A geography professor in the University of Guelph’s College of Social and Applied Human Sciences will appear before a House of Commons committee to discuss concerns about foreign ownership and corporate concentration of fishing licences and quota. Dr. Jennifer Silver, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, will provide expert testimony to the Standing Committee on […]
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If the aim of every great coach is to unlock a player’s full potential, then the Guelph Gryphons football coaches have four new reasons to celebrate. Not only have three University of Guelph Gryphon players been selected in the CFL Draft, but for the first time ever, a former Guelph Gryphon has been drafted into […]
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A vision by late University of Guelph food laureate Anita Stewart to create a day to celebrate Canadian food is set to become official. The Food Day in Canada Act (Bill S-227) passed in Parliament this week. Once the bill receives royal assent, the Saturday before the first Monday in August will officially be known […]
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Tony Arrell, a longtime University of Guelph supporter and an alumnus of honour, will be inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame (CBHF) on May 11. Considered the nation’s highest business honour, the Hall of Fame celebrates the achievements of Canadian business leaders and their contributions to economic development and prosperity. Arrell’s award is […]
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Parasitic Oscillations, the second poetry collection from ecology professor Dr. Madhur Anand is a finalist for the 2023 Trillium Book Award for Poetry. It is the second time Anand, professor in the School of Environmental Sciences, has been shortlisted for the prize. A New Index for Predicting Catastrophes was a finalist in for the Trillium […]
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Vivek Radhakrishnan has joined the University Secretariat team as Associate University Secretary (Board of Governors). Vivek has extensive experience in corporate governance, most recently serving in roles of Corporate Secretary and Principal of Corporate Oversight and Governance at the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. Vivek also served as Assistant Corporate Secretary at Maple Leaf Foods […]
In the early months of COVID-19, the nightly refrain of people banging pots and pans to drum up support for doctors and nurses on the frontlines of what would become a full-blown pandemic echoed around the world, a familiar sound of gratitude at a time when so much was unknown. More recently, as the public’s […]
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In a new Toronto Star Opinion piece, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics marketing professor Dr. Timothy Dewhirst discussed the Florida Panthers’ decision to restrict ticket purchases to U.S. residents only during the NHL playoffs Dewhirst wrote that the plan may backfire for the team and for Ticketmaster, as it could mean […]
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Extending the University of Guelph’s global impact, enriching students’ experience and building sustainable communities are among the key priorities in U of G’s new five-year strategic plan. Released today following extensive campus-wide consultation, Our Time: The University of Guelph’s 2022-27 Strategic Plan outlines the University’s commitment to Indigenization, equity, diversity and inclusion, and stresses the […]
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Student Experience Awards honour the achievements and contributions of campus leaders who have made a lasting difference in students’ lives and in campus-community relations. Each year, the University community is invited to submit nominations for staff, faculty and students who exemplify commitment and contribution to U of G and the greater community. This year’s Student […]
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Dr. Sally Hickson, an art history researcher at the College of Arts, spoke to The New York Times about the legacy of recent acts of vandalism perpetrated on artworks by climate activists. Hickson said the activists’ campaign succeeded in capturing media attention, but worried the protests might eventually affect the degree of access museums and galleries grant the […]
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Dr. Nita Chhinzer, an organizational management professor in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, discussed with several CBC Radio stations across the country whether collective agreements can enshrine the right for employees to work from home. She spoke to several stations, including St. John’s Morning. Chhinzer said the majority of employers with employees […]
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Two University of Guelph professors were among prominent Hispanic Canadians who visited Parliament Hill in Ottawa last month. Dr. Rosario Gómez, a professor in the School of Languages and Literatures in the College of Arts, and Dr. Alicia Viloria-Petit, a professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences within the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), took part […]
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Dr. Shoshanah Jacobs, College of Biological Science, appeared on CBC Radio’s Ontario Today to discuss the topic of close calls with wildlife. Jacobs offered some stories of their own wildlife encounters and provided their expertise about how to find such encounters less frightening and more enriching. A professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, Jacobs […]
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Researchers in the Department of Food Science and the Department of Integrative Biology have made headlines with their new research into the detection of maple syrup fraud. Food science professor Dr. Maria G. Corradini along with Dr. Robert Hanner, Department of Integrative Biology, Maleeka Singh, a food science PhD candidate, and Sujani Rathnayake, a research assistant in […]
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When the leaders of Canada’s scientific community join members of the federal government today at Science Meets Parliament, among them will be U of G faculty, Dr. Melissa Perreault and Dr. Rebecca Shapiro. Science Meets Parliament is a two-day event bringing together the science and policy communities to strengthen the connection between them. The goal […]
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The challenge continues for a team of University of Guelph student scientists working on ways to grow food in space, as they have just been selected to advance to Phase 3 of the Canadian Space Agency’s (CSA) Deep Space Food Challenge. Dubbed Canada GOOSE (Growth Options for Outer Space Environments), the team is one of […]
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For the first time in more than 30 years, the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph is expanding its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program to train more veterinarians in partnership with Lakehead University. OVC, the only veterinary college in Ontario, has for decades filled its coveted seats from a growing number of […]
The University of Guelph will lower its flags to half-mast on April 28 to mark the Day of Mourning in Canada. The event is observed on April 28 each year to honour people who have died or been injured on the job. A joint proclamation recognizing the day has been issued by U of G and the […]
Ontario Agricultural College food economist Dr. Mike von Massow and Dr. Simon Somogyi, agribusiness researcher at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to The Canadian Press about supply management and its effects on the cost of milk, eggs and poultry. The article appeared in several publications including the Toronto Star and […]
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