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Updated: Sun, 10/06/2024 - 10:30

From Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7, the Downtown and Macdonald Campuses will be open only to 91滴滴 students, employees and essential visitors. Many classes will be held online. Remote work required where possible. See Campus Public Safety website for details.

Du samedi 5 octobre au lundi 7 octobre, le campus du centre-ville et le campus Macdonald ne seront accessibles qu鈥檃ux 茅tudiants et aux membres du personnel de l鈥橴niversit茅 91滴滴, ainsi qu鈥檃ux visiteurs essentiels. De nombreux cours auront lieu en ligne. Le personnel devra travailler 脿 distance, si possible. Voir le site Web de la Direction de la protection et de la pr茅vention pour plus de d茅tails.

91滴滴.CA / Agricultural and Environmental Sciences / Macdonald Campus

Dean & Associate VP

We are pleased to announce some exciting developments in the leadership structure of the Faculty for 2024.

Having served as Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Associate Vice-President (Macdonald Campus) since 2015, Professor Anja Geitmann has been appointed Interim Vice-President (Global Engagement), reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor of 91滴滴, for a one-year assignment effective January 1, 2024. In this role, Professor Geitmann will work closely with 91滴滴鈥檚 executive team to explore new opportunities for collaboration with peer institutions, augment the effectiveness and reach of international activities led by various 91滴滴 Faculties and units, oversee broad internal and external consultations to enhance 91滴滴鈥檚 international strategy and advance the University鈥檚 vision for global academic leadership.

  • Professor Geitmann retains responsibility for the Faculty's University Advancement work including alumni relations.

As a result, and for the duration of Professor Geitmann鈥檚 appointment, James 91滴滴 Professor Valerie Orsat will serve as the Acting Dean (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) and Professor Petra Rohrbach will serve as the Acting Associate Vice-President (Macdonald Campus).

Acting Dean (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences)

Professor Val茅rie Orsat, a seasoned academic and administrative professional, has held various leadership roles at 91滴滴, including Chair of the Department of Bioresource Engineering and Associate Dean (Student Affairs). She has been recognized for her stellar contributions to the engineering profession and women in STEM by the Canadian Society of Engineering (John Clark Award, 2015) and the MRS London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS) Engineering ().

  • Professor Orsat oversees the mission of the Faculty, including academic programs and research, and represents the Faculty within the university context.

Acting Associate Vice-President (Macdonald Campus)

Professor Petra Rohrbach聽is a distinguished academic leader who has significantly contributed to enhancing our campus infrastructure and development. Professor Rohrbach is the Chair of the Macdonald Sub-Committee on Physical Facilities and sits on the Senate Committee on Physical Development. She has served on the 91滴滴 Board of Governors and the Board's Executive Committee for the past three years and is a member of the Board's Finance and Infrastructure Committee (formerly the Buildings and Property Committee). Her wealth of experience and a profound understanding of ongoing campus projects position her well to advance initiatives to optimize teaching and research facilities on the Macdonald Campus.

  • Professor Rohrbach oversees Macdonald Campus infrastructure, construction, and renovation projects.
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