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As of Nov 15^th, 2018 there were 1407 registered undergraduate students.  The total number of votes cast was 192, which is approximately 14% of the student body (Quorum being 10%).

Redmen Name Change: Passed at 69.79%

Yes: 134

No: 48

Abstain: 10

It's that time of year again... FINALS!

We at MCSS understand how important self-care is during this year's last couple weeks. So, from Dec 6 - Dec 20, (exception: Fri, Dec 14, 4:30pm-10pm only) we will be opening the Ceilidh with complimentary coffee, tea, and food.

McGill Radio's Broad Science facilitates 3 interactive 90-min workshops to create a Macdonald campus podcast. 

AGRI 325 (3cr) Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, May 2-13 2019 immerses you in a hands-on, off the beaten tourist track learning experience.

No prior knowledge of agriculture or Spanish necessary, just a willingness to discover and explore (acceptance into the course is competitive).

Whether you are a student with a passion for animals, seeking a career in an animal-related field, or simply want to learn more about animal welfare and ethics, this course offers a complete overview of the ways in which we use animals in society and the welfare and ethical considerations that stem from these uses.

Applications for the McGill Dobson Cup 2019 powered by National Bank and hosted by the McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship are now open - here's the link: https://bit.ly/2UgYnza

To apply, you'll have to fill out a form, and submit a 5-page business plan.

Any used books on sale at the bookstore prefixed with “16-“  will be donated - if not picked up by Jan 11th, 2019

Please come make sure.

The Mac Student Health clinic will be closed on Dec 17 and 18^th, 2018,

open on Dec19 and 20th,

and closed for the holidays from Dec 21 to Jan 4th 2019, inclusively.

Landscape photo exhibit 2018 held November 21:

And the winners are...

The Jury’s selection:

1st prize: Meagan Coddington

2nd prize: Ophelia Sarakinis

3rd prize: Étienne Bouchard-Quane

The People’s awards, as determined by popular vote:

1st prize: Ophelia Sarakinis

2nd prize: Pierre-Alexandre Beaulieu

Present your research in 3 minutes to a non-specialist audience with one non-animated slide!  Thanks to the generous support of the Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative, we are holding a Macdonald Campus 3 Minute Thesis Competition, Friday, January 25, 2019 @ 1pm - 4pm.

The world needs compassionate, effective, and inspiring leaders more than ever.

Want to step up? Apply to be a part of the second cohort of the McGill Office of Sustainability’s leadership program - Praxis - by January 7th!

Beautifully illustrated with photos taken at the Arbo by the Friends, it includes notes on key events in the life cycle of local wildlife. A time-management tool that keeps you aware of what goes on in nature around home.

On sale at the Arboretum Gatehouse

DHNUS needs YOUR help! If you are a student studying Nutrition, Dietetics or Concurrent (Food Science & Nutrition) and would be interested in FRENCH WORKSHOPS- we want to hear from you!

This is a great volunteer opportunity for those looking to welcome a new student into the Mac community!

The AWCA Student Sponsorship Program is now open for applications to attend the upcoming Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference (AWCA) being held in Calgary on March 11^th-12^th, 2019. Over 25 university and college students are chosen from across Canada to attend each conference. 

Flu shots are now available at the Mac Student Health Clinic for eligible* McGill students (*those who meet the Department of Public Health's criteria, or for students registered in program of...

Your feedback matters! Please complete your anonymous MERCURY course evaluations before December 22 (or until December 5 for certain units). Instructors and Department Chairs only have access to the results after final grades are submitted and processed. www.mcgill.ca/mercury/students

Each spring, the McGill community gathers at the Catalyst Awards to honour students, faculty, and staff who have made significant and lasting contributions to the University’s sustainability movement. To ensure that their work garners the recognition it deserves, we encourage you to nominate individuals or groups that have made McGill a more...

Young Farmers Conference 2018 Livestream Opportunity. Select sessions will be streamed live on their Facebook page.

Would you like to improve your T.A. skills, use your time more efficiently, and learn how to be more effective in front of a class? Be a better T.A. now and a better teacher in the future? Here’s your chance!

Congratulations to all our Scholarship and Fellowship recipients. The photos from the Scholastic Awards Reception have been posted to the Faculty Flickr page.

Urgent: Student wanted for general assistance position

(20-30h/week) with a minimum availability of 20 hours/week
 

Part time general tech assistant (clients and pets) including reception, customer relations and helping in daily clinic tasks. Position available starting Dec. 10^th 2018.

Macdonald Campus Library has extended its hours:

Monday through Thursday : 9am-midnight

Friday : 9am-10pm

Sunday : 11am-7pm

Don't forget to follow Macdonald Campus Students' Society on facebook and instagram for the latest on-campus updates!

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