McGill’s Molson and McConnell Halls are adjacent to each other, and both located above Molson Stadium. McGill Residences is home to over 3,000 students each year. In a way he is a parent figure. This residence for undergraduates is part of the Bishop Mountain Residences complex, and is located just north of McGill's downtown campus. Approximately thirty-six students are housed on each floor in single rooms, men in one wing, women in the other. A great start to my first year,” says McConnell Resident Matthias Hoenisch. McGill’s Molson and McConnell Halls are adjacent to each other, and both located above Molson Stadium. McConnell Hall. When asked about Weekes’ bond with students, his supervisor Elaine Talbot says that he is a source of motivation for them. It means looking out for every resident as well. After Purvis died in an air crash in 1941, the house was bestowed upon McGill in his memory by John W. McConnell, a major benefactor of the University. McGill Residences is home to over 3,000 students each year. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Looking for our archives? 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. The image of these stairs (now deserted for the summer?) For Porter Michael Weekes, taking care of McConnell Hall means much more than just looking after the building. August 12, 2020. 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. But for many McConnell students, Weekes does much more than that. For information or questions please email campusmaps@mcgill.ca Cette carte a été élaborée par le Bureau du développement et de la planification des campus. Your email address will not be published. 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. “I’ve had colleagues see former students work at the border, work at hospitals. To outsiders, such as myself (a McGill alumni who did not live in residence), the world of student halls is a foreign one, belonging to some parallel universe. What most students . Russ McConnell, Class: 1939 Induction: 1996 Sport(s): Ice Hockey - Russ McConnell was an inaugural inductee to the McGill Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. “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. I was in the area tonight, and snapped these pictures. My son, a freshman last year, found the Soviet era style had its own brand of charm. It is intended to provide an intuitive means of wayfinding at McGill University. Beautiful Mount Royal Park provides the backdrop for McConnell Hall. It’s great to see them ready to face the world after they leave Residences. Michael Weekes (centre) with students Matthias Hoenisch and Macy Weymar. VIDEO TOUR McConnell Hall shares the same design as Molson and Gardner Halls. Remote assessment of brain health during a... McGill releases Anti-Black Racism Action Plan. Beautiful Mount Royal Park provides the backdrop for McConnell Hall. 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. I saw students climbing these stairs, wearing hoodies or jogging pants, perhaps satisfied with their cafeteria meal, pursuing the conversations from dinner table. 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. Bishop Mountain Hall, named after McGill's first principal, is the dining building in the centre of the residence halls. 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. But for many McConnell students, Weekes does much more than that. The McGill Reporter is McGill University‘s journal of record. 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. He has made his mark on students both past and present. Students who like to get involved should head to the offices of the Engineering Undergraduate Society or Engineers Without Borders. Virtual Frosh and Orientation Week: A global... August 12, 2020. Article courtesy of The McGill Reporter. The post Making a difference in McConnell Hall appeared first on McGill Reporter. Visit the McGill Reporter archives. He gave me a feeling of home and I knew he’d be there if I needed to talk.”. Beautiful Mount Royal Park provides the backdrop for McConnell Hall. “From my first day in rez, Michael has been someone I can go to with questions and advice about rez or anything else,” says Macy Weymar. “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. McConnell is a co-ed building, but different to Molson and Gardner in that the floors are gendered by wing – that is, the ‘female’ wing and the ‘male’ wing, with communal bathrooms in … stuck with me as the mental image of what college life is for out-of-towners. Required fields are marked *. Constructed in 1962, McConnell, Molson and Gardner Halls join Douglas Hall to … Molson Hall 3915 University, Montreal. 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. Expert opinion: COVID-19 vaccine rollout unlikely before... Two McGill researchers receive prestigious awards, Prof. Robin Beech appointed Dean of Students. Uncategorized . 15. Places to Live, Dorm-Style Residences. “I’ve had colleagues see former students work at the border, work at hospitals. I’m even going to a wedding of a former student. Neither the author nor Spacing necessarily agrees with posted comments. Multiple McConnell students echo these sentiments. It’s great to see them ready to face the world after they leave Residences. Kerstin Blank (Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces), Olga Dudko (University of California, San Diego), Frauke Graeter (Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies), Deborah Leckband (Univeristy of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Hongbin Li (University of British Columbia), Nancy Sottos (Univeristy of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign). Latest news. I’m even going to a wedding of a former student. This residence for undergraduates is part of the Bishop Mountain Residences complex, and is located just north of McGill's downtown campus. To outsiders, such as myself (a McGill alumni who did not live in residence), the world of student halls is a foreign one, belonging to some parallel universe. The entire central stairwell of each building is encased in glass. With so many great apartments in Montreal it’s hard to imagine willingly living there. In a way he is a parent figure. 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. McConnell, Molson, and Gardner Halls are identical and provide housing for 672 students all together. “The one thing that made my experience one that I’ll remember and cherish forever was Michael,” says McConnell Hall resident, Mady Bolsterli. For Porter Michael Weekes, taking care of McConnell Hall means much more than just looking after the building. The post Making a difference in McConnell Hall appeared first on McGill Reporter. Beautiful Mount Royal Park provides the backdrop for McConnell Hall. As a parent, I became a full convert to the the “Upper Rez” experience by the end of my son’s freshman year at McGill. To outsiders, such as myself (a McGill alumni who did not live in residence), the world of student halls is a foreign one, belonging to some parallel universe. The kids do live there willingly!! Academic Life, Places to Eat, Graduate Studies, Teaching and Learning Spaces, Retail Campus Locations, Videos, Science, Engineering & Architecture. I want them to be the best they can be.”. This residence for undergraduates is part of the Bishop Mountain Residences complex, and is located just north of McGill… The map will help members of the McGill Community, and visitors alike, easily navigate the campus. Russell In Memoriam: Stéfan Sinclair (1972-2020) August 11, 2020. These particular staircases have always fascinated me. I want them to be the best they can be.”. McGill Residences is home to over 3,000 students each year. 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. Upper Residence: McConnell Hall, Gardner Hall, Molson Hall Beautiful Mount Royal Park provides the backdrop for these residence halls, located just north of McGill's main campus. Michael Weekes (centre) with students Matthias Hoenisch and Macy Weymar. He has made his mark on students both past and present. Multiple McConnell students echo these sentiments. 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. McConnell Hall 3905 University, Montreal. This residence for undergraduates is part of the Bishop Mountain Residences complex, and is located just north of McGill's downtown campus. McGill’s Molson and McConnell Halls are adjacent to each other, and both located above Molson Stadium. Spacing reserves the right to edit or delete comments entirely. When asked about Weekes’ bond with students, his supervisor Elaine Talbot says that he is a source of motivation for them. 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