The University of Guelph has a new vice-provost (student affairs). Carrie Chassels was named to the position today. Her five-year appointment begins Aug. 27. Chassels is currently associate vice-president (student affairs) at Vancouver Island University (VIU). She has more than 25 years of experience as an educator and academic administrator, including holding several leadership positions […]
Orientation Week – or “O-Week” as we call it at U of G – is coming up soon and it’s a great way for everyone on campus to celebrate the start of the academic year. Orientation Week runs Sept. 1 to Sept. 9. While the week is geared to first-year students, there are a number […]
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At least one third of middle-aged Canadians experience sexual problems, according to a new U of G study. Researchers found nearly 40 per cent of women and almost 30 per cent of men between the ages of 40 and 59 face challenges in their sex lives. “This study shows that sexual problems among middle-aged Canadians […]
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U of G’s Guelph campus is working toward becoming smoke-free in spring 2019. We’re helping build a healthy campus for everyone in our community. Becoming a smoke-free campus is a complex but important initiative. Extensive community consultation will help us create a policy that considers the various needs of our members. All interested community members […]
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A compound from cannabis could be developed into promising anti-nausea treatments for cancer patients on chemotherapy, suggests a new research paper by University of Guelph scientists. Published today in eNeuro, the study is the first to show the specific trigger for nausea – a common symptom of many diseases and a distressing side effect of […]
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Anthony Winson, a professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, was quoted in a news article distributed by United Press International and Huffington Global that is receiving international attention. The story describes The Not Company, a new business based in Santiago, Chile. The company plans to start a food revolution by replacing or supplementing traditional […]
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The College of Business and Economics (CBE) has appointed Norm O’Reilly as assistant dean of executive programs. “The combination of our University’s strong varsity athletics, our excellent business programs and the strategic hiring of Professor O’Reilly gives the college a unique opportunity to develop as a global leader in sports management,” said CBE dean Julia Christensen […]
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University of Guelph student Dylan Sher will launch his documentary film Before the Plate, which explores food, agriculture and society, on Aug. 5 in Toronto. The film’s premiere will coincide with Food Day Canada, an annual celebration of Canadian ingredients, recipes and food production. Before the Plate follows food staples of the Canadian diet from the […]
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An expert in policing, Prof. Gary Ellis was interviewed Aug. 9 by Korea’s Morning Wave in Busan about an armed group in Libya that kidnapped two Filipinos and one South Korean in June. Ellis, head of the University of Guelph-Humber’s justice studies program, talked about policing procedures involving international kidnappings. Typically, he said, people travelling to countries […]
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Prof. Catherine Carstairs was interviewed on July 26 by BBC Radio 4 for a feature called “Fluorine: Chemistry’s Tiger.” The feature explored fluoride chemistry and history and the ongoing debate about whether it should be added to public water supplies. A professor in U of G’s Department of History, Carstairs talked about the history of […]
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Prof. Keith Warriner appeared in national media talking about recent food recalls linked to salmonella contamination in rice and crackers. He appeared in a series of interviews on CBC Radio programs across Canada on July 26 and was also interviewed for a July 27 BNN Bloomberg story. A professor in the Department of Food Science, Warriner said salmonella […]
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University of Guelph researchers have discovered the type of stem cell allowing geckos to create new brain cells, providing evidence that the lizards may also be able to regenerate parts of the brain after injury. This finding could help in replacing human brain cells lost or damaged due to injury, aging or disease. The study […]
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U of G’s Merritt Turetsky was featured in a Science magazine story on July 27 about a new public engagement program that helps scientists tackle global challenges. The article said Turetsky — an ecosystem ecologist and professor in U of G’s Department of Integrative Biology — will work with the Royal Society of Canada to […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of staff member Kenda Semple, who died July 23. Semple worked for custodial services in the Department of Physical Resources. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 28, from noon until 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Lounge at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, […]
Whether it’s Pacific sea asparagus, Ontario’s wild raspberries or a Quebec brewery’s hoppy beer, Canada’s diverse geography and peoples offer a bounty of culinary delights worth celebrating, says Food Day Canada founder Anita Stewart. Food Day Canada (FDC) on Aug. 4 is the ultimate celebration of Canadian food, she said. And with the recent “buy […]
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U of G researcher Sara Epp was interviewed by The Guardian for a story about how Mennonites in Ontario are being forced to move because of large-scale farms, suburban encroachment and rising land prices. The article said many Mennonites are relocating to Prince Edward Island where land is cheaper. A PhD candidate in the School […]
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The University of Guelph and the Speed River Track and Field Club will become the first-ever High Performance Centre of Excellence (HPCoE) for Athletics Canada. Under a three-way agreement reached this week, the University and the prestigious track and field club based in Guelph will offer training, facilities and services to top-level athletes. Dave Scott-Thomas, […]
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Now “almost 99” years of age, Henry “Hank” Orr, a retired University of Guelph professor, was an Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) student during one of the most tumultuous times on the Guelph campus and in the world. “I started at OAC in ’39, the year the war broke out,” says Orr, a ’43 OAC alumnus […]
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Prof. Jamie Gruman was interviewed for a July 23 NBC News story about how open office plans might hinder productivity. A professor in U of G’s Department of Management, Gruman offered tips on how to cope if you’re working in an open concept office. Taking a break, getting some alone time, wearing headphones and making sure to […]
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