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۲ݮƵ awards honorary doctorate to Marcel Groleau

By Myriam Laplante El Haïli, originally published in La terre de chez nous

On June 5, Marcel Groleau, former president of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), was awarded ۲ݮƵ University's highest honor, an honorary doctorate. The distinction underlines the important legacy Mr. Groleau leaves to Quebec's agricultural sector.

Published: 12 Jun 2024

In conversation with Anna Gleason, valedictorian for the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences ‘A’ ceremony

"۲ݮƵ made me more comfortable with being myself and it gave me more confidence in both social and academic settings."

Published: 6 Jun 2024

Ottawa Valley Farm to Fork finds new revenue stream in growing field of agritourism

What started as a Mac alum and her husband's humble vegetable garden has grown into an Ottawa Valley agri-tourism destination offering everything from accommodation and dining to education and tours, the Ottawa Business Journal writes.

Published: 15 May 2024

Video: AI in milk production

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 ۲ݮƵ University's Macdonald Campus farm, researchers are developing tools to detect problems before they occur.

Published: 14 May 2024

New ECP3 greenhouse unveiled

From left to right: Roseann O’Reilly Runte (Director of CFI, Government of Canada), Hugo Dionne (Québec government representative), Marie-Claude Bibeau (Minister of National Revenue and MP for Compton—Stanstead), Peter Moffett (Director of CORSÈVE), Sébastien Roy (Professor of Biology, Université de Sherbrooke), Anja Geitmann (Dean of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, ۲ݮƵ), Carole Beaulieu (Dean of Science, Université de Sherbrooke), Pierre Cossette (Rector, Université de

Published: 6 May 2024

Breaking boundaries: Bioresource Engineering shines at ۲ݮƵ Design Day debut

Generations of Bioresource Engineering students have participated in the BREE 495 capstone design course. What innovative ideas did this year’s students come up with?

Published: 2 May 2024

Microgreens: Grow fast, eat young

Pictured above: Greenhouse production of sunflower microgreens in biodegradable containers.

By David Wees, agr., Faculty Lecturer, Farm Management & Technology Program and Dept. of Plant Science, FAES

Published: 2 May 2024

Mac students inspire next-gen scientists at John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium 

Pictured (from left to right): ۲ݮƵ/Mac representatives Ingrid Chiraz and Andrew Churchill; grad students: Jasmine Muszik, Mehtab Singh, Aylish Marshall; JAC representatives Sean Hughes and Karim Jaffer

By Kathy MacLean

Published: 2 May 2024

Update from Faculty Leadership

Now that our senior leaders have had a few months to settle into their new positions, find out what’s been happening on campus. 

By Professor Anja Geitmann and Acting Dean Valérie Orsat

Published: 2 May 2024

Chris Buddle: Artist, poet, conservationist

Most members of the ۲ݮƵ community know Chris Buddle as a professor, an entomologist, a researcher, or a ۲ݮƵ administrator. But Buddle is a man of many more talents, which you can read all about in a new ۲ݮƵ Reporter article.

Published: 29 Apr 2024

Up to the (dairy) challenge

When it comes to valuable outside-the-classroom learning experiences, a competition attended by a team of students from ۲ݮƵ’s Macdonald Campus ticked all the boxes. 

Four students in the Farm Management and Technology (FMT) program travelled to California in early April for the 2024 North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge.

Published: 16 Apr 2024

Canada and Quebec are preparing for another heavy forest fire season

No one can say for sure whether Canada’s 2024 wildfire season will be as devastating as last year, when 15 million hectares of forest burned and over 230,000 people had to be evacuated from their communities, but the relative lack of snow this winter, drought conditions in several regions and an early start to fire season have officials on high alert.

Published: 11 Apr 2024

An appetite for business—۲ݮƵ experience helped dietetics student build a company that’s true to her values

Although Zoey Li, BSc(NutrSc)’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 Forbes 30 Under 30 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.

Published: 10 Apr 2024

Thousands flock to John Abbott to take in solar eclipse

On Monday, ۲ݮƵ played host to thousands of people for the spectacular solar eclipse with a series of public events at the downtown campus, the Gault Nature Reserve, and on the West Island (with Macdonald Campus collaborating with John Abbott College).

Near perfect weather conditions – especially following last week’s snowfall – drew throngs of Montrealers outside to take part in what will be for many, a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Published: 10 Apr 2024

Celebrating our exceptional student leaders

Macdonald community members gathered at the Ceilidh on Wednesday, April 3, to celebrate the Gold Key Recipients for 2024. Students, staff, friends, and family listened in as Daniil Batanau, Henry Cordoba Novoa, Sara Kosumi, Philippe Leblond, and Henry Lee shared their inspiring stories of how they became involved in community life at Macdonald Campus and how rewarding it has been for them to give back to their fellow students.

Published: 9 Apr 2024

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