“On Move in Day, I was feeling nervous and Michael made a joke that immediately made me feel comfortable and welcome. Remote assessment of brain health during a... McGill releases Anti-Black Racism Action Plan. This residence for undergraduates is part of the Bishop Mountain Residences complex, and is located just north of McGill's downtown campus. Looking for more news, videos and expert opinions? “On Move in Day, I was feeling nervous and Michael made a joke that immediately made me feel comfortable and welcome. My son, a freshman last year, found the Soviet era style had its own brand of charm. The post Making a difference in McConnell Hall appeared first on McGill Reporter. Each seven-storey hall is split into two wings by a central stair and elevator core. Your email address will not be published. A great start to my first year,” says McConnell Resident Matthias Hoenisch. VIDEO TOUR McConnell Hall shares the same design as Molson and Gardner Halls. Michael Weekes is the porter at McConnell Hall, a dormitory-style co-ed residence situated all the way up the hill on University Street. I saw students climbing these stairs, wearing hoodies or jogging pants, perhaps satisfied with their cafeteria meal, pursuing the conversations from dinner table. Beautiful Mount Royal Park provides the backdrop for McConnell Hall. Required fields are marked *. Not in the sense that he raises them, but he keeps an eye on them and the students respond positively to that.”, For Weekes, one of the best parts of his job is seeing how students evolve within their time in Residences and beyond. It means looking out for every resident as well. Article courtesy of The McGill Reporter. Try the McGill Newsroom. I want them to be the best they can be.”. Uncategorized. When you catch a glimpse of him interacting with the students, his impact is clear; Weekes is a reassuring presence; someone they can count on to listen and ask how they are doing. Life can be hard and I encourage them to focus on the good part of their day. In addition to the convenience of living on campus, students can enjoy an easier first-year transition to university. Multiple McConnell students echo these sentiments. Not in the sense that he raises them, but he keeps an eye on them and the students respond positively to that.”, For Weekes, one of the best parts of his job is seeing how students evolve within their time in Residences and beyond. What most students remember, however, is being a part of a strong and vibrant supported community that living in residence provides and the rich friendships that are formed with students from all over the world. This residence for undergraduates is part of the Bishop Mountain Residences complex, and is located just north of McGill… Students who like to get involved should head to the offices of the Engineering Undergraduate Society or Engineers Without Borders. “The one thing that made my experience one that I’ll remember and cherish forever was Michael,” says McConnell Hall resident, Mady Bolsterli. Expert opinion: COVID-19 vaccine rollout unlikely before... Two McGill researchers receive prestigious awards, Prof. Robin Beech appointed Dean of Students. Beautiful Mount Royal Park provides the backdrop for McConnell Hall. “I’ve had colleagues see former students work at the border, work at hospitals. Findlay was again hired, this time to renovate the house, now called Purvis Hall, for academic use while preserving as much of its original detail and charm as possible. Latest news. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He has made his mark on students both past and present. Visit the McGill Reporter archives. The two-storey, circular structure contains a reception and administration area on the first floor, and a large cafeteria and kitchen on the second floor. In Memoriam: Stéfan Sinclair (1972-2020) August 11, 2020. The map will help members of the McGill Community, and visitors alike, easily navigate the campus. Approximately thirty-six students are housed on each floor in single rooms, men in one wing, women in the other. No doubt, the buildings could use some physical plant improvements, but the experiences had there appear to more than make up for the dilapidated state of the dorms. It means looking out for everyone who lives there as well. When asked about Weekes’ bond with students, his supervisor Elaine Talbot says that he is a source of motivation for them. “Whether it was him yelling ‘be good’ while I walked out the door or our conversations about how I was doing, he managed to brighten up my day. But for many McConnell students, Weekes does much more than that. He has made his mark on students both past and present. Oh Gardner, how i miss your concrete brick, prison style rooms…. This residence for undergraduates is part of the Bishop Mountain Residences complex, and is located just north of McGill's downtown campus. It’s great to see them ready to face the world after they leave Residences. Looking for our archives? In addition to the convenience of living on campus, students can enjoy an easier first-year transition to university. Uncategorized . Multiple McConnell students echo these sentiments. Beautiful Mount Royal Park provides the backdrop for McConnell Hall. It is intended to provide an intuitive means of wayfinding at McGill University. The department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the School of Computer Science and several research institutes are all located here. Meet McGill’s new Indigenous Student Associate. Your email address will not be published. Beautiful Mount Royal Park provides the backdrop for McConnell Hall. The kids do live there willingly!! With so many great apartments in Montreal it’s hard to imagine willingly living there. See our Comment Policy. I’m even going to a wedding of a former student. Places to Live, Dorm-Style Residences. But, if you were to ask McConnell Hall students one of the things they love about their Residences, there is a strong chance you’ll hear one name again and again: Michael. Part of the complex of connected buildings occupied by the Faculty of Engineering, there are classrooms, two large lecture halls, laboratories and offices in the McConnell Engineering Building. 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