The following open letter was sent to all University of Guelph students Dear University of Guelph Students: In recent weeks, we have seen a worrying trend of large, unsafe gatherings on university campuses, including at the University of Guelph. These gatherings put our health and safety at risk. We are still in the middle of …
Students across Ontario are planning a walkout Thursday at 4 p.m. to raise awareness of gender-based and sexual violence. At the University of Guelph, the event is scheduled to start in Branion Plaza and move to Johnston Green. The University supports students’ rights to participate in such events and express their views on this important …
As of Sept. 22, anyone intending to access restaurants and athletics facilities on the University of Guelph campus will be required to show their vaccination receipt and photo ID. This requirement aligns with the new provincial requirement for Ontarians to show proof of vaccination status to access certain high-risk indoor spaces. Although all faculty, staff …
Veterinarians are beginning to prescribe shorter courses of antibiotics for dogs with urinary tract infections (UTIs), a move that is in line with recent clinical recommendations and an important step in helping reduce antibiotic resistance, says a new University of Guelph-led study conducted in collaboration with VCA. The analysis found many veterinarians in Canada and …
The University of Guelph’s Campus Safety Office (CSO) and City of Guelph police issued public safety warnings this weekend following reports of students’ drinks being contaminated with unknown substances and large unofficial gatherings. U of G’s CSO bulletins were also posted on campus and emails sent to students living in residence. On Sept. 17, students …
The University of Guelph announced Aug. 12 that it was mandating COVID-19 vaccinations and launched a proof of vaccination and exemption collection system Sept. 2. More than 24,000 people from the Guelph and Ridgetown campuses have since provided information, including almost 20,000 students. Thus far, of those who have submitted information, 99 per cent are …
Two University of Guelph researchers are being recognized for their expertise in the Canadian health sciences community. Dr. David Kelton, a professor in the Ontario Veterinary College’s (OVC) Department of Population Medicine, and Dr. Jim Petrik, a professor in OVC’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, have been inducted as Fellows with the Canadian Academy of Health …
A groundbreaking nutrition scientist and a Lebanese Indigenous food security foundation will receive the Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards for 2021. The University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute (AFI) award program, begun in 2018 and judged by an international committee, recognizes those who make exceptional efforts to create more equitable, suitable, efficient and nutritious food …
Dear Students, It has been wonderful to see our campus come back to life and to have so many students returning to campus after a year of largely remote learning. We know that connecting with friends in person is so important to your learning and to your wellness. As we continue to navigate the fourth …
A world-renowned University of Guelph scientist has been honoured by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for research helping to reduce the environmental impacts of plastics in Canada and abroad. Dr. Amar Mohanty, director of U of G’s Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre (BDDC) and an internationally recognized leader in bioplastics and biocomposites used in …
Two University of Guelph professors have been named to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Dr. Melissa Perreault, Department of Biomedical Sciences, and Dr. Asim Biswas, School of Environmental Sciences, will join eight other U of G faculty members named to the prestigious group since its establishment in …
Dear University of Guelph Community: We are writing to update you on new developments, both from the provincial government and from the University, regarding the fall 2021 semester that begins Sept. 9. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities issued an updated framework for post-secondary institutions that included strong vaccination policies and flexible …
University of Guelph biomedical sciences professor Dr. Glen Pyle has helped organize an online event that will enable parents, teachers and students to ask a globally recognized viral immunologist questions about COVID-19 vaccination in children. The free event hosted by COVID-19 Resources Canada and co-hosted by Royal City Science and Science Up First will see Australian …
There’s a new addition to this year’s Orientation Week at the University of Guelph – second-year students. Running from Sept. 4 to 10, the University’s virtual and in-person events will help first- and second-year students get to know the campus and transition into university life. More than 300 events are planned throughout the week. Developed with guidance from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public …
Dr. Rene Van Acker has been reappointed dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) for a five-year term. The decision follows a review by a committee of faculty, students and staff led by Dr. Gwen Chapman, provost and vice-president (academic). The effective renewal date is Sept. 1, 2021. “Under Dr. Van Acker’s leadership and guidance, …
The University of Guelph is gearing up for the move-in of more than 4,000 undergraduate students into campus residences this weekend. Following strict COVID-19 protocols, the residence move-in begins Friday, Sept. 3 and runs until Sunday, Sept. 5. To facilitate physical distancing and traffic flow inside and outside, students have been assigned a move-in time …
University of Guelph student-athletes will be further supported in their commitments to excel both in the classroom and in competition thanks to a new $500,000 gift. The donation by long-time Gryphon supporters Larry and Joy Pearson will support the newly renamed Pearson Family Student-Athlete Mentor (SAM) program and will help develop a new student-athlete well-being …
Dear U of G students, faculty and staff, During the last 17 months, the University of Guelph community has worked together to manage a complex and rapidly evolving situation. We have done this knowing that the health and wellness of our community must be the top priority. Throughout this pandemic, the leadership team has continued …
People across Ontario and beyond can now upgrade their skills through professional development courses offered by the University of Guelph under a new project with D2L. The University is among the first educational partners of D2L Wave, a new platform that enables employees to pursue professional development using an online course catalogue from U of …
Two University of Guelph research projects that seek to understand current mental health challenges in farming and rural communities have received $287,804 in funding. Both projects aim to improve service delivery. Dr. Leith Deacon, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, received $231,554 in Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance funding for a major survey on the …