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Laissons les jeunes donner la le莽on - La Presse, January 22, 2022

Dr. Joanne Liu, Professor focusing on pandemic and health emergencies at the 黑料不打烊 School of Population and Global Health (SPGH), co-wrote an open letter in La Presse.

"Cette semaine, les jeunes du milieu scolaire sont rentr茅s en classe partout au Qu茅bec. Nous souhaitons un retour s茅curitaire 脿 l鈥櫭ヽole pour ces 茅l猫ves et le personnel scolaire. Nous esp茅rons que la propagation du virus SARS-CoV-2 va 锚tre limit茅e, consid茅rant que notre syst猫me de sant茅 n鈥檈st pas en mesure de soigner dignement toute la population."

Classified as: SPGH, joanne liu, Covid, Youth
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Published on: 24 Jan 2022

Mac Dairy Herd scores in Top 20%

Holstein and Multicultural Herd at Mac Farm in Top 20% of all herds using Lactanet鈥檚 milk recording and herd management services

Once again, the Dairy Farm Team鈥檚 hard work, high standards and attention to detail have resulted in the impressive performance of the Mac Dairy Herd.

Classified as: dairy farm
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Published on: 24 Jan 2022

Leduc receives Prix Jeune Agronome from l鈥橭rdre des Agronomes du Qu茅bec

Congratulations to Maxime Leduc, BSc(AgEnvSc)鈥�12, a self-employed consultant in forage systems and Farm Management and Technology Program Lecturer, who has been awarded the Prix Jeune Agronome from l鈥橭rdre des Agronomes du Quebec for his exceptional contributions to Quebec agriculture. Earlier this year Maxime received the Macdonald Distinguished Young Alumni Award.

Classified as: Maxime Leduc, Ordre des Agronomes du Quebec, agrology
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Published on: 24 Jan 2022

AES researchers to play key roles in NFRF-T project

Professors Murray Humphries, Director of the 黑料不打烊 Centre for Indigenous Peoples鈥� Nutrition and Environment (CINE), and Treena Delormier and Hugo Melgar-Quinonez, both from the School of Human Nutrition, will play key roles in the NFRF-T project, Biodiversity Conservation and the Health and Well-being of Indigenous Peoples, led by the University of A

Classified as: Murray Humphries, Treena Wasonti:io Delormier, Hugo Melgar-Quinonez, CINE, Truth and Reconciliation, biodiversity, conservation
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Published on: 24 Jan 2022

Toni Bird named a #黑料不打烊200 Unsung Hero

Congratulations to Retiree (2012) Toni Bird named an Unsung Hero as part of the #黑料不打烊200 Bicentennial Celebrations!

Over nearly four decades in a variety of roles ranging from Faculty Club Coordinator to Student Affairs professional, Toni built relationships between the Faculty and its staff and students.
A committed, dedicated, accomplished and compassionate professional, she was a trusted ally and a very well respected member of the Macdonald community who is most deserving of this award.

Classified as: unsung hero
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Published on: 24 Jan 2022

How far is too far for retail innovation?

Professor Saibal Ray, academic director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, is concerned that the ongoing rise in retail technologies like self-checkout kiosks and smartphone-based order facilities may backfire as some shoppers find these features inconvenient and frustrating. While technology has proven useful for navigating social distancing guidelines, it can only go so far before it disrupts people鈥檚 sense of comfort and control, he says.

Classified as: Operations Management (T), Saibal Ray, Bensadoun School of Retail Management
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Published on: 21 Jan 2022

Innovative Laval University program looks to 黑料不打烊鈥檚 IMHL for inspiration

Inspired by 黑料不打烊鈥檚 International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL) program, Laval University鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine recently designed an internship for rising medical graduates to tackle challenges in pandemic management and rural medicine. Thanks to the model of collaboration developed by Professor Henry Mintzberg, IMHL Faculty Director, these students are equipped to serve on the frontlines of COVID-19 research and practice.

Classified as: Henry Mintzberg, Strategy and Organization (T), International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL)
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Published on: 21 Jan 2022

Plans for Canadian digital currency remain on hold

With digital currencies like Bitcoin gaining traction in the e-commerce space, banks are considering the challenge of integrating digital and paper currencies while protecting user privacy. Although the Bank of Canada has no immediate plans to implement a government-backed digital currency, Professor Katrin Tinn wouldn't rule out a shift to cryptocurrency in the future.

Classified as: Katrin Tinn, Finance (T)
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Published on: 21 Jan 2022

New trucker vaccine mandate adds to supply chain woes

As of January 15, truckers crossing from the U.S. to Canada must show proof of vaccination to enter the country. Canadian truckers are exempt from the federal mandate but must quarantine for 14 days upon their return. In a recent broadcast of 鈥淐BC News: The National,鈥� Professor Saibal Ray, Academic Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, says the mandate could result in significant supply shortages. The segment begins at the 8:50 mark.

Classified as: Operations Management (T), Bensadoun School of Retail Management, Saibal Ray
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Published on: 21 Jan 2022

Putting ESG front and center

Meeting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards continues to weigh heavily on the agenda for Canadian companies across industries. As Desautels strives to prepare students to meet evolving demands, Professor Sebastien Betermier highlights the importance of integrating ESG considerations into coursework--but not at the expense of fundamental concepts.

Classified as: Sebastien Betermier, finance, Sustainability
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Published on: 21 Jan 2022

Desautels professor named top retail influencer in 2022

Congratulations to Professor Maxime Cohen for making Rethink Retail鈥檚 list of Top Retail Influencers of 2022 in the academia category. Recognized for his groundbreaking leadership as co-director of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Retail Innovation Lab, Professor Cohen is making a name for himself at the forefront of retail transformation.

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Classified as: Maxime Cohen, Operations Management (T), Bensadoun School of Retail Management
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Published on: 21 Jan 2022

Drug-resistant infections kill almost 1.3m people a year - The Economist, January 22, 2022

A study led by Giorgia Sulis, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, was cited by the Economist.

Classified as: SPGH, EBOH, Giorgia Sulis, AMR, Covid, antibiotics
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Published on: 21 Jan 2022

Situation dans les h么pitaux: 芦je suis extr锚mement inqui猫te禄, commente la Dre Liu - Journal de Montr茅al, January 20, 2022

Dr. Joanne Liu, Professor focusing on pandemic and health emergencies at the 黑料不打烊 School of Population and Global Health (SPGH), commented on the current situation in Quebec hospitals.

Classified as: SPGH, joanne liu, Covid, Hospitals
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Published on: 21 Jan 2022

Promoting diversity in science

co-founders Jessica Ford and Charles Xu detail their paths as scientists and what led them to come together to form STEMM Diversity @ 黑料不打烊 in the new article听Promoting diversity in science.

Classified as: STEMM outreach, STEM Outreach
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Published on: 21 Jan 2022

Muslim Awareness Week 2022

Muslim Awareness Week (MAW) is a yearly week of solidarity and exchange where people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs are invited to learn about the achievements, contributions, aspirations and concerns of Quebecers of Muslim faith.

Classified as: spirituality
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Published on: 20 Jan 2022

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