BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250927T192512EDT-2037VvjKA9@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250927T232512Z DESCRIPTION:\n\nMacdonald Campus Homecoming is back this October – and it’s bigger than ever! \n\nJoin us for a weekend packed with beloved tradition s and exciting new events\, featured alongside marquee moments like the Je an de Grandpré Lecture featuring Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques\, Macdonald Campus Open House and the 80th anniversary celebration of the Mo rgan Arboretum.\n\nRegistration is open for most Macdonald events with mor e to come soon. Be sure to check back often as new registration links are added. Don’t miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable (long) weeken d!\n\nRegister today\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n \n Time\n \n \n Event\n \n Regist ration link\n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n \n Fri\, Oct 24\n \n \n 11:00 am - 12:00 p.m.\n \n \n Jean de Grandpré Lecture: Canada's Involvement in Space Exploration with astronaut David Saint-Jacques\, ENG\, MD\, PHD\n \n \n Register\n \n \n Centennial Centre Ballroom\n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n \n S at\, Oct 25\n \n \n 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.\n \n \n Morning Meetpoint Café: Cons ider the Centennial Centre your Mac Campus Homecoming hub! As of 10 a.m.\, the Morning Meetpoint Café is where you’re invited to collect your nameta g and enjoy light breakfast refreshments with old friends and classmates\, before participating in your choice of the day’s events.\n \n \n Register\n \n \n Centennial Centre Foyer\n \n \n \n \n 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.\n \n Masterclas s I - Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Maggie Gilliam IGFS: 91Ö±²¥â€™ s Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security has led the charg e against hunger and malnutrition through science-driven\, sustainable sol utions. Join our expert panel to explore how research\, innovation\, and a dvocacy are shaping a food-secure future for all.\n \n Register\n \n Centennia l Centre\, Room 163\n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.\n \n \n Macdonald Morning Party ($10 per person): Calling all young alumni – and the young at heart: Energizing music\, fresh coffee and scrumptious breakfast treats will tra nsform the Ceilidh into a hopping morning dance party! Join this vibrant n ew celebration of connection\, movement and good vibes.\n \n \n Register\n \n \n Ceilidh\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.\n \n \n Awards Presentation and Sir William Macdonald Luncheon ($50 per person): Join Dean Salwa Karboune and President Deep Saini as they present the Distinguished Alumni Awards\, re cognize Reunion Class Giving\, and celebrate milestone classes. The ceremo ny takes place in the Centennial Centre ballroom\, followed by the Sir Wil liam Macdonald Luncheon in the Ceilidh.\n \n \n Register\n \n \n Centennial Cent re Ballroom and The Ceilidh\n \n \n \n \n 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.\n \n \n Masterclas s II - Emerging Pathogens through a One Health Lens\, a Research Discovery Path Tour: Experts at 91Ö±²¥â€™s Macdonald Campus are united by a One Healt h mission: to anticipate and respond to threats from food\, water\, animal s\, and vectors – minimizing health\, environmental\, and economic risks. Their collaborative\, cross-disciplinary work drives sustainable\, equitab le impact. Explore their work through a six-station research discovery tou r and meet the agents of change in One Health.\n \n \n Register\n \n \n Centenni al Centre Ballroom\n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n \n Sun\, Oct 26\n \n \n TBD\n \n Morga n Arboretum 80th Anniversary Celebration: Stay tuned for details to come! \n Registration coming soon\n \n Morgan Arboretum\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nExciting thi ngs are on the way! We're constantly adding new events\, so check back oft en – you won’t want to miss what’s coming next!\n\nFor details and registr ation\, visit our website. We can’t wait to see you!\n\n\n \n\n\n Share you r excitement\n\n Help spread the word to your classmates by inviting them t o check that their contact information is up to date so they can receive t he latest news.\n\n\n\n Plan Ahead\n\n Book your travel today and save!\n\n \n \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026 SUMMARY:Macdonald Campus Homecoming 2025 URL:/foodscience/channels/event/macdonald-campus-homec oming-2025-368030 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR