A new ImprovLab and updates to an existing theatre, student space and main entrance are the focus of a nearly $20-million renovation of the University of Guelph’s MacKinnon Building launched today with an official groundbreaking ceremony. The renovations will cover 45,000 square feet in the building that is home to the College of Arts. “To […]
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Expand your learning any time, anywhere with LinkedIn Learning. All U of G and University of Guelph-Humber students, faculty and staff have access to this free online learning platform. Choose the training that’s right for you LinkedIn Learning is a video-based training library that gives users access to online learning modules taught by industry experts. […]
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Prof. Norman O’Reilly, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, spoke to The Deseret News about all the stops pulled out by sports teams to lure fans to attend live games. From team dancers and timeout music, to mascots, T-shirt cannons and one-shot competitions, professional sports teams now rely on the downtime in any game […]
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Prof. Tamara Small, Department of Political Science, spoke to the National Post about the viability of the People’s Party of Canada, which fared poorly in this week’s federal election. Small commented that most Canadians take the idea of multiculturalism seriously — at least in English Canada — and the PPC, headed by former Conservative Maxime […]
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Tackling the world’s environmental problems through innovation and interdisciplinary collaborations is the focus of a new institute at the University of Guelph. The Guelph Institute for Environmental Research (GIER) will build on the University’s expertise in the environment and sustainability by bringing together researchers from diverse fields. “GIER includes researchers from all seven colleges at […]
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A University of Guelph grad leading the fight against wildfires in southern British Columbia is finding that his physics degree has come in handy. In recent years, Bryce Moreira’s job as aviation specialist with the Kamloops Fire Centre has been intensely demanding, given the highly combustible conditions in B.C.’s forests. But Moreira, 29, says he […]
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Prof. Scott Weese from U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College spoke to CBC Windsor about the risks of contracting rabies from wild animals such as raccoons and skunks. Many residents in Windsor are worried about a spike in rabies cases in nearby Michigan, with several rabid skunks discovered. Weese, Department of Pathobiology, said the risk […]
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More than $1 million has been raised for the She’s Got Game initiative for gender equity and advancing women in sport at the University of Guelph. Since it began in October 2018, the initiative has attracted support from more than 100 donors and sponsors. She’s Got Game is intended to ensure equal access for women […]
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Prof. Lawrence Goodridge and Keith Warriner, Department of Food Science, spoke with The Canadian Press about what’s behind the recent spike in food recalls. They said the recalls are not a sign that there are more problems in the food supply, but are the result of a more vigilant food investigation body and better testing […]
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Is this federal election campaign the nastiest ever? So asked a CBC.ca article this week, with the writer turning to Prof. Matthew Hayday for insight. Hayday, from the Department of History, cited two other campaigns he thought were better examples of “gutter politics”: 1917 and 1993. “To me, those campaigns were far worse than anything […]
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Prof. Maya Goldenberg, Department of Philosophy, spoke to The Canadian Press about whether there are merits to vaccination objections that are based on religious or philosophical grounds. The article appeared on CBC.ca, CTVNews.ca and elsewhere. Toronto Public Health is petitioning the Ontario government to stop allowing schoolchildren to be exempted from vaccination requirements due to […]
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From Oct. 21 to 25, the U of G community celebrates Aboriginal Awareness Week and Queer Identities Week. Take part in events happening across campus. Aboriginal Awareness Week – Full event listing on GryphLife Acknowledging the First Nations, Métis and Inuit presence and partnerships on campus, and opportunities for education and discussion. Queer Identities Week […]
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The most recent U of G Senate meeting was held Oct. 7. Below are key highlights from the meeting. A full synopsis of the meeting is available on the University Secretariat’s website. Schedule of Dates for 2020-21 The Academic Schedules of Dates for Summer 2020, Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 have been presented to Senate […]
Prof. Andrew Hathaway, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, was featured this week in an interview on Global News Radio’s 640 Toronto with Jeff McArthur. Hathaway is an expert in the cannabis market and Canada drug policy. 640 Toronto was marking the one-year anniversary since cannabis became legal in Canada, bringing attention to the fact that […]
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This fall has seen a flurry of food recalls across Canada, with hundreds of beef and veal products recalled over E. coli concerns, several cooked chicken products recalled due to Listeria fears, and sausages recalled over Salmonella worries. What is behind all the recalls? Are they a reflection of a lax food safety system, or […]
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Cyber criminals want access to your personal information and passwords! You can stop them. A “phishing attempt” happens when a cyber criminal poses as a legitimate organization – like the University or your bank – to get you to provide them with confidential information. Phishing attempts often happen over email. Phishing messages can lure you […]
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The creation of the new University Pension Plan Ontario (UPP) and the transfer of assets and liabilities from the existing university pension plans is a complex process. The current university pension teams and administrations will work with the UPP’s incoming Board of Trustees to ensure a smooth transition to the new plan. The creation of […]
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On this World Food Day, University of Guelph researchers are working on developing sustainable crops that could be grown with little to no fertilizers, reducing costs for farmers in developing areas while lowering damage to the environment. Prof. Manish Raizada, Department of Plant Agriculture, is developing crop seeds that would grow into plants able to […]
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Prof. Andrew Hathaway, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, is available to discuss what’s changed in Canada since marijuana was legalized one year ago this week. Hathaway researches drug use as well as drug policy in Canada. His research focuses on marijuana for medical uses and the broader normalizing trends of cannabis consumption. He also studies […]
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The membership of the University of Guelph’s Presidential Selection Committee has been confirmed. The committee will conduct a search and recommend a candidate to the Board of Governors, which is responsible for appointing the University’s president. The 10-person Selection Committee includes: three tenured faculty, two students and one full-time staff member, all elected by the […]