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Happy finals yall! We are almost there. Just remember, "you are braver than you believe, smarter than you seem, and stronger than you think" (Zaininger 2017).  Here's the agenda: 

1. Living in Montreal: Ethnicity and "Race" from the Past to the Present
2. MacDonald Student Ecological Gardens
3. Field Notes CoEditors
4. Intramural Hockey

New Seminar: Living in Montreal: Ethnicity and "Race" from the Past to the Present 
Winter 2018 Wednesdays 2:35 pm - 5:25 pm
QCST 440 / CANS 413

      Debates, at times acrimonious, about reasonable accommodation, the proposed Charter of Values, Bill 62, the niqab, the on-going Syrian refugee crisis, and national security have dominated public discourse in Québec for the past decade. To place these deliberations in perspective, this seminar takes a close look at ethnicity and 'race' in Montréal from the nineteenth century to contemporary society. QCST 440/CANS 413 considers the city's multiethnic character, the racialization of particular communities, and the methodologies that scholars have developed to study ethnicity and 'race.' We will examine how various ethno-cultural groups formed very complex communities (differentiated by class, gender, religious practices, and geographic origin for example), interacted with one another, earned their living, and responded to diverse political regimes. By unpacking the changing discourses around nationalism, we will also explore who was considered Québécois(e) and who was categorized as the "Other".

            Designed to provide a variety of learning opportunities, students will read key publications by academics representing diverse disciplines, tour the Bagg Street Shul and the Madina Mosque, go on a walking tour of the old Jewish quarter, and watch and discuss documentary and feature-length films. Scholars doing cutting-edge research on aspects of ethnicity and 'race' will present their findings individually or as round-table panelists; community activists will also address issues around intercultural relations in Montréal. The seminar also offers interested students the opportunity to participate in a community service learning experience placement [Experiential Community Engaged Research and Learning or ExCERL] working closely with a grassroots organization from one of Montréal's cultural communities and with members of Social Equity and Diversity Education [SEDE] at McGill. A passive knowledge of the French Language is required and open to U2/U3 students (or with permission of the instructor). 
 

Macdonald Student Ecological Gardens (MSEG) Volunteers
The Macdonald Student Ecological Garden (MSEG) is looking for three new crew members for their 2018 season! MSEG is located on Mac Campus on about 3 acres of land. Since 2009, students have been growing over 50 different types of vegetables at MSEG and developing production each year with organic practices. MSEG now functions as a fully independent market garden, selling at three farmers markets, providing 75 CSA baskets and patterning with restaurants. If you are at all interested in sustainable agriculture, apply! For more information, check out their hiring website.

Field Notes CoEditors
The McGill Undergraduate Geography Journal Field Notes is looking for students to help our editors in chief! If you are interested please email mcgillgeography@gmail.com
with a quick blurb about who you are and your relevant experience. We look forward to hearing from you :)

Intramural Hockey 
It's that time of year again, and the McGill Geography Intramural hockey team is recruiting for the Winter 2018 Hockey season. All skill levels are welcome to play-even if you've never put on a pair of skates! You must have all of your own gear. Contact charles.solberg@mail.mcgill.ca for more information.