/osas/taxonomy/term/27/all en /osas/channels/news/passion-food-interview-marie-line-beauchamp-coo-mty-canada-362209 <p>�������� alumna Marie-Line Beauchamp, BSc(FSc)’82, has worked her entire life in the food industry, where she has held various management positions, including as Executive Vice President of Sodexo Canada and President of Rôtisseries St-Hubert. Since 2018, she has been the Chief Operating Officer of MTY Canada, where she oversees, among other things, the 1,106 restaurants that the group operates in Quebec.</p> <p><em>La Presse</em> interviewed Beauchamp about her current role at MTY, her illustrious career, and the CHUM Foundation, where she serves as President.</p> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:31:14 +0000 admin 3206 at /osas /osas/channels/news/celebrating-legacy-professor-roger-prichard-362155 <p><img alt="A cake decorated with custom icing in honour of Prof. Prichard" src="/macdonald/files/macdonald/image00029.jpeg" style="height:200px; float:right; width:300px; margin-left:15px; margin-right:0px" />On Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Institute of Parasitology gathered to celebrate the remarkable career and retirement of Professor <a href="/parasitology/faculty/prichard">Roger Prichard</a> at Tadja Hall.</p> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:55:12 +0000 admin 3187 at /osas /osas/channels/event/winter-nature-scavenger-hunt-359675 <p>The Office of Student Academic Services has created a new nature scavenger hunt about the <a href="/morganarboretum/">Morgan Arboretum</a>!</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:20:47 +0000 ingrid.chiraz@mcgill.ca 2924 at /osas /osas/channels/news/mcgill-student-pursues-dream-wildlife-conservation-career-thanks-canada-award-361812 <p>Hear from Manuela Gonzalez Barrantes, first-year Environmental Biology student and Canada Award recipient from New Brunswick, on why she chose ��������, how the Canada Award made that dream into reality, and her big plans for the future. </p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://giving.mcgill.ca/all-stories/im-pursuing-my-dream-career-wildlife-conservation">Check out the full article and video on the �������� Giving website</a></div> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:23:09 +0000 admin 3171 at /osas /osas/channels/news/tracking-puffins-dawn-alaska-361814 <p><big>Collecting data on tufted puffins thanks to the Vivian Lewin and BELF Awards</big></p> <p>In the eerie stillness of a misty Alaskan dawn, Cassandra Ciafro was already on the move by 3 a.m. Clad in camouflage, she melded seamlessly with the rugged cliffs, joining the seabirds in their lofty perches. Her mission? To deploy trackers and observe deitary patterns of the tufted puffin, a key indicator of the region’s fish stocks.</p> <p>“I’ve always wanted to work with something related to marine science,” said Ciafro. “This experience has helped me grow so much as a person.”</p> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:29:50 +0000 admin 3170 at /osas /osas/channels/news/cod-crops-cranberries-lister-3mt-competitors-deliver-361807 <p>On November 27, the Macdonald Campus Office of Student Academic Services hosted the annual Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, an event open to master’s and doctoral students from all disciplines in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.</p> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:32:19 +0000 admin 3169 at /osas /osas/channels/news/small-berries-big-achievements-361558 <p>He’s known as the king of cranberries. More than anyone else, <strong>Marc Bieler</strong> (DipAgr’58, BA’64) has contributed to Quebec’s thriving industry centred on a small red fruit with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Today, at the age of 86, this �������� alumnus continues to be involved in the day-to-day operation of the family business and to give back to the community.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/channels/article/small-berries-big-achievements">Read the full article</a></div> <p> </p> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:19:27 +0000 admin 3162 at /osas /osas/channels/news/2024-scholastic-awards-reception-celebrating-student-excellence-361501 <p>The 2024 Scholastic Awards Reception on November 12<sup>th</sup> recognized more than 155 outstanding undergraduate students and close to 50 graduate students. The Faculty awarded over $400K in named scholarships at the undergraduate level and more than $340K in fellowships and awards at the graduate level.</p> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:32:46 +0000 admin 3160 at /osas /osas/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 3159 at /osas /osas/channels/event/activity-booklet-delights-winter-season-2024-edition-335449 <h2>Join us in celebrating the holiday season!</h2> Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:46:50 +0000 ingrid.chiraz@mcgill.ca 1362 at /osas /osas/channels/event/lister-family-engaged-science-three-minute-thesis-3mt-competition-332979 <p>Since 2017, the <a href="/osas/cpd/listerengagedscience">Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative</a> has supported the Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. </p> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:43:16 +0000 ingrid.chiraz@mcgill.ca 1284 at /osas /osas/channels/news/ai-well-being-cows-and-wallets-breeders-interview-prof-elsa-vasseur-361136 <p>Images captured by cameras scrutinizing the slightest movements of cows. This is the basis of a major study currently being carried out by the Innovation Research Chair in Animal Welfare and Artificial Intelligence (<a href="https://www.well-e.org/fr">WELL-E</a>), jointly created by �������� and UQAM. <a href="https://www.laterre.ca/technique/sante-animale/lia-au-service-du-bien-etre-des-vaches-et-du-portefeuille-des-eleveurs/">A new article in <em>La Terre </em>dives into the project and interviews the �������� team members at the helm.</a></p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:51:17 +0000 admin 3146 at /osas /osas/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/">�������� Reporter</a></p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:43:46 +0000 admin 3144 at /osas /osas/channels/news/mcgill-alumna-grows-fresh-strawberries-year-round-her-indoor-farm-361106 <p>In a new article, <a href="https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/montreal-woman-grows-fresh-strawberries-year-round-from-her-indoor-farm-1.7104528">CTV News profiles</a> Macdonald Campus' <a href="/macdonald/channels/news/macdonald-homecoming-2024-another-success-360981">2024 Distinguished Young Alumni Award winner</a> Ophelia Sarakinis (FMT’19) and her successful Montreal-based business, GUSH Farm.</p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:08:28 +0000 admin 3142 at /osas /osas/channels/news/macdonald-homecoming-2024-another-success-360981 <p>Macdonald Homecoming on October 26<sup>th</sup> 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—you are what make Mac Homecoming so special.</p> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:17:39 +0000 admin 3122 at /osas