/nutrition/taxonomy/term/2/all en /nutrition/channels/news/chandra-madramootoo-lifetime-service-mcgill-macdonald-campus-and-world-361559 <p>In 1974, <a href="/bioeng/faculty-and-staff/academic-staff/chandra-madramootoo">Chandra Madramootoo</a> arrived at Macdonald Campus to pursue his BSc in Agricultural Engineering. He never left.</p> <p>“I loved the program. I loved the professors. I loved my courses,” said Madramootoo. “It was giving me exactly what I wanted in life. I was fulfilling a dream.”</p> <p>After also earning his MSc (1981) and his PhD (1985) at Mac, he accepted an 11<sup>th</sup> hour offer from ����VR��Ƶ for an assistant professorship, declining opportunities at other universities.</p> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:33:19 +0000 admin 13364 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/macdonald-campus-farm-wins-regional-award-milk-excellence-361453 <p>The Macdonald Campus Dairy Unit has been named best in the region in the 36th Agropur Club of Excellence for Milk Quality Awards.</p> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:00:24 +0000 admin 13361 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/fifteen-new-or-renewed-canada-research-chairs-awarded-mcgill-361164 <div> <div> <p><em><strong><span><span><span><span>$<span>13.8<span><span> <span><span>million <span>in federal funding <span>for<span> <span>����VR��Ƶ’s cohort of <span>10 <span>new<span>,<span> five renewed Canada Research Chairs<span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></em></p></div></div> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:05:33 +0000 admin 13346 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/veterans-honoured-annual-remembrance-day-ceremony-361130 <p><em><small>Photo by Neale McDevitt: 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).</small></em></p> <p><big>Hundreds of community members take part, including students from local elementary schools, Macdonald High School, John Abbott and Macdonald Campus</big></p> <p>By Neale McDevitt<br /> Editor, <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/">����VR��Ƶ Reporter</a></p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:43:46 +0000 admin 13338 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/event/international-day-women-and-girls-science-2025-transforming-global-food-systems-through-359646 <p>The Margaret A.</p> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:15:51 +0000 admin 13311 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/mcgill-students-shine-naidc-progressive-dairy-interviews-beatrice-neveu-and-connor-velthuis-360640 <p>In April 2024, four ����VR��Ƶ 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, ����VR��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 13243 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 ����VR��Ƶ’s water-bottle <a href="/sustainability/ban-bottle-sp0179">refill stations</a>?</p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:15:14 +0000 admin 13244 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/101-mcgill-research-projects-awarded-235-million-nserc-discovery-grants-funding-358031 <p><strong><em>Funding supports groundbreaking research in the natural sciences and engineering</em></strong></p> <p>The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 101 ����VR��Ƶ research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $23.5 million.</p> <p>The Discovery Grants support ongoing programs with long-term goals, recognizing the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances.</p> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:07:59 +0000 admin 13286 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/government-canada-invests-6m-climate-change-adaptation-and-interdisciplinary-research-mcgill-357527 <p> <i>Two ����VR��Ƶ-led climate change mitigation projects receive funding from the New Frontiers in Research</i><i> </i><i>Fund’s (NFRF) International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Competition.</i> <i>Thirteen researchers receive grants through the NFRF Exploration Competition.</i></p> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:55:03 +0000 admin 13304 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/anja-geitmann-begins-term-inaugural-vice-president-global-engagement-360784 <p><big>Her mission is to advance ����VR��Ƶ’s vision for global academic leadership by enhancing the University’s international presence and ties </big></p> <p><em>By Neale McDevitt, Editor, ����VR��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 ����VR��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 13242 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 13263 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 13277 at /nutrition /nutrition/channels/news/francine-lacelle-receives-2024-macdonald-campus-award-excellence-administrative-and-support-staff-357621 <p>At last week's staff relations reception, Acting Dean Valérie Orsat presented the <a href="/macdonald/about/faes/awards/adminsupportstaffaward">2024 Macdonald Campus Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff</a> to Francine Lacelle, Administrative Supervisor of ����VR��Ƶ's Farm Management and Technology (FMT) Program. Please join us in congratulating Francine and thanking her for outstanding service to ����VR��Ƶ and Macdonald Campus. </p> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:24:07 +0000 admin 13251 at /nutrition /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 13241 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 13273 at /nutrition