Why are people with heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension at an elevated risk of serious illness and death from a COVID-19 infection? By Prof. Glen Pyle, Department of Biomedical Sciences and student Lauren Philippi, Human Health and Nutritional Sciences […]
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Please note: June 2020 convocation ceremonies are postponed. Please visit the Convocation website for more information. Dear members of the U of G community, Over the last few weeks, in response to emerging protocols from Public Health, we have all made important adjustments to our work, our studies and our daily routines. In response to […]
Given social distancing requirements for COVID-19, the University of Guelph has decided not to hold convocation and Alumni Weekend events that were scheduled for June. “We know that this is very disappointing news for our graduating students, their families and our alumni,” said president Franco Vaccarino. “Both convocation and Alumni Weekend are very important for […]
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The University of Guelph is lending a helping hand to a local distiller producing hand sanitizer for health workers and essential services. With a shortage of sanitizer across the country, several Ontario distilleries have begun switching from producing gin, vodka and other liquors to bottling hand sanitizer. When Prof. Scott Weese, the head of infection control at U of […]
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Dear members of the U of G community, As we continue to find new ways to work and learn this week, I hope you’re all beginning to establish some new daily routines. I’ve been hearing about some creative solutions being generated by teams across our University to keep us connected. As you’re aware, during the […]
VICE reports on those who are losing their jobs due to COVID-19 and how layoffs are being carried out remotely. A March 24 article quotes Prof. Nita Chhinzer, Department of Management. Current mass layoffs have largely come after companies told employees to stay home, according to the story. That means layoff notices are coming through digital […]
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In a co-authored column in the Toronto Star, U of G Prof. Glen Pyle, Department of Biomedical Sciences, and U of G human kinetics student Lauren Philippi explain why those with existing conditions like heart disease, diabetes and hypertension are at higher risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19 infection. They write that a […]
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The International Olympic Committee has decided to delay the Tokyo Games by one year. What took the committee so long to come to a decision? And what role did the Canadian Olympic Committee play? The University of Guelph has an expert who can offer insight. While the Tokyo Games are the biggest sporting event to […]
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Dear members of the U of G community, As we continue to navigate these uncertain times, I have been heartened to watch teams of people come together with a powerful sense of common purpose. We have seen this dynamic emerge among our political leaders, our colleagues at work, and in our own neighbourhoods. In moments […]
Dear University of Guelph Community: As you are likely aware, the Government of Ontario announced yesterday that all non-essential businesses must close by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, March 24. These closures will be in effect for 14 days with the possibility of an extension. During the past few weeks, the University of Guelph has taken a […]
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The University of Guelph has named a new president. Charlotte Yates, provost and vice-president (academic), has been appointed to lead the University on an interim basis for two years beginning Aug. 2. U of G’s Board of Governors made the unanimous decision today. The Board also announced that the search for the University’s ninth president […]
As we self-isolate to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19, will wildlife take up space we normally inhabit? That’s the question Global News asked in a March 23 story, turning to Prof. Faisal Moola in U of G’s Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics for answers. “You will begin to notice that subset of animals […]
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BBC News spoke with Prof. Simon Somogyi in a story looking at the potential for adding fish grown from cells to our diet. Wild fish species are being depleted and fish farms are trying to meet the demand, according to the article, but is cell-based fish an alternative? Somogyi said cell-based meats have a smaller […]
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TVO wanted to know if animals play a role in the transmission of COVID-19. The educational television network and media organization turned to Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) professor Scott Weese for insights in a recent story. Weese said it is currently unknown whether there is a risk or what the risks are related to animals […]
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When women experts in environmental issues are on the board of directors of companies, those companies are greener, according to research co-led by Jing Lu, professor of accounting in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at U of G. Lu is quoted in an Anthony A. Davis column on the subject in […]
On March 23, the Government of Ontario announced that all non-essential businesses must close by midnight today. This closure will be in effect for 14 days with the possibility of extending the order as the situation evolves. The University remains open and operating and we are working through the details of this directive to determine […]
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Dear members of the U of G community, As we start this new week, we are adjusting and adapting to unprecedented challenges, including completely new approaches to teaching and learning. I want to take this moment to thank you for all you do and for coming together as we adapt to rapid changes. Your incredible efforts, your […]
The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Robert Harris, a member of the University’s Integrated Imaging Facility team, who passed away March 20. Condolences to Robert’s family may be shared through the Henry Walser Funeral Home website. Support services and initiatives are available for all faculty, staff and students, including: Employee assistance […]
The Financial Post reported on March 20 that the Kraft Heinz Co. plant in Montreal is working around the clock to meet the growing demand for Kraft Dinner – demand that’s up by 35 per cent as a result of COVID-19 panic buying. The story quoted U of G Prof. Evan Fraser for perspective on […]
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Prof. Amy Greer, Department of Population Medicine, spoke to the National Post and Teen Vogue about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Greer told the National Post that the models that she has been developing with colleagues from the University of Toront suggest that “aggressive social distancing” for 32 weeks would slow transmission significantly and “flatten the […]
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