Tuesday, September 1, 2026 15:30to19:00

Welcome to all Macdonald Campus grad students starting in the Fall 2026 term!

Graduate students newly admitted into a program in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (Macdonald Campus) can attend pre-arrival and orientation activities on both the downtown and Macdonald campuses.

McGill Graduate Orientation: August 26 to 28

These orientation events are for all new McGill grad students.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 11:00to16:00

Join us for the 2026 edition of Naturally Sainte-Anne!

The McGill Macdonald Campus is home to the University’s Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences that dedicates itself to sustainability meeting humanity's current and future needs for food, health, and natural resources while safeguarding the environment.

Classified as: Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach, Let's Talk Science at McGill University, Redpath Museum, Mac Outreach, outreach
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 17:00to19:00

Are you looking for hands-on opportunities to apply and gain new skills beyond the classroom, but you are not sure where to start?

Join the Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach for a special info session where we answer all of your questions over free delicious pizza!

You will get to learn all about the two programs offered, the resources and funding available, as well as meet the team behind the programs. The two programs that will be discussed are:

Classified as: Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach, Macdonald Campus Internships, student experience enhancement fund
Friday, September 25, 2026

The Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach in collaboration with Let’s Talk Science at McGill University, has put together a lovely free online booklet of self-paced activities about fall

Explore the fall season and discover how different mammals, birds and insects prepare themselves for the upcoming freezing winter. Lear how to safely interact with ducks, play matching games and much more. With an exciting collection of science facts and activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Classified as: Sonia Bujold Initiative, Let's Talk Science at McGill University, Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 10:30to11:30

Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Macdonald Campus master’s and doctoral student competitors present their research in 3 minutes to a non-specialist audience with one non-animated slide (competition rules).

The program includes a mandatory 3-part workshop series and a group coaching session to help students prepare for the competition. Students also have access to additional individual coaching sessions as needed.

Classified as: Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative, Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 12:00to13:00

Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Macdonald Campus master’s and doctoral student competitors present their research in 3 minutes to a non-specialist audience with one non-animated slide (competition rules).

The program includes a mandatory 3-part workshop series and a group coaching session to help students prepare for the competition. Students also have access to additional individual coaching sessions as needed.

Classified as: Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative, Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 13:30to14:30

Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Macdonald Campus master’s and doctoral student competitors present their research in 3 minutes to a non-specialist audience with one non-animated slide (competition rules).

The program includes a mandatory 3-part workshop series and a group coaching session to help students prepare for the competition. Students also have access to additional individual coaching sessions as needed.

Classified as: Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative, Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach
Friday, October 23, 2026

Join us in celebrating National Pumpkin Day!

The Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach in collaboration with Let’s Talk Science at McGill University, has put together a lovely free online booklet of self-paced activities about Halloween

Discover an exciting collection of science facts and activities!

Classified as: Sonia Bujold Initiative, Let's Talk Science at McGill University, Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach
Friday, December 11, 2026

Join us in celebrating the holiday season!

The Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach in collaboration with Let’s Talk Science at McGill University, has put together a lovely free online booklet of self-paced activities about the holiday season.

Classified as: STEM Outreach, Sonia Bujold Initiative, Let's Talk Science at McGill University, Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach
Monday, January 11, 2027

The Student Experience Enhancement Fund (SEEF) for the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (FAES) supports extracurricular experiential learning initiatives. These active learning opportunities foster intentional reflection and the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and values that complement the traditional classroom experience.

Who can apply:

Classified as: Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach
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