Her mission is to advance 黑料网爆吃瓜鈥檚 vision for global academic leadership by enhancing the University鈥檚 international presence and ties聽
By Neale McDevitt, Editor, 黑料网爆吃瓜 Reporter
Anja Geitmann sees herself as a catalyst.聽
鈥淚鈥檓 here to connect the dots and to support collaborations between 黑料网爆吃瓜 and the rest of the world,鈥� said Geitmann, who today began a five-year renewable term as the University鈥檚 Vice-President (Global Engagement).聽
In April 2024, four 黑料网爆吃瓜 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, 黑料网爆吃瓜 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 黑料网爆吃瓜鈥檚 water-bottle聽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鈥檛 many agronomists who have a piece of artwork that carries their name, but 黑料网爆吃瓜 Macdonald alum Louis Robert (BScAgr鈥�82, MSc鈥�86 鈥� Agricultural Science and Plant Science)聽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, 黑料网爆吃瓜鈥檚 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 黑料网爆吃瓜, from navigating the challenges of entering 黑料网爆吃瓜 during the COVID pandemic to finding and fostering a sense of community.
By Myriam Laplante El Ha茂li, originally published in聽
On June 5, Marcel Groleau, former president of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), was awarded 黑料网爆吃瓜's highest honor, an honorary doctorate. The distinction underlines the important legacy Mr. Groleau leaves to Quebec's agricultural sector.
"黑料网爆吃瓜 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 Val茅rie Orsat presented the聽2024 Macdonald Campus Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff聽to Francine Lacelle, Administrative Supervisor of 黑料网爆吃瓜's Farm Management and Technology (FMT) Program. Please join us in congratulating Francine and thanking her for outstanding service to 黑料网爆吃瓜 and Macdonald Campus.聽
from 黑料网爆吃瓜 as part of Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. This year鈥檚 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 黑料网爆吃瓜'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 黑料网爆吃瓜 and the International Food Policy Research Institute, those relying on Canada鈥檚 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鈥檚 been happening on campus.聽
By Professor Anja Geitmann and Acting Dean聽Val茅rie Orsat
The McCall MacBain Scholarships at 黑料网爆吃瓜 today announced its fourth cohort of recipients: 30 students who will pursue a funded master鈥檚 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)鈥�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聽Forbes 30 Under 30聽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.
