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U of G Evolves Brand Identity. New Look, Same Mission: Improve Life 

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A close-up of a large, intricately designed griffin statue made of metal with a weathered, greenish patina. The mythical creature, a hybrid of an eagle and a lion, has a sharp, golden beak and piercing golden eyes. Its head is adorned with textured, overlapping feathers, while its powerful claws grip the edge of a surface.

The University of Guelph is launching a new look, evolving its brand for a new generation of Gryphons.  The changes include a new logo and typography for both the University and the Department of Athletics in two designs that support digital accessibility while retaining the original artistic intent of the brand.  U of G remains […]

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Experts Available: Federal Election 

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Federal Politics  Dr. Julie Simmons – Canadian politics, federal-provincial relations  simmonsj@uoguelph.ca  Dr. Julie Simmons focuses on Canadian politics, including federal -provincial relations, federalism, party politics and electoral politics. She has spoken about the recent Ontario election, the Liberal leadership race and the possibility of Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state.   Simmons is a professor […]

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Standing Against Hatred: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and reminds us of the important need to identify, address and stand against racism and hatred in our communities. This day was established almost 60 years ago, after South African police opened fire and killed 69 unarmed people at a peaceful protest against apartheid. As […]

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Canada’s Economic Vulnerabilities Show Why it Must Invest in Local Wealth Building | OPINION

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Dr. Audrey Jamal, assistant dean, Strategic Partnerships and Societal Impact, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph; and Dr. Heather M Hachigian, assistant professor of Business, Royal Roads University This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Five years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 […]

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LaunchLab Expo Showcases U of G’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

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Calling all student entrepreneurs! Do you have a great idea for something that you believe could – with some market research and mentorship – be successful? The Hub Incubator program at the University of Guelph might be what brings your idea from a dream to a product. Housed in the John F. Wood Centre for […]

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Combatting Measles Means Examining Reasons for Declining Vaccination Rates | OPINION

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By Dr. Catherine Carstairs, professor in the Department of History, and Kathryn Hughes, research assistant, Department of History. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Measles was supposedly eradicated in Canada more than a quarter century ago. But today, measles is surging. Public Health Ontario […]

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University Mourns Passing of Student

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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Emma Jane Stewart, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) student within the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences.  Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Wednesday, March 19, in Emma’s honour.  Support services and initiatives are available for all faculty, staff and students, including:  Multi-Faith Resource […]

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A Pandemic Worse Than COVID-19 Could Be Lurking in Our Midst | OPINION

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By Dr. Shayan Sharif, interim vice president research and innovation, and Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute This article is republished from the Toronto Star. Read the original Opinion commentary All around us, a crisis is brewing. We are not referring to how the guard rails on democracy are being dismantled south of the border, […]

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U of G Receives Funding for Four Canada Research Chairs

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Creating more sustainable materials, predicting infectious disease outbreaks, developing green wastewater technologies and protecting against cyberattacks are the goals of two new and two renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRC) for University of Guelph researchers. This investment is part of more than $308 million in federal funding, $153 million of which will support 179 new and renewed CRCs. The announcement was made […]

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