Dr. Timothy Dewhirst, a professor in U of G’s Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, contributed a commentary to the Toronto Star about the myth-making around the concept of “freedom” so often seen in advertising. Dewhirst noted that while the idea of unfettered freedom is appealing and frequently used in advertising, it “does not reflect […]
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Nearly 700 trees will be planted this week on the University of Guelph campus to ensure a greener campus for students, staff and visitors to enjoy. The new trees will help to offset the carbon emissions associated with construction of the new Gordon S. Lang Plaza in front of the Gordon S. Lang School of […]
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Improving pet nutrition and health is the goal of a University of Guelph animal scientist who has been named as the inaugural Champion Petfoods Chair in Canine and Feline Nutrition, Physiology and Metabolism. Dr. Anna Kate Shoveller, Department of Animal Biosciences, will also lead a new international research collaboration under a five-year grant from Champion […]
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Long before the University of Guelph’s Arboretum came into being, Attawandaron, Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and other Indigenous peoples lived on the land it occupies. Now, numerous initiatives are under way to ensure that Indigenous knowledge systems are integral to the life of this significant green space in teaching, research and outreach. “We are walking step by […]
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National Geographic featured the DNA barcoding work pioneered at the University of Guelph used in detecting seafood fraud. The news outlet spoke with Dr. Robert Hanner, Department of Integrative Biology, who has devoted much of his research to seafood fraud. The article noted that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) collaborated with Guelph researchers […]
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A mental health program for farmers, created by experts in the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph, has received $385,000 from the Ontario government. The province announced today that it is investing in the In the Know initiative. The program helps farmers better identify, understand and cope with the many mental health challenges they […]
Dr. Meghan McMurtry, a professor in the Department of Psychology, spoke to the Toronto Star about needle phobia and its role in preventing some from receiving COVID-19 vaccines. The articles noted that people with needle phobia and other forms of medical anxiety likely make up a significant portion of the 20 per cent of Ontarians […]
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The University of Guelph’s #GuelphGrad on Tour experience is coming home to Guelph to give graduates that convocation-like moment of walking the red carpet. This year, the event will be held on the U of G campus Oct. 9-11. A professional photographer will capture grads in front of the official convocation Portico backdrop, while ambassadors […]
The following updates are provided by the Return to Campuses steering committee. Reminder: Get fully vaccinated by Oct. 15 Even if you’re not coming to campus for work or face-to-face classes, you are expected to provide proof of vaccination to U of G’s Vaccination Proof and Exemption system. U of G’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires […]
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This week, the University of Guelph is highlighting the action it is taking toward truth and reconciliation. U of G acknowledges its immense role in and responsibility for reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and is committed to working toward decolonization. The University is now implementing recommendations from its Indigenous Initiatives Strategy Report. […]
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University of Guelph president Charlotte Yates today thanked City of Guelph police and fire services and the Campus Safety Office for their efforts during a large, unsanctioned gathering at Chancellor’s Way yesterday. Yates also expressed disappointment at both the size of the gathering and behaviour that was witnessed while reaffirming the University’s commitment to working […]
The 5th annual Gryphons Read common reading project is under way. This University-wide book club encourages first-year students and other members of the University community to connect with each other and to enter into meaningful conversations by reading and discussing the same book. This year, that book is Vivek Shraya’s The Subtweet. On Sept. 29 from 5 […]
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A ceremony led by Indigenous Elders will be held on the University of Guelph’s Johnston Green Sept. 30 to mark Orange Shirt Day and Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Organized by members of U of G’s Indigenous Student Centre, Indigenous Initiatives and the Indigenous Student Society, the event, called Honouring and Healing […]
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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 […]
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Conflict between rich and poor over how to mitigate climate change can itself lead to more global warming – by as much as 0.7 degrees Celsius, according to a new study led by a University of Guelph scientist. Using novel modelling, the research team identified some of the social processes that may increase polarization between these two income […]
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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 […]
A project conceived by University of Guelph landscape architecture graduate students to install a single bench and tree on the grounds of Canadian hospitals as a respite for health-care workers continues to expand. Since the inaugural One Bench One Tree project was unveiled in June 2021 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, where Canada’s […]
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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 […]
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Dr. Tamara Small, a professor in Department of Political Science, has been interviewed by several news outlets in recent days about this week’s federal election. Small appeared on a political panel on CBC Radio’s The Current to discuss the aftermath of the election and whether the federal parties will be able to cooperate in a […]
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Today, the University of Guelph launched its annual United Way campaign with the goal of raising $620,000 and beyond to support local charitable organizations. Together with the United Way, let’s be part of a Radical Recovery to improve life in our community! “This year,” says Dr. Dan Gillis, faculty campaign co-chair, “we are asking you […]
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