Winter is coming…and so is flu season. Help protect yourself from the flu virus by getting vaccinated. Flu shot clinics are available across campus. Visit the Health Services website for a list of clinic locations and dates. Clinics are open to all faculty, staff, students and community members. You are not required to have an […]
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Plan to add a few canned goods to your Halloween treats this year! Hundreds of U of G students will hit the streets Oct. 31 to collect food for the Guelph Food Bank and the CSA Student Food Bank as part of Trick or Eat – a national youth-led event to support local communities. “It’s […]
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Guelph residents may have trick or treaters requesting food bank donations rather than candy on Halloween night. Hundreds of University of Guelph students will take part in the annual Trick or Eat event Oct. 31. The youth-led initiative involves students from universities across Canada dressing up and venturing out to collect food for local community organizations. […]
Influenza vaccination season is upon us. Although there is a general consensus – supported by science — that immunization for things like the flu is effective, some people hesitate and even refuse to have themselves or their children vaccinated, whether for the flu or other diseases. Maya Goldenberg, a philosophy professor at the University of […]
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In June 2018, Prof. John Livernois will complete his term as associate vice-president (research services). A search for a new AVPRS will begin soon. Consistent with best practices during a leadership change, U of G’s Office of Research will work with external consultants over the coming months to conduct an operational review of the Office […]
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Working together with the assistance of a mediator, the University of Guelph and the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA) have reached a tentative agreement, which now requires ratification by both parties. The University and UGFA, the union that represents about 800 faculty, veterinarians and librarians, have been negotiating a renewal agreement since July. Details of the agreement will […]
As part of the presidential review process, the Presidential Review Committee invites community members to comment on president Franco Vaccarino’s reappointment for a second term. Faculty, staff and students may submit written comments to the committee by emailing presreview@uoguelph.ca. Or send hard copy submissions to: Kevin Golding, Chair of the Board of Governors c/o the […]
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The University of Guelph’s “Canada 150 Symposium: Reflect and Envision” will feature dialogue and debate on subjects relevant to Canada’s past, present and future. A reprise of a U of G symposium held 25 years ago — one related to the potential breakup of Canada — the Oct. 27-28 event will explore food security, border […]
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By Francesco Leri […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Stephen Emslie, a second-year master of engineering student, who passed away Oct. 14. A visitation will be held Oct. 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Oct. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral […]
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Deans and directors of business schools from around the world are gathering at U of G this week to discuss how they can improve management education to emphasize responsible and ethical leadership. This inaugural meeting of the Deans and Directors as Catalysts of Change Cohort is part of the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative, a leading incubator […]
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Come out for lunch and a laugh at the tenth anniversary of College Idol! On Oct. 31, College Idol – U of G’s annual United Way talent show fundraiser – entertains in Peter Clark Hall with performances by U of G faculty, staff and students. Enjoy lunch, appearances from memorable celebrity judges and door prizes. […]
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Two professors from U of G’s Department of Food Agricultural and Resource Economics department made national headlines this week. Profs. Al Weersink and Mike von Massow were featured in separate Canadian Press reports about the country’s supply management system in relation to current NAFTA talks. Weersink discussed how Canada’s system sets prices, protects farmers from […]
Prof. Ross McKitrick is featured in an Oct. 17 Globe and Mail story about a new report that connects the decline in manufacturing jobs in Ontario to electricity prices. McKitrick co-authored the report, which was produced and released by the Fraser Institute, a Vancouver-based think tank. McKitrick, a professor in U of G’s Department of Economics, […]
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A University of Guelph graduate has won the RBC Canadian Painting Competition, making it the seventh year in a row that a U of G student or graduate has won or been a finalist for the prestigious prize. Ambera Wellmann, who graduated from U of G’s master of fine art program in 2016, was announced […]
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Prof. Bill Van Heyst appeared on Global News Oct. 17. He was asked to provide expert opinion on a new report about oil refineries and their effects on communities in Sarnia, Ont. Van Heyst, who is an expert in air quality, said allegations included in the report should be investigated. Van Heyst also researches agricultural air emissions […]
National Canadian media outlets interviewed Charlotte Yates, U of G’s provost and vice-president (academic), this week about issues affecting the automotive sector. On Oct. 16, Yates was quoted in a National Post article on whether GM Canada will keep auto parts jobs in the country following a month-long strike. Yates discussed how the union’s bargaining […]
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Two extraordinary Canadian women — one a champion for Indigenous peoples, the other a leader in environmentally sustainable agriculture — will receive honorary degrees at the University of Guelph’s fall convocation. Convocation ceremonies take place Saturday, Oct. 21 at War Memorial Hall. Claudette Dumont-Smith has worked for more than three decades to enhance Indigenous health […]
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Three University of Guelph professors have been invited to share their expertise with the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry this week. Profs. Claudia Wagner-Riddle, School of Environmental Sciences; Alfons Weersink, Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE); and Barry Smit, emeritus professor in the Department of Geography, will address the committee Oct. […]
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Prof. Francesco Leri’s commentary on how a diet high in sugar could increase the risk of an opioid addiction was featured in the Daily Mail, National Post and Yahoo! New Zealand. In his commentary, Leri discusses the role of a sugar-rich diet in opioid addiction based on his latest research findings. It’s known refined sugar can promote addictive behaviours […]