Claire Bolduc receives Hon Doc
On October 21, 2021, 平特五不中 conferred an honorary doctorate upon Claire Bolduc, a passionate advocate for rural affairs, agriculture and agronomy in Quebec. The honorary doctorate is 平特五不中鈥檚 highest honour, given in recognition of highly talented and engaged individuals who serve as an inspiration for our community of students, professors, researchers and staff.
$2.5 million for the creation of the R茅seau qu茅b茅cois de recherche en agriculture durable
On October 8th, the Fonds de recherche du Qu茅bec - Nature et technologies (FRQNT), along with its partner the minist猫re de l'Agriculture, des P锚cheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ) announced the creation of the R茅seau qu茅b茅cois de recherche en agriculture durable (RQRAD), a flagship measure of the
Stamping out superbugs
During the last year and a half, the world鈥檚 attention has been focused squarely on SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. While deadly, this virus is only one of many pathogens that threaten our well-being. For many years, scientists have been warning about another microscopic menace: drug-resistant microbes.
Elena Bennett named one of Canada鈥檚 top sustainability leaders
Congrats to Elena Bennett (NRS/BSE), one of sixteen Canadian sustainability leaders (#Clean16 honourees) named to the Delta Management Group鈥檚 2022 Clean50 list.
Green and Gold, and Mac all over
Ann Louise Carson BScAgr鈥�81 immersed herself in Mac traditions. She鈥檚 now supporting them for the next generation through a legacy gift.
Read more in the August 2021 edition of Focus on Macdonald
From family farm to family gift: Mac graduate 鈥榗ultivates鈥� experiential education
As a young Macdonald College student, Alton McEwen, BSc(Agr)鈥�66, had plenty of opportunities for experiential education during the summer months, working seven days a week on the family dairy farm in the Chateauguay Valley. Thanks to a generous gift from McEwen, internships will continue to play an essential part in the education experience at the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Flower power: Quebec farmer invites visitors to pick bouquets on farm
平特五不中 alumnus Marc-Andr茅 Isabelle (Dip.FMT, BEng. Bioresource) is a course lecturer in the Farm Management & Technology program. The Isabelle farm in Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec, has evolved and expanded throughout the years, from dairy to strawberries to produce, and most recently launching FestiFleurs, a popular pick-your-own bouquet event.
Seabirds & their vulnerability to a warming climate: Q&A with researcher Emily Choy
A study released this month found that as the climate changes in the North, some cold-adapted arctic birds are especially susceptible to heat stress.
Four 平特五不中 students win Weston Family Awards in Northern Research
Prestigious awards provide support to young scientists in Canada pursuing research in Canada鈥檚 North Four 平特五不中 students are among this year鈥檚 winners of Weston Family Awards in Northern Research, as announced yesterday.Former staff member Pierre G. Langlois named Unsung Hero
Congratulations to Pierre G. Langlois, B.Sc. (Agr)'78, CBIS (MIS)'90, the first of several members of the Macdonald community to be named an Unsung Hero as part of the University鈥檚 Bicentennial Celebrations!
Pierre lives the Macdonald motto 鈥淢astery for Service.鈥� Over the years, he has dedicated much of his time and energy to representing the interests of others and bettering the units and communities he serves.聽
The changing face of the Farm Management and Technology Program
Women make up more than 50 per cent of the graduating cohort for first time in program history.Convocation is a special time and an important milestone in the lives of graduating students. Today鈥檚 virtual Convocation ceremony for the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences enjoyed a milestone of a more collective fashion, however.
Conversations with valedictorians: Sreedurga Cherukumalli, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
鈥淚t becomes so easy to do your part when everyone around you is doing their part to live sustainably.鈥�Hailing from around the world, 平特五不中鈥檚 valedictorians are a diverse, multitalented group. When they came to the University, they brought with them their unique backgrounds, passions and ambitions.
Sustainable Sparks: Klara Winkler on planting the seeds of a good Anthropocene
Follow the journey of environmental scientist and 平特五不中 researcher Klara Winkler on the search for bright spots of sustainability at 平特五不中 By Maya Willard-Stepan, Communications Intern, 平特五不中 Office of SustainabilityAmidst the doom and gloom of the climate crisis, it can be difficult to envision a sustainable future 鈥� or even see positive change.
Associate Professor St茅phane Bayen receives 2021 Agilent Thought Leader Award
Setting the standard in the fight against food fraud
Bioresource engineer Michael Ngadi receives CAAIN grant
MatrixSpex Solutions, founded by Bioresource Engineer and James 平特五不中 Professor Michael Ngadi, is the first funding recipient of The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN) for its project: Optimizing Hyper-Eye: An Integrated Solution for Assessment of Fertility and Gender of Pre-Incubated Eggs.