Dear students,
As we approach the final stretch of the academic year and welcome the arrival of warmer weather, our campuses are buzzing with energy.
Before we head into the final examination period, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank you for your many contributions to campus life over this school year.
Back in September, many of you set out with a wide range of academic and personal goals. I sincerely hope that you’ve made progress toward those goals. Even if the path was sometimes challenging, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on all the things you have accomplished, both big and small.
You’ve taken on the demands of studying at one of the world’s top universities, balancing coursework with extracurricular activities, part-time work, or family responsibilities. Perhaps you adjusted to living away from home for the first time, joined a club, team, or committee, or simply found the courage to speak up in class or reach out to someone new. How ever your year unfolded, know that you’ve contributed in meaningful and unique ways to our campus community.
You’ve done all of this while navigating a complex and often difficult global context. I recognize that many of you may also have faced personal hardships and adversity. Your resilience and determination are inspiring, and I deeply admire the strength you’ve shown.
To those of you graduating this term—congratulations! I encourage you to carry what you’ve learned here at ºÃÉ«TVl into the world and to make a positive impact in ways that are meaningful to you.
As we wrap up the term, I wish you the very best for your final exams and assignments. Please take care of yourselves and look out for one another. And remember, if you ever need support, there are resources available to help you (see below).
Wishing you all a wonderful summer that I hope brings rest, renewal, adventure, and joy!
Professor Angela Campbell
Interim Deputy Provost, Student Life & Learning
Resources:
- (formerly Keep.meSAFE): Call. Chat. Anytime. Anywhere. GuardMe connects students with free, confidential emotional health and well-being support conveniently available 24/7 via the app, telephone and web.
- If you are in distress or crisis, or are concerned for someone, contact the Office of the Dean of Students (deanofstudents [at] mcgill.ca (deanofstudents[at]mcgill[dot]ca), Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm).
- The Student Wellness Hub offers counselling services for students in Montreal (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm).
- (for all: for inquiries or to report incidents of sexual violence, harassment, and/or discrimination)
- Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (for all, support and accommodations for sexual and gender-based violence
- If you are in Quebec and would like to find other supports, you can call Info-Social at 811. This service is available 24/7.