Staff /nutrition/taxonomy/term/2/all en Welcome message from the Dean / Message de bienvenue de la doyenne /nutrition/channels/news/welcome-message-dean-message-de-bienvenue-de-la-doyenne-366268 <p>Dear Macdonald Campus Community,</p> <p>It is with great excitement and gratitude that I begin my journey as the new Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Associate Vice-President of the Macdonald Campus at 91Ö±²„. As I begin my term, I’m excited to connect with each of you - professors, lecturers, staff, learners, students, alumni, donors, and allies. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me.</p> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:30:14 +0000 admin 20905 at /nutrition Macdonald Campus valedictorians Andre Hadji-Thomas and Jennifer McDonald reflect on their journeys /nutrition/channels/news/macdonald-campus-valedictorians-andre-hadji-thomas-and-jennifer-mcdonald-reflect-their-journeys-365530 <p>As 91Ö±²„’s Class of 2025 prepares to cross the stage, the 10 valedictorians from Faculties across the University—includingĀ Andre Hadji-Thomas andĀ Jennifer McDonald in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences—have been drafting their speeches and, in the process, reflecting on much more than their academic success.</p> Tue, 27 May 2025 19:28:43 +0000 admin 20909 at /nutrition Macdonald Campus welcomes new leadership /nutrition/channels/news/macdonald-campus-welcomes-new-leadership-367019 <p>As we welcome the Fall semester, the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is pleased to announce the following appointments:</p> SebastienĀ FaucherĀ  Associate Dean (Research) <p>Dr.Ā FaucherĀ obtained his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the UniversitĆ© de MontrĆ©al in 2007 and joined our Faculty in July 2011.Ā  He has previously served as Acting Associate Dean (Research) in 2020.</p> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:24:55 +0000 admin 20903 at /nutrition Ghana's Cocoa Price Surge: A Bitter Truth for Chocolate Lovers /nutrition/channels/news/ghanas-cocoa-price-surge-bitter-truth-chocolate-lovers-366377 <p>Last week, La Presse reporters spoke to agronomist and economist <a href="/fmt/staff/theriault">PascalĀ ThĆ©riault</a> about a recent price surge ofĀ 62.58% forĀ GhanaianĀ cocoa, a move aimed at supporting its struggling farmers. This significant price hike is expected to affect not only other cocoa-producing countries but also global chocolate manufacturers and consumers.</p> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:26:53 +0000 admin 20904 at /nutrition Radio-Canada reports on 15 years of 91Ö±²„ Feeding 91Ö±²„ /nutrition/channels/news/radio-canada-reports-15-years-mcgill-feeding-mcgill-366083 <p>For 15 years, 91Ö±²„ dining halls have been serving up fresh, local produce grown by students at Macdonald Campus as part of their agricultural and environmental sciences programs. Last year alone, 3.4 tons of tomatoes and almost 2 tons of onions ended up on students' plates thanks to the <a href="/foodservices/sustainability">91Ö±²„ Feeding 91Ö±²„ initiative</a>.</p> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:50:45 +0000 admin 20907 at /nutrition Workshop #1: Content development & registration for the 2025 Lister Family Engaged Science 3MT Competition (10:30 am) /nutrition/channels/event/workshop-1-content-development-registration-2025-lister-family-engaged-science-3mt-competition-1030-334131 Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:11:27 +0000 admin 20849 at /nutrition Activity Booklet: The Mysteries of Halloween - 2025 edition /nutrition/channels/event/activity-booklet-mysteries-halloween-2025-edition-334375 Join us in celebrating National Pumpkin Day! Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:29:09 +0000 admin 20852 at /nutrition Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition /nutrition/channels/event/lister-family-engaged-science-three-minute-thesis-3mt-competition-332979 <p>Since 2017, theĀ <a href="/macoutreach/science-communication">Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative</a>Ā has supported the Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.Ā </p> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:43:17 +0000 admin 20854 at /nutrition Activity Booklet: The Delights of the Winter Season - 2025 edition /nutrition/channels/event/activity-booklet-delights-winter-season-2025-edition-335449 Join us in celebrating the holiday season! Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:46:50 +0000 admin 20856 at /nutrition Activity Booklet: Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall! - 2025 edition /nutrition/channels/event/activity-booklet-goodbye-summer-hello-fall-2025-edition-333609 <p>The <a href="/macoutreach/">Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach</a>Ā in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science at 91Ö±²„, has put together a lovelyĀ <strong>free onlin</strong></p> Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:14:55 +0000 admin 20847 at /nutrition Activity Booklet: From Seeds to Trees - 2026 edition /nutrition/channels/event/activity-booklet-seeds-trees-2026-edition-365750 &±ō³Ł;±č&²µ³Ł;Ģż&±ō³Ł;/±č&²µ³Ł; Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:04:17 +0000 admin 20865 at /nutrition Activity Booklet: February, the Month of Love & Friendship - 2026 edition /nutrition/channels/event/activity-booklet-february-month-love-friendship-2026-edition-337010 Join us in celebrating the month of love &amp; friendship! Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:38:28 +0000 admin 20859 at /nutrition Workshop #1: Content Development & Registration for the 2025 Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis Competition (12 p.m.) /nutrition/channels/event/workshop-1-content-development-registration-2025-lister-family-engaged-science-three-minute-thesis-334129 Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:10:50 +0000 admin 20850 at /nutrition Activity Booklet: The Buzzing World of Pollinators - 2026 edition /nutrition/channels/event/activity-booklet-buzzing-world-pollinators-2026-edition-365848 <p>TheĀ <a href="/macoutreach/">Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach</a>Ā in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science at 91Ö±²„, has put together a lovelyĀ <strong>free onlin</strong></p> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:37:26 +0000 admin 20867 at /nutrition Activity Booklet: The Fascinating World of Birds - 2026 edition /nutrition/channels/event/activity-booklet-fascinating-world-birds-2026-edition-337011 Come explore the fascinating world of birds! Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:41:10 +0000 admin 20863 at /nutrition