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Marketing Prof Highlights Discusses Toronto Music Market

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In a commentary for the Toronto Star, Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, professor in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed the impact of Rogers Communications owning the bulk of large-scale music venues in Toronto – including a new one forthcoming. […]

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Booking University Related Travel: Gryphons GO&PAY Can Help!

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If you’re planning University related travel, check out our internal travel portal, Gryphons GO&PAY! While other booking options also remain, those who choose to use Gryphon’s GO&PAY (formerly Concur) will experience a seamless end-to-end travel experience which includes enhanced efficiencies, and savings. Bookings can be completed using a personal credit card, or if preferred, users […]

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U of G Names New Interim Associate Vice-President Research

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Dr. Rebecca Hallett has been appointed as the new interim associate vice-president research (agri-food partnership) at the University of Guelph. In this role, Hallett will lead the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a collaboration between the Government of Ontario and the University of Guelph, providing strategic management and support to the largest single research agreement at […]

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Students Dive Into Learning in Unforgettable Marine Biology Course  

Three students on a boat, with two observing the water and one pointing towards the horizon. The scene is misty, with a calm sea stretching out in front of them.

On the Croatian coast, a marlin fish locks eyes with Viktor De Mey during a dive, its spear-like snout narrowly missing him as it swims past. De Mey shoots out of the water, realizing with fresh clarity that he wants to study marine and freshwater biology at the University of Guelph.  That choice will bring […]

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Why Are Witches So Popular? U of G Historian Explains 

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This late in November, magic is still in the air. With the Marvel hit Agatha All Along and the upcoming movie musical Wicked, witches are defying gravity in pop culture.   That doesn’t surprise Dr. Cathryn Spence, a history professor at the University of Guelph who studies the socioeconomic history of women from the 14th to […]

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President’s Task Force on Student Mental Health Makes Progress on Mental Health Initiatives

In January 2023, former president Charlotte Yates established the President’s Task Force on Student Mental Health to engage the community and co-produce recommendations on how we can advance our efforts to support our students’ mental health.  In April 2024, the Task Force published a report that outlined a holistic approach to creating a campus climate […]

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U of G Receives Funding for Three New Canada Research Chairs

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Digital management solutions for farmers, the mysteries of how species interact and the use of One Health data to understand health traits are among the project activities of three newly announced Canada Research Chairs (CRC) at the University of Guelph. This investment is part of more than $638 million in federal funding; $182 million will […]

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CP Consults Pathobiologist on Avian Flu 

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Dr. Shayan Sharif, professor in the Department of Pathobiology and interim vice-president (research and innovation), spoke to The Canadian Press about monitoring wastewater for avian flu. He was also interviewed for another article by The Canadian Press on what people should know about avian flu, poultry and dairy farms. […]

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U of G Recognizes and Celebrates the Transgender Community

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Trans Awareness Week, held from Nov. 13 to 19, along with the Trans Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20, holds deep significance for our University community as we come together to honor and support our transgender and non-binary members.   “Transgender Awareness Week isn’t just a time to raise awareness, but also to celebrate trans identities,” […]

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Rural-Proofing Emergency Management Post COVID-19: A Northern Ontario Case Study

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Amidst a growing body of research exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Guelph researchers are aiming to reframe the way we think about disruptive emergencies to better prepare, particularly in rural communities. Amanda Mongeon, PhD candidate in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD), has co-authored a report with Dr. […]

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Why Winter is a Great Time to Take Up Birding 

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Despite colder temperatures on the way, a University of Guelph educator suggests this is actually an ideal time of year to start a new outdoor hobby: birding.  “Fewer leaves and vegetation make finding birds a lot easier, especially for beginners,” says Chris Earley, interpretive biologist and education coordinator at The Arboretum. “Birding is for everyone […]

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University of Guelph Developing First-Year Student Residence 

Students walk across Branion Plaza in fall.

The University of Guelph is working to develop a new on-campus student residence building for first-year students. The new residence is a major commitment to expanding the support U of G provides to students as the University sees an increase in demand for a U of G education and seeks to strategically grow enrolment.  The […]

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U of G Offering Training to Faculty and Staff in Support of Student Wellness  

The University of Guelph has launched an innovative training program aimed at increasing faculty and staff’s knowledge, understanding and awareness of how both lived traumatic experiences and generational trauma can impact student mental health and well-being.  Trauma-Informed Care Training: Connecting with Compassion (TIC:CC) is a two-hour in-person training program for staff and faculty who work […]

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U of G Launches New Training to Support Student Mental Health

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The University of Guelph is pleased to announce the launch of a unique new training initiative aimed at supporting student mental health through Trauma-Informed Care Training: Connecting with Compassion. This innovative program, one of the first of its kind being offered to staff and faculty on a Canadian campus, is designed to equip our faculty […]

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OVC Receives $ 4M Gift Toward New Medical and Surgical Learning Centre  

The OVC Main building.

Sheryl and David Kerr have made a $4-million lead gift toward the new two-storey Medical and Surgical Learning Centre (MSLC) at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) to support the infrastructure changes made necessary by the expansion of the veterinary class.  The new architecturally unique centre will provide dedicated areas for students to practice their pre-surgical […]

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The U of G Community Remembers Elder Dan Smoke

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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Elder Asayenes Dan Smoke, a highly respected member of the Indigenous community. A member of the Seneca Nation, Kildeer Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River territory, Dan dedicated himself to walking alongside generations of students, staff and faculty in […]

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