In April 2024, four º«¹úÂãÎè students from the Macdonald Campus' Farm Management and Technology (FMT) program participated in the 2024 North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC). Beatrice Neveu, Connor Velthuis, David Kolton Crack, Jason McOuat and their coach, º«¹úÂãÎè Faculty Lecturer Mathieu Leduc, traveled to California for this three-day event to sharpen their dairy and business skills while networking with teams from across North America.
Have you ever used one of º«¹úÂãÎè’s water-bottle refill stations?
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.
There aren’t many agronomists who have a piece of artwork that carries their name, but º«¹úÂãÎè Macdonald alum Louis Robert (BScAgr’82, MSc’86 – Agricultural Science and Plant Science) is one.
"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, º«¹úÂãÎè’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 º«¹úÂãÎè, from navigating the challenges of entering º«¹úÂãÎè during the COVID pandemic to finding and fostering a sense of community.
By Myriam Laplante El Haïli, originally published inÂ
On June 5, Marcel Groleau, former president of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), was awarded º«¹úÂãÎè's highest honor, an honorary doctorate. The distinction underlines the important legacy Mr. Groleau leaves to Quebec's agricultural sector.
"º«¹úÂãÎè made me more comfortable with being myself and it gave me more confidence in both social and academic settings."
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 º«¹úÂãÎè's Farm Management and Technology (FMT) Program. Please join us in congratulating Francine and thanking her for outstanding service to º«¹úÂãÎè and Macdonald Campus.Â
from º«¹úÂãÎè as part of Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. This year’s recipients represent a diverse array of leaders whose contributions span disciplines, industries, and continents.
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 º«¹úÂãÎè's Macdonald Campus farm, researchers are developing tools to detect problems before they occur.
In an age of abundance and variety in food options, are Canadians eating better than they were half a century ago? According to by researchers at º«¹úÂãÎè 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.
Now that our senior leaders have had a few months to settle into their new positions, find out what’s been happening on campus.Â
By Professor Anja Geitmann and Acting Dean Valérie Orsat
The McCall MacBain Scholarships at º«¹úÂãÎè today announced its fourth cohort of recipients: 30 students who will pursue a funded master’s or professional degree combined with mentorship and leadership programming, as well as 117 who earned entrance awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 each.
Although Zoey Li, BSc(NutrSc)’17, always had an interest in business, she never expected to launch a company that helps people take charge of their health.
Li, who was recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 in the food and beverage category, built her success on her ability to find opportunities, develop new skills and make connections, as an undergraduate and afterward.
On Monday, º«¹úÂãÎè played host to thousands of people for the spectacular solar eclipse with a series of public events at the downtown campus, the Gault Nature Reserve, and on the West Island (with Macdonald Campus collaborating with John Abbott College).
Near perfect weather conditions – especially following last week’s snowfall – drew throngs of Montrealers outside to take part in what will be for many, a once-in-a-lifetime event.