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Welcome message from the Dean / Message de bienvenue de la doyenne

valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:30:14 +0000

Dear Macdonald Campus Community,

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 �鶹ɫ��Ƭ. 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.

Mac community spirit celebration

charly.blais@mcgill.ca — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:50:07 +0000

Come down to the Ceilidh to celebrate the end of winter semester and our vibrant Mac community! All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Bridging the Gaps | Microbiota manipulation to control pathogens

charly.blais@mcgill.ca — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:31:07 +0000

The Macdonald Campus community is invited to a speaker series featuring our faculty researchers presenting their research in tandem: informing and bridging the gaps towards innovative research synergies.

Celebrate �鶹ɫ��Ƭ24 with free coffee and muffins at Macdonald Campus

charly.blais@mcgill.ca — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:04:52 +0000

On Wednesday, March 12th, �鶹ɫ��Ƭ marks its 10th annual day of giving—

2024 John Abbott-Macdonald Remembrance Day Ceremony

admin — Wed, 29 May 2024 15:02:37 +0000

“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.

Eleven �鶹ɫ��Ƭ researchers honoured by the Royal Society of Canada

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:42:05 +0000

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ’s 2025 cohort includes seven newly elected Fellows and four new Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

Sacrifice Zones: Life along the fenceline between the land and industry

admin — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:21:51 +0000

In a recent article exploring the environmental and health impacts of plastic pollution on Indigenous fenceline communities in Canada—residential areas that sit next to facilities that emit pollutants like noise, light, odours, chemicals, and even traffic—Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) spoke to Kanien’kehá:ka environmental advocate Lynn Jacobs about how plastic waste and industrial pollution have turned Indigenous homelands into “sacrifice zones.” Jacobs, who is pursuing a Ph.D.

Climate science, community wellness, and career inspiration at the 2025 John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium

admin — Wed, 07 May 2025 21:19:18 +0000

On April 11, 2025, over 60 people gathered at the annual John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium to hear how the research of three Macdonald Campus graduate students contributes to a more sustainable future. Honours and science students from John Abbott College, as well as members of �鶹ɫ��Ƭ's Macdonald Campus community, were inspired by short talks followed by a panel discussion on the students' university experience and their chosen career paths.

Exploring the power of research at the 2025 Lister Science Chats

admin — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:23:28 +0000

On May 2, 2025, over 60 people gathered in the John Abbott College Library for the Lister Science Chats, where four Macdonald Campus graduate students presented their research and shared how past events as well as the discoveries, sometimes unintentional, and techniques of previous scientists made their work possible.

Eleven new or renewed Canada Research Chairs awarded to �鶹ɫ��Ƭ

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:08:29 +0000

On March 13, the Government of Canada, announced more than $308 million to advance science and research across the country. More than $153 million will support 179 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 38 research institutions.

2025 Osler Library grant recipients announced

admin — Thu, 29 May 2025 12:49:04 +0000

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Please join the �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Libraries in congratulating the recipients of the 2025 Osler Library Grants and Awards.

2025 Dr. Edward H. Bensley Osler Library Research Travel Grant

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Robinson, the 2025 recipient of the 2025 Dr. Edward H. Bensley Osler Library Research Travel Grant.

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ Libraries closed June 24 & July 1. Three locations open June 23 & June 30.

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:34:00 +0000

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Please note that all �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Libraries locations and service points, including online reference service will be closed on Tuesday, June 24 and Tuesday, July 1 (statutory holidays).

On Monday, June 23 and Monday, June 30, ONLY the Humanities & Social Sciences Library, Schulich Library and Marvin Duchow Music Library services and spaces will be available.

April 15 - 17 | Ventilation Shutdown at McLennan-Redpath Library Complex

admin — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:35:08 +0000

Please be advised there will be a ventilation shutdown at the McLennan Library Building and at the Redpath Library Building on Tuesday April 15 until Thursday April 17 which will run each day from 7h00 until 15h00 and will affect both buildings. This shutdown is necessary to repair the ventilation pipes in the building. Fresh air will flow in both buildings. Please note that it may be a little cooler during day while work is being done. The heating will be back online in late afternoon.

Thank you for your understanding.

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ Libraries Website Gets a Major Refresh on July 28

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:41:32 +0000

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On July 28, the �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Libraries website is going to undergo an extensive change. Most notably, the URL to our website will be updated to mcgill.ca/libraries to align with our rebranding to Libraries in Summer 2024. If you’ve bookmarked any favourite pages, be sure to update them once the new URLs go live.

We will also be updating our menu structure based on user research testing completed over the past two years. This new menu better reflects the needs of our users and showcases our wonderful spaces and services.

April 18 — 21 | Easter weekend service & opening hours

admin — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:05:22 +0000

Easter weekend opening & service hours Location Friday, April 18 (Good Friday) Saturday, April 19 Sunday, April 20 (Easter Sunday) Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday) Birks Reading Room Closed Closed Closed Closed