For students adjusting to life away from home, a quick visit from a friendly face can help a lot. During Student Housing’s annual House Calls initiative, faculty and staff volunteers visit students in residence to check-in, share resources and hear how the first few weeks of University have gone. In past years, with great support […]
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Prof. Scott Weese was interviewed for a Sept. 21 Global News story about a reported increase in the bacterial disease leptospirosis in dogs in southern Ontario. Weese, a professor in the Department of Pathobiology at U of G, explained that leptospirosis affects humans and many animals and is spread through contact with water, soil or […]
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U of G kicked off its annual United Way campaign today with a party in Branion Plaza. Despite the brisk weather, spirits were high as campaign co-chairs and the United Way’s Everyday Hero unveiled our 2018 fundraising goal: $620,000 and beyond! Together, let’s make it happen. “One of our strategic goals is to connect communities, […]
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A Sept. 24 Toronto Star article titled “Mind power: 10 tips for student mental health” highlights some of the ways U of G supports the mental health of its students. Fourth-year student Jessica Boaventura shared her mental health struggles during her first year at U of G. Boaventura and her mother were interviewed about University services, including services to […]
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Prof. Norm O’Reilly co-authored a Sept. 22 opinion piece in the Calgary Herald about whether Calgarians should vote yes or no on Nov. 13 for a proposed 2026 Olympic bid. O’Reilly, assistant dean and professor of executive programs at U of G, and co-author David Finch, professor and associate director at the Mount Royal University […]
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When the Ontario Veterinary College’s Dr. Michelle Oblak used a 3-D printed custom titanium plate for surgery on a dog’s skull, the procedure not only marked a veterinary first in North America, but it also signalled a potential new breakthrough in cancer research. In a difficult surgical procedure, Oblak and Cornell small-animal surgeon Dr. Galina Hayes […]
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It seems “hangry” isn’t just a made-up term. University of Guelph researchers have revealed that the sudden drop in glucose we experience when we are hungry can impact our mood. “We found evidence that a change in glucose level can have a lasting effect on mood,” said Prof. Francesco Leri, Department of Psychology. “I was […]
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You could win amazing cash prizes for your research photo in the Research in Focus photo contest from the Office of Research! Get out your smartphone, camera or whatever you use to take pictures, and show us your research – what you do, where you do it and why for a chance to win up […]
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Prof. Dionne Brand was featured in a Toronto Star article on Sept. 14 talking about her new books, Theory and The Blue Clerk. A review of Theory ran Sept. 21. A professor in the School of English and Theatre Studies at U of G, Brand is an award-winning author and poet whose writing is known […]
Ensuring longer, healthier lives for pets is the driving force behind OVC Pet Trust’s Friends Together for Longer capital campaign. The ambitious fundraising effort, which began just under three years ago, has reached its $9-million goal. The funds raised will go toward the creation of new advanced surgical and anesthesia facilities at the University of […]
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The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Arvind Ravi, a second-year mathematical sciences student, who died Sept. 6. A memorial service will be held Sept. 23 in Brampton. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast Sept. 24 in his honour. Condolences to Ravi’s family may be shared on a memorial site. Support […]
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A University of Guelph graduate has won the coveted RBC Canadian Painting Competition. It is the eighth year in a row that a U of G student or graduate has won or been a finalist for the prestigious award. Amanda Boulos was announced as the winner of the $25,000 prize Tuesday. She was a finalist […]
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U of G Prof. Karen Connelly was featured in a Sept. 18 Rabble.ca story about the launch of a new book about refugees at Berlin’s 18th International Literature Festival. Connelly, who has written three books exploring the stories of Burmese dissidents, political prisoners and refugees, was one of four writers launching a preview of the anthology […]
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Join your friends and colleagues as the University of Guelph comes together to celebrate the start of another incredible United Way campaign! Our annual United Way kick-off takes place Sept. 24 in Branion Plaza. Full details are below. “U of G’s United Way campaign is more than just a fundraiser,” says campaign faculty co-chair Carolyn […]
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On Sept. 19, U of G will fly the Métis flag in recognition of Powley Day. The day marks the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to recognize Métis harvesting rights as protected under the Constitution. “The University of Guelph is honoured to raise the Métis flag on the 15th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court […]
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High school students will help U of G scientists collect valuable pollinator data from their schoolyards under “Bees@School,” a new University of Guelph-led program launched with funding announced today by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). U of G scientists are setting up and monitoring “bee hotels” at schools in Waterloo and Toronto for […]
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U of G Prof. Tami Martino discussed how looking at circadian rhythms is unlocking new innovations in clinical medicine with CBC News on Sept. 15 for a story about circadian medicine. Martino, who is the director of the Centre for Cardiovascular Investigations at U of G and a professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, studies biological […]
A Sept. 16 CBC News story about post-secondary studies in cannabis production featured recent U of G grad Deron Caplan and Prof. Youbin Zheng.The story also ran on MSN.ca Caplan, who recently earned his PhD in cannabis production at U of G, discussed his studies and opportunities for employment in the cannabis production industry. Prof. Youbin Zheng, […]
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