Dear FAFS community
Happy New Year! Before we fully leap into 2024, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the year that was 2023 in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.
Over the course of the year, we celebrated student, staff and alumni achievements, welcomed new community members, and introduced new academic and research programs.
None of these accomplishments were achieved in isolation. A huge thanks goes out to our students, faculty, staff, valued friends, and partners for their collaborative efforts in shaping our curriculum, fostering unique student experiences,
and preparing our graduates to contribute to their communities and to the world beyond. I continue to be impressed by our students, not only for their academic and research accomplishments, but also for their commitment to professional and personal growth.
As
announced last July, the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) has extended my appointment as Dean for two additional years, from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025. I appreciate the letters sent to the Provost to
endorse the reappointment and am truly grateful for the support of the Provost and the Faculty. I am excited to continue to work with our students and the Faculty’s partners (within and outside the university) to advance education, training and research in
agriculture, food and nutrition.
Here are my Top Ten highlights, selected from among many in 2023:
As we enter a new year, I want us to use the momentum of these and other activities to drive excellence in what the Faculty does. The hard work, passion, and dedication demonstrated by each member of our community are instrumental in defining
the Faculty’s success. Together we are capable of great things and I look forward to our shared successes in 2024.
Martin
Martin Scanlon, C&G, PhD
Dean, Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences
University of Manitoba
Ph: 204 474-9380
PS – if you are attending Manitoba Ag Days next week, please join us for an
alumni reception!