/osas/taxonomy/term/2/all en /osas/channels/event/free-education-materials-remembrance-day-360819 <p>Veterans Affairs Canada has provided free bilingual education materials for Remembrance Day.</p> <p><strong>1) Take Time to Remember - Ages 5 to 7</strong></p> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:24:54 +0000 ingrid.chiraz@mcgill.ca 3009 at /osas /osas/channels/news/bioresource-engineering-professor-grant-clark-receives-2024-macdonald-campus-award-teaching-357627 <p>“Kind, approachable, compassionate, patient, respectful, enthusiastic.” These are just a few of the words used by students describing �����о��� Bioresource Engineering Associate Professor <a href="/bioeng/faculty-and-staff/academic-staff/grant-clark">Grant Clark</a>, recipient of the 2024 Macdonald Campus Award for Teaching Excellence, awarded at the June 5 convocation ceremony.</p> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:27:57 +0000 admin 3073 at /osas /osas/channels/news/anja-geitmann-begins-term-inaugural-vice-president-global-engagement-360784 <p><big>Her mission is to advance �����о���’s vision for global academic leadership by enhancing the University’s international presence and ties </big></p> <p><em>By Neale McDevitt, Editor, �����о��� 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 �����о��� 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 3015 at /osas /osas/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 3025 at /osas /osas/channels/news/prof-christopher-buddle-mosquitos-thriving-quebec-thanks-summer-rainfall-359472 <p>Professor <a href="/nrs/academic-0/buddle">Christopher Buddle</a>, an entomologist in �����о���’s Department of Natural Resource Sciences whose research focuses on the biodiversity of insects and spiders, <a href="https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/mosquitos-are-thriving-in-quebec-thanks-to-this-summers-heavy-rainfall-and-heat">told the Montreal Gazette</a> that the rain this summer has been particularly “good” for mosquitos.</p> <p>Mosquito larvae are aquatic, relying on standing water to thrive.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:09:16 +0000 admin 3031 at /osas /osas/channels/news/how-reduce-ecological-footprint-your-plate-without-becoming-vegan-357695 <p>Are you having guests over for a barbecue at the end of the week? What will you put on the grill? Animal proteins, most likely. Even if we know the effects of red meat consumption on the environment and potentially on health, for many people it's inconceivable to go without.</p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:07:28 +0000 admin 3065 at /osas /osas/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 3014 at /osas /osas/channels/news/how-mcgills-sustainability-projects-fund-improved-campus-life-over-past-15-years-359517 <p>Have you ever used one of �����о���’s water-bottle <a href="/sustainability/ban-bottle-sp0179">refill stations</a>?</p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:15:14 +0000 admin 3027 at /osas /osas/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 3040 at /osas /osas/channels/news/call-nominations-mastery-service-award-due-november-29-360787 <p>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.</p> <p>Nominations for the Mastery for Service Award in 2025 should be submitted to the Office of the Dean (<span><span>dean.macdonald</span> [at] <span>mcgill.ca</span></span>) no later than <strong>November 29, 2024.</strong></p> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:22:55 +0000 admin 3012 at /osas /osas/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 3036 at /osas /osas/channels/news/more-and-bigger-spiders-noticeable-montreal-fall-says-prof-chris-buddle-360448 <p>As spooky decorations go up around Montreal this October, real spiders are also becoming more prevalent.</p> <p>Entomologist <a href="/nrs/academic-0/buddle">Chris Buddle</a>, �����о���'s Associate Provost (Teaching and Academic Programs) and Professor in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences, <a href="https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/more-and-bigger-spiders-noticeable-in-montreal-this-fall-1.7072557">told CTV News</a> that spiders become bigger than normal and are seen more often as winter approaches.</p> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:16:40 +0000 admin 3019 at /osas /osas/channels/event/mcgill-recreation-fall-programming-358856 <div><img src="https://se-images.campuslabs.ca/clink/images/bc1e2f39-4de2-466c-9e70-fce317032cb820a9bfac-40a5-4cb8-acfa-c5b7f0cd72f7.png?preset=med-w" width="320" style="float:left; margin-right:15px; margin-bottom:15px" alt="�����о��� Recreation Fall P</body></html>" /></div> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:18:52 +0000 admin 3084 at /osas /osas/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 �����о���'s Farm Management and Technology (FMT) Program. Please join us in congratulating Francine and thanking her for outstanding service to �����о��� and Macdonald Campus. </p> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:24:07 +0000 admin 3076 at /osas /osas/channels/news/mcgill-students-shine-naidc-progressive-dairy-interviews-beatrice-neveu-and-connor-velthuis-360640 <p>In April 2024, four �����о��� 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, �����о��� 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 3018 at /osas