In 1974, Chandra Madramootoo arrived at Macdonald Campus to pursue his BSc in Agricultural Engineering. He never left.
鈥淚 loved the program. I loved the professors. I loved my courses,鈥� said Madramootoo. 鈥淚t was giving me exactly what I wanted in life. I was fulfilling a dream.鈥�
After also earning his MSc (1981) and his PhD (1985) at Mac, he accepted an 11th听hour offer from 成人VR视频 for an assistant professorship, declining opportunities at other universities.
He鈥檚 known as the king of cranberries. More than anyone else, Marc Bieler (DipAgr鈥�58, BA鈥�64) has contributed to Quebec鈥檚 thriving industry centred on a small red fruit with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Today, at the age of 86, this 成人VR视频 alumnus continues to be involved in the day-to-day operation of the family business and to give back to the community.
The Macdonald Campus Dairy Unit has been named best in the region in the 36th Agropur Club of Excellence for Milk Quality Awards.
Photo by Neale McDevitt:听On the left, 99-year-old WWII vet Joe Maxwell shakes hands with Colonel Andrew Lussier, 35 years service including tours in Kosovo and Afghanistan. In the middle is Lt. Commander Alex Csank (20 years Canadian Navy).
Hundreds of community members take part, including students from local elementary schools, Macdonald High School, John Abbott and Macdonald Campus
By Neale McDevitt
Editor,
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 成人VR视频'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.
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 成人VR视频鈥檚 vision for global academic leadership by enhancing the University鈥檚 international presence and ties听
By Neale McDevitt, Editor, 成人VR视频 Reporter
Anja Geitmann sees herself as a catalyst.听
鈥淚鈥檓 here to connect the dots and to support collaborations between 成人VR视频 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 成人VR视频 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, 成人VR视频 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.
Have you ever used one of 成人VR视频鈥檚 water-bottle听refill stations?
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 成人VR视频 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, 成人VR视频鈥檚 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 成人VR视频, from navigating the challenges of entering 成人VR视频 during the COVID pandemic to finding and fostering a sense of community.
