On the Feb. 23 episode of TVO’s new program “The Thread,” agribusiness researcher Dr. Simon Somogyi discussed the reasons behind the so-called “perfect storm” of conditions that have led to many Canadians seeing increased food prices and shortages. Somogyi pointed out that the rise in food prices “is now in some ways creating an understanding […]
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An app engineered by University of Guelph computing students to reuse food waste placed second at the ElleHacks competition last month. The international competition is described as “the largest hackathon created for women and non-binary individuals of all experience levels.” The U of G team won the Bell Award for Using Technology to Support Environmental […]
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With the current threat posed by the Omicron variant and COVID-19 vaccines offering some people only limited protection, a University of Guelph chemist has found that the electromagnetic fields of the microwave radiation may offer a way to disable the coronavirus even at body temperature. The discovery points to an alternative way to combat the […]
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On March 2, the Guelph Black Professionals (GBP) organization and the Lang Students’ Association (LSA) will host their inaugural networking and panel event, “Breaking Barriers, Creating Connections“, for students who identify as people from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities. “Events like this can create a lot of encouragement. When you see people […]
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COVID-19 Update: Feb. 22, 2022 Updated wastewater report dashboard shows trends U of G’s COVID-19 Wastewater Report dashboard reports on the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) in on-campus residence wastewater. The dashboard has been updated to show daily levels as well as how the wastewater signal for SARS-CoV-2 is trending in each […]
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A new one-stop service centre named for a much respected and loved former chancellor will enable U of G students to access admission, enrolment and financial services more easily and efficiently. “U of G students had an important voice in our updated service approach,” says Ray Darling, University registrar. “Our consultation with student groups across […]
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With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and the loosening of PCR testing rules, travel agencies say they are overwhelmed with booking requests. A University of Guelph tourism management expert says it appears March Break will be just the beginning of Canadians returning to travel. Dr. Statia Elliot is the director of U of G’s School […]
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If there is one thing that is proven to bring people together, it is food. Following that philosophy, Arrell Food Institute and the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management (HFTM) at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, are cooking up a new web series, Deep Dish Dialogues. In recognition of Black History […]
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Why is it so tricky to identify which species are at risk for COVID-19? The New York Times spoke to veterinary infectious disease specialist Dr. Scott Weese, who explained that identifying species at risk is a formidable scientific problem. Not only is there a wide array of potentially vulnerable species, he said, but the virus […]
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The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics wrapped up this weekend (Feb. 19-20) with impressive performances from the participating U of G grads. Cody Sorensen, 35, competed with his team in the four-man bobsleigh competition on the final weekend of the Olympics. They placed ninth overall with a time of three minutes, 56 seconds and 99 milliseconds. […]
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Earlier this week, the provincial government announced that it will remove proof of vaccination requirements as of March 1, 2022. U of G intends to uphold our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy until the end of the winter semester. In the weeks ahead, the University will review the policy in light of the changing landscape and provide […]
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Safety protocols remain in place Earlier this week, the provincial government announced that it will remove proof of vaccination requirements as of March 1, 2022. At U of G, our COVID-19 safety protocols – and our community’s adherence to those protocols – have been instrumental in keeping everyone safe as we returned to our classrooms, […]
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Can employees be fired for joining protests like the one under way on Parliament Hill? Human resources expert Dr. Nita Chhinzer provided some thoughts in an article in the Toronto Star. If the employee is advocating for their beliefs on their own time and detached from the organization they work for, employers should not […]
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Award-winning author and U of G professor of creative writing Lawrence Hill has been nominated for a 2022 Canadian Screen Award for Sensitivity, a one-act play in an anthology titled 21 Black Futures that aired on CBC Gem last year. The nomination for Best Writing, Web Program or Series is one of two 21 Black […]
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The histories, experiences, cultural identities, communities and contemporary concerns of Black people in Canada are the focus of a new University of Guelph program. The Black Canadian studies minor program in the College of Arts will be launched in fall 2022. The development of the program was led by Dr. Jade Ferguson, an English professor […]
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On Feb. 17, Canada won Olympic gold in the women’s hockey game against the United States. Before the game, the argument that the event shouldn’t be at the Olympics was raised. Dr. Ann Pegoraro, a sport management expert, spoke to several radio stations about why that argument isn’t valid. Speaking with Newstalk 770 CHQR in […]
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Despite another year of online-based fundraising to continue its 40 years of supporting United Way, the University of Guelph this year raised more than $500,000 for the organization. Operating the campaign online has been a challenge, said co-chair Elaine Fenner, director of experiential learning for U of G. The pandemic meant the cancellation of in-person […]
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Agribusiness researcher Dr. Simon Somogyi spoke to several media outlets recently about food price inflation and the effects of the border blockades on Canada’s food supply. In a Canadian Press article published by CTVNews, Somogyi discussed the factors behind the news that Canada’s food inflation rate has risen 6.5 percent, the highest in more than […]
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John-Bosco Kaikai normally spends his days recruiting high school students for the University of Guelph. Now he’s also recruiting prospective members from around the U of G campus for the fledgling Black Faculty and Staff Network (BFSN). Providing a safe space for Black faculty and staff members to discuss common issues and concerns is the […]
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Protesters are still at the blockade in Ottawa despite provincial and federal government measures aimed at ending the protests. The Toronto Star published experts’ answers to “five burning questions” about how the protest is being handled, in which police oversight researcher Dr. Kate Puddister provided answers on what’s at risk if the protests continue. […]
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