The Human Rights and Equity Office (HREO) seeks proposals from members of the University of Guelph community for initiatives to promote campus safety for women. The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has provided funding to the University to help implement the findings from safety audits, educate and inform the University community about safety and […]

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Students interested in global issues are encouraged to apply for a spot in the University of Guelph delegation to the North American Model United Nations (NAMUN) conference running Feb. 24 to 27 at the University of Toronto. NAMUN is a conference that stimulates the discussion of specific committees of the United Nations.  The purpose is […]

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Nikki Dignard, executive officer at the University of Guelph Kemptville Campus and Campus d’Alfred, has been appointed one of 14 new Fellows of the Society of Certified Management Accountants of Canada (FCMA). The national honorary designation is awarded to certified management accountants who bring distinction to the management accounting profession through their outstanding achievements and […]

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The Ontario Agricultural College is offering a new, multi-disciplinary course in the winter semester called “Alternative Agricultures: Perspectives on the Local Food Movement.” Initiated by OAC graduate students with the support of the dean and associate dean (external), the course is intended to fill a gap in the agriculture curriculum and meet the ever-growing need […]

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During its first meeting of the 2010/2011 academic year on Thursday, U of G’s Board of Governors welcomed five new members: two students, a staff member, a professor and a former politician. Guillaume Blais is a fourth-year bachelor of science student studying biomedical science and political science. He serves on the University Senate, co-chairs the […]

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The studio art program in the School of Fine Art and Music is looking for models, nude as well as clothed, for drawing and painting classes. Both male and female models representing a range of body types, cultural/ethnic identity, and ages are required. The school offers good pay and a positive, safe working environment. For […]

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Students and faculty will be helping to give downtown Guelph a “green” makeover. The Downtown Guelph Business Association recently awarded the University two inaugural Small Spaces grants to help beautify the city’s core. Students and faculty from the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development will use one grant to enhance the “Downtown Welcome” sign […]

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Sujeevan Ratnasingham, informatics director with U of G’s Biodiversity Institute of Ontario, is speaking at the ninth annual Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Science Symposium in Korea Oct. 13. Ratnasingham was asked to speak as the recipient of the 2010 Ebbe Nielsen Prize. The award, worth 30,000 euros (C$40,000), is named for the late Ebbe […]

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In partnership with the community, U of G’s community police provide services aimed at preventing crime and solving problems that affect students, staff, faculty and visitors. The Campus Community Police website provides tips for personal safety and crime prevention as well as news updates, crime bulletins and weekly incident reports. You can also report a […]

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