University of Guelph student-athletes will be further supported in their commitments to excel both in the classroom and in competition thanks to a new $500,000 gift. The donation by long-time Gryphon supporters Larry and Joy Pearson will support the newly renamed Pearson Family Student-Athlete Mentor (SAM) program and will help develop a new student-athlete well-being […]
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As hotels begin opening their doors to tourists, University of Guelph researchers say there are lessons to be learned from the pandemic that can help the hospitality sector recover from future public health crises. Dr. Kevin James, Department of History, and Dr. Mark Holmes, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, along with history graduate […]
As a reminder: Charges for parking on campus resume Sept. 1. The following article was posted earlier this summer to outline upcoming changes that take effect next month. In March 2020, U of G waived parking fees while many of our students, faculty and staff learned and worked remotely. In September, as University operations start […]
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Dr. Tamara Small, a professor in Department of Political Science, was a guest on CBC Rundown on CBC News Network to answer listener questions about the federal election and the campaign. Small discussed mail-in voting and how it differs from the system in the U.S. “This is something [Canadians] have been doing for a long […]
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[UPDATE: The swim has been postponed until early October, due to poor weather in the forecast] A University of Guelph student will attempt to swim across Lake Erie to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health. Coralee Allaert hopes to begin her swim in the early hours of Aug. 28 and hopes to complete […]
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Dr. Madhur Anand, a professor in the School of Environmental Sciences and director of U of G’s Guelph Institute for Environmental Research, contributed a poem for CBC Books that explores the theme of Moving Forward. The poem, entitled “Normal Forms on Hope Bay,” reflects on science, art and emerging from the third wave of the […]
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Hospitality industry researcher Dr. Bruce McAdams, a professor in the Department of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, spoke to CBC British Columbia about why Canadians are tipping more in this pandemic. The article noted that the pandemic has legitimized the use of automatic tipping at payment terminals and all but ended the use of cash […]
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This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. By Ashleigh Weeden, PhD candidate, School of Environmental Design & Rural Development Depending on who you ask, Canada’s 44th election is either poorly timed or urgent, inconvenient or generation-defining. While political engagement and participation don’t start or end at the voting booth, elections represent moments […]
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Dr. Jeffrey Wichtel, dean of U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to the Ottawa Citizen about the shortage of veterinarians in Canada as well as the pressures that overworked vets are under. Veterinarians are under constant pressure to do more for less, Wichtel said, adding the pandemic has increased this pressure with more families […]
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Dear U of G students, faculty and staff, During the last 17 months, the University of Guelph community has worked together to manage a complex and rapidly evolving situation. We have done this knowing that the health and wellness of our community must be the top priority. Throughout this pandemic, the leadership team has continued […]
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Dr. Philip Loring, the Arrell Chair in Food, Policy and Society, spoke to The Globe and Mail about Indigenous-led agriculture, a form of knowledge that the article says is lacking in the national discourse around climate change mitigation. Loring noted that food systems that focus on meeting specific needs of local conditions will be the […]
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People across Ontario and beyond can now upgrade their skills through professional development courses offered by the University of Guelph under a new project with D2L. The University is among the first educational partners of D2L Wave, a new platform that enables employees to pursue professional development using an online course catalogue from U of […]
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Dr. Sean Lyons, a professor in the Department of Management, spoke to The Globe and Mail about research he has conducted looking at generational differences between those who want to return to offices and those who would prefer to continue to work from home. Lyons commented that while many would assume that young people are […]
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Nasrin Husseini knows from experience how it feels to live amid threats of the Taliban and to be barred from getting an education. The University of Guelph graduate, and now research assistant, fled Afghanistan in 2010 when it became unsafe for her to continue working as a veterinarian. She eventually made her way to U […]
Food economist Dr. Mike Von Massow, Department of Food, Agriculture and Resources, spoke to Global News for an article examining whether rising food costs will become an election issue in this campaign. Von Massow noted the issue of food prices has become intertwined with that of climate change, which has been linked to droughts in […]
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People living in rural Ontario have experienced significant declines in mental health, employment satisfaction and personal safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a University of Guelph study. Dr. Leith Deacon, professor in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, conducted a large quantitative survey with United Way Perth-Huron and Salvation Army, Listowel. They […]
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The following updates are provided by the Return-to-Campuses steering committee. With September just a few weeks away, we’re working hard to ensure our learning and working spaces continue to be safe and engaging for everyone. That means closely following government directives and public health guidelines and updating plans as needed to reflect the latest decisions. […]
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Dr. Kate Puddister, Department of Political Science, is quoted in an Aug. 18 Toronto Star article about convicted Toronto Police officer Const. Matthew Brewer. Dismissed at the Toronto police disciplinary tribunal for misconduct, Brewer remains on the payroll. Puddister, who researches police oversight, says in the article that public trust can be “seriously compromised” when […]
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Toxins released by harmful algal blooms threaten aquatic life year-round, not just during the hot summer months when blooms are most visible and breaking down, a University of Guelph study has found. The study was led by post-doctoral researcher Dr. René Sahba Shahmohamadloo, Department of Integrative Biology, along with researchers from the Ontario Ministry of […]
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On Aug. 15, the 2021 Canadian federal election campaign officially began. Voting will be held Sept. 20. The University of Guelph’s Election Policy outlines guidelines for campaign-related activities on campus and at regional facilities during an election period. Specifically, it outlines the University’s role in an election, as well as policies around campaign materials, usage […]
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