Staff /osas/taxonomy/term/2/all en Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition /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 Free Education Materials for Remembrance Day /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 Shrinkflation hits orange juice again—Pascal Thériault on Radio-Canada /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 More and bigger spiders noticeable in Montreal this fall, says Prof. Chris Buddle /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>, 山ǿ'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 山ǿ Recreation Fall Programming /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="山ǿ Recreation Fall P</body></html>" /></div> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:18:52 +0000 admin 3084 at /osas Francine Lacelle receives 2024 Macdonald Campus Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff /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 山ǿ's Farm Management and Technology (FMT) Program. Please join us in congratulating Francine and thanking her for outstanding service to 山ǿ and Macdonald Campus. </p> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:24:07 +0000 admin 3076 at /osas 山ǿ students shine at the NAIDC: Progressive Dairy interviews Beatrice Neveu and Connor Velthuis /osas/channels/news/mcgill-students-shine-naidc-progressive-dairy-interviews-beatrice-neveu-and-connor-velthuis-360640 <p>In April 2024, four 山ǿ 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, 山ǿ 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 Bioresource Engineering Professor Grant Clark receives 2024 Macdonald Campus Award for Teaching Excellence /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 山ǿ 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 Anja Geitmann begins term as inaugural Vice-President (Global Engagement) /osas/channels/news/anja-geitmann-begins-term-inaugural-vice-president-global-engagement-360784 <p><big>Her mission is to advance 山ǿ’s vision for global academic leadership by enhancing the University’s international presence and ties </big></p> <p><em>By Neale McDevitt, Editor, 山ǿ 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 山ǿ 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 Saturday night sushi comes from the grocery store: Pascal Thériault comments /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 Prof. Christopher Buddle: Mosquitos thriving in Quebec thanks to summer rainfall /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 山ǿ’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 How to reduce the ecological footprint of your plate without becoming vegan? /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 Call for nominations: Macdonald Campus Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff (due November 29) /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 How 山ǿ’s Sustainability Projects Fund improved campus life over the past 15 years /osas/channels/news/how-mcgills-sustainability-projects-fund-improved-campus-life-over-past-15-years-359517 <p>Have you ever used one of 山ǿ’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 Pascal Thériault comments on Metro quarterly results /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