Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Dr. Michael Eskin wins top oil chemists’ service award
June 7, 2023 —
Dr. Michael Eskin, Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, recently received the A.R. Baldwin Distinguished Service Award from AOCS (American Oil Chemists Society)
June 7, 2023 —
Dr. Michael Eskin, Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, recently received the A.R. Baldwin Distinguished Service Award from AOCS (American Oil Chemists Society)

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Business entrepreneur and UM alum receives honorary degree
June 6, 2023 —
Earlier this month in Niagara on the Lake, the UM conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree upon Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences alumni Donald Triggs, who graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours).
June 6, 2023 —
Earlier this month in Niagara on the Lake, the UM conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree upon Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences alumni Donald Triggs, who graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours).

Students News
UM’s Governor General medal winners are determined to shape a better world
June 5, 2023 —
Meet some of the exceptional members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2023! These individuals have been awarded Governor General’s Academic Medals for outstanding achievement at their level of study.
June 5, 2023 —
Meet some of the exceptional members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2023! These individuals have been awarded Governor General’s Academic Medals for outstanding achievement at their level of study.

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Meet the Agricultural and Food Sciences Class of 2023
June 5, 2023 —
The spring convocation ceremony celebrating Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences graduates is Thursday, June 8. Meet some of the members of this amazing group of students.
June 5, 2023 —
The spring convocation ceremony celebrating Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences graduates is Thursday, June 8. Meet some of the members of this amazing group of students.

Students News
UM degrees set 2023 grads on the path to success
June 5, 2023 —
Meet some outstanding graduates of UM’s class of 2023! These individuals will be graduating during Spring Convocation, June 6-9. Learn more about their journey and how they are making an impact.
June 5, 2023 —
Meet some outstanding graduates of UM’s class of 2023! These individuals will be graduating during Spring Convocation, June 6-9. Learn more about their journey and how they are making an impact.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Alumni presented with Certificates of Merit for leadership and service
June 2, 2023 —
Two Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences alumni were recognized for their outstanding professional contributions and public service on June 1.
June 2, 2023 —
Two Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences alumni were recognized for their outstanding professional contributions and public service on June 1.

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Students thank teachers for their inspiration at annual Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception
May 30, 2023 —
Each year, the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (The Centre) hosts a Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception which gives exceptional students nominated by their respective Faculty an opportunity to thank and celebrate educators
May 30, 2023 —
Each year, the Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (The Centre) hosts a Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception which gives exceptional students nominated by their respective Faculty an opportunity to thank and celebrate educators

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Pulse Beat: Grain and Forage Legumes in Sustainable Crop Production
May 29, 2023 —
Mario Tenuta discusses past and future benefits of pulse, soy and forage legume production to reduce nitrous oxide emissions.
May 29, 2023 —
Mario Tenuta discusses past and future benefits of pulse, soy and forage legume production to reduce nitrous oxide emissions.

Research and International News
Meet Marcos Cordeiro, 2022 Rh Award Winner in the Interdisciplinary category
May 26, 2023 —
Marcos Cordeiro is the 2022 recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award in the Interdisciplinary category.
May 26, 2023 —
Marcos Cordeiro is the 2022 recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award in the Interdisciplinary category.

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Dr. Jim House honoured for achievements in the nutrition profession
May 26, 2023 —
He recently received two of the highest awards bestowed by the Canadian Nutrition Society.
May 26, 2023 —
He recently received two of the highest awards bestowed by the Canadian Nutrition Society.