The annual Teaching and Learning Innovation Conference will be held May 11 from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Rozanski Hall. This year’s theme is collaboration in the classroom. The day starts with a keynote presentation by Lisa Lattuca, an associate professor of higher education and a senior research associate in the Centre for Study […]

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The state of the environment, society and global sustainability is on the minds of a growing number of people from myriad sectors. These topics are top-of-mind for educators as well. Faculty from across Canada are set to join students and representatives from industry, government and the community on May 4 for “Integrating Sustainability Into Business […]

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Starting May 13, University employees will have the option of downloading an electronic pay advice instead of receiving the printed version. “We are excited about this new initiative and contributing to the ongoing sustainability efforts of the University,” says Martha Harley, assistant vice-president (human resources). “Many people have expressed interest in us moving in this […]

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Natalie Osborne, a second-year biomedical sciences student, has been recognized by the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists. Osborne was honoured for producing an online radio story  featuring U of G professors Steve Miller, Kendall Swanson and Brian McBride of the Department of Animal and Poultry Science and post-doctoral researcher Yuri Montanholi. The researchers are using […]

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A retirement celebration honouring Marg Carter’s 35 years of dedicated service to the University of Guelph and United Steelworkers Local 4120 will be held May 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bullring. Admission is $5 per person. In lieu of a gift, donations will be directed to the United Steelworkers Local 4120 Undergraduate […]

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Silvia Sarapura, a PhD student in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, has received a 2009-10 Canada-Latin America and the Caribbean Research Exchange Grant to study the livelihoods of indigenous women growing native potato crops in Peru. She will work with Graham Thiele from the International Potato Centre in the South American country. […]

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Retired U of G employee Mike Jenkinson died April 19 after a lengthy battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. April 24 at Trinity United Church in Guelph. A 1963 graduate of the Ontario Agricultural College, Mr. Jenkinson also completed a master’s degree at OAC and worked for the college […]

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A program to encourage ongoing staff achievement and learning has been launched at U of G. The GOAL initiative, which stands for Generating Ongoing Achievement and Learning, will focus on performance planning, performance assessment and staff development, says Linda Watt, manager of learning and development in Human Resources. Materials to assist with activities such as […]

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A funeral service will be held April 26 for University professor emeritus Alexander Ross, who died April 16 at the age of 94. He joined the Ontario Agricultural College faculty in 1956 and, after the University was established, served as chair of the Department of English until 1974. He retired in 1978. Prof. Ross was […]

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Every visitor to the U of G Library will now get a taste of what’s hidden downstairs in the library’s archives and special collections. Display cases installed earlier this month on the main floor will hold a revolving selection of items from the collections, says Kathryn Harvey, head of Archives and Special Collections. Located just […]

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