This week marks Truth and Reconciliation Week, a time to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools and commit to playing a part in advancing reconciliation. Orange Shirt Day, on Sept. 30, marks the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day serves as a valuable opportunity to listen to residential […]
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To celebrate the launch of Healthy Workplace Month, staff, faculty and students are invited to join the Campus Mile and walk, run or roll one mile around our beautiful campus. This event will take place on Oct. 2 and registration is required. This is a great opportunity to engage in physical activity, connect with your […]
Truth and Reconciliation Week, Sept. 25-30, is an opportunity to reflect collectively on the injustices that occurred within Canada’s residential school system and to remember the children who attended these schools and never returned home. As a place of higher learning, U of G continues to commit to educating and examining the truth of history […]
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We know many people may be experiencing feelings of uncertainty and concern with the evolving situation between Canada and India. We are closely monitoring the situation for any impacts on our community. The University of Guelph takes great pride in living our values and building an inclusive community where we welcome people from all over […]
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Anti-LGBTQ2IA+ protests and anti-hate counter protests are happening today across the country, including the City of Guelph. I know that many of our queer, transgender and gender-diverse students, faculty and staff are experiencing fear and anger about these transphobic and homophobic demonstrations. We share these very real concerns and want to make it clear that […]
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Dr. Andrew Young, assistant professor in the Ontario Agricultural College, spoke to the Toronto Star about what makes wasps so intrusive this time of year. Young said that as wasp colonies reach the end of their seasonal lifespan, it leaves male wasps with little to do and even less to eat. He cautioned people to […]
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At this weekend’s Homecoming game, all attention will be on the football field. But glance down the sidelines and you’ll hear the cheers of a different Gryphon squad, one that traces its origins to a group of students propelled by little more than homemade uniforms and school spirit. Jamie Baxter was one of those students. […]
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The Paul Hebert Centre for DNA Barcoding and Biodiversity Studies (PHCDBS) in India has opened a new campus to expand its role as the country’s central hub for DNA barcoding. The new campus is named after University of Guelph professor Dr. Paul Hebert, who is often referred to as the “father” of DNA barcoding. It […]
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Dr. Tanya Barzotti, associate professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to The Globe and Mail about Indigo Books and Music’s decision to bring back retired CEO and founder Heather Reisman. Barzotti said Reisman’s reinstatement will boost customer confidence in the brand. She also said she forsees big changes coming […]
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In an interview with CBC News, Dr. Maya Goldenberg, professor in the College of Arts, offered some thoughts on the anti-vaccine sentiment. Goldenberg said she doesn’t consider it anti-science, but rather “some mistrust of scientific institutions and the power that scientific institutions wield.” Goldenberg is a professor in the Department of Philosophy whose research includes […]
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Once again, the University of Guelph is coming together to support our local community in partnership with the United Way. Our donations support important offerings such as food security initiatives, housing supports, vulnerable youth programming and community initiatives in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin. This year’s campaign will run from Sept. 21 to Dec. 15. “Supporting […]
Dr. Shayan Sharif has been appointed U of G’s new interim associate vice-president research (agri-food partnership). In this role, Sharif will oversee the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, a collaboration between the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and the University of Guelph, providing strategic management and support to the largest single research […]
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With the end of year quickly approaching, we are sharing the 2023/2024 holiday hours to ensure everyone can plan accordingly. The University will be closed Monday, December 25, 2023, and will reopen on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. It may be necessary for some departments to operate during this period; staff members who are expected to […]
When defensive end Seamus Milligan takes to the Alumni Stadium field next weekend for the Homecoming football game against the York Lions, he’ll have the support of his team and coaches, his professors – and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The third-year University of Guelph student is not only a sociology major and varsity football […]
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Several media outlets sought the expertise of Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow regarding a demand from Ottawa that major Canadian grocers come up with a plan to stabilize prices. In an interview with The Canadian Press that appeared in several news outlets including the National Post, von Massow said that while it’s […]
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Dr. Lawrence Goodridge, a microbiologist in the Ontario Agricultural College, discussed the large outbreak of E. coli infections affecting children at several daycares in Calgary with several news outlets. Speaking to CBC News, Goodridge said it doesn’t take much E. coli bacteria to cause a full infection. Ingesting just 10 of the single-celled organisms is […]
From forest fires to flooding in Canada and abroad, alarm signals about impacts of global warming underline the need to find alternative products to those based on greenhouse gas-emitting fossil fuels. So says Atul Bali, CEO of Competitive Green Technologies (CGTech), whose company will provide a new $1-million, 10-year gift to the University of […]
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Students and residents living in the McElderry neighbourhood near the University of Guelph are being invited to attend a “Neighbourhood Meet and Greet” this weekend to take part in a few games, get to know one another and build personal connections. Organized by the Off-Campus Living team of Student Experience, the event will be held […]
Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, professor in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, discussed the re-branding of Twitter to X in a commentary for the Toronto Star . “Given Twitter’s previously well-established brand awareness and recognition, the identification change is risky,” Dewhirst writes. Dewhirst, professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, is a senior research fellow […]
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Dogs can signal illness in subtle ways through their social behaviour, finds new research from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). In a study recently published in the Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, OVC and international researchers found dogs that are feeling unwell interacted less often with other dogs. “The behaviour of […]
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