/nutrition/taxonomy/term/2/all en /nutrition/channels/news/call-nominations-macdonald-campus-award-excellence-administrative-and-support-staff-due-november-29-360786 <p>This year, Macdonald will formally honour a member of the Administrative and Support staff who demonstrates outstanding performance and contribution in support of promotion and development of the Macdonald Campus and Community, both in the execution of their duties and in their effort and commitment towards service. This award recipient will truly have made a difference to Macdonald Campus life.</p> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:10:04 +0000 admin 13074 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/call-nominations-mastery-service-award-due-november-29-360787 <p>Every five years, Macdonald honours an individual who has provided "outstanding contributions to the Macdonald community as demonstrated by a commitment and dedication to the Campus which has added immeasurably to the quality of the institution, its programs and student life". The award is open to all: faculty or staff, active or retired, alumni and friends.</p> <p>Nominations for the Mastery for Service Award in 2025 should be submitted to the Office of the Dean (<span><span>dean.macdonald</span> [at] <span>mcgill.ca</span></span>) no later than <strong>November 29, 2024.</strong></p> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:22:55 +0000 admin 13072 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/anja-geitmann-begins-term-inaugural-vice-president-global-engagement-360784 <p><big>Her mission is to advance ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s vision for global academic leadership by enhancing the University’s international presence and ties </big></p> <p><em>By Neale McDevitt, Editor, ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ Reporter</em></p> <p>Anja Geitmann sees herself as a catalyst. </p> <p>“I’m here to connect the dots and to support collaborations between ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ and the rest of the world,” said Geitmann, who today began a five-year renewable term as the University’s Vice-President (Global Engagement). </p> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:20:29 +0000 admin 13070 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/mcgill-students-shine-naidc-progressive-dairy-interviews-beatrice-neveu-and-connor-velthuis-360640 <p>In April 2024, four ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ University students from the Macdonald Campus' Farm Management and Technology (FMT) program participated in the 2024 North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC). Beatrice Neveu, Connor Velthuis, David Kolton Crack, Jason McOuat and their coach, ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ Faculty Lecturer <a href="/fmt/staff/leduc">Mathieu Leduc</a>, traveled to California for this three-day event to sharpen their dairy and business skills while networking with teams from across North America.</p> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:33:39 +0000 admin 13061 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/10th-annual-celebration-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-360615 <p>Over the past eleven years, the <a href="/engine/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">���۲�ݮ��Ƶ Engine Centre </a>has been instrumental in fostering innovative technologies.</p> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:50:04 +0000 admin 13058 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/winter-nature-scavenger-hunt-359675 <p>The Office of Student Academic Services has created a new nature scavenger about the <a href="/morganarboretum/">Morgan Arboretum</a>!</p> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:16:19 +0000 admin 13039 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/more-and-bigger-spiders-noticeable-montreal-fall-says-prof-chris-buddle-360448 <p>As spooky decorations go up around Montreal this October, real spiders are also becoming more prevalent.</p> <p>Entomologist <a href="/nrs/academic-0/buddle">Chris Buddle</a>, ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ University's Associate Provost (Teaching and Academic Programs) and Professor in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences, <a href="https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/more-and-bigger-spiders-noticeable-in-montreal-this-fall-1.7072557">told CTV News</a> that spiders become bigger than normal and are seen more often as winter approaches.</p> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:16:40 +0000 admin 13038 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/halloween-nature-scavenger-hunt-359674 <p>The <a href="/osas/cpd">Office of Student Academic Services</a> has created a new nature scavenger about the <a href="/morganarboretum/">Morgan Arboretum</a>!</p> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:17:59 +0000 admin 13016 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/saturday-night-sushi-comes-grocery-store-pascal-theriault-comments-359714 <p>As consumers increasingly opt for ready-to-eat meals rather than going to restaurants, restaurants like Au pied de cochon are responding by expanding their grocery offerings.</p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:44:16 +0000 admin 12973 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/how-mcgills-sustainability-projects-fund-improved-campus-life-over-past-15-years-359517 <p>Have you ever used one of ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s water-bottle <a href="/sustainability/ban-bottle-sp0179">refill stations</a>?</p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:15:14 +0000 admin 12962 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/prof-christopher-buddle-mosquitos-thriving-quebec-thanks-summer-rainfall-359472 <p>Professor <a href="/nrs/academic-0/buddle">Christopher Buddle</a>, an entomologist in ���۲�ݮ��Ƶ’s Department of Natural Resource Sciences whose research focuses on the biodiversity of insects and spiders, <a href="https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/mosquitos-are-thriving-in-quebec-thanks-to-this-summers-heavy-rainfall-and-heat">told the Montreal Gazette</a> that the rain this summer has been particularly “good” for mosquitos.</p> <p>Mosquito larvae are aquatic, relying on standing water to thrive.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:09:16 +0000 admin 12960 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/activity-booklet-delights-winter-season-2024-edition-335449 <h2>Join us in celebrating the holiday season!</h2> Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:46:50 +0000 admin 12952 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/mcgill-recreation-fall-programming-358856 <div><img src="https://se-images.campuslabs.ca/clink/images/bc1e2f39-4de2-466c-9e70-fce317032cb820a9bfac-40a5-4cb8-acfa-c5b7f0cd72f7.png?preset=med-w" width="320" style="float:left; margin-right:15px; margin-bottom:15px" alt="���۲�ݮ��Ƶ Recreation Fall P</body></html>" /></div> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:18:52 +0000 admin 12927 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/shrinkflation-hits-orange-juice-again-pascal-theriault-radio-canada-358822 <p>Often considered a symbol of shrinkflation, orange juice is shrinking again, <a href="https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2099214/bouteille-jus-orange-tropicana-reduflation">Radio-Canada reports</a>. A modified bottle of the Tropicana brand is making its way into grocery stores in a format reduced to 1.36 liters.</p> <p>Will other brands follow in Tropicana's footsteps?</p> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 22:14:01 +0000 admin 12925 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/pascal-theriault-comments-metro-quarterly-results-358820 <p>Metro announced a 14.6% drop in its net profit for the third quarter, ending July 6, 2024, compared to the same period last year. Its turnover increased by 3.5% to reach 6.65 billion.</p> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:45:16 +0000 admin 12923 at /nutrition