Events

PGSS' Happy Lamp light therapy lending program is back!

PGSS members can get an exclusive 10% discount on all the adult courses & workshops at the Visual Arts Centre (Fine Arts, Jewellery, Ceramics, Online). Valid during the winter semester

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McGill students can receive a discount on 4 weeks of HelloFresh orders!

Hockey’s fiercest rivalry is back on Canadian ice. Canada’s National Women’s Team is facing off against the United States in the first two games of the 2023 edition of the Rivalry Series. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate and cheer on our reigning world and Olympic champions Feb. 20 in Feb. 22 in Laval, QC. PGSS Members can get an exclusive 20% off discount on tickets in certain sections!

Come alone or in a team to the PGSS Trivia Night! To reserve a spot arrive by 7PM (we're no longer giving advanced seat registration online, but please sign up for an email reminder with the full rules explained). For accessibility information about Thomson House please see this document. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qhNVlcWzSTXZkRXLZDEuQSuAj4UipXjsgaVFleAfYZ4/edit?usp=sharing Would you like to attend virtually? Please contact Adel at internal.pgss@mail.mcgill.ca and accommodations will be made.

Covid is airborne and requires airborne mitigations in addition to vaccines. Better masks are a key part of those mitigations, and PGSS is doing what we can to make those more accessible to our members.

Do you like games? Do you like learning about sustainable resources? Join your PGSS peers for some educational fun at your favorite spot on campus! Fishbanks is MIT Management School multiplayer web-based simulation in which participants play the role of fishers and seek to maximize their net worth as they compete against other players and deal with variations in fish stocks and their catch. Participants buy, sell, and build ships; decide where to fish; and negotiate with one another. Policy options available to instructors include auctions of new boats, permits, and quotas. The main learning objective is to provide the opportunity for students to learn about the challenges of managing resources sustainably in a common pool resource setting, with realistic resource dynamics. This event is offered hybrid, in person or online.

Enjoy the beauty of Quebec City, see spectacular ice sculptures, enjoy winter activities and taste local specialties. A day trip you will remember, the Québec Winter Carnival is the largest winter carnival in the world!

This program is designed for professionals and managers at any level, including executives, project managers, supervisors, and team leaders. It is particularly useful for anyone moving into a new position and indispensable for human resource professionals. This will be offered in hybrid - you can attend in person or via zoom.

Roses are red. Violets are blue. The only thing our wine and cheese night is missing is you! February 14, in the Thomson House Ballroom. $10 per person. Each PGSS member can buy up to two guests tickets (do not have to be PGSS members).

Join PGSS in a day trip to explore the a highlight of winter in Ottawa -the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world’s largest skating rink. Skate through the heart of downtown Ottawa on the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The trip is unguided so you can explore Ottawa at your leisure throughout the day. The Skateway is 7.8 kilometres long, and begins just steps from Canada’s Parliament Buildings. The scenic skating rink extends to Dows Lake. In between, warm up at rest areas, where there are toasty fires, hot drinks and tasty snacks. **Please note that the confirmation email may be sent to your Junk Inbox**

This program is designed for professionals and managers at any level, including executives, project managers, supervisors, and team leaders. It is particularly useful for anyone moving into a new position and indispensable for human resource professionals. This will be offered in hybrid - you can attend in person or via zoom.

Join the BIPOC Grad Network for February's Coffee Hour! Come, enjoy some coffee and snacks while engaging with members from the International Student Caucus. This event is designed to create a physical space for students to feel comfortable to talk, to vent, to share, to commemorate, and to commiserate in an informal environment that welcomes diversity and inclusion. We have invited Professor Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey from the Department of History and Classical Studies to join us to speak casually about his experiences in academia, publishing, and entrepreneurship. This is to facilitate an opportunity for casual mentorship in informal gatherings and laid-back conversations Please register below and spread the word!

This month we will be joined by the Jewish Student Affairs Liaison, Muslim Student Affairs Liaison, and the Black Student Affairs Liaison who will introduce themselves and listen to graduate student experiences, challenges, and feedback to help them better in their roles. This meeting is therefore open to non-Black Jewish and Muslim students as well as to non-Jewish/ non-Muslim BIPOC students. This portion will last from 5-6 pm. From 6- 7 pm we will hold our regular constituent meeting to discuss mandates and policy issues. Please spread the word to new and existing BIPOC Graduate Students at McGill. For more information on the BIPOC Grad Network, follow us on Instagram or see our webpage. @bipocnetwork https://pgss.mcgill.ca/en/bipoc-grad-network

Do you love to sing but have a terrible voice? Love to perform? This is the event for you! PGSS is hosting Karaoke Night at Thomson House. Even good singers are welcome! Would you like to attend virtually? Please contact Adel at internal.pgss@mail.mcgill.ca and accommodations will be made. See the following link for information about accessibility at Thomson House: https://tinyurl.com/mry3z5ep

Join us for an evening of curling at the Royal Montreal Curling Club, Beginners are welcome!