alumni /macdonald/taxonomy/term/38/all en Flower power: Quebec farmer invites visitors to pick bouquets on farm /macdonald/channels/news/flower-power-quebec-farmer-invites-visitors-pick-bouquets-farm-332233 <p><span>UUֱ alumnus Marc-André Isabelle (Dip.FMT, BEng. Bioresource) is a course lecturer in the Farm Management & Technology program. The Isabelle farm </span>in Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec, <span>has evolved and expanded throughout the years, from dairy to strawberries to produce, and most recently launching </span>FestiFleurs, a popular pick-your-own bouquet event<span>.<br /> <br /></span></p> Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:29:09 +0000 valerie.mcleod@mcgill.ca 518088 at /macdonald PhD Alumni Community /macdonald/gradstudents/gradcommunity/phd-alumni-community <p><a href="http://tracemcgill.com/narratives/" target="_blank"><img alt="TRaCE UUֱ logo" height="92" width="427" style="float: right;" class="file-original rt" src="/macdonald/files/macdonald/trace_mcgill_logo.jpg" /></a>Wondering what PhD graduates from our Faculty are doing now?</p> <p>Read the <a href="http://tracemcgill.com/tag/agricultural-and-environmental-sciences/" target="_blank">unique and engaging stories</a> of some of UUֱ’s “Mac” PhD alumni!</p> Fri, 14 Aug 2020 20:38:21 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 224513 at /macdonald Éric Gosselin takes on the role of Chair of the Faculty Advisory Board /macdonald/channels/news/eric-gosselin-takes-role-chair-faculty-advisory-board-323014 <p>On May 1, 2020, <strong>Éric Gosselin</strong>, BScAgr’91, FAB member since 2017 and partner in the Business Law Group in Montreal for McCarthy Tetrault LLP, stepped into the role of FAB Chair for a three-year term. He took some time to answer a few questions about himself, his role as Chair and his vision for the future of the FAB.</p> <p><a href="https://publications.mcgill.ca/macdonald/2020/06/17/meet-the-faculty-advisory-boards-new-chair/" target="_blank"><strong>Read more in the June edition of the Macdonald E-Newsletter...</strong></a><br />  </p> Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:49:51 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 224290 at /macdonald Welcome Mac Alumni & Friends! /macdonald/alumni Wed, 25 Sep 2019 19:43:17 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 101677 at /macdonald Master blender behind world famous Northern Harvest rye /macdonald/channels/news/master-blender-behind-world-famous-northern-harvest-rye-282942 <p>Some might see it as a quirky career path, to be sure, that leads one to an occupation in which their job — essentially — is to sip on whisky.</p> <p><strong>Joanna Zanin Scandella</strong>’s job title is an enviable one.</p> <p>The UUֱ-educated Zanin Scandella is, officially, a master blender, an elite standing in the nomenclature of the alcohol industry. One does not just seek the wanted ads for a job as a master blender — they aspire to it.</p> Mon, 20 Nov 2017 19:11:22 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 53028 at /macdonald Macdonald Homecoming /macdonald/channels/event/macdonald-homecoming-261450 <h3> </h3> <h3>Mark your calendars for 2016 Homecoming - October 27-30</h3> Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:29:24 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 52391 at /macdonald UUֱ Alumni Association launches UUֱConnect /macdonald/UUֱConnect <p> </p> <h3>Are you interested in connecting with other UUֱ alumni, sharing experiences and opportunities, or accessing the UUֱ network to reach career goals? If so, come check out <strong><a href="https://www.tenthousandcoffees.com/hub/mcgillconnect?vip_page=mcgillconnect" target="_blank">#UUֱConnect</a></strong>, an exclusive career network created for the UUֱ community.<br /> <br />  </h3> <p> </p> <p><strong>WITH THIS NEW PLATFORM YOU CAN:</strong></p> Wed, 25 May 2016 14:06:49 +0000 hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca 52317 at /macdonald