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BU Women’s Hockey Player Gabrielle Santerre makes U SPORTS History

Santerre becomes first player to hoist both U SPORTS Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year trophies in the same season

SASKATOON – Bishop’s Gaiters rookie sensation Gabrielle Santerre once again made history when she was named the U SPORTS Outstanding Player of the Year (Brodrick Trophy) and U SPORTS Rookie of the Year at the women’s hockey all-Canadian gala in Saskatoon on Wednesday.  It is the first time in any U SPORTS team sport that a player has won both accolades in the same season. This came three weeks after she was also the first player in the RSEQ to win both awards in the same year dating back to the inception of the U SPORTS National Championship in 1997-98.


Photo credit: University of Saskatchewan Athletics/U SPORTS 

Full story with highlights and photos: Santerre becomes first player to hoist both U SPORTS Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year trophies in the same season – Bishop’s University Athletics (gaiters.ca)

She was also named a first-team all-Canadian and member of the U SPORTS all-Rookie team.

Santerre, a Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. native led the country in scoring with 45 points in 25 games. That was seven more than the next closest, her teammate Maude Pepin, who had 37, and nine up on UNB’s Lilian George who tallied 36 points in 28 games.

The 45 points is a modern-day RSEQ rookie record (dating back to 2007-08). It is the most scored in the conference since 2012-13 and most in the country since the 2013-14 campaign.

She was also part of the RSEQ’s first all-star team and all-rookie team. Additionally, she was named the RSEQ’s Athlete of the Month in November.

“What a year from Gab,” said Valerie Bois, Bishop’s Gaiters women’s hockey head coach.  “She is mature well beyond her years.  Her preparation and attention to detail is extraordinary.  She understands and continues to work hard to learn the system.  She loves talking hockey.  She has high standards but brings everyone with her.  She received a lot of accolades this year but has a team-first mentality.  We are extremely proud of her.”

A Sports Studies student, Santerre is no stranger to accolades – she was the Cegep Division 1 Player of the Year in her final two seasons with Champlain-Lennoxville.

She helped lead the Bishop’s Gaiters to their best-ever season in 2023-24 with 32 points and a second-place finish in the RSEQ.

Follow the Bishop’s Gaiters on Instagram @GaitersWHK and @BishopsGaiters and stay up-to-date with everything Bishop’s Gaiters at www.gaiters.ca.

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Experience the Solar Eclipse at Bishop’s University

A total solar eclipse will be visible on the afternoon of April 8, 2024, and the Bishop’s University campus is directly in the path of totality. Bishop’s University invites the community to a series of activities around Coulter Field to offer a memorable eclipse-viewing experience in the region.

Total solar eclipses are a rare once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon, when day briefly turns into night as the Moon completely blocks the Sun. This is such a rare occurrence that the next total solar eclipse to be visible in a large city in the province will be in… 2106!  The partial eclipse will begin at about 2:16 p.m. and end at about 4:38 p.m., with “totality” occurring at about 3:26 p.m. and lasting for 3 minutes and 26 seconds.

ECLIPSE GLASSES

Eclipse Glasses

Bishop’s will be providing glasses free of charge for registered guests to our on-campus eclipse viewing event! Members of the Bishop’s community and visitors will gather on Coulter Field to experience this unique event. Visitors are invited to explore the various kiosks where they will find information about physics, astronomy, and detailed eclipse information. Student volunteers will guide visitors on campus tours.

As parking will be limited on campus, eclipse-viewers are strongly encouraged to walk to campus to avoid traffic getting on and off campus.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Donald Lecture Series – Fantastic Eclipses, From Fear to Reason

Ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8, join us for a talk by astronomer Jean-Louis Heudier on Thursday, April 4th at 7 p.m. at Centennial Theatre. Dr. Heudier is an internationally respected astronomer and author of Astronomical Photography, Eclipses of the Moon and Sun, Book of the Sky, Book of the Moon, and Astronomy for All. This free event is presented as part of the Donald Lecture Series.

More activities will be announced soon. Visit the Eclipse-viewing at Bishop’s web page for regular updates and for advice on how to watch the eclipse safely.

For further information regarding the eclipse-viewing event on the campus of Bishop’s University, please send a message to eclipse@ubishops.ca.

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Bishop’s University Forges Strategic Partnership with Desjardins Group – Enhancing initiatives focused on the student community

Bishop’s University is thrilled to announce a transformative partnership with Desjardins aimed at supporting four key initiatives benefiting students over the next three years. Desjardins has pledged a generous donation of $310,000, reinforcing its commitment to education and community development.

Financial leverage to support innovative solutions

Estrie-Preneur ($170,000)
Under the leadership of Vincent Cloutier, this initiative will pair students with local entrepreneurs for a two-month immersive experience. Through full-time collaboration, students will gain valuable hands-on experience in the business world, fostering a deeper understanding of real-world challenges and opportunities.

Desjardins Exam Care Packages ($60,000)
With a focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle, these care packages aim to support students during the stressful exam period. The initiative underscores the importance of well-being during challenging times and reflects the supportive spirit of the community.

Scholarships ($50,000)
These bursaries, ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, aim to alleviate the financial burden on students pursuing excellence in their academic endeavors.

Desjardins Pitch Competition ($30,000)
Integrated into select courses offered by the Williams School of Business (WSB), this competition challenges students to create startup companies and present comprehensive business plans to a panel of judges. The top three teams will be rewarded with monetary prizes, encouraging creativity, and building students’ confidence in entrepreneurship.

Dr. Sébastien Lebel-Grenier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Bishop’s University, expressed gratitude for Desjardins’ commitment to education, stating, “This partnership contributes significantly to empowering our students, promoting excellence and fostering a vibrant, supportive learning community.”

“As we renew our partnership, Desjardins Group is proud to continue enriching the lives of students at Bishop’s University,” said Isabelle Garon, Executive Vice-President, Marketing, Communications, Cooperation and President’s Office. “Giving young people the resources and support they need for their professional development is essential, and I believe that these four initiatives will play a key role.”

“I am very happy to be one of this year’s recipients of the Desjardins Bursaries, and I am very appreciative of Desjardins’ generosity and support towards my future as I continue furthering my education,” declared Courtney Gallan, second-year student in the School of Education at Bishop’s University.

Ms. Jacqueline Scott, Associate Vice-Principal, Alumni Relations and Philanthropy, highlighted the impact of these initiatives on student well-being, saying, “The Exam Care Packages and Scholarships will make a tangible difference in the lives of our students, supporting both their academic and personal journeys.”

The collaboration between Bishop’s University and Desjardins exemplifies a shared vision for the advancement of education, entrepreneurship, and student success. The combined efforts will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and development of the Bishop’s University community.

About Desjardins Group
Desjardins Group is the largest financial cooperative in North America and the fifth largest in the world, with assets of $414.1 billion as of September 30, 2023. Desjardins was named among the world’s best employers for women according to Forbes magazine. To meet the diverse needs of its members and customers, both individuals and businesses, it offers a complete range of products and services through its vast network of service points, its virtual platforms and its subsidiaries present throughout Canada. Ranked among the strongest banking institutions in the world according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins boasts capital ratios and credit ratings that are among the best in the industry.

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Secrets of a Hot Saturn and its Spotted Star Unlocked – Dr. Jason Rowe, study co-investigator

A team of astronomers, including Dr. Jason Rowe of Bishop’s University, has unraveled the enigmatic atmosphere of the exoplanet HAT-P-18 b, shedding light on its intriguing blend of gases, clouds, and even the effects of its star’s activity. Leveraging the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and sophisticated modelling techniques, their pioneering study provides a remarkable peek into the complexities of distant worlds and paves the way for a deeper understanding of exoplanetary atmospheres and the importance of considering their stars.

An artistic representation of the “hot Saturn” exoplanet, HAT-P-18 b. (Credit: NASA/Eyes on Exoplanets)

 

Exoplanets, planets located beyond our Solar System, captivate both scientists and the public, holding the promise of unveiling diverse planetary systems and potentially habitable worlds. Despite being very much not like our Earth, large gas giant planets found very close to their stars have proven to be ideal test targets for telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to refine astronomers’ methods of understanding exoplanets. One such planet is HAT-P-18 b, a “hot Saturn” type planet located over 500 light-years away with a mass similar to Saturn’s but a size closer to that of the larger Jupiter. This gives the exoplanet a puffed-up atmosphere that is especially ideal for analysis.

Led by a team of researchers from the Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets at the Université de Montréal (UdeM), a team of astronomers, including Dr. Jason Rowe, Canada Research Chair in Exoplanet Astrophysics, and professor in the department of Physics and Astronomy, harnessed the power of the revolutionary Webb Telescope to study HAT-P-18 b. Their findings, detailed in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (MNRAS), provide a comprehensive portrait of the hot Saturn’s atmosphere while delving into the complexities of distinguishing atmospheric signals from stellar activity.

 

Passing over a spotted star

Observations from the Webb Telescope were taken while the exoplanet HAT-P-18 b was passing in front of its Sun-like star. This moment is called a transit and is crucial to detect and further characterize an exoplanet from hundreds of light-years away with surprising precision. Astronomers are not observing light that is being emitted directly by the distant planet. Rather, they are studying how the central star’s light is being blocked and affected by the planet orbiting it.

The light curve shows the luminosity or brightness of the star over time. When the exoplanet passes over the star, known as a transit, part of the star’s light is blocked by the exoplanet. As a result, the star’s luminosity decreases. When a star spot is occulted on the star’s surface, or when the exoplanet passes over the dark spot, astronomers can see a signal in the light curve in the form of a small bump in the bottom of the transit light curve. See the full animation of this infographic here. (Credit: B. Gougeon/Université de Montréal)

Exoplanet hunters must thus grapple with the challenge of disentangling signals caused by the presence of the planet and those caused by the star’s own properties. Just like our Sun, stars do not have uniform surfaces. They can have dark star spots and bright regions, which can create signals that mimic a planet’s atmospheric attributes. A recent study of the exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 b and its star TRAPPIST-1 led by UdeM Ph.D. student Olivia Lim witnessed an eruption, or flare, on the surface of the star, which affected their observations.

In the case of planet HAT-P-18 b, Webb caught the exoplanet right as it was passing over a dark spot on its star, HAT-P-18. This is called a spot-crossing event, and its effect was evident in the data collected for the study. The team also reported the presence of numerous other star spots on HAT-P-18’s surface which were not blocked out by the exoplanet. To accurately determine the exoplanet’s atmospheric composition, the researchers determined it was necessary to simultaneously model the planetary atmosphere as well as the star’s peculiarities. They state that such consideration will be crucial in treating future exoplanet observations from the JWST to fully harness their potential.

“The lesson we have learned from observing Hat-P18-b is ‘know-thy-star-know-thy-planet’.”, states Dr. Jason Rowe, a co-investigator of the study.  “We learn the characteristics of exoplanets by observing their shadow as they transit their host star. If the star is changing its appearance, those changes will be reflected in observed properties of the exoplanet transit.  A better understanding of stellar astrophysics with unprecedented observations from JWST allowed the team to distinguish between the effects of star spots and exoplanet atmosphere abundances. ”

 

H2O, CO2, and clouds in a scorching atmosphere

Following their careful modelling of both the exoplanet and the star in the HAT-P-18 system, the team of astronomers then performed a meticulous dissection of HAT-P-18 b’s atmospheric composition. By inspecting the light that filters through the exoplanet’s atmosphere as it transits its host star, the researchers discerned the presence of water vapour (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2). The researchers also detected the possible presence of sodium. Adding intrigue to the findings, the team observed strong signs of a cloud deck in HAT-P-18 b’s atmosphere, which appears to be muting the signals of many of the molecules found within it. They also concluded that the star’s surface was covered by many dark spots that can significantly influence the interpretation of the data.

While molecules like water, carbon dioxide, and methane can be interpreted as biosignatures, or signs of life, in certain ratios or in combination with other molecules, HAT-P-18 b’s scorching temperatures of close to 600 degrees Celsius do not bode well for the planet’s habitability.

The data used from the JWST in this study were collected by the Canadian-made NIRISS (Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph) instrument, which has provided astronomers with the unparalleled ability to differentiate many of HAT-P-18 b’s atmospheric characteristics from one another. The results show that observations taken on the far-visible to near-infrared within the NIRISS instrument’s wavelength range are essential to disentangle the signals from the planetary atmosphere and the star. Future observations from another JWST instrument, the Near Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec), would help refine the team’s results, such as the CO2 detection, and shed even more light on the intricacies of this hot Saturn exoplanet.

 

About this study

The paper “Near-Infrared Transmission Spectroscopy of HAT-P-18 b with NIRISS: Disentangling Planetary and Stellar Features in the Era of JWST” was published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society on December 9, 2023. The lead authors are Marylou Fournier Tondreau, previously an M.Sc. student at the Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets at the Université de Montréal (UdeM) and now a Ph.D. student at the University of Oxford, Ryan J. MacDonald, Fellow at the University of Michigan, and Michael Radica, Ph.D. student at UdeM. Other iREx researchers that contributed to this paper are David Lafrenière (UdeM), Caroline Piaulet (UdeM), Louis-Philippe Coulombe (UdeM), Romain Allart (UdeM), Kim Morel (UdeM), Étienne Artigau (UdeM), Loïc Albert (UdeM), Olivia Lim (UdeM), René Doyon (UdeM),  Björn Benneke (UdeM), Jason Rowe (Bishop’s U), Antoine Darveau-Bernier (UdeM), Nicolas Cowan (McGill), Neil Cook (UdeM), Frédéric Genest (UdeM), Stefan Pelletier (UdeM), Lisa Dang (UdeM), and Jake Taylor (UdeM and the University of Oxford). Additional contributors are based out of the Arizona State University, Cornell University, the University of Victoria, and the National Research Council of Canada’s Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre.

 

For more information

MNRAS scientific paper

arXiv scientific paper

 

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Festival of Lessons and Carols at St. Mark’s Chapel – St. Mark’s Chapel Choir to perform as Holiday Season nears

The St. Mark’s Chapel Choir, under the Direction of Sarah Heath, and featuring organist Pamela Gill Eby, and Nicolas Leblanc on trumpet will hold the Festival of Lessons and Carols at Bishop’s St. Mark’s Chapel on December 9 and 10. BU Chaplain Rev Jesse Dymond will preside the ceremony.

Choir director Sarah Heath leads over twenty singers from the Bishop’s and local communities during this annual candlelit event to move into the coming season in the spirit of hope, peace, joy, and love.

A free will offering will be collected to support the St. Mark’s Chapel Music program. Parking is free on Bishop’s campus on week-ends.

WHO:
St. Mark’s Chapel Choir
Sarah Heath, Director
Pamela Gill Eby, Organ
Nicolas Leblanc, Trumpet
Rev. Jesse Dymond, BU Chaplain

WHAT:  Festival of Lessons and Carols

WHERE:
St-Mark’s Chapel at Bishop’s University
2600 College Street
Sherbrooke, QC

WHEN:
Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

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Bishop’s University invites community to take part in 180th anniversary celebrations

Bishop’s University invites community members from Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships to take part in the institution’s 180th anniversary celebrations on Friday, December 8th at 12 p.m. in the Quad.

Dr. Sébastien Lebel-Grenier, Principal and Vice-chancellor, Sophia Stacey, President of the Student Representative Council, and Chief Richard O’Bomsawin of the Abenaki Council of Odanak will give remarks to marks this significant milestone.

The community is encouraged to wear purple to show support for the institution. Cupcakes and hot beverages will be served.

What:     Bishop’s University celebrates 180th anniversary

When:    Friday, December 8th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Where:   The Quad at Bishop’s University

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“Magical Mystery Tour : An Evening with the Beatles” Bishop’s University Singers with the participation of the Champlain Singers

The Bishop’s University Singers are in the final rehearsal stages for their end of semester concert “Magical Mystery Tour : An Evening with the Beatles” on December 1st and 2nd at Centennial Theatre. Tickets are still available for the Saturday afternoon show on December 2nd at 1:30 p.m. Evening shows on December 1st and 2nd are currently sold out.

Under the direction of Fannie Gaudette and Jamie Crooks, the Bishop’s University and Champlain College-Lennoxville choirs will unite for a second year to deliver a tour of over twenty-five of the Fab Four’s greatest hits;  from the enigmatic Across the Universe to the lively Yellow Submarine.  150 singers of all generations, united by a love of the Fab Four, will take the stage backed by a 12 piece band of top professional musicians (Mathieu Désy, Alex Cattaneo, Olivier Hébert, Philippe Dunnigan, Robert-Étienne Siméon, among others).

The vast Beatles’ catalogue provides a range of styles and will allow over 35 voices to showcase as soloists, part of small groups while dancers enhance the mix.

An event to be experienced by the whole family and where the audience will need little convincing to join in for a chorus or two of the soundtrack of their lives.

What:        Bishop’s University Singers present “Magical Mystery Tour : An Evening with the Beatles”

When:       Saturday, December 2nd at 1:30 p.m.

Location:  Centennial Theatre, Bishop’s University

Tickets available on Le point de vente

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Clarification on the Premier’s Comments Regarding Bishop’s University

The Principal and Vice-chancellor of Bishop’s University, Dr. Sébastien Lebel-Grenier has issued the following statement following the Premier’s comments today:

“This afternoon, Premier François Legault made a statement at a public event held at the Université de Sherbrooke that has led to some confusion in the media. Here is what he said:

        « Vous allez me permettre de saluer Geneviève Hébert, on est chez elle, donc c’est la députée. C’est pas vrai qu’elle veut fusionner l’Université Bishop’s avec l’Université de Sherbrooke. 

       Par contre, elle s’est battue dans les dernières semaines pour que Bishop’s soit exemptée des nouvelles mesures. Parce que oui, il y a des inquiétudes à y avoir sur l’avenir du français à Montréal, mais j’ai pas d’inquiétudes pour ce qui est de Sherbrooke. »

Although this is not a formal announcement of a definitive decision on the tuition hikes for out-of-province students that were announced last October 13, it lines up with what the Premier and Minister Déry have been publicly and privately saying since, namely that Bishop’s and its approximately 800 Canadian out-of-province students are not a threat to the vitality of the French language in the Eastern Townships and that special measures are warranted for Bishop’s.

While this is reassuring and positive for our institution, I stress we are still awaiting a final decision by government.”

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New Kepler Exoplanet Catalogue Reveals Exoplanet Architectures and Multiplanet System

A new study co-led by Dr. Jason Rowe, of Bishop’s University’s Physics and Astronomy Department, has produced the most accurate analysis of exoplanets from NASA’s Kepler mission. The work has revealed Kepler-385 as a 7-planet, dynamically active exoplanet system and led to new insight into the architectures of exoplanet orbital properties.

KEPLER KOI 2433

paper describing the new catalogue appears in The Planetary Science Journal.

“Our revision to the Kepler Exoplanet catalogue provides the first true uniform analysis of exoplanet properties.”, said Jason Rowe, Canada Research Chair in Exoplanet Astrophysics and Professor at Bishop’s University in Quebec, Canada. “Improvements to all planetary and stellar properties has allowed us to conduct an in-depth study of the fundamental properties of exoplanetary systems to better understand exoplanets and directly compare these distant worlds to own Solar-System and to focus in on the details of individual systems such as Kepler-385.”

The first system with seven planets bathed in more radiant heat from their host star per area than any planet in our solar system has been revealed by continued study of data from NASA’s Kepler space telescope. Unlike any of our planetary neighbors, all seven planets in this system, named Kepler-385, are larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune. It is one of only a few planetary systems known to contain more than six verified planets or planet candidates. The Kepler-385 system is among the highlights of a new Kepler catalogue that contains almost 4,400 planet candidates, including more than 700 multi-planet systems.

“We’ve assembled the most accurate list of Kepler planet candidates and their properties to date,” said Jack Lissauer, a research scientist at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley and lead author on the paper presenting the new catalogue. “NASA’s Kepler mission has discovered the majority of known exoplanets, and this new catalogue will enable astronomers to learn more about their characteristics.”

KEPLER KOI 2433

At the center of the Kepler-385 system is a Sun-like star about 10% larger and 5% hotter than the Sun. The two inner planets, both slightly larger than Earth, are probably rocky and may have thin atmospheres. The other five planets are larger – each with a radius about twice the size of Earth’s – and expected to be enshrouded in thick atmospheres.

The ability to describe the properties of the Kepler-385 system in such detail is a testament to the quality of this latest catalogue of exoplanets. While the Kepler mission’s final catalogues focused on producing lists optimized to measure how common planets are around other stars, this study focuses on producing a comprehensive list that provides accurate information about each of the systems, making discoveries like Kepler-385 possible.

The new catalogue uses improved measurements of stellar properties and calculates more accurately the path of each transiting planet across its host star. This combination illustrates that when a star hosts several transiting planets, they typically have more circular orbits than when a star hosts only one or two.

Listen to a sonification of the orbit data of the seven planets in the Kepler-385 system:

The research team on this project includes Jason F. Rowe at Bishop’s University in Canada, Jack Lissauer at NASA-Ames Research Center, Eric Ford and Kadri Nizam at Penn State, Daniel Jontof-Hutter at the University of the Pacific in California, Daniel C. Fabrycky at the University of Chicago, Darin Ragozzine at Brigham Young University, and Jason H. Steffen at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Kepler Catalogue Open Data Access

The Government of Canada is committed to increasing the availability of scientific data and publications as part of its Open Government initiative. Bishop’s University supports this objective by making scientific data available to researchers, students, industries and the public to encourage innovation and contribute to the advancement of knowledge.

Resources related to this project can be downloaded from:
https://kona.ubishops.ca/architecture/

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Regional Leaders to Offer Support to Bishop’s University

Regional leaders from various sectors will gather to publicly support Bishop’s University during a press conference on Tuesday, October 31 at 10 a.m. at Centennial Theatre on the campus of Bishop’s University.

Its sustainability and identity are threatened by the new policy recently announced by the Quebec government in relation to tuition fees for Canadian students who are not residents of Quebec.

What: Press conference with regional leaders supporting Bishop’s University

When: Tuesday, October 31 at 10 a.m.

Location: Centennial Theatre, Bishop’s University (B10 on the campus map)

Parking: P4 and P2 (near Abbot Residence – F1)

Directions to campus (expect delays due to construction on Highway 108)

From highway 410: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TWBQVZuPWGq8gsuV8

From the east end of Sherbrooke: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XU8nNaPndJXKfV2dA

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