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How ��ϲʿ��’s Sustainability Projects Fund improved campus life over the past 15 years

webfull — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:15:14 +0000

Have you ever used one of ��ϲʿ��’s water-bottle refill stations?

Published: 10 September 2024

Mac Campus and Music staff members honoured for Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising

webfull — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:04:34 +0000

Adelina Lameiras and David Wees are the latest winners of the Dean of Students Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising.

Adelina Lameiras, Student Affairs Administrator at the Schulich School of Music, was recognized in the Administrative Staff category.

David Wees, a Faculty Lecturer and Associate Director of the Farm Management and Technology Program in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, won in the Academic Staff category.

Published: 3 July 2024

Louis Robert (BScAgr’82, MSc’86), from agriculture to art

webfull — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:00:18 +0000

There aren’t many agronomists who have a piece of artwork that carries their name, but ��ϲʿ�� Macdonald alum Louis Robert (BScAgr’82, MSc’86 – Agricultural Science and Plant Science) is one.

Published: 26 June 2024

In conversation with Jamie Depolla, valedictorian for the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences ‘B’ ceremony

webfull — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:54:29 +0000

"The Mac Campus community is one of inclusivity, kindness and open-mindedness. I have felt loved, encouraged and pushed to do better every day."

In this special series of Q&As, ��ϲʿ��’s 2024 valedictorians share their insights and perspectives as they reflect on their academic journeys and look back at the moments that defined their time at ��ϲʿ��, from navigating the challenges of entering ��ϲʿ�� during the COVID pandemic to finding and fostering a sense of community.

Published: 12 June 2024

��ϲʿ�� awards honorary doctorate to Marcel Groleau

webfull — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:53:51 +0000

By Myriam Laplante El Haïli, originally published in La terre de chez nous

On June 5, Marcel Groleau, former president of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), was awarded ��ϲʿ��'s highest honor, an honorary doctorate. The distinction underlines the important legacy Mr. Groleau leaves to Quebec's agricultural sector.

Published: 12 June 2024

In conversation with Anna Gleason, valedictorian for the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences ‘A’ ceremony

webfull — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:33:01 +0000

"��ϲʿ�� made me more comfortable with being myself and it gave me more confidence in both social and academic settings."

Published: 6 June 2024

Francine Lacelle receives 2024 Macdonald Campus Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff

webfull — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:24:07 +0000

At last week's staff relations reception, Acting Dean Valérie Orsat presented the 2024 Macdonald Campus Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff to Francine Lacelle, Administrative Supervisor of ��ϲʿ��'s Farm Management and Technology (FMT) Program. Please join us in congratulating Francine and thanking her for outstanding service to ��ϲʿ�� and Macdonald Campus.

Published: 6 June 2024

Marcel Groleau named Honorary Degree recipient in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences

webfull — Thu, 23 May 2024 19:29:25 +0000

Ten exceptional individuals will receive honorary degrees from ��ϲʿ�� as part of Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. This year’s recipients represent a diverse array of leaders whose contributions span disciplines, industries, and continents.

Published: 23 May 2024

Video: AI in milk production

webfull — Tue, 14 May 2024 15:19:41 +0000

Dairy producers know that the slightest change in the behavior of cows can give an indication of their state of health. But since they can't be everywhere at once, artificial intelligence could help improve and extend the lives of their livestock. In ��ϲʿ��'s Macdonald Campus farm, researchers are developing tools to detect problems before they occur.

Published: 14 May 2024

Eating the way we do hurts us and the planet, study finds

webfull — Mon, 06 May 2024 14:48:42 +0000

In an age of abundance and variety in food options, are Canadians eating better than they were half a century ago? According to a recent paper by researchers at ��ϲʿ�� and the International Food Policy Research Institute, those relying on Canada’s food supply for their dietary needs not only face deficiencies in healthier alternatives, but they also contribute to the disproportionate levels of environmental degradation caused by Canadian agricultural and food distribution policies.

Published: 6 May 2024

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How ���ϲʿ������’s Sustainability Projects Fund improved campus life over the past 15 years