Responsibility for a wildlife education program founded more than 20 years ago by the late Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) professor Bruce Hunter has been transferred to the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). Wild Ontario is the “offspring” of the Wild Bird Clinic Education Program that was established by Hunter in 1987. The move to OAC was […]

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The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Pet Trust gala, A Walk in the Park, raised $239,000 in support of the OVC Animal Cancer Centre. “We’re absolutely delighted and tremendously thankful for the generosity of everyone involved,” said Karen Scott, Pet Trust managing director. “The cancer centre initiative has certainly struck a chord with the public. We […]

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U of G president Alastair Summerlee will support the campus United Way campaign by covering his signature shaved look with wigs designed and made by student groups and campus departments. A “Wig-a-Day” competition organized by United Way student volunteers is recruiting “hilarious hairpieces” that will be displayed at various campus locations from Nov. 14 to […]

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Bringing together farmers in northern Ontario and agricultural researchers is the goal of a symposium in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., to be co-sponsored this week by U of G. The Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) Agriculture and Food symposium will take place Friday and Saturday at Algoma University. Rich Moccia, associate vice-president (research), will discuss U […]

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Members of the University of Guelph’s Business Development Office will present at the Agriculture and Water 2.0 Global Investments conference in Toronto from Nov. 7 to 9. The conference will focus on investment opportunities in new technologies, farmland and agribusiness. BDO director Erin Skimson will discuss the bio-bin as part of a panel discussion on […]

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Three U of G staff from the Office of Research won first prize in the annual Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee sponsored by the Rotary Club of Guelph South. Laura Beaupre, Jane Cowell and Steve De Brabandere won the Oct. 21 competition in the 7th round by correctly spelling the word “eosinophil.” Called the U of […]

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As the University of Guelph begins its second cycle of integrated planning, community members are invited to share ideas and advice regarding future directions for the University at a Nov. 8 workshop hosted by provost and vice-president (academic) Maureen Mancuso. The University has been engaged in integrated planning since 2004. Mancuso says the collaborative process […]

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I am deeply saddened to report to our community that hate graffiti has been found in one of our student residences. The University of Guelph takes all acts of hate very seriously and refers all incidents to the City of Guelph police. The residence community responded quickly. In addition to a community meeting, Student Housing […]

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If you see a flock of pink flamingoes in your office, don’t panic. You’ve been flocked by Women Build, part of Habitat for Humanity. U of G’s first flocking target was Brenda Whiteside, associate vice-president (student affairs). Her office was decorated with all things pink, including a pink feather boa. For a $25 donation to […]

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