Up to 35 per cent of bread served in restaurants is thrown out […]
CCS Help Desk Moving
The Computing and Communications Services Help Centre is moving from the Animal and Poultry Science Building to the basement of Johnston Hall, Room 033 beside the Co-op Bookstore. All services will be moving to the new location, including telephone swaps, CEVAL and test scoring. The last day of service at the current location is June […]
Advancement Researcher Honoured by APRA
Mary MacLeod, interim manager of advancement research, has been awarded the Professional of the Year Award from the international organization APRA, the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement. The award recognizes a professional who has made a significant impact on his or her organization’s fundraising success by going above and beyond the scope of their […]
To Cure Heart Disease, You Have to Understand It
U of G collaborations look for the causes of cardiovascular disease […]
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Guelph-Humber’s Michael Winter on Trillium Short List
An instructor with the University of Guelph-Humber’s MFA program in creative writing has been short-listed for this year’s Trillium Book Award, the Ontario government’s prestigious award for literature. Michael Winter was selected for his book Death of Donna Whalen. The book is a documentary fiction based on Donna Whalen, a woman from St. John’s, Nfld., […]
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Guelph Scientists Author Textbook on Climate Change
New text reflects student interest in climate change effects […]
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University Prepares for Postal Strike
Canada Post may go on strike starting June 2 at 11:59 p.m. In the event of a postal strike, the University is taking precautionary measures to minimize its impact on the campus community. A U.S. post office box managed by U of G Mail Services will enable the University to correspond with people in the […]
Mike Ridley Leaving CIO Position
Provost and vice-president (academic) Maureen Mancuso has announced that Mike Ridley, chief information officer (CIO) and chief librarian, will complete his second term Jan. 1, 2012. A search committee will be established to select a new CIO and chief librarian. “Mike is a leader in this field,” Mancuso says. “His vision, skills and advocacy have […]
Eat Local, Taste Global
That’s the goal of Guelph research feeding the demand for ethnocultural foods […]
Chuck Cunningham Chairs OUPAC
Chuck Cunningham, assistant vice-president (communications and public affairs), has been appointed to a one-year term as chair of the Ontario Universities’ Public Affairs Council (OUPAC). OUPAC is an affiliate of the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), an organization of 21 member institutions that advances higher education in Ontario through advocacy, research and policy development. Members […]
Guelph Researcher Receives U.S. Fellowship
Ecologist to study genetic conflict in the evolution of plants […]
Gryphon Golfers Compete in Canadian University Championship
Five members of the Gryphon men’s golf team is competing in the Canadian University Championship May 30 to June 3 after tying for third in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Championships this past fall. The Gryphons are playing against 155 other golfers from post-secondary institutions across Canada for both team and individual titles at the […]
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Students Cycle for Meal Exchange
60-day trip aims to raise $50,000 […]
Genes Help Plants Adapt to Hot and Cold Weather
Like internal gardeners, genes “harden off” plants to help them survive […]
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U of G Student Leads In Motion Campaign
Campus program will encourage physical activity […]
Grad Student Examines Natural Remedies in Paraguay
Paraguayans are no different than Canadians who swear by chicken soup […]
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Campus History Twined With Two Generations of Macdonald Painters
U of G staffer draws inspiration from family traditions […]
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What To Do When Your Pet Misbehaves
OVC event to focus on animal behavior, how to train dogs and cats […]
Student Opens Eyes to Blindness
Gagan Dhaliwal volunteers with Unite for Sight in Ghana […]
Working With Horses Can Teach You to Lead People
New leadership course at Kemptville Campus uses equine assistants […]
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