Starting May 12, U of G Mail Services will begin using super mailboxes (similar to those used by Canada Post) in some campus locations. Areas changing to super mailboxes will be informed by this date. Mail delivery services will also be reduced to three times per week. These changes are designed to streamline services and […]
Cookbook Features Edible Weeds
Recipes based on five common weeds, including dandelion […]
Old Book Takes on New Meaning
New edition of The Omen published in city that author founded […]
Science Fair Showcases High Schoolers’ Talent
Students collaborate with U of G researchers […]
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Hospitality Services Puts More Local Food on the Menu
Campus food outlets serve local meat, cheese and produce […]
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Rootworm Poses Threat to Corn Crops
Student aims to help farmers monitor their crops for resistant bugs […]
Standard Approach Not Always Best for Treating Cattle
Prof finds other treatments are more effective for ketosis […]
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Smart Packaging Helps Keep Consumers Safe
Labels indicate when food has expired […]
Prof Studies Social Impact of Daughter Elimination
Parents who abort baby girls contribute to gender imbalance […]
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Program Puts High School Students on Stage
Mentors include local artists, U of G students and faculty […]
Sustainability Leaders to Attend National Conference
U of G students Brandon Raco, Kurt Schneider, Nick Fegan, Paul Wartman, Kelly Hodgins and Sarah Stefoff have been selected to join other young leaders at a national conference on sustainability. The U of G students are among 175 college and university students chosen from more than 730 applicants across Canada to participate in IMPACT! […]
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Can’t Live Without Your Phone?
Grad student evaluates our acceptance of mobile ads […]
Better Technology Can Help Environment
Sensors can detect when crops need to be watered, fertilized […]
Research Explores Immune System’s Role in Obesity
Omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce tissue inflammation […]
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U of G Mourns Loss of Philosophy Professor
Prof. Jean Harvey, Department of Philosophy, passed away April 20 after an illness. She is survived by her brother, who lives in England. Harvey was a respected philosopher and colleague. Her philosophical work often took a feminist approach to topics such as social justice, moral solidarity and the nature of oppression. For more information about her […]
Phone System Upgrade Scheduled for April 26
As part of a campus-wide phone system upgrade, the following telephony services will be unavailable April 26: – Essential telephony services, including inbound and outbound calls, auto attendant, call centre queues and after-hours greetings will be unavailable from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. – Non-essential telephony services, including speech attendant and lab services paging will be […]
Team Puts New Spin on Ultimate Frisbee
Players include students and alumni […]
Quinoa Crops Could Be Coming to a Farm Near You
Reduced transportation means lower costs for consumers […]
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Renovations Begin at Companion Animal Hospital
During the week of April 21, the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) will begin renovations to the Companion Animal Hospital, OVC’s small-animal referral facility at 28 College Avenue West. Designed to improve client services, the construction project includes a new front entrance, lobby and reception area as well as five new exam rooms, a client comfort […]
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Student Life Awards Recognize Community Members
Student Life held its annual awards presentation March 20 at a banquet that began with a traditional aboriginal opening. Guests and award recipients were welcomed by U of G president Alastair Summerlee and Guelph Ward 5 councillor Leanne Piper. The keynote speaker was former associate vice-president (student affairs) Brian Sullivan, who is now senior adviser […]
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