants will be affiliated with one of the partner institutions and will develop their training program in collaboration with IPLAI and that institution. Depending on the students' interests and expertise and the current projects of the host institutions, interns may participate in a range of activities, including archival and policy research, exhibit development, educational program development, collections management, theatre production, concert coordinaton, public outreach, and social advocacy. Applicants should have a keen interest in interdisciplinarity and the function and relevance of humanities scholarship beyond the academy. The internships will include an element of practical training and experience, but will focus on opportunities for intellectual development in line with IPLAI's pedagogical mandate. Interns will be invited to speak about their experiences in September 2014 at IPLAI.

For full details please see the IPLAI website: http://www.mcgill.ca/iplai/student-support/

RA opportunity for this summer

I am a Masters student in geography seeking a research assistant for my field work in India this summer. The project is focused on assessing the biodiversity impacts of small scale agroforestry in Kerala, India, as well as human perspectives on the conservation of biodiversity in agricultural land. It will involve visiting the homes of Keralan farmers, interviewing them and completing biological surveys of amphibians, insects, birds and plants. The work will require you to be in India for the months of July and August. Independent and Honours projects are possible.

To help pay for this position, we will be applying for an NSERC USRA. This award requires that you be a Canadian student with a GPA of 3.7 or higher.

If you are interested in this project, please email theraesa.coyle@mail.mcgill.ca

Please include your program, an estimate of your GPA, your research interests and any relevant travel experience.

Cool Thing of the Week

I LOVE TINY HOUSES

www.viralnova.com/tiny-house/?_nospa=true

http://sharepowered.com/environment/10-sustainable-houses-that-will-make-you-crave-a-simpler-life/?_nospa=true

 Happy hump day!

Julia

VP Communications

1. Welcome Back Gert's Night!
   
2. MUGSWAG
   
3. Lockers
   
4. Field Notes Call for Submissions
   
5. Job Hunting Workshop for Careers in Sustainability Management
   
6. Job Open for Research Associate in Road Ecology
   
7. Funded Masters and PhD programs available
   
8. Three Funded MA Student positions beginning Fall 2014!
   
9. SUS 20th Anniversary Gala
   
10. Library Tours
    

 Happy new year everyone! I must say, I am really looking forward to this upcoming year! Sherlock already started the year off with a bang (and if you don't watch Sherlock yet, then one of your friends will inevitably make you before 2014 is out); and the Olympics are just around the corner. Exciting stuff.

MUGS has its own exciting events for the upcoming year, including a welcome party at Gert's! 

Welcome Back Gert's Night!

MUGS wants to give everyone a warm welcome back to school! We will be having a fun get together at Gert's this week either on Wednesday of Thursday this week (22^nd or 23^rd). Stay tuned for more info!

MUGSWAG

MUGS is selling toques, hoodies, and tank tops! Prices TBA, but toques can be obtained at a reduced price if you buy a hoodie. What a package deal!!

Lockers

A lot of you have been asking about lockers. If you still want one, they are free for geography students or $10 for non-geography students. Come to the lounge (Burnside 305) on Wednesday from 11:30-1 with your lock if you want a locker. Before you arrive, go to the basement and look for lockers that have a MUGS sign on them but have no lock on them, and we can register you with that locker number.

Field Notes Call for Submissions

Field Notes, McGill's undergraduate geography journal, is calling on all students to submit original research papers! Any research that has been done by any affiliated department is eligible to submit articles that have received a grade of A or A-. We want work from all aspects of geography – from physical geography to human geography to freestanding maps; we are accepting any research conducted that has a geographic dimension. Please email any submissions or questions to journal.fieldnotes@gmail.com. Deadline January 31st.

Job Hunting Workshop for Careers in Sustainability Management

The MUS Sustainability Network is organizing a Job-Hunting workshop for students who are interested in careers bringing together business and environmental sustainability. Whether you are interested in working for a small company or in the environmental department of a larger firm, this workshop will give you information on:

Types of jobs available in this field

Building your profile and revising your CV to become an ideal candidate

Where to look for jobs and internships in this sector

This workshop will be led by Stephanie Berger, Senior Manager in Corporate Responsibility and Environment at Bell.

The workshop will be held on Friday, January 24th, from 11 am – 12:30 pm in Bronfman Room 045. Registration can be found on myFuture. For more information, please feel free to e–mail us!

Job Open for Research Associate in Road Ecology

Project: Effects of roads and wildlife passages on medium-sized and small mammals

Start date: February, March, or Aril 2014 (depending on availability)

Location of work: Concordia University, Montreal, and fieldwork between Quebec City and Saguenay.

We are currently searching for a 2-year Research Associate to conduct research into the effectiveness of wildlife passages and fences along roads for American marten.

The work will combine fieldwork and work in the office. Fieldwork location is along highway 175 between Quebec City and Saguenay. Office location is Concordia University in downtown Montreal.

For more information, please consult the attached document!

Funded Masters and PhD programs available

The Foothills Facility for Remote Sensing and GIScience (www.ucalgary.ca/f3gisci), a research lab within the Department of Geography, University of Calgary, is seeking MSc and PhD candidates for several fully‐funded positions starting in the Fall of 2014. The ideal applicants would be independent, highly motivated students with background in remote sensing, GIS, and forest ecology. Research themes are diverse but revolve around monitoring resource development and its cumulative effects in the boreal forest of western and northern Canada, and may include field work in remote areas. For more information, please see the attached document!

Three Funded MA Student positions beginning Fall 2014!

three funded MA student positions (beginning Fall 2014) involving research on the following topics related to the social context of waste management:

1)Relationships between informal recycling and urban change/gentrification in Vancouver; 2)Connections between people's relationships with food and their food wasting behaviours in Southwestern Ontario; 3)Topics relating to food waste, urban poverty, and food security.

Please contact Dr. Kate Parizeau (kate.parizeau@uoguelph.ca) for further information about potential research projects, funding package details, or more information about the Department of Geography at the University of Guelph (see also www.uoguelph.ca/geography). The University of Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the top comprehensive universities in Canada by Maclean's magazine, and is also developing a reputation for community engaged scholarship.

SUS 20th Anniversary Gala

You are cordially invited!

We would be delighted to have you join us as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Science Undergraduate Society of McGill University. As the governing student body representing all students in the Faculty of Science, we want to commemorate the student support, faculty dedication, and SUS alumni that have made great strides in enriching the student experience at McGill! For 20 years, the Science Undergraduate Society has been committed to inspiring learning, leadership, and citizenship.

Please join us on Thursday, January 16th, 2014 from 6:00PM to 9:30PM at the Thompson House Ballroom. Tickets for Science and Arts&Science students are $5. Tickets for faculty, alumni, and students within other faculties are $10. Wine, cheese, and hors d'œuvres will be served. Please dress in semi-formal attire.

All proceeds will be going to Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre.

A limited number of tickets will be available at the SUS Office, located at Burnside 1B21. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Check out the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1409213122652650/

Library Tours

Humanities and Social Sciences Library  and Schulich Library of Science and Engineering will be offering tours and workshops to help you get back into the swing of things.  All are welcome and no registration is required.  Just drop in!

Introduction to the Humanities and Social Sciences Library

30 minute tour of the library and a 30 minute presentation on important library resources and services

·         Thursday, January 9 from 12:30-1:30pm

Meet at the lobby of McLennan Library Building.

Library Essentials Workshop

Learn now, save time later.

·      Track down the books and journal articles you need

·      Find a wealth of relevant information on a research topic

·      Discover all the services that the library has to offer

There will be a draw at the end of each workshop for a USB bracelet.

Monday, January 13 from 11:30am-12:30pm

Tuesday, January 14 from 3:00-4:00pm

Tuesday, January 21 from 2:00-3:00pm

Friday, January 24 from 11:30am-12:30pm

Meet in Room 313 of the Schulich Library.

Schulich Library Welcome Tour

      Come and enjoy a free coffee, and discover your home away from home!

·      Find your secret study space

·      Scan, print, and copy

·      Check out a book

Wednesday, January 8 from 12:30-1:00pm

Tuesday, January 14 from 2:00-2:30pm

Thursday, January 16 from 2:45-3:15pm

Tuesday, January 21 from 1:00-1:30pm

Meet at the Schulich Library Services Desk.

Cool Thing of the Week

Here's some highlights that you may or may not have seen before, enjoy!

http://gizmodo.com/you-are-here-the-13-best-maps-of-2013-1490022952

http://inhabitat.com/minnesota-based-duo-builds-a-three-wheeled-hybrid-electric-vehicle-that-gets-75-miles-per-charge/