After extensive community consultation U of G’s Smoke-Free Campus advisory committee has created a DRAFT Tobacco- and Smoke-Free Campus policy. The committee now invites all interested community members to comment on the draft policy. Feedback will be collected until Jan. 18, 2019 and then summarized into themes and shared with the advisory committee for consideration. […]
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Integrative biology professor John Fryxell was a guest on CBC’s Quarks and Quarks on Jan. 5, speaking on whether animals in the wild can count. He explained that animals can be trained to evaluate how many objects are present, especially for a food reward. Predators like pack wolves may not actually count, but they can measure […]
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Prof. Mike Dixon appeared on CBC’s The Nature of Things on Nov. 28 in a segment about scientific innovation that will enable humans to survive on Mars. A professor in the School of Environmental Sciences, Dixon discussed his research and innovation for growing food on Mars. The segment highlighted his work on Space and Advanced […]
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It’s not always easy finding the right path at university. The Student Experience team is here to help. Bounce Back for first-year students This one-on-one support program is available to any first-year students who are struggling. Bounce Back can help you find motivation, figure out if you’re in the right program or support you if […]
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U of G food science professor Art Hill lent his milk market expertise to a National Post feature story this week. The article explores the pros and cons of Canada’s highly protected dairy market and especially the country’s butter market. According to the article, Canadians have relatively fewer choices for purchasing butter than consumers in […]
Prof. Max Jones appeared in a Jan. 2 CTV News story about Canadian universities and colleges that are legally growing cannabis for scientific research. Jones, a professor of plant agriculture at U of G, recently received a research licence to grow cannabis in vitro. He’s developing propagation methods and tools that will help optimize greenhouse growing conditions. […]
The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of a staff member and a student, both of whom passed away last month. Jerry Thatcher, a staff member in Physical Resources, died Dec. 25, 2018. Condolences to Jerry’s family can be shared through the Wall-Custance Funeral Home website. Patrick Coffey, a fourth-year student, passed away […]
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U of G’s Senate is responsible for making decisions on our academic programs, regulations and policies. The second Senate meeting of the 2018-19 session was held Nov. 26, 2018. Highlights from the meeting are below. The official synopsis of the meeting is available on the Secretariat website. President’s Remarks In his opening remarks to senators, […]
Prof. Jamie Gruman, College of Business and Economics, was featured in an article about positive thinking in O, The Oprah Magazine. Gruman, a professor of organizational behaviour in the Department of Management, co-authored the recent book Boost: The Science of Recharging Yourself in an Age of Unrelenting Demands. The Dec. 26 article looks at ways we can become […]
Prof. Evan Fraser was interviewed for a BNN Bloomberg on Dec. 21 talking about how to save money on food. The article highlighted a recent study by U of G and Dalhousie University researchers that found that vegetable prices will increase by four to six per cent in 2019. Fraser, director of the Arrell Food […]
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U of G-Humber professor Greg Shupak published an opinion piece in The Guardian on Dec. 22 talking about unity in America. A media studies professor, Shupak argues that American political and media classes love to romanticize the idea of political unity and says that pleas for unity can sometimes be nothing more than an effort to […]
Prof. Mike Dixon spoke to CBC News on Dec. 25 for a story about how space technology is being used to grow vegetables indoors for high-end restaurants. Dixon, a professor in U of G’s School of Environmental Sciences, talked about how the Canadian technology could also be used to address Northern food security. Director of U […]
Integrative biology professor Merritt Turetsky was featured on CBC’s Quirks and Quarks on Dec. 29, talking about climate change. Turetsky, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Integrative Ecology, discussed forest fires and climate change as part of a special segment that looked back at the year in climate science and policy. She discussed highlights such as […]
Matthew Vickaryous, a professor with U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to The Atlantic for a feature story about the convoluted nasal passages of a dinosaur with a peculiar nose. A research team has studied the ankylosaur, a dinosaur that lived around 75 million years ago in present-day Alberta. Its complex nasal apparatus may have […]
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An expert in chicken behaviour, U of G research scientist Stephanie Torrey was featured in news reports around the world this week, including in The Washington Post. Torrey, a member of the University’s Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare, appeared in an Associated Press story on happiness in chickens. She is among researchers at […]
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The Board of Governors approved a policy statement today that reinforces the University of Guelph’s commitment to freedom of expression, including free speech. “Freedom of expression has been, and continues to be, vital to the academic mission of the University of Guelph,” said Charlotte Yates, provost and vice-president (academic). […]
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Brenda Whiteside, who recently retired as associate vice-president (student affairs), will return to the University of Guelph as interim assistant vice-president (diversity and human rights). A comprehensive search to fill the position permanently will begin in the new year. Whiteside retired last fall after a 35-year career with U of G, including 18 years as associate […]
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Prof. Mike von Massow was featured in a Canadian Press story this week that made national headlines. The story looked at how Canadians may experience “recall fatigue” this holiday season due to the many food recalls in recent weeks. Recent recalls have included romaine lettuce and cauliflower. As a result, there may be a shortage […]
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The University’s normal business operations will be reduced from Dec. 22 until Jan. 2 for winter holidays. Winter semester classes begin Jan. 7. Some service areas such as the Athletics Centre, the Health and Performance Centre, the Ontario Veterinary Health Sciences Centre Animal Hospitals, the Animal Health Lab and the Agriculture and Food Lab will […]
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Bring your colleagues for a coffee break courtesy of President Vaccarino! Join U of G faculty and staff as we catch up with colleagues, celebrate all we’ve accomplished together in 2018 and enjoy a well-earned break. Tuesday, December 18 Brass Taps – University Centre 10 a.m. until noon Hot beverages and snacks RSVP online Stop […]
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