Construction has begun on Lang Plaza, a new outdoor meeting space for students on the University of Guelph campus. With plenty of green space and outdoor seating, Lang Plaza will revitalize the front entrance of Macdonald Hall, home of the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, to enhance accessibility and provide a natural […]
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By Prof. Timothy Dewhirst, Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, and senior research fellow in marketing and public policy at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. […]
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With justice and legal issues becoming increasingly important elements of real-world problems such as immigration, racial and gender inequality, and debates over free speech, a new program at the University of Guelph aims to arm students with a deeper understanding of the legal landscapes behind these issues. The new bachelor of arts in justice and […]
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Prof. Maya Goldenberg, Department of Philosophy, spoke to CBC News Online for a report on why some anti-masking groups are joining forces with anti-vaccination groups to amplify their message. She said mistrust of government and scientific authorities are what unite anti-vaccination advocates with those fighting mask policies. “When you don’t trust the sort of basic […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic will lead to fundamental changes to the restaurant industry – some of which were well overdue, says a University of Guelph food industry expert. Prof. Mike von Massow, a food economist in U of G’s Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, studies the structure and performance of food supply chains. He […]
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Two University of Guelph graduate students has been named as members of the inaugural Agricultural Youth Council to advise the federal government on agri-food issues that matter most to young people. Gordon Bell and Vicki Brisson are among 25 youths chosen for the council, selected from more than 800 applicants. Bell is a graduate student […]
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Considerations for the elderly need to be adopted by far more vaccinologists. By Profs. Byram W. Bridle, Department of Pathobiology and Shayan Sharif, associate dean, research and graduate studies, Ontario Veterinary College […]
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Prof. Timothy Dewhirst of U of G’s Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, contributed two recent commentaries about the branding of sports teams and organizations. In a commentary for the Toronto Star, he discussed the future of the Olympics, writing that “the Olympic brand and vision face many challenges,” and to expect the number of […]
Summer is the season for stretching out in the sun with a good book. If you need a suggestion, this year, U of G’s annual common reading program, Gryphons Read, will explore Funny Boy by Shyam Selvadurai. In this remarkable novel, a boy’s bittersweet passage to maturity and sexual awakening is set against escalating political […]
The Walrus magazine spoke with Katie Clow, a professor in One Health in the Department of Population Medicine, for an extensive article about her ongoing research into ticks in Canada and the diseases they carry. Clow studies ecology and epidemiology of vector-borne diseases, particularly those caused by ticks. As the article notes, ticks are proliferating […]
Prof. Marion Joppe, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, spoke to Zoomer Radio about summer travel and whether it’s a good idea to take road trips to explore other parts of Canada this summer. She said many Canadians still aren’t psychologically ready to return to travel or even to head back to restaurants, noting […]
With many Canadians hoping a vaccine against COVID-19 will be the solution to ending this pandemic quickly, Maclean’s magazine spoke to Prof. Maya Goldenberg on how likely Canadians are to accept any new vaccine that becomes available. Goldenberg, Department of Philosophy, has long examined vaccine hesitancy along with the larger question of: “How do we […]
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The University of Guelph runs one of the most successful United Way campaigns of any post-secondary institution in Canada. In 2018, we raised more per person than any Canadian college or university. While COVID-19 has turned our world upside down, campaign organizers believe we can continue making a difference together this fall. Staff co-chair Jill […]
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The following updates are provided by the Return-to-Campuses steering committee. The University of Guelph continues to prioritize physical distancing. Access to campus remains limited to those approved to be on campus. For now, staff, faculty and graduate students able to work from home will continue to do so. Please do not come to campus unless you […]
First-year students entering the University of Guelph’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) can turn to “The Quad” for pre-university resources to help them ease into their first semester. “The Quad” is a new online platform available only to students entering programs in engineering, computer science, physics, chemistry, and mathematics and statistics that offers […]
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Innovation has moved from corporate research and development labs into the private kitchens, bathrooms and basements around the world. By Prof. Felix Arndt, John F. Wood Chair in Entrepreneurship […]
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University of Guelph Athletics has found a way to keep competition alive despite COVID-19 physical distancing measures by launching eSport tournaments. With the aim of keeping students connected during the pandemic, Athletics began investing in eSport opportunities in the spring by running regular tournaments. Given its success, the department plans to continue to run tournaments […]
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It might be no surprise that sugar in sweetened coolers helps to mask the taste of alcohol and make it more appealing to novice consumers, including young people. Based on the first study to look at the role of high-fructose corn syrup – the main ingredient in most coolers – a University of Guelph professor […]
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The University of Guelph has appointed a seasoned innovation leader and two-time U of G graduate to head its Research Innovation Office (RIO). Jessica Bowes will join U of G as the inaugural assistant vice-president (research innovation and knowledge mobilization). Her appointment begins Feb. 1, 2021. She will lead in devising and implementing strategy to […]
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A team of four University of Guelph-Humber students has advanced past 579 other competitors to make it to the Top 6 in the international CFO Case Study Competition. U of GH’s team – composed of business students Alexis Del Papa, Jessica Gomes and Daniel Bielak and justice studies student Maheen Nazim – overcame a field […]
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