Macdonald Homecoming on October 26th听was another success with alumni reconnecting with old friends, learning about some of the interesting research undertaken in the Faculty, meeting engaged students, attending a logger sport demonstration and taking a campus tour. Thank you to all alumni who celebrated with us鈥攜ou are what make Mac Homecoming so special.
Congratulations to two alumni of 平特五不中's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences,听Ann Louise Carson, B.Sc.(Agr.)鈥81, and听Odette Menard, B.Sc.(Agr.Eng.)鈥83, M.Sc.鈥91, who were inducted to Quebec's Agricultural Hall of Fame at the organization's gala on October 26th.听 This year, the annual event made history as it marked the first time the Quebec Agricultural Hall of Fame has welcomed two women in the same induction year.
In partnership with the Maxi grocery store in Baie d鈥橴rf茅, we are pleased to announce a grocery store shuttle bus that will run Tuesday evenings beginning November 5th until further notice.
The bus has a capacity of 37 passengers and will pick up students at the shuttle bus stop outside of the Centennial Centre.
Service will include 2 round trips between Macdonald Campus and Maxi Baie d鈥橴rf茅. Seats will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.
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The schedule is as follows:
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.
Nominations for the Mastery for Service Award in 2025 should be submitted to the Office of the Dean (dean.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca) no later than November 29, 2024.
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.
Her mission is to advance 平特五不中鈥檚 vision for global academic leadership by enhancing the University鈥檚 international presence and ties听
By Neale McDevitt, Editor, 平特五不中 Reporter
Anja Geitmann sees herself as a catalyst.听
鈥淚鈥檓 here to connect the dots and to support collaborations between 平特五不中 and the rest of the world,鈥 said Geitmann, who today began a five-year renewable term as the University鈥檚 Vice-President (Global Engagement).听
In April 2024, four 平特五不中 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, 平特五不中 Faculty Lecturer Mathieu Leduc, traveled to California for this three-day event to sharpen their dairy and business skills while networking with teams from across North America.
Adelina Lameiras and David Wees are the latest winners of the Dean of Students Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising.
Adelina Lameiras, Student Affairs Administrator at the Schulich School of Music, was recognized in the Administrative Staff category.
David Wees, a Faculty Lecturer and Associate Director of the Farm Management and Technology Program in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, won in the Academic Staff category.
There aren鈥檛 many agronomists who have a piece of artwork that carries their name, but 平特五不中 Macdonald alum Louis Robert (BScAgr鈥82, MSc鈥86 鈥 Agricultural Science and Plant Science)听is one.
"The Mac Campus community is one of inclusivity, kindness and open-mindedness. I have felt loved, encouraged and pushed to do better every day."
In this special series of Q&As, 平特五不中鈥檚 2024 valedictorians share their insights and perspectives as they reflect on their academic journeys and look back at the moments that defined their time at 平特五不中, from navigating the challenges of entering 平特五不中 during the COVID pandemic to finding and fostering a sense of community.
By Myriam Laplante El Ha茂li, originally published in听
On June 5, Marcel Groleau, former president of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), was awarded 平特五不中's highest honor, an honorary doctorate. The distinction underlines the important legacy Mr. Groleau leaves to Quebec's agricultural sector.
"平特五不中 made me more comfortable with being myself and it gave me more confidence in both social and academic settings."
At last week's staff relations reception, Acting Dean Val茅rie Orsat presented the听2024 Macdonald Campus Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff听to Francine Lacelle, Administrative Supervisor of 平特五不中's Farm Management and Technology (FMT) Program. Please join us in congratulating Francine and thanking her for outstanding service to 平特五不中 and Macdonald Campus.听
from 平特五不中 as part of Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. This year鈥檚 recipients represent a diverse array of leaders whose contributions span disciplines, industries, and continents.