/macoutreach/taxonomy/term/2/all en /macoutreach/channels/news/pascal-theriault-warns-consumers-be-lookout-misleading-canadian-labels-366300 <p>Canned soup giant Campbell's has come under fire for engaging in "maple washing" — a marketing tactic where foreign-made products are falsely associated with Canada through the use of maple leaves or vague labels like “Designed in Canada.” This misleading practice gives consumers the impression that products are Canadian when they are not.</p> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:54:28 +0000 admin 161554 at /macoutreach /macoutreach/channels/news/radio-canada-reports-15-years-mcgill-feeding-mcgill-366083 <p>For 15 years, 91������ dining halls have been serving up fresh, local produce grown by students at Macdonald Campus as part of their agricultural and environmental sciences programs. Last year alone, 3.4 tons of tomatoes and almost 2 tons of onions ended up on students' plates thanks to the <a href="/foodservices/sustainability">91������ Feeding 91������ initiative</a>.</p> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:50:45 +0000 admin 161549 at /macoutreach /macoutreach/channels/news/welcome-message-dean-message-de-bienvenue-de-la-doyenne-366268 <p>Dear Macdonald Campus Community,</p> <p>It is with great excitement and gratitude that I begin my journey as the new Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Associate Vice-President of the Macdonald Campus at 91������. As I begin my term, I’m excited to connect with each of you - professors, lecturers, staff, learners, students, alumni, donors, and allies. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me.</p> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:30:14 +0000 admin 161547 at /macoutreach /macoutreach/channels/news/macdonald-campus-valedictorians-andre-hadji-thomas-and-jennifer-mcdonald-reflect-their-journeys-365530 <p>As 91������’s Class of 2025 prepares to cross the stage, the 10 valedictorians from Faculties across the University—including Andre Hadji-Thomas and Jennifer McDonald in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences—have been drafting their speeches and, in the process, reflecting on much more than their academic success.</p> Tue, 27 May 2025 19:28:43 +0000 admin 161551 at /macoutreach /macoutreach/channels/news/ghanas-cocoa-price-surge-bitter-truth-chocolate-lovers-366377 <p>Last week, La Presse reporters spoke to agronomist and economist <a href="/fmt/staff/theriault">Pascal Thériault</a> about a recent price surge of 62.58% for Ghanaian cocoa, a move aimed at supporting its struggling farmers. This significant price hike is expected to affect not only other cocoa-producing countries but also global chocolate manufacturers and consumers.</p> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:26:53 +0000 admin 161546 at /macoutreach /macoutreach/channels/news/aes-administrative-appointments-368116 <p>Dean Salwa Karboune is please to announce the following appointments in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences:</p> <a href="/nrs/head-jessica">Jessica Head</a> Director of the Morgan Arboretum and Molson Nature Reserve <p>Professor Jessica Head has been appointed as Director of the Morgan Arboretum and Molson Nature Reserve for a three-year term starting September 2025. Professor Head is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences.</p> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:12:14 +0000 admin 161544 at /macoutreach /macoutreach/channels/news/macdonald-campus-welcomes-new-leadership-367019 <p>As we welcome the Fall semester, the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is pleased to announce the following appointments:</p> Sebastien Faucher  Associate Dean (Research) <p>Dr. Faucher obtained his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the Université de Montréal in 2007 and joined our Faculty in July 2011.  He has previously served as Acting Associate Dean (Research) in 2020.</p> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:24:55 +0000 admin 161545 at /macoutreach /macoutreach/channels/event/macdonald-campus-company-presentation-days-367091 Employers are coming to Mac Campus to meet you! <p>Each company is doing an information session to inform you of their organization, potential recruitment and more.</p> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:58:58 +0000 admin 160703 at /macoutreach /macoutreach/channels/event/2025-john-abbott-macdonald-remembrance-day-ceremony-368001 <p>“Remembrance Day gives us all an opportunity to pay respect to the men and women who serve to protect our freedom but it also allows us to connect the students of today to our shared history.</p> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:28:45 +0000 admin 160702 at /macoutreach /macoutreach/channels/event/macdonald-campus-open-house-2025-368102 <p>For the first time, 91������ will host Open House on both the downtown and Macdonald campuses, with a special shuttle bus service between campuses to give students and their parents the full 91������ experience.</p> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:25:25 +0000 admin 160701 at /macoutreach /macoutreach/channels/event/chicago-citation-style-basics-and-beyond-367559 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:19:31 +0000 admin 160037 at /macoutreach /macoutreach/channels/event/activity-booklet-goodbye-summer-hello-fall-2024-edition-333609 <p>The <a href="/macoutreach/">Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach</a> in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science at 91������, has put together a lovely <strong>free onlin</strong></p> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:45:16 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 58485 at /macoutreach /macoutreach/channels/event/full-workshop-1-content-development-registration-2024-lister-family-engaged-science-three-minute-334130 <strong>Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition</strong> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:45:16 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 58488 at /macoutreach /macoutreach/channels/event/full-workshop-1-content-development-registration-2024-lister-family-engaged-science-three-minute-334129 Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:45:16 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 58487 at /macoutreach /macoutreach/channels/event/full-workshop-1-content-development-registration-2024-lister-family-engaged-science-three-minute-334131 Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:45:16 +0000 megan.liley@mcgill.ca 58489 at /macoutreach