1. Notice to QPIRG McGill Members

    Salut tout le monde // Hi everyone,

    Just a quick message from QPIRG McGill to you, wishing the students out there the best of luck on their exams, and to everyone a happy holiday.

     ***Please note that QPIRG will be  … Read More

    Wednesday 14 December 2011

  2. Listserv Announcement: Week Nov 28th

    Hey Everyone,

    We hope you are all enjoying yourselves and are able to attend this year’s Anti-Colonial Thanksgiving!

    The QPIRG McGill Office will be closed from December 10th, 2011 to January 8th, 2011. 

    If you need to use the space  … Read More

    Wednesday 30 November 2011

  3. Listserv Announcement: Week Nov 14th

    THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT! WE WON!

    Hello Everyone, 
    It’s been awhile, but we are BACK! And, are so thankful for all your love and support in this past weeks!!!

    From all of us at QPIRG McGill:  … Read More

    THANK YOU VERY

    Wednesday 23 November 2011

  4. What is QPIRG McGill?

    The Quebec Public Interest Research Group at McGill is a non-profit, student-run organization that conducts research, education, and action on environmental and social justice issues at McGill University and in the Montreal community. With such a broad mandate, QPIRG brings  … Read More

    Tuesday 1 November 2011

  5. Office Hours change!

    QPIRG McGill will be changing its office hours for the weeks of October 24th to November 11th.

    NEW OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday, 12pm-6pm.

    Share … Read More

    Wednesday 26 October 2011

  6. Culture Shock 2011 – Oct 17-21st

     Updated Schedule!
    QPIRG McGill and the SSMU present….
    CULTURE SHOCK 2011
    October 17-21, 2011

    On McGill Campus and in the Community

      We are excited to bring you the sixth year of Culture Shock in Fall 2011! Mark it your calendars, its  … Read More

    Friday 7 October 2011

  7. Event Postponed – Beyond Free Education

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    PLEASE NOTE AN IMPORTANT CHANGE TO THE SCHEDULING OF THE FOLLOWING EVENT

    Due to the MUNACA strike and in order to stand in solidarity with striking workers, QPIRG McGill, CKUT and the SSMU have decided to postpone the  … Read More

    Friday 23 September 2011

  8. We are looking for NEW WORKING GROUPS – DEADLINE: Sept 23rd at 5pm

    **DEADLINE for New Working Groups: September 23rd, 2011, 5pm.***

    The Quebec Public Interest Research Group at McGill (QPIRG-McGill) is looking for new working groups for 2011-2012!!

     QPIRG-McGill is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization based at McGill University, with working  … Read More

    Monday 19 September 2011

  9. Hari Kondabolu in Montreal – Sept 8th at 7pm

    For the first time in Montreal! 
    A night of political comedy with
    HARI KONDABOLU

    Hari Kondabolu is a comedian and writer based in New York City. His humor often centers on social issues such as poverty, racism, and a rejection of  … Read More

    Wednesday 17 August 2011

  10. DEADLINE EXTENDED!! JOB OPPORTUNITY! QPIRG-McGill is Hiring a Community University Research Exchange Program Coordinator!

    Committed to social justice? Need a job?

     

    QPIRG-McGill is now hiring a Community University Research Exchange (McGill) Program Coordinator. In order to qualify you MUST be approved by McGill as a work-study student.

     

    ******APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, August  … Read More

    Tuesday 16 August 2011

  11. Callout for Artists/Designers: The Community-University Research Exchange is seeking a new logo!

    The Community-University Research Exchange (CURE) is looking for a new logo design!

    The deadline to submit a logo design is August 15th at 6pm.

    The winning logo will be awarded a 100$ honorarium.

    This callout is open to all interested  … Read More

    Wednesday 3 August 2011

  12. Radical Frosh 2011!

    Radical Frosh 2011 is seeking workshops, walking/bicycle tours, and facilitators/volunteers for this year’s program!!!

    WHAT IS RADICAL FROSH?

    Radical Frosh is a 2-day orientation program that is organized by QPIRG-McGill. As an alternative frosh program, Rad Frosh offers both a  … Read More

    Wednesday 22 June 2011

  13. The Secret Trial 5: Financing Social justice film-making

    :::Film screening, discussion and fundraising event:::

    Thursday, June 23rd at 7pm
    Leacock 219, McGill University
    Montreal (McGill metro)

    Free entrance!

    Film excerpts in English. Presentations and discussion in English and French

    with whisper translation available.

    This room is accessible to wheel-chairs. … Read More

    Wednesday 15 June 2011

  14. JUNE 21st & 22nd – Aboriginal Day Celebrations

    JUNE 21st & 22nd – Aboriginal Day Celebrations: 8-Hour Radio-a-thon, Mini Pow Wow, Art Expo, and Native Friendship Centre Montreal’s Grand Re-Opening @ 2001 St Laurent (corner of Ontario)

    The Native Friendship Centre of Montreal (NFCM) and its youth project,  … Read More

    Wednesday 15 June 2011

  15. QPIRG McGill at the Anarchist Bookfair!

    QPIRG McGill will be at the 2011 Montreal Anarchist Bookfair!

     

    Come by to visit us in the main room, we will be tabling about our projects, CURE and much more!

    If you would like more information about the Montreal  … Read More

    Wednesday 11 May 2011

  16. SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

    UPDATED: QPIRG McGill is Hiring!
    There are 4 Summer Jobs and 2 Research Stipends available:
    SUMMER JOBS: Deadline- Friday, April 15th at 5pm

    • Rad Frosh Coordinator – Campus based
    • Rad Frosh Coordinator – Community based
    •  … Read More

    RESEARCH STIPENDS: Deadline – Friday,

    Tuesday 12 April 2011

  17. QPIRG Board & CRCC 2011-2012

    QPIRG McGill would like to thank everyone who came to our AGM!
    It was a great success!!
    Thanks!
    Our membership elected a new Board of Directors 2011-2012:

    Student Board Members:

    Patrick DeDauw (Arts U2 – returning)

    Camillia Elaqchar (Science  U1  … Read More

    Sunday 10 April 2011

  18. QPIRG AGM & Board Nominations!

    QPIRG McGill’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)
    Friday, April 8th at 5pm – SSMU Ballroom, Shatner Building, 3480 McTavish, 3rd Floor

    Items to be presented:

    1. Audited financial statements
    2. Bylaw changes.
    3. Annual reports from the outgoing board, Rad Frosh Coordinators, School Schmool
    4.  … Read More

    Wednesday 23 March 2011

  19. Social Justice Days 2011

    EDUCATION IS A RIGHT!
    Thursday, March 24th 6pm-9pm
    Stewart Biology Building, McGill University, 1205 Avenue Docteur Penfield (Metro Peel), S1/4

    facebook:

    http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134161546656735&notif_t=event_invite

    Join QPIRG McGill and the Muslim Students’ Association for a roundtable discussion on tuition hikes, access to education  … Read More

    Monday 21 March 2011

  20. Social Justice Days 2011

    KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
    “Tar Sands: Life and Death Downstream” with George Poitras
    Thursday, March 17th, 6:30pm

    Centre St. Pierre, 1212 rue Panet (Metro Beaudry) Salle Laure-Gaudreault (Rm. 200)


     

    An unfiltered look at the world’s largest industrial project, its impacts on  … Read More

    Tuesday 15 March 2011

  21. Social Justice Days 2011

    COMMUNITY FAIR:
    Activities Night for Activists (and aspiring activists!)
    TUESDAY, March 15th, 1pm

    Shatner Ballroom, 3480 McTavish (Metro Peel), 3rd Floor

    Was there something missing for you at Activities Night? This year’s Social Justice Days happily introduces a new event:  … Read More

    Saturday 12 March 2011

  22. Social Justice Days 2011

    UPDATE – WORKSHOP:
    Intro to tenants’ rights, or how to take on your landlord and not get evicted!

    WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16th  from 1-3pm

    Lev Bukhman Room, 2nd floor SSMU Student Centre, 3489 McTavish (Metro Peel)

    with Rachel Gotthilf &  K. … Read More

    Tuesday 8 March 2011

  23. Study in Action 2011

    Opening Panel:
    CUTBACKS? FIGHT BACK! Capitalism, Austerity & Political Repression

    FRIDAY, March 11, 6:30pm
    H-110 Auditorium, 1455 de Maisonneuve West

    Featuring:

    * Amélie Châteauneuf: welfare rights spokesperson for the Front commun des personnes assistées sociales du Québec, and a  … Read More

    Monday 21 February 2011

  24. COME FIGHT THE WINTER BLUES WITH QPIRG!

    QPIRG McGill welcomes you to…

    An evening of food, fun and skill sharing!
    The opening event for Social Justice Days 2011

    Monday, January 24th, 5pm-9pm

    Shatner Ballroom, 3480 McTavish, 3rd Floor

    Free food and activities

    Come fight the winter blues  … Read More

    Monday 17 January 2011

  25. QPIRG is Celebrating its 30th birthday: Now is the time to show your love!

    This year, QPIRG is celebrating it’s 30th birthday, and as part of a larger effort to commemorate the amazing work that QPIRG has done and the impact it has had on individuals and on our community, QPIRG is compiling testimonials  … Read More

    Friday 14 January 2011