The Pan Am Games start in Toronto today, and current and former U of G athletes will compete in several events, along with several people assisting as volunteers and on-site staff. The Games, taking place in southern Ontario July 10-26, will bring together athletes from the Americas. The Games take place every four years — […]
Bumblebees Impacted by Climate Change: U of G Researcher
Climate change is having a large impact on bumblebees — important pollinators of numerous food crops – perhaps much more than habitat loss or pesticides, according to a new study co-authored by a University of Guelph researcher. The study, which looked at 110 years’ worth of data, found that warming temperatures in North America and […]
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Profs, Researcher Making Headlines
Prof. Ross McKitrick, Economics, was the co-author of an op-ed column in the Financial Post on July 10. In the column, McKitrick discussed energy rates for Ontario businesses and their potential negative impact on jobs. McKitrick studies environmental economics and Ontario energy policy. Prof. Lee Niel, Population Medicine, was interviewed by CTV News on July […]
Bioengineering Students, Faculty Take Home National Awards
University of Guelph students and a faculty member brought home awards from the Canadian Society for Bioengineering (CSB) conference in Edmonton. The annual conference, which took place July 5 to 8, brought together bioengineering students, faculty, industry leaders and government officials. Prof. Suresh Neethirajan, School of Engineering, received the 2015 Young Engineer of the Year […]
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Vet Answers Pet Questions on Radio Show
Veterinarian Clayton Greenway spends his weekdays examining and treating his clients’ pets at the West Hill Animal Clinic in Toronto. But on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m., he’s in the Newstalk 1010 radio station hosting the popular Animal House program and sharing his veterinary expertise with a wide audience. Greenway, an Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) […]
Learning English Brings Students From Around the World
When Omar Ahmed first arrived in Canada from Iraq in January 2008, he was greeted by 50 centimetres of snow. “My clothing was not suitable for the snow. My shoes were not suitable for the snow,” he says. Ironically, he chose Guelph because it was farther south — and presumably warmer — than the other […]
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U of G Coach Stars in Amazing Race Canada
A University of Guelph coach and former Canadian Football League star will compete in The Amazing Race Canada. Neil Lumsden, U of G’s assistant football coach (running backs) and a CFL Hall of Famer, will be on Season 3 of the reality show with his 31-year-old daughter Kristin. They will be up against teams from across Canada, […]
How a Change in the Forest Can Affect the Dynamics of its Animal Community
Prof. John Fryxell studies the movement and interaction of multiple species in an ecosystem […]
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Profs Appointed to Order of Canada
A University of Guelph integrative biology professor and a retired sociology professor have been named to the Order of Canada, considered the country’s highest honour of lifetime achievement. The announcement was made by Governor General David Johnston on Canada Day. Prof. Paul Hebert was named an officer to the Order and professor emerita Lynn McDonald […]
New Appointments Made to Board of Governors
The University of Guelph has appointed Kevin Golding as chair of the U of G Board of Governors, effective July 1. Golding, the president of KPLG Advisory Services Inc. and formerly a senior executive with Maple Leaf Foods, will be chair for a two-year term. He will succeed Dick Freeborough, who completed his term as chair on […]
How do Geckos Regenerate Tissue and Heal Without Scarring?
Prof. Matt Vickaryous says a better understanding of this process could help improve the healing process in humans […]
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Human Anatomy Program Holds Service to Honour Body Donors
The human anatomy program in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences will hold a committal and internment service at Woodlawn Memorial Park on June 30 for those who donated their bodies to the University of Guelph for educational purposes. “The Service of Committal this year will be an important moment of gratitude and […]
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Alumnus, Former Faculty Honoured at Guelph Awards of Excellence
A University of Guelph graduate and two former faculty members received 2015 Guelph Awards of Excellence last evening from the Guelph Chamber of Commerce. This year’s keynote speaker was Governor General David Johnston. The awards honour individuals and companies who have made outstanding contributions to the city. Alumnus Stephen (Shaker) Cuevas, a former Gryphon basketball […]
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Grad Named Kirchner Fellow to Fight World Hunger
A University of Guelph graduate hopes to help combat world hunger as a 2015-16 Kirchner Food Fellow. Eamonn McGuinty, who this spring completed a commerce degree in food and agricultural business, was one of three students selected from universities across North America under the Kirchner Food Fellowship. Run by the Kirchner Group, based in Alabama […]
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Guelph Grad on the Go – The Determined Pursuit of a Veterinary Career
After failing out of the Ontario Veterinary College, Madonna Gemus-Benjamin returns 10 years later as a mature student and leaves with a degree […]
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U of G Community Recognized in Top 40 Under 40 List
This year’s Top 40 Under 40 list released by the Guelph Mercury last week includes a large number of University of Guelph faculty, staff, students and alumni. Published annually since 2008, the list highlights people making a difference in Guelph. This year, the Top 40 under 40 includes the following: Nia King, a biomedical sciences […]
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Researchers, Students Get $11.5 Million from NSERC
The University of Guelph has received nearly $11.5 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) to support the work of 80 faculty, researchers and students. The awards were announced in Oshawa, Ont., by Ed Holder, federal minister of state (science and technology). Across Canada, the government will provide $443 million to support […]
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Profs Make Headlines, Discuss Global Issues
Prof. Keith Warriner, Food Science, was interviewed by CTV News on June 25. In the story, Warriner discussed how illegal meat, some of it apparently decades old, was seized by Chinese food safety authorities. He spoke about the safety issues associated with such meat, and discussed potential dangers. Warriner studies food safety and pathogens in […]
U of G Homepage Gets New Look
If you visited U of G’s homepage recently, you probably noticed a new look and feel. Launched June 22 following consultation with senior administrators and other stakeholders across campus, the existing homepage was updated to make it more user- and smartphone-friendly. Unlike the old homepage, the new page fits better on smartphone screens without pinching […]
Could a Vitamin Help Treat Cancer Patients?
U of G researchers are studying if niacin could help improve chemotherapy results […]