Social Equity and Diversity Education Office (SEDE), McGill University

Find posting and apply here: https://ssmu.applytojob.com/apply/wS38meNtm9/Managing-Editor-Community-Narratives

The Community Narratives Pilot Project publishes short, first-person narratives that highlight McGill students’ experiences in the community as they learn about equity, diversity and social connectedness while doing sustained community-engagement projects. The pieces are published weekly online through an Instagram platform and will be compiled for print publication in April.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Manage the editorial production and proofreading of a weekly online blog to be published from late November 2019 to April 2020.
- Manage the editorial production and proofreading of a print compilation of blog entries to be released and distributed for end-of-year event (April 2020).
- Chair the Editorial Advisory Board (EAB), made up of McGill students, staff and faculty. This group, along with the Managing Editor, develops and upholds the editorial guidelines and tone of voice for the blog , ensuring that all content produced is reflective of editorial voice and standards.
- Review all content and photographs for accuracy and appropriateness, providing suggestions where necessary to improve them.
- Supervise photographer and designer.
- Work with SSMU’s Communications Coordinator to post on platforms and send call-outs for submissions.
- At the end of the contract, draft a transition and impact report, detailing project outcomes and recommendations for future editions of blog.

Qualifications:

- Returning McGill undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing;
- Excellent written communication skills, editing and strategizing; ability to communicate complex concepts in an engaging and clear manner;
- Demonstrated experience and interest in community engagement, equity and diversity education;
- Ability to speak, write and edit in French is an asset;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Experience with graphic design software applications—specifically the Adobe Suite—Internet and social media applications an asset.

We recently received very sad news that Dr. Futsum Tesfatsion Abbay, a former SEDE colleague and friend passed away last week. His time at SEDE, working on an accessibility project with various faculties, was short compared to his 15+ years at McGill as a Law scholar, researcher, immigration consultant, and advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities, particularly the rights of the visually impaired. To support his family through this difficult time, please consider offering a donation through the link below. Thank you to Sara Saraka for organizing this campaign.

"The passing of Dr. Futsum Tesfatsion Abbay has left his family devastated and in need of financial assistance.

With all of the emotional pain and stress that death brings, it also brings financial burdens. We are trying to raise money for Akberet and their children to help with any costs that will incur and to help wherever needed. As a community, we want to ease any stress on the family caused by the outstanding costs of the funeral and what comes afterward.

It is in these times of loss and sadness when you see people coming together to help one another make it through, to support the people we care for. We are thankful for any support you may be able to provide. We also encourage everyone to keep their family in their thoughts and prayers. You will be missed Dr. Futsum Tesfatsion Abbay, may you Rest in Paradise."

Click here to support IN LOVING MEMORY OF DR. ABBAY organized by Sara Saraka Sara Saraka IN LOVING MEMORY OF DR. ABBAY IN LOVING MEMORY OF DR. FUTSUM TESFATSION ABBAYThe passing of Dr. Futsum Tesfatsion Abbay has left his family devast

Wonderful reflection by Prof. Vanessa Blais-Tremblay (IGSF, School of Music) on the impact of Community-Engaged Learning on students and faculty working in solidarity with external local partners. Prof. Tremblay also reflects on the need for community-university mediators who help build and nurture equitable, effective and long-lasting relationships.

Success story looking for happy ending: Is community-engaged learning in peril at McGill? My classroom, empty. This is at least how I found it to be at 2:36 PM on October 2, 2018—day 1 of my students’ “research partnerships,” for lack of a groovier word, (and I have searched some!) with…

THURSDAY APRIL 4th, 12-1PM: SEDE and Teaching & Learning Services hosts the 3rd and final Brown Bag Discussion series on Community-Engaged Learning:

Framing an Institutional Commitment to Community-Engaged Learning with guest speakers Prof. Alain Farha (Quebec Studies), Darlene Hnatchuk (CaPS), Jacob Shapiro (SSMU) and Prof. Nik Luka (School of Architecture)

LOCATION: MS-74 (McLennan Library basement)
TO REGISTER: https://www.mcgill.ca/tls/channels/event/framing-institutional-commitment-community-engaged-learning-mcgill-april-4-2019-295332

Thank you, Katherine Zhang, for all your hard work and dedication to this amazing program!

Meet Katherine Zhang, an outstanding Homework Zone mentor! Katherine, who is originally from Calgary, AB, is a U2 nursing student.

This is Katherine's second semester volunteering with Homework Zone. In her time with the program, she has continually impressed with her responsibility, adaptability, compassion and humour. She is adored by all the students she works with!

When asked why she comes back to homework zone, Katherine answered, "I just get so excited to see the kids each week because they bring a lot of joy into my life!"

Her fondest moment was "when '[her] boys' learned how to strut like the beautiful angels they are" (see: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu_woU3lpv1/)

We at HZ are forever thankful for all the time and laughs she has brought to the program! Thank you, Katherine! We know you will be amazing with whatever you do :D