BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260114T230508EST-4415IrunmV@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20260115T040508Z DESCRIPTION:Macdonald Campus Homecoming is back this October – and it’s big ger than ever! \n\nJoin us for a weekend packed with beloved traditions an d exciting new events\, featured alongside marquee moments like the Jean d e Grandpré Lecture featuring Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques\, Macd onald Campus Open House and the 80th anniversary celebration of the Morgan Arboretum.\n\nRegistration is open for most Macdonald events with more to come soon. Be sure to check back often as new registration links are adde d. Don’t miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable (long) weekend!\n \nRegister today\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Date\n \n \n Time\n \n \n Event\n \n Registrati on link\n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n \n Fri\, Oct 24\n \n \n 11:0 0 am - 12:00 p.m.\n \n \n Jean de Grandpré Lecture: Canada's Involvement in S pace Exploration with astronaut David Saint-Jacques\, ENG\, MD\, PHD\n \n \n Register\n \n \n Centennial Centre Ballroom\n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n \n Sat\, Oct 25\n \n \n 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.\n \n \n Morning Meetpoint Café: Consider the Centennial Centre your Mac Campus Homecoming hub! As of 10 a.m.\, the Morning Meetpoint Café is where you’re invited to collect your nametag an d enjoy light breakfast refreshments with old friends and classmates\, bef ore participating in your choice of the day’s events.\n \n \n Register\n \n \n C entennial Centre Foyer\n \n \n \n \n 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.\n \n Masterclass I - Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Maggie Gilliam IGFS: ɬÀ﷬’s Mar garet A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security has led the charge aga inst hunger and malnutrition through science-driven\, sustainable solution s. Join our expert panel to explore how research\, innovation\, and advoca cy are shaping a food-secure future for all.\n \n Register\n \n Centennial Cen tre\, Room 163\n \n \n 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.\n Dairy barn tours: Visitors wil l also have the opportunity to visit the Dairy Barn and explore interactiv e research stations showcasing cutting-edge projects taking place across t he farm. Highlights include innovations in artificial intelligence\, anima l fertility\, and resilient production practices in the context of climate change\, as well as many others.\n \n Register\n \n Macdonald Campus Farm\n \n \n \n 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.\n \n \n Macdonald Morning Party ($10 per person):  Calling all young alumni – and the young at heart: Energizing music\, fre sh coffee and scrumptious breakfast treats will transform the Ceilidh into a hopping morning dance party! Join this vibrant new celebration of conne ction\, movement and good vibes.\n \n \n Register\n \n \n Centennial Centre\, Ce ilidh\n \n \n \n \n 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.\n \n \n Awards Presentation and Sir Wil liam Macdonald Luncheon ($50 per person): Join Dean Salwa Karboune and Pre sident Deep Saini as they present the Distinguished Alumni Awards\, recogn ize Reunion Class Giving\, and celebrate milestone classes. The ceremony t akes place in the Centennial Centre ballroom\, followed by the Sir William Macdonald Luncheon in the Ceilidh.\n \n \n Register\n \n \n Centennial Centre B allroom and The Ceilidh\n \n \n \n \n 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.\n \n \n Masterclass II - Emerging Pathogens through a One Health Lens\, a Research Discovery Pat h Tour: Experts at ɬÀ﷬’s Macdonald Campus are united by a One Health mi ssion: to anticipate and respond to threats from food\, water\, animals\, and vectors – minimizing health\, environmental\, and economic risks. Thei r collaborative\, cross-disciplinary work drives sustainable\, equitable i mpact. Explore their work through a six-station research discovery tour an d meet the agents of change in One Health.\n \n \n Register\n \n \n Centennial C entre Ballroom\n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n \n Sun\, Oct 26\n \n \n 11:00 a.m. - 5:0 0 p.m.\n \n Morgan Arboretum 80th Anniversary Celebration: Join us at the Ar boretum for a day of food\, music\, guided tours\, educational presentatio ns\, a vendor marketplace\, historical exhibits and activities for childre n. Learn more about this milestone celebration\n Normal entry fees apply\, pay at the door.\n \n Morgan Arboretum\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nExciting things are on the way! We're constantly adding new events\, so check back often – you w on’t want to miss what’s coming next!\n\nFor details and registration\, vi sit our website. We can’t wait to see you!\n\n\n \n\n\n Share your exciteme nt\n\n Help spread the word to your classmates by inviting them to check th at their contact information is up to date so they can receive the latest news.\n\n\n\n Plan Ahead\n\n Book your travel today and save!\n\n\n \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026 SUMMARY:Macdonald Campus Homecoming 2025 URL:/macdonald/channels/event/macdonald-campus-homecom ing-2025-368030 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR