New Sexual Violence Support and Education Coordinator Committed to Dialogue on Sexual Violence Prevention

Posted Jan 25, 2022
Updated Jan 25, 2022

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Consent Action Week, which takes place in the last week of January, allows University of Guelph community members to discuss consent and increase understanding of sexual violence. For Melissa Conte, newly appointed as sexual violence support and education coordinator, it’s a dialogue she has been engaged in for close to two decades and one she remains committed to. “Sexual violence and consent are part of an ongoing dialogue — and one we need to be […]

Supporting Ourselves and Each Other During Bell Let’s Talk Day

Posted Jan 24, 2022
Updated Jan 25, 2022

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On Jan. 26 – Bell Let’s Talk Day – let’s support ourselves and each other by breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health. During this annual event, Bell will donate to mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5 cents for every applicable text, call, tweet or TikTok video using #BellLetsTalk, social media video view […]

Right-to-Disconnect Policy Needs to Involve Employee Autonomy, Say U of G Experts

Posted Jan 24, 2022
Updated Jan 24, 2022

“Right-to-disconnect” legislation aims to help employees regain control of their work-life balance, but University of Guelph experts say employees need more autonomy when it comes to how and when they do their job if they are to truly disconnect. Drs. Nita Chhinzer and Jamie Gruman, both with U of G’s Department of Management, said that […]

Prof Speaks to Toronto Star on Restaurant Sector’s Labour Crisis

Posted Jan 24, 2022
Updated Jan 28, 2022

Dr. Bruce McAdams spoke to the Toronto Star on how the restaurant industry can overcome its current labour crisis. In the article, McAdams said the industry has always struggled with labour shortages due to a business model reliant on low wages and a lack of job security, and low enforcement of labour rights. He anticipated […]

Food Scientist Discusses Food Rescue Apps With Canadian Press

Posted Jan 24, 2022
Updated Jan 25, 2022

Dr. Maria Corradini, the Arrell Chair in Food Quality, spoke to The Canadian Press about food waste and the influence of food rescue apps. The article appeared in several publications across Canada, including CTVNews.ca. In the article, Corradini cautioned food rescue apps are only a part of the solution to food waste and said better […]

Consent Action Week at U of G – Jan. 24 to 28

Posted Jan 24, 2022
Updated Jan 24, 2022

The last week of January is Consent Action Week, an annual educational initiative held at universities across Ontario. Established by the Ontario University Sexual Violence Network in 2018, the week is an opportunity for campus communities to create a dialogue about consent, pleasure, relationships and increase understanding of sexual violence. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness about support and resources. As […]

U of G Alert Test Jan. 25

Posted Jan 24, 2022
Updated Jan 21, 2022

On Tuesday, Jan. 25 between 9 a.m. and noon, the University will run a test through the U of G Alert system. U of G Alert is the University’s critical incident notification system. It’s the tool we used on Jan. 17 to let you know about the snow day closure. U of G uses this […]

‘Shoebox’ Lab Cages Impair Animal Health, Affect Health Research Results: U of G Study

Posted Jan 24, 2022
Updated Jan 24, 2022

A first-ever study by University of Guelph researchers shows that standard “shoebox” lab cages are so stressful for rats and mice used in biomedical research that they impair the animals’ health. Besides raising animal welfare concerns, the finding published recently in the journal BMC Biology suggests that improving cage design could help solve a serious […]

U of G Hosting Conversation on Sexual Violence Survivorship as Part of Consent Action Week

Posted Jan 24, 2022

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The University of Guelph along with eight other Ontario universities will host an online event about sexual assault survivorship with acclaimed author and writer Roxane Gay entitled “Stories Spark Change” on Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Gay will join best-selling author Eternity Martis for the webinar for an in-depth conversation about how survivors can push […]

University Mourns Passing of Student

Posted Jan 21, 2022
Updated Mar 4, 2022

The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Grace Sowa, a second-year bachelor of science (biological sciences) student, who passed away Jan. 17. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Jan. 24 in Grace’s honour. Details on a memorial service for Grace will be shared as they become available. Support services and […]

The Globe and Mail Features Arrell Food Institute Director

Posted Jan 21, 2022
Updated Jan 24, 2022

In an article in The Globe and Mail, Dr. Evan Fraser, the director of the Arrell Food Institute, provided his thoughts on the disruptions the pandemic has caused to Canada’s food system. In the article, he warned that any mishap, no matter its size, can cause further trouble to Canada’s already heavily disrupted food supply […]

Applications to U of G Up 22%

Posted Jan 21, 2022
Updated Jan 21, 2022

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Total applications to the University of Guelph’s main campus are up 22 per cent – more than double the system average – according to figures released this week by the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). OUAC’s annual January snapshot of applications is intended to help universities with enrolment planning. Data released shows how many students […]

U of G Clinic Closing Due to Greater Vaccine Availability

Posted Jan 21, 2022
Updated Oct 13, 2022

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The public COVID-19 vaccination clinic on the University of Guelph campus will close Jan. 21 due to high vaccination rates and greater vaccine availability within the Guelph community. Since the facility opened Jan. 4, about 9,000 people received vaccine doses at the campus clinic. “I am delighted and inspired by the enthusiasm and spirit of […]

U of G Alumna Roberta Bondar Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Shuttle Flight

Posted Jan 20, 2022
Updated Jan 21, 2022

It was during her studies at the University of Guelph that Dr. Roberta Bondar had to shelve one career plan and pursue another – a choice that ultimately secured her a spot aboard the NASA space shuttle Discovery in 1992 as Canada’s first woman astronaut. As she prepares for this Saturday’s 30th anniversary of the […]

Food Economist Lends Thoughts on Food Waste to Wired

Posted Jan 20, 2022
Updated Jan 24, 2022

Dr. Mike von Massow, a food economist with U of G, shared his thoughts on a new app that aims to reduce food waste with Wired. The app, called Too Good To Go, alerts users to nearby restaurants, bakeries or grocery stores with discounted food that would otherwise end up as food waste. Von Massow […]

Pandemic-Caused Distress Sparks Rise in Addictive Behaviours: U of G Study

Posted Jan 20, 2022
Updated Jan 24, 2022

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As governments have enacted further restrictions to combat the Omicron variant, they should also keep an eye on mental health indicators. A new University of Guelph study from the early months of the pandemic found distress caused by COVID-19 sparked an increase in potentially addictive behaviours from compulsive shopping to overeating to gambling and gaming. […]

COVID-19 Update: Reporting an illness, Updated masks, and more

Posted Jan 19, 2022
Updated Jan 26, 2022

The following updates are provided by the Return-to-Campuses steering committee. What to do if you’re sick or have been exposed to COVID-19 With the province halting mass PCR testing and with public health prioritizing case and contact management for only the highest-risk settings, U of G must also adjust its approach to positive case management. […]

COVID-19 in Ontario Deer Unsurprising But Vigilance Needed: U of G Expert

Posted Jan 19, 2022
Updated Jan 25, 2022

The first case of COVID-19 has been detected in Ontario wildlife, and a University of Guelph infection control expert says while the risk to humans is low, further surveillance is needed to see if deer can transmit the disease to other species. Dr. Scott Weese is chief of infection control at the Ontario Veterinary College […]

U of G Research on Effects of Pandemic on Family Violence Awarded Federal Funding

Posted Jan 19, 2022
Updated Jan 19, 2022

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected women in Canada experiencing family and intimate partner violence? And how did organizations that support these women adapt to support their clients? Researchers in a new federally funded University of Guelph study project hope to answer these questions by gathering the latest evidence and by speaking directly with those […]

Vaccination Mandate for Truckers Could Impact Food Supply Chain, Says U of G Economist

Posted Jan 18, 2022
Updated Jan 25, 2022

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As Canada’s new vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers goes into effect, a University of Guelph food economist wonders whether there might be better ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19 while keeping Canada’s food supply strong. Dr. Mike von Massow is a professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics in the Ontario […]