Prof. Andrea Buchholz, Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, has received a teaching award from the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA). She is one of five recipients this year; the award recognizes outstanding contributions to the quality of higher education in Ontario. Buchholz, who joined U of G in 2004, has related […]

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The College of Arts will host the European Identities Conference: Europe in its own Eyes/Europe in the Eyes of the Other in the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre from Oct. 1 to 3. Featuring speakers from North America, Europe and Asia, the conference will explore a wide variety of issues, such as the influence of fashion, […]

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The King of Malaysia is visiting the University of Guelph today.  Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin and president Alastair Summerlee  signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research and innovation. The signing ceremony was held this morning in Johnston Hall in the Ontario Agricultural College’s board room. Tuanku Mizan is on a […]

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Occupational Health and Wellness is getting ready to host the third annual Pedometer Challenge. The event involves teams of five people tracking their steps for a week and competing for prizes. There are also individual awards for the most distance travelled during the work day, as well as draw prizes. Teams should register by Sept. […]

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Prof. Karen Racine, Department of History, was one of six people invited by the British government to take part in a special event Tuesday marking the 200th anniversary of Simon Bolivar’s visit to London. Bolivar was a South American military and politcal leader who played a key role in Hispanic America’s successful struggle for independence […]

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Two U of G professors have been recognized with Canadian Society of Animal Science awards.  Kees de Lange, an animal and poultry science professor and research program director for the productions system (animal) research theme under the U of G/OMAFRA partnership, received the Excellence in Nutrition and Meat Sciences award. The Young Scientist Award went […]

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The Office of Research’s Animal Care Services will be moving from the Central Animal Facility to the Axelrod Building Sept. 22. Telephone and fax numbers will remain the same.  The office will begin accepting materials at its new location, Room 162 in the Axelrod Building, starting Friday, Sept. 24. […]

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Prof. Brent McKenzie, Marketing and Consumer Studies, was an honoured guest at a Sept. 9 event in Tallinn, Estonia, marking the start of Canada Food Month in Estonia. The event was sponsored by the Canadian embassy to increase the knowledge of Estonians about Canadian food and wine culture. McKenzie wrote an article, “Canadian Food and […]

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