Graduate Students /plant/taxonomy/term/895/all en 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 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 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 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 Activity Booklet: The Delights of the Winter Season - 2025 edition /plant/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 74172 at /plant Activity Booklet: Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall! - 2025 edition /plant/channels/event/activity-booklet-goodbye-summer-hello-fall-2025-edition-333609 <p>The <a href="/macoutreach/">Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach</a> in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science at 91Ö±²¥, has put together a lovely <strong>free onlin</strong></p> Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:14:55 +0000 admin 74163 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: 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 Buzzing World of Pollinators - 2026 edition /plant/channels/event/activity-booklet-buzzing-world-pollinators-2026-edition-365848 <p>The <a href="/macoutreach/">Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach</a> in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science at 91Ö±²¥, has put together a lovely <strong>free onlin</strong></p> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:37:26 +0000 admin 74183 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: 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 Animal Science- Graduate program online information session /plant/channels/event/animal-science-graduate-program-online-information-session-367986 Animal Science Graduate Programs (M.Sc. &amp; Ph.D.) Online Information Session <p>Monday, October 27, 2025 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) / UTC - 04:00</p> <p>---</p> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:13:58 +0000 admin 74187 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