"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, McGillâs 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 McGill, from navigating the challenges of entering McGill during the COVID pandemic to finding and fostering a sense of community.
By Myriam Laplante El HaĂŻli, originally published inÂ
On June 5, Marcel Groleau, former president of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA), was awarded McGill University's highest honor, an honorary doctorate. The distinction underlines the important legacy Mr. Groleau leaves to Quebec's agricultural sector.
"McGill made me more comfortable with being myself and it gave me more confidence in both social and academic settings."
At last week's staff relations reception, Acting Dean ValĂ©rie Orsat presented the 2024 Macdonald Campus Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff to Francine Lacelle, Administrative Supervisor of McGill's Farm Management and Technology (FMT) Program. Please join us in congratulating Francine and thanking her for outstanding service to McGill University and Macdonald Campus.Â
from McGill as part of Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. This yearâs recipients represent a diverse array of leaders whose contributions span disciplines, industries, and continents.
Dairy producers know that the slightest change in the behavior of cows can give an indication of their state of health. But since they can't be everywhere at once, artificial intelligence could help improve and extend the lives of their livestock. In McGill University's Macdonald Campus farm, researchers are developing tools to detect problems before they occur.
In an age of abundance and variety in food options, are Canadians eating better than they were half a century ago? According to by researchers at McGill University and the International Food Policy Research Institute, those relying on Canadaâs food supply for their dietary needs not only face deficiencies in healthier alternatives, but they also contribute to the disproportionate levels of environmental degradation caused by Canadian agricultural and food distribution policies.
Now that our senior leaders have had a few months to settle into their new positions, find out whatâs been happening on campus.Â
By Professor Anja Geitmann and Acting Dean Valérie Orsat
The McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill today announced its fourth cohort of recipients: 30 students who will pursue a funded masterâs or professional degree combined with mentorship and leadership programming, as well as 117 who earned entrance awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 each.
Although Zoey Li, BSc(NutrSc)â17, always had an interest in business, she never expected to launch a company that helps people take charge of their health.
Li, who was recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 in the food and beverage category, built her success on her ability to find opportunities, develop new skills and make connections, as an undergraduate and afterward.
On Monday, McGill played host to thousands of people for the spectacular solar eclipse with a series of public events at the downtown campus, the Gault Nature Reserve, and on the West Island (with Macdonald Campus collaborating with John Abbott College).
Near perfect weather conditions â especially following last weekâs snowfall â drew throngs of Montrealers outside to take part in what will be for many, a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Macdonald community members gathered at the Ceilidh on Wednesday, April 3, to celebrate the Gold Key Recipients for 2024. Students, staff, friends, and family listened in as Daniil Batanau, Henry Cordoba Novoa, Sara Kosumi, Philippe Leblond, and Henry Lee shared their inspiring stories of how they became involved in community life at Macdonald Campus and how rewarding it has been for them to give back to their fellow students.
Itâs possible animals â pets and wildlife alike â will behave unusually during Quebecâs total solar eclipse on April 8 , according to experts on their behaviour.
David Bird, emeritus professor of wildlife biology at McGill University, that birds, insects and bats are the main groups expected to be affected, or âthe main ones that everybodyâs sort of keeping an eye on.â
Imagine cows roaming freely in a barn equipped with cameras and sensors linked to artificial intelligence in a system that predicts their mood and lifespan. Implementing such a system is the mission of the new Research and Innovation Chair in Animal Welfare and Artificial Intelligence (), created jointly by McGill University and UQAM thanks to $5 million in funding over five years.
Representatives from student groups across campus and beyond gathered in the University Centre for a Food Security  on March 15 to discuss ways to improve the sustainability, accessibility, and affordability of food systems at McGill. The summit included presentations, âvisioning sessionsâ where attendees exchanged ideas on discussion questions in smaller groups, and a free lunch.Â
