Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
Celebrated research advocate invested in Order of Canada
October 21, 2022 —
Dr. Digvir Jayas, who completed his most recent term as Vice-President (Research and International) was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada on October 20, 2022.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Aggie Bedpush returns to raise funds for charity
October 14, 2022 —
Students from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences push a bed on wheels in several Manitoba communities.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Food chemist named distinguished professor
October 14, 2022 —
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences professor Dr. Michael Eskin has been recognized for his outstanding distinction in research, scholarship, creative endeavours, professional service and teaching.
Research and International
Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Digvir Jayas
October 11, 2022 —
This week we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Digvir Jayas as vice-president, following the conclusion of his 13-year tenure as vice-president (research and international) (VPRI), and prior eight-year term as associate vice-president (research).
Price Faculty of Engineering
New biosystems engineering instructor helps students explore meaningful careers
October 7, 2022 —
Natasha Jacobson joined the Department of Biosystems Engineering (co-located in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and the Price Faculty of Engineering) as Instructor II on July 1, 2022.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New soil science professor pursues sustainable phosphorus management
October 4, 2022 —
Joanne Thiessen Martens joined the Department of Soil Science as Assistant Professor in Soil Chemistry and Fertility on August 1, 2022.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Campus abuzz with return of students, staff
September 30, 2022 —
The Faculty welcomes back in-person learning and fun activities for all.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Research chair dedicated to integrated weed management
September 23, 2022 —
Dr. Dilshan Benaragama is the Manitoba Crop Protection Chair in Weed Management, thanks to the support of grower organizations.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New Endowment Fund to support School of Agriculture’s teaching programs
September 21, 2022 —
The new Endowment Fund will provide a pool of support aimed at worthy projects and programs consistent with the academic goals of the School of Agriculture.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Supporting public health nutrition for all the goal of new professor
September 19, 2022 —
Leslie Redmond joined the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences as Assistant Professor in Food, Culture and Health on July 1, 2022.