A University of Guelph professor known for his commitment to experiential learning and teaching innovation has won a provincial teaching award. Trent Tucker, a professor in the School of Food, Hospitality and Tourism Management, today was named one of Ontario’s most outstanding university teachers by the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA). “Teaching is […]
Five Restaurants Win U of G Good Food Innovation Awards
Five Canadian restaurants have won this year’s University of Guelph Good Food Innovation Awards for inventive approaches and imaginative meals. The annual awards recognize chefs and food professionals using Canadian ingredients to make unique, healthy menu selections and who follow sustainable management practices. “Canadian culinary traditions are constantly evolving, and these five chefs are at […]
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Why is the Adult Response to Cyberbullying Often Ineffective?
Prof. Ryan Broll’s research shows that despite their best intentions, adults face resource and knowledge limitations when responding to cyberbullying […]
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Alumni Association Gives $400,000 to New Athletic Centre
The new Guelph Gryphons Athletic Centre is $400,000 closer to its $60-million fundraising goal, thanks to a donation by the University of Guelph Alumni Association (UGAA) during halftime at the Homecoming football game against McMaster University Sept. 19. The major gift to the Building Potential campaign will be recognized in the naming of the student […]
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Fungi May Lead to Cheaper Cancer Treatment: U of G Study
Cheaper anti-cancer drugs for humans might ultimately stem from a new study by University of Guelph scientists into a kind of microbial “bandage” that protects yew trees from disease-causing fungi. A new paper published today in Current Biology is the first to show how beneficial fungi living naturally in yew trees serve as a combination […]
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U of G United Way Sets Goal at $607,500
United Way campaign organizers at the University of Guelph hope to continue the University’s record-breaking streak with this year’s fundraising drive. The 2015 fundraising goal — $607,500 — was announced today during the annual United Way kickoff in Branion Plaza. Referring to the strong support of the annual United Way campaign on campus and in […]
U of G Helps Create First Compostable Coffee Pods
University of Guelph researchers have helped create the world’s first certified 100 per cent compostable single-serve pod for coffee, tea and other hot beverages. The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), the largest independent certification organization for compostable products in North America, has certified the new PurPod100,™ meaning it meets international standards for compostability. The announcement was […]
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New Food Truck Rolls Onto U of G Campus
Gryph N’ Grille serves fresh, locally-sourced food with sustainability in mind […]
Profs, Student in the News
Prof. Evan Fraser, Geography, and student Samantha Pascoal wrote an op-ed column in the Toronto Star on Sept. 23. In the column, Fraser and Pascoal discussed food insecurity in Canada, and noted that poverty, crop diversity and federal trade agreements have all had an impact on food security. Fraser has created the website feedingninebillion.com, which […]
CBE Dean Makes Return Trip to UN
Prof. Julia Christensen Hughes will return to the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York City to discuss how business can help ensure world peace and stability. The dean of the College of Business and Economics has been invited to lead a discussion group during the UN’s private-sector forum Sept. 26 on implementing sustainable […]
CBS Prof Elected to College of Scholars
University of Guelph ecologist Prof. Merritt Turetsky has been named to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, joining the “emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership.” Created by the Royal Society of Canada in 2014, the College recognizes academics who have made exceptional achievements within 15 years of completing their doctoral degrees. Turetsky, a […]
Virtual Residence Assistant Answers Students’ Questions
For students living in residence, residence life staff provide a vital source of information and a connection to the university. Now U of G students have a new way to contact a residence assistant (RA) that is unique among Canadian universities: the online Virtual RA. “Students today have multiple digital devices and they are more […]
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Students to Help Community Via Project Serve
More than 25 local service agencies will get a helping hand Sept. 26 from hundreds of University of Guelph students. It’s the University’s 17th annual Project Serve day. Initiated in 1997 as a way of introducing students to community involvement and volunteerism, the program is now an annual event. It’s support in part by funding […]
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U of G, Humber Exploring Brampton Options
The University of Guelph and Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning are exploring educational opportunities in the City of Brampton. U of G was approached by the City of Brampton and asked to meet with its “University Blue Ribbon Exploratory Panel.” A meeting with officials from U of G and Humber was held […]
U of G Athletic Experts Participate in Olympic Project Addressing Female Athlete Health
The Female Athlete Health Project aims to help female athletes achieve their best without compromising their health […]
Researcher, Profs Make Headlines
Prof. Evie Adomait, Department of Economics and Finance, was featured in the Globe and Mail on Sept. 18, providing insight into the Canadian federal election. Adomait will critique the performance of the party leaders in the Globe and Mail/Google-organized debate and will be featured in weekend editions of the newspaper. She will also take part […]
Guelph DNA App on to Round Two of Wildlife Tech Contest
Preventing wildlife poaching and trafficking may eventually be easier with a computer app designed by University of Guelph researchers that has passed round one of an American technology contest. The LifeScanner app was designed by scientists at U of G’s Biodiversity Institute of Ontario (BIO) in collaboration with SAP Canada. It was among 44 first-round […]
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Rural Canada Being Neglected: Report
After decades of neglect, it’s time to reinvest in rural Canada. That’s the finding of a new national report released today and co-authored by University of Guelph professors. “Without question, we’ve been ignoring rural Canada,” said Al Lauzon, a professor in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD), who helped write the “State […]
Scent-Awareness Policy Encourages U of G Community to ‘Share the Air’
Canadians spent $734 million on fragrances in 2014, according to market research firm Euromonitor International. But what if you’re wearing a fragrance that smells good to you and gives someone else a headache? The University’s “Share the Air” policy encourages students, staff and faculty to be considerate of those with allergies or sensitivities to fragrance […]
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New Campus Community Police Director Named
The University of Guelph has named David Lee, a veteran with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), as director of Campus Community Police, Emergency Management and Fire Safety. Lee will begin his appointment Sept. 28. “David brings with him 30 years of leadership and policing experience,” said Don O’Leary, vice-president (finance and administration), who headed the […]