/macdonald/taxonomy/term/1580/all en /macdonald/article/arrival-campus-fall-2021-term <h3>Hello to our newly admitted and returning Macdonald graduate students!</h3> <p>We are very much looking forward to welcoming you on campus this fall. Mac OGS is still operating primarily remotely in the summer term but we will be returning gradually to the office in the coming fall term. You can continue to reach us by email in the meantime!</p> <p><b><i>About Arrival for the Fall 2021 Term</i></b></p> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:47:46 +0000 Laura Wittebol 507001 at /macdonald /macdonald/research Wed, 05 Aug 2020 14:18:24 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 224438 at /macdonald /macdonald/article/getting-ready-travel-canada-winter-2021 <p>Since October 20<sup>th</sup>, the Canadian government is allowing <i>new</i> students to enter Canada, if the school they are attending is on the <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/students/approved-dli.html">official list of Designated Learning Institutions with an approved COVID readiness plan</a> (HINT: ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û is on that list). If you are starting a grad studies program here at Mac Campus in January, you might also be planning to physically be here.</p> Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:11:24 +0000 Erin Minnett 292395 at /macdonald /macdonald/about/positions/ta-positions <p>To be eligible for a Teaching Assistant position, candidates must be registered at ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û as Graduate Students in the term to which they are applying and must be eligible to work in Canada.</p> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:42:28 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 277587 at /macdonald /macdonald/article/catching-mcgss-president-meha-sharma <h4>Introducing Meha Sharma, MCGSS President</h4> <p><img alt="Meha Sharma, MCGSS president 2020-2021" height="205" width="320" style="float: right;" class="file-large rt" src="/macdonald/files/macdonald/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/meha_sharma.jpg?itok=lYK1yxMT" /><b>Please introduce yourself and give us your program. What year did you start?</b><br /> <em>Hi! I am Meha Sharma. I am a 4<sup>th</sup> year PhD candidate in the Plant Science department. I joined my PhD in Fall 2017. I have been awarded the Schulich Graduate Fellowship.</em></p> Wed, 07 Oct 2020 16:16:05 +0000 Laura Wittebol 256212 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/virtual-programming-our-new-outreach-325025 <p>We have been offering timely science topics to the community for 21 years through our <a href="/macdonald/events/fft">Food for Thought Lecture Series</a>, and felt the need to continue offering interesting and thought-provoking lectures/discussions for the Fall term. For the past four years, the Series has opened with our very special <a href="/macdonald/events/degrandpre">A. Jean de Grandpré Distinguished Speaker Series</a>. The Series was established to honour Chancellor Emeritus M. A.</p> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:05:22 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 250156 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/navigating-new-academic-year-325024 <p>An interview with Professor Valérie Orsat, Associate Dean (Student Affairs)</p> <p>Each new school year is unique, and back-to-school in fall 2020 has taken a very different shape than usual. The campus is still as beautiful as ever with summer’s end, however with much reduced student presence since most of our courses are being taught entirely through remote platforms. The fall term has presented challenges and increased stress for both students (faced with the unexpected) and course instructors (faced with the uncertainty of the teaching medium).</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:00:45 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 250155 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/mcgill-mac-campus-alums-named-canadian-agricultural-youth-council-325026 <p>We were thrilled to learn that several members of the ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û-Macdonald Campus community were selected from more than 800 applicants to sit on the <a href="https://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/youth-in-agriculture/the-canadian-agricultural-youth-council/?id=1579018139768" target="_blank">Canadian Agricultural Youth Council</a>.</p> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:10:38 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 250182 at /macdonald /macdonald/article/lets-talk-about-our-newest-bffs-masks <p>It seems that face masks are going to be the hottest fashion accessory for the foreseeable future at Mac Campus. As of 18 July, 2020, masks are MANDATORY in all public spaces in Montreal and surrounding area. <a href="/coronavirus/resources/directives-preventing-spread-covid-19-campus#masks" target="_blank">This includes all campuses of the University of ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û</a>.</p> <h4>Key Points of ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û’s policy on masks</h4> <p>Where and when masks are required:</p> Tue, 18 Aug 2020 11:00:20 +0000 Erin Minnett 224512 at /macdonald /macdonald/article/student-wellness-mac-campus <p>We are all going through unprecedented times with the COVID pandemic. It can make us feel lost, or overwhelmed, and wondering how to reach others. How can we help ourselves, whether mentally, physically, or financially? We are experiencing a lot of uncertainty about the present, and about how our futures will unfold.</p> Fri, 14 Aug 2020 20:22:13 +0000 Laura Wittebol 224511 at /macdonald /macdonald/article/all-cool-kids-are-talking-aboutcampus-life-engagement <p>While you may already have seen a few emails from them in your ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û inbox already, we wanted to re-emphasize and promote their excellent content. You should have already received several of their <a href="/firstyear/resources#Grad" target="_blank">newsletters</a>, and invitations to their weekly <a href="https://mcgill.ca/firstyear/graduate-postdoctoral/online-orientation-webinars/webinars" target="_blank">pre-arrival webinar series</a>.</p> Mon, 29 Jun 2020 21:56:18 +0000 Erin Minnett, MacOGS 224304 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/permanent-residence-info-session-297310 <p>Are you currently a student who wants to remain in Quebec? Find out when and how to apply for permanent residence at this information session, hosted by Immigration Québec and International Student Services.</p> Fri, 17 May 2019 11:41:23 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 54263 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/jitender-dubey-receive-honorary-doctorate-macdonald-convocation-286892 <p><strong>AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES<br /> Wednesday, June 6, 2:30 p.m.</strong></p> <p><strong>Doctor of Science, honoris causa<br /> JITENDER DUBEY, F.A.A.M<br /> B.V.Sc. (Veterinary College Mhow), M.V.Sc. (Veterinary College Mathura), Ph.D. (University of Sheffield)</strong></p> Fri, 27 Apr 2018 18:27:21 +0000 katherine.maclean@mcgill.ca 53318 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/lunch-learn-258440 <p>The Macdonald Research Office is hosting a Lunch & Learn event.  Undergraduate students are welcome to attend.</p> <p>Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 1<span>2h30 to 13h30</span><span> at the Faculty Lounge</span></p> Tue, 09 Feb 2016 19:35:39 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 52066 at /macdonald /macdonald/research/canada-foundation-innovation-grants/eastern-canadian-plant-phenotyping-platform-ecp3 <h3>CFI awards $9.5M to the ÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û-led Eastern Canadian Plant Phenotyping Platform</h3> <p><img height="707" width="2591" style="width: 750px; height: 205px;" class="file-original " src="/macdonald/files/macdonald/soybean_field.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p><strong>Accelerating innovations to adapt agro-environments to climate change: Eastern Canadian Plant Phenotyping Platform (ECP3)</strong></p> Thu, 12 Oct 2017 15:15:07 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 52956 at /macdonald