The University of Guelph has launched several new scholarships, bursaries and other financial awards for students from Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) communities. The financial awards spanning many of the colleges and departments across campus are part of an action plan recently announced by U of G president Dr. Charlotte Yates to address racism […]
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Conversations about gender equity and equality, no matter how difficult, pave the way for change, say the organizers of the University of Guelph’s HeForShe workshop series. Four workshops will be offered to University students, staff and faculty during the first week of March via Zoom. The workshops are usually in-person, but the pandemic has pushed […]
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An insecticide used to control pest infestations on squash and pumpkins significantly hinders the reproduction of ground-nesting bees — valuable pollinators for many food crops, a new University of Guelph study has revealed. This first-ever study of pesticide impacts on a ground-nesting bee in a real-world context found female hoary squash bees exposed to imidacloprid […]
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Three University of Guelph spoke to several media outlets over the controversy dubbed “buttergate.” After Canadian bakers took to social media to report their butter seemed harder in recent months, allegations were made that it could be due to dairy cows being fed more palm oil derivatives in their feed, which could have changed the […]
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U of G’s Student Experience team were featured in a Toronto Star special article that looked at how Ontario universities adjusted their Orientation Weeks to meet the challenge of needing virtual programming for remote learning first-year students. Rosanna Beattie, coordinator of U of G’s orientation programs, told the paper that she and her team designed […]
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The University of Guelph and the provincial government will launch a rapid COVID-19 testing pilot program to provide regular testing to people required to be on campus as well as mobile testing clinics for students in residence following Reading Week. With tests provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health, the pilot will enable the University […]
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The sensation of being immersed in water is something Chantique Carey-Payne, head coach of the University of Guelph’s swim program, has always loved. She started swimming at age 3. Her athletic ability and intelligence drove her to perfection. Now, she trains others to swim to the best of their ability. “I just love being in […]
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Three noted Indigenous scholars will discuss this Friday research related to legal and relational responses to gendered violence and settler colonialism for an online lecture as part of the University of Guelph’s Indigenous Scholars Lecture Series. The lecture series is intended to create a space for U of G students to hear from leading Indigenous […]
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University of Guelph professor and author Lawrence Hill has fulfilled a long-time ambition to write for the stage with his new one-woman play, Sensitivity. The new work is part of Obsidian Theatre Company’s 21 Black Futures and is available to stream on CBC Gem throughout 2021. A professor of creative writing in U of G’s […]
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House Calls is a program organized by Student Housing Services to check-in with first-year students. Volunteers connect with students to provide supports and referrals and talk with them about upcoming exams, summer plans and how they can stay connected to the University of Guelph next year. Faculty and staff volunteers are needed for the Winter […]
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A One Health researcher at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) is leading a US$3.6-million study focused on reducing preventable waterborne disease in residential drinking well water. The study is funded by the National Institutes of Health in the United States. Dr. Heather Murphy, who recently joined OVC’s Department of Pathobiology as a […]
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Dr. Nita Chhinzer, a professor in the Department of Management in U of G’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, spoke to the Toronto Star about the downsides of video-call layoffs. The article noted that several Canadian corporations have recently laid off employees en masse through short and largely impersonal video conference calls. […]
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Supporting new businesses run by people in the BIPOC – Black, Indigenous and people of colour – community is the focus of a new organization led by a University of Guelph student. Fifth-year business student Nabeeha Pirzada, majoring in market management and financial economics at U of G’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and […]
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Grocery store workers have faced many potential health risks as they’ve worked through this pandemic, with some now asking to be prioritized along with other essential frontline workers for COVID-19 vaccines once they become more available. Now, University of Guelph researchers are hoping to learn more about the experiences of these workers and whether the […]
The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Rick Vadori, a member of our Physical Resources department, who passed away Feb. 16. Condolences to Rick’s family may be shared through an online memorial. A private family service will be held at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home. Campus flags will be lowered […]
Known as Canada’s Food University, the University of Guelph will play a significant role in a new national food policy advisory body intended to help ensure a healthier, more prosperous and sustainable food system, including meeting agri-food challenges exposed by the pandemic. Dr. Evan Fraser, director of U of G’s Arrell Food Institute (AFI), will […]
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With the federal government introducing legislation that would relax penalties for drug possession charges, a University of Guelph sociologist said the move suggests the Canadian public has grown more open to less severe punishments for drug offences. Dr. Andrew Hathaway is a professor in the Department of Sociology who researches drug policy in Canada and […]
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Dr. Ralf Gellert, a professor in U of G’s Department of Physics, made several media appearances this week to discuss the landing of the latest Mars rover, Perseverance, on the red planet. Gellert was the instrument lead scientist on three previous Mars rover missions: Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity. He was involved in building the Alpha-Particle […]
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By Dr. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute and professor in the Dept. of Geography, Environment and Geomatics; and Prof. Lenore Newman, Canada Research Chair, Food Security and the Environment, University of The Fraser Valley […]
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To become a successful professional in any field, a university student needs role models, mentorship and a network of support, says Bankole Alade, a University of Guelph marketing student. He started Guelph Black Professionals to generate that kind of support for Black students at U of G. Born in Nigeria and raised in Edmonton, Alade […]
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