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, set to launch in fall 2022, grew out of U of G president Dr. Charlotte Yates’s Anti-Racism Action Plan. “It […]
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On Nov. 16, the University of Guelph will fly the Métis flag in recognition of Louis Riel Day. The day marks the anniversary of Métis leader Louis Riel’s execution following the Northwest Resistance – a stand against Canadian encroachment on Métis lands and way of life. The flag will remain up until Nov. 19. Riel […]
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Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, a marketing professor in U of G’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, contributed a commentary to the Toronto Star about Canada’s plain packaging regulations for tobacco products. Noting that tobacco marketers have continued to try to use cigarette packaging itself as a promotional tool, Dewhirst said Canada has imposed […]
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Dr. Simon Somogyi, the Arrell Chair in the Business of Food, discussed how to adjust to higher food prices with the Toronto Star. Somogyi, the co-author of the annual Canada Food Price Report, said Canadian shoppers can avoid high food prices by bulking up on meats and seafood or turning to alternative plant-based proteins. A […]
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As we enter the final few weeks of the fall semester and start looking to exam season, U of G is working hard to support our students and their mental well-being. U of G’s SHINE: Mental Well-Being Week runs Nov. 13 to 20, promoting mental wellness and providing students with resources to help. “As we’ve begun […]
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University of Guelph student volunteers will head out to the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada in Puslinch, Ont., to help with property cleanup this weekend as part of the third Project Serve event of the year. Project Serve is a community engagement initiative that sees U of G students volunteer their time with worthy local […]
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Should mink be vaccinated against COVID-19? U of G infectious disease veterinarian Dr. Scott Weese spoke to The Canadian Press about the challenges of a mass vaccination program and how to weigh the cost against the risk of an outbreak. The article appeared in more than 50 publications online. Weese is a veterinary internal medicine […]
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Food economist Dr. Mike von Massow spoke to the Toronto Star about a looming strike at the Cargill facility in High River, Alta. A strike at one of Canada’s largest meat-processing plants would almost certainly result in higher beef prices for consumers, he told the newspaper. Von Massow is a professor in the Department of […]
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The onion recall in Canada over fears of salmonella contamination keeps expanding. Food scientist Dr. Keith Warriner spoke to Fight Back on Zoomer Radio about why these sorts of recalls can expand for weeks and why it’s often difficult to trace the potentially contaminated foods A professor in the Department of Food Science, Warriner researches […]
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Looking for facts and statistics about U of G? Browse through the Office of Institutional Research and Planning’s 2020-21 Fact Book. The Fact Book is an annual public source of official University details, compiling the most frequently requested data and statistical information about U of G. The Fact Book can be a valuable resource for […]
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University of Guelph dietitian Rachel Hannah competed in the New York City Marathon earlier this month, finishing as the 17th woman from a field of nearly 25,000 runners. Completing the 42.2-kilometre race in a time of 2:39:15, Hannah was the second Canadian woman to cross the finish line, just six minutes behind former Canadian Olympian […]
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Exercise physiology researcher Dr. Jamie Burr discussed with The New York Times HIIT workouts – high-intensity interval training — and why they lack some of the benefits of traditional workouts. Burr’s research team recently found that moderate-intensity exercises lowers body fat and improves blood pressure better than a HIIT program. He noted to NYT that […]
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Ontario may be increasing the minimum wage for food and liquor servers, but one University of Guelph hospitality researcher says higher wages will not be enough to address the restaurant industry’s labour crisis. Dr. William Murray is a hospitality professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics who researches talent management and […]
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Like setting off alarms in a beehive, Asian honeybees use complex signals to alert nest mates about giant hornet attacks, according to a new study co-led by University of Guelph researchers. The study shows that honeybees recognize and respond to different types of hornets using several signals, a kind of alert system that is better […]
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The University of Guelph’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics has again ranked among the world’s top sustainability-focused business schools. The sustainable business magazine Corporate Knights ranked the Lang MBA program 5th in the world and 2nd in Canada for its focus on sustainability. This marks the first time that the program ranks […]
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While mindfulness has become a popular way to reduce stress and maintain well-being, a new study involving a University of Guelph researcher has found people are misinterpreting the practice. Dr. Jamie Gruman, a professor in U of G’s Lang School of Business, says many people confuse the practice with passive acceptance of a problem. “They […]
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Should drugs be decriminalized in Canada? Sociology professor Dr. Andrew Hathaway from the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences offered his ideas to Global News for how decriminalization could work in Canada. “It’s a good idea to institute this at a larger level,” Hathaway said. “…I think to have some level of coordination and […]
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While job candidates often view interviews as opportunities to sell themselves, a new University of Guelph study has found many applicants opt for being completely genuine rather than going over the top. Psychology professor Dr. Deborah Powell and PhD student Brooke Charbonneau in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences led three studies that […]
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What will an increase in the minimum wage for servers mean for cash-strapped restaurant owners? Hospitality industry researcher Dr. Bruce McAdams with the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics offered his thoughts to several CBC Radio morning shows, including Ontario Morning. McAdams is a professor in the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism […]
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A stark reminder of the Holocaust will once again be placed in the heart of the University of Guelph campus during Holocaust Education Week, Nov. 8-12. A cattle car like those used by the Nazis to transport Jews and other targeted groups to concentration camps, labour camps and extermination camps between 1941 and 1944 is […]
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