/consortium-rita/taxonomy/term/2/all en /consortium-rita/channels/news/mcgill-students-shine-naidc-progressive-dairy-interviews-beatrice-neveu-and-connor-velthuis-360640 <p>In April 2024, four �鶹AV 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, �鶹AV 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 2341 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/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 2358 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/chandra-madramootoo-lifetime-service-mcgill-macdonald-campus-and-world-361559 <p>In 1974, <a href="/bioeng/faculty-and-staff/academic-staff/chandra-madramootoo">Chandra Madramootoo</a> arrived at Macdonald Campus to pursue his BSc in Agricultural Engineering. He never left.</p> <p>“I loved the program. I loved the professors. I loved my courses,” said Madramootoo. “It was giving me exactly what I wanted in life. I was fulfilling a dream.”</p> <p>After also earning his MSc (1981) and his PhD (1985) at Mac, he accepted an 11<sup>th</sup> hour offer from �鶹AV for an assistant professorship, declining opportunities at other universities.</p> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 19:33:19 +0000 admin 2314 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/anja-geitmann-begins-term-inaugural-vice-president-global-engagement-360784 <p><big>Her mission is to advance �鶹AV’s vision for global academic leadership by enhancing the University’s international presence and ties </big></p> <p><em>By Neale McDevitt, Editor, �鶹AV 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 �鶹AV 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 2338 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/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 �鶹AV’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 2353 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/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 2337 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/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> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:22:55 +0000 admin 2335 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/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 2348 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/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>, �鶹AV'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 2342 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/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 2362 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/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 2283 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/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/">�鶹AV Reporter</a></p> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:43:46 +0000 admin 2261 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/how-mcgills-sustainability-projects-fund-improved-campus-life-over-past-15-years-359517 <p>Have you ever used one of �鶹AV’s water-bottle <a href="/sustainability/ban-bottle-sp0179">refill stations</a>?</p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:15:14 +0000 admin 2177 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/event/reformulation-how-can-we-expand-range-available-protein-ingredients-356605 <p>Conference and webinar organized by �鶹AV's Consortium for Research, Innovation, and Transformation of Agri-Food (RITA)</p> <p>International guest speaker: Dr. Christophe Blecker, Université de Liège, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech</p> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 22:07:03 +0000 carolyne.dubreuil@mcgill.ca 698 at /consortium-rita