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University, USW Local 4120 Reach Tentative Agreement

Working together with the assistance of a provincially appointed mediator, the University of Guelph and United Steelworkers (USW) Local 4120 reached a tentative agreement, which now requires ratification by both parties. The University and USW 4120, the union that represents approximately 800 University administrative and technical staff, have been negotiating a new agreement since the […]

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Update on Negotiations with United Steelworkers Local 4120

This bulletin is intended to update the U of G community on the talks between the University and United Steelworkers Local 4120, the union that represents approximately 800 University administrative and technical staff. The University is currently negotiating a new collective agreement with the union. Negotiations began in late spring and since that time the […]

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Research Puts a Charge into Fight Against Bacteria

Bug-zappers aren’t just for mosquitoes. A new University of Guelph study might ultimately help doctors widen the use of electrotherapy for fighting infectious bacteria that prevent wounds from healing. Managing chronic wounds costs the Canadian health-care system about $4 billion a year, said engineering professor Suresh Neethirajan: “We would like to bring down those costs.” […]

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BPP Donations Fund Poultry Welfare Chair

Prof. Alexandra Harlander, Animal and Poultry Science, has been named to a new professorship made possible by donations to U of G’s BetterPlanet Project fundraising campaign. The new Burnbrae Farms Professorship in Poultry Welfare recognizes the largest gift to the position: $500,000 from Burnbrae Farms, one of Canada’s premier egg producers. The professorship is also […]

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OVC Economic Impact Huge, Report Says

The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph is an economic engine, directly contributing more than $125 million to Ontario’s economy each year and generating 800 jobs annually, according to a new economic analysis by Deloitte LLP. The global consulting firm reviewed the 152-year-old veterinary school as part of a process supporting reaccreditation. […]

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UGFA Bargaining Update

Bargaining teams for the University of Guelph and the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA) – representing approximately 800 faculty, librarians and veterinarians – have been meeting since April 28 to negotiate a new collective agreement. The last agreement expired June 30, 2014. Talks between the University and UGFA are now moving forward with the […]

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U of G Bioproduct Research Gets $1.125-Million Investment

University of Guelph research using renewable agricultural products in new ways to replace petroleum-based materials received $1.125 million from the federal government and private-sector partners today. The announcement was made by federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz during an event in Leamington, Ont. The investment from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through its Agri-Innovation Program will support […]

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Student Joins AIESEC Executive

Shawn Fulham, a U of G undergraduate student in marketing, has been named national vice-president of business development at AIESEC Canada, a global youth organization that provides students and recent graduates with volunteer, internship and leadership opportunities around the world. This is the fourth consecutive year that U of G has been represented on AIESEC’s […]

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Students Help Community Through Annual Project Serve

More than 300 University of Guelph students, staff and faculty will volunteer with almost 30 local service agencies Sept. 13 during the annual Project Serve day. Begun in 1997, the event introduces students to community involvement and volunteerism. Students working in teams of five to 40 will contribute more than 1,000 volunteer hours during the […]

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Exemplary Staff Lauded at Community Breakfast

Six individuals and two teams at the University of Guelph received President’s Awards for Exemplary Staff Service today at the 12th-annual community breakfast on campus. Created in 2003, the awards program recognizes U of G staff members who have demonstrated consistent commitment to excellence and have exceeded expectations. It was the first large community event […]

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