Students /plant/taxonomy/term/5/all en Barbados Interdisciplinary Tropical Studies Program (BITS) – Summer 2024 - Information Booth /plant/channels/event/barbados-interdisciplinary-tropical-studies-program-bits-summer-2024-information-booth-355213 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:26:41 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 6230 at /plant Radio-Canada reports on 15 years of 91Ö±²¥ Feeding 91Ö±²¥ /plant/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 74337 at /plant Macdonald Campus valedictorians Andre Hadji-Thomas and Jennifer McDonald reflect on their journeys /plant/channels/news/macdonald-campus-valedictorians-andre-hadji-thomas-and-jennifer-mcdonald-reflect-their-journeys-365530 <p>As 91Ö±²¥â€™s Class of 2025 prepares to cross the stage, the 10 valedictorians from Faculties across the University—including Andre Hadji-Thomas and 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 74343 at /plant Welcome message from the Dean / Message de bienvenue de la doyenne /plant/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 74335 at /plant Climate science, community wellness, and career inspiration at the 2025 John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium /plant/channels/news/climate-science-community-wellness-and-career-inspiration-2025-john-abbott-sustainability-through-365322 <p>On April 11, 2025, over 60 people gathered at the annual John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium to hear how the research of three Macdonald Campus graduate students contributes to a more sustainable future. Honours and science students from John Abbott College, as well as members of 91Ö±²¥'s Macdonald Campus community, were inspired by short talks followed by a panel discussion on the students' university experience and their chosen career paths.</p> Wed, 07 May 2025 21:19:18 +0000 admin 74345 at /plant Exploring the power of research at the 2025 Lister Science Chats /plant/channels/news/exploring-power-research-2025-lister-science-chats-365424 <p>On May 2, 2025, over 60 people gathered in the John Abbott College Library for the Lister Science Chats, where four Macdonald Campus graduate students presented their research and shared how past events as well as the discoveries, sometimes unintentional, and techniques of previous scientists made their work possible.</p> Tue, 20 May 2025 13:23:28 +0000 admin 74344 at /plant Ghana's Cocoa Price Surge: A Bitter Truth for Chocolate Lovers /plant/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">Pascal Thériault</a> about a recent price surge of 62.58% for Ghanaian 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 74334 at /plant Macdonald Campus welcomes new leadership /plant/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> Sebastien Faucher  Associate Dean (Research) <p>Dr. Faucher obtained his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the Université de Montréal in 2007 and joined our Faculty in July 2011.  He has previously served as Acting Associate Dean (Research) in 2020.</p> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:24:55 +0000 admin 74333 at /plant Activity Booklet: February, the Month of Love & Friendship - 2026 edition /plant/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 74175 at /plant Workshop #1: Content Development & Registration for the 2025 Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis Competition (12 p.m.) /plant/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 74166 at /plant Activity Booklet: The Fascinating World of Birds - 2026 edition /plant/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 74179 at /plant Workshop #1: Content Development & Registration for the 2025 Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis Competition (1:30 p.m.) /plant/channels/event/workshop-1-content-development-registration-2025-lister-family-engaged-science-three-minute-thesis-334130 <strong>Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition</strong> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:11:13 +0000 admin 74167 at /plant Activity Booklet: From Seeds to Trees - 2026 edition /plant/channels/event/activity-booklet-seeds-trees-2026-edition-365750 &±ô³Ù;±è&²µ³Ù;Ìý&±ô³Ù;/±è&²µ³Ù; Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:04:17 +0000 admin 74181 at /plant Activity Booklet: The Joys of Spring - 2026 edition /plant/channels/event/activity-booklet-joys-spring-2026-edition-337044 Join us in welcoming back spring! Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:14:33 +0000 admin 74177 at /plant Workshop #1: Content development & registration for the 2025 Lister Family Engaged Science 3MT Competition (10:30 am) /plant/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 74165 at /plant