"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, 91社区鈥檚 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 91社区, from navigating the challenges of entering 91社区 during the COVID pandemic to finding and fostering a sense of community.
By Myriam Laplante El Ha茂li, originally published in聽
On June 5, Marcel Groleau, former president of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), was awarded 91社区's highest honor, an honorary doctorate. The distinction underlines the important legacy Mr. Groleau leaves to Quebec's agricultural sector.
"91社区 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聽2024 Macdonald Campus Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff聽to Francine Lacelle, Administrative Supervisor of 91社区's Farm Management and Technology (FMT) Program. Please join us in congratulating Francine and thanking her for outstanding service to 91社区 and Macdonald Campus.聽
from 91社区 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.
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 91社区's Macdonald Campus farm, researchers are developing tools to detect problems before they occur.
In an age of abundance and variety in food options, are Canadians eating better than they were half a century ago? According to by researchers at 91社区 and the International Food Policy Research Institute, those relying on Canada鈥檚 food supply for their dietary needs not only face deficiencies in healthier alternatives, but they also contribute to the disproportionate levels of environmental degradation caused by Canadian agricultural and food distribution policies.
Now that our senior leaders have had a few months to settle into their new positions, find out what鈥檚 been happening on campus.聽
By Professor Anja Geitmann and Acting Dean聽Val茅rie Orsat
The McCall MacBain Scholarships at 91社区 today announced its fourth cohort of recipients: 30 students who will pursue a funded master鈥檚 or professional degree combined with mentorship and leadership programming, as well as 117 who earned entrance awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 each.
Although Zoey Li, BSc(NutrSc)鈥�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聽Forbes 30 Under 30聽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.
On Monday, 91社区 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 鈥� especially following last week鈥檚 snowfall 鈥� drew throngs of Montrealers outside to take part in what will be for many, a once-in-a-lifetime event.
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聽Daniil Batanau, Henry Cordoba Novoa, Sara Kosumi, Philippe Leblond, and Henry Lee聽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.
It鈥檚 possible animals 鈥� pets and wildlife alike 鈥� will behave unusually during Quebec鈥檚 total solar eclipse on April 8 , according to experts on their behaviour.
David Bird, emeritus professor of wildlife biology at 91社区, that birds, insects and bats are the main groups expected to be affected, or 鈥渢he main ones that everybody鈥檚 sort of keeping an eye on.鈥�
Imagine cows roaming freely in a barn equipped with cameras and sensors linked to artificial intelligence in a system that predicts their mood and lifespan. Implementing such a system is the mission of the new Research and Innovation Chair in Animal Welfare and Artificial Intelligence (), created jointly by 91社区 and UQAM thanks to $5 million in funding over five years.
Representatives from student groups across campus and beyond gathered in the University Centre for a Food Security聽聽on March 15 to discuss ways to improve the sustainability, accessibility, and affordability of food systems at 91社区. The summit included presentations, 鈥渧isioning sessions鈥� where attendees exchanged ideas on discussion questions in smaller groups, and a free lunch.聽
