Prof. Cate Dewey has been appointed as the University of Guelph’s associate vice-president (academic). The announcement was made today by Charlotte Yates, provost and vice-president (academic). “Prof. Dewey is a positive leader with great initiative and passion and enthusiasm for higher education,” Yates said. “She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position, […]
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Prof. Norm O’Reilly, director of U of G’s International Institute for Sports Business and Leadership, talked to VICE about the resale market for hockey tickets. A professor in U of G’s College of Business and Economics, O’Reilly talked about the various factors that affect the price of tickets, including whether or not a team is […]
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Following the announcement of the closure of the General Motors plant in Oshawa, Ont., Charlotte Yates, provost and vice-president (academic) at U of G, has been offering expert commentary in the national news media. She’s been interviewed by Public Radio International’s The World, The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star, Global News, CBC News business, CBC’s Ontario Morning, CBC News Network, CTV Your […]
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To support a healthy campus for everyone, U of G’s Guelph campus aims to become tobacco- and smoke-free starting in spring 2019. Our Smoke-Free Campus advisory committee has conducted significant research and held a number of consultation sessions over the past several months. Our next information session is Nov. 26, where updates will be provided […]
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Giving Tuesday is a global movement that happens each year after Black Friday. Considered the “opening day of the giving season,” it’s a time when organizations rally together for favourite causes. This Giving Tuesday, the University of Guelph is committed to supporting both our Mental Health and Well-Being Fund and our on-campus United Way campaign. […]
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Prof. Daniel Meegan shares his positive experiences of freedom of expression at the University of Guelph. A professor in U of G’s Department of Psychology, Meegan shared his thoughts in a Nov. 21 Quillette article. Meegan studies judgment, decision-making and sustainable behaviour. […]
Prof. Evan Fraser appeared in VICE on Nov. 21 in an excerpt from journalist Rebecca Tucker’s new book, A Matter of Taste. Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute at U of G, was highlighted as someone who believes that broken food systems can be fixed. Tucker mentions the think tank Feeding 9 Billion, led by Fraser, […]
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U of G Prof. Marcia Walker published an article in The New York Times on Nov. 22. The article, “What Is It About the Word ‘Wife’?” is a first-person essay written for the newspaper’s Rites of Passage section that explores notable life transitions and events. Walker teaches creative writing at U of G. She is currently writing […]
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Prof. Christine Baes was interviewed in The Atlantic about new technologies for growing larger turkeys faster. A professor in U of G’s Department of Animal Biosciences, Baes discussed the benefits and drawbacks of new breeding technologies. She discussed economic and environmental impacts as well as how new technologies could impact birds from an animal welfare standpoint. […]
Prof. Jeffrey Farber was interviewed by NPR on Nov. 21 about an investigation into the source of the most recent E. coli breakout linked to romaine lettuce. The story said at least 50 people in the U.S. and Canada have sought medical attention for symptoms of food poisoning who were all infected with an identical strain of […]
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Derek Vella, manager of the Guelph Food Innovation Centre at U of G, was featured in a Nov. 20 article in Brownfield Ag News For America. The story said U of G is Canada’s largest agricultural university and highlighted major research trends, including new plant-based foods and cannabis production. The article came out of a […]
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A new U of G study has revealed teenagers and young adults who sit down for family dinners – regardless of how well the family unit manages daily routines, communicates and connects emotionally – are more likely to have healthier eating habits than if they graze or fend for themselves at suppertime. “Gathering around the […]
The University of Guelph has launched the first Canadian sports business institute, a global centre for research and teaching that will bring together scholars and industry leaders, including IOC member Richard Pound. The International Institute for Sports Business and Leadership (IISBL) is intended to make U of G a thought leader in the multibillion-dollar world […]
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Prof. Mike Dixon was interviewed for a Nov. 17 Asia Times story about U of G’s Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility (CESRF) and its Space and Advanced Life Support Agriculture (SALSA) program. The labs are an integral part of Canada’s contributions to plant research and development for space and closed environment-related activities, the article stated. A […]
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University of Guelph Prof. Emma Nishimura has received Norway’s prestigious Queen Sonja Print Award. The international award honours graphic art in all its many expressions and techniques. Nishimura, a professor in the School of Fine Art and Music, was chosen by a jury of international artists, curators and writers. She was selected from a field […]
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U of G’s 2018 United Way campaign wraps up Dec. 4. There is still time to help us reach our University goal of $620,000 and beyond! Giving to United Way on Giving Tuesday Giving Tuesday is a national initiative that encourages participants to give back to their communities on the Tuesday following Black Friday. This […]
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