Migrating Chefs start their own catering businesses […]
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United Way Picks Up Donation from Hockey Tournament
This afternoon, U of G’s twin-pad arena hosted a four-hour pick-up hockey marathon organized by United Way co-chair Rich Moccia and his son, Scott, as a fundraiser for the University’s annual United Way campaign. The event involved 34 players, four 50-minutes games, and a shoot-out competition – and raised more than $3,000 for the United […]
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Scholarship Recipients Demonstrate Excellence
Chancellors’ and President’s Scholarships awarded to top students […]
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Oldest Ice Cream Course in North America Celebrates 100 Years
Ice cream has fans of all ages and for many decades. The University of Guelph will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the oldest ice cream technology course in North America next week, from Dec. 1 to 5. Held since 1914, the annual course is the only one of its kind in Canada. U of G […]
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Selenium in Cow’s Milk May Help Shrink Tumours
Higher levels of selenium associated with greater cancer-fighting effects […]
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President Vaccarino Speaks at Economic Club of Canada
U of G president Franco Vaccarino will speak at the Economic Club of Canada on Dec. 2 as part of a program organized by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. The topic is “Addiction Recovery: Overcoming Stigma and Celebrating Success.” Vaccarino is recognized internationally for his research on addiction. He led the development of the […]
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Invasive Sea Lampreys Kill Great Lakes Fish
Research aims to understand behaviour and improve trapping techniques […]
Green Roof Technology Lauded
The University of Guelph green roof research team headed by Prof. Youbin Zheng, School of Environmental Sciences, has received the 2014 Research Award of Excellence from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities – North America Inc. The not-for-profit industry association is working to develop the North American market for green roofs by increasing awareness of the […]
OVC Receives $1.5 Million for Chair on Emerging Technology, Human-Animal Bond
Better understanding of the human-animal bond and the role of technology in animal health care is the focus of a new $1.5-million chair position at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). A North American first, the five-year chair is supported by a donation from IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. The multinational corporation produces diagnostic and […]
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Profs In the News
Prof. Byron Sheldrick, Political Science, co-wrote an op-ed column for the Globe and Mail on Nov. 26 on SLAPP lawsuits. Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation are lawsuits brought against group of citizens, usually alleging that the group has committed defamation, trespass, or some other civil wrong. Sheldrick and his co-author argued that these can have […]
Exchange Program Expands Students’ Horizons
Students spend semester in Bremen, Germany […]
“Ball and Chain” Improves Mink Fertility: Study
The term ‘ball and chain’ may evoke images of a tedious relationship or prison sentence, but for caged mink, these are entertaining toys and lead to greater fertility, according to a new international study led by University of Guelph researchers. Equipping a cage with a ball to chase and a plastic chain to chew led […]
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Faculty, Students Gear Up for Lecture Auctions
United Way student co-chairs Remy Marlatt, marketing management, and Meghan Doherty, arts and science, have organized seven “lecture auctions” to support this year’s United Way campaign. Participating faculty allowed their students to choose the lecture topic in exchange for donations to the United Way: Evie Adomait, economics: “All About Me.” Ryan Clemmer, engineering: “Thursday at […]
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Weaning Foals Doesn’t Need to Be Stressful
Both mares and foals benefit when weaning process is gradual […]
Incident on Campus
A University of Guelph student was injured during an altercation on campus Friday. The University has been in contact with the family and has been told that the student, who is in hospital, will make a full recovery. City of Guelph police are overseeing the investigation, with assistance from Campus Community Police. Guelph police arrested and charged […]
Canada Tops World Ranking of Food Safety: Study
Canada ranks first along with Ireland among 17 countries in 2014 World Ranking of Food Safety Performance, a new report released Nov. 20 by the Conference Board of Canada’s Centre for Food in Canada and the Food Institute of the University of Guelph. The report ranks food safety performance for 17 countries within the Organization […]
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Community Support Part of Guelph’s DNA
United Way volunteers encourage continued generosity […]
Student Food Bank Gets Helping Hand
A food drive for the U of G Student Food Bank is underway at the OVC Smith Lane Animal Hospital, located at 48 Smith Lane in the Hill’s Pet Nutrition Primary Healthcare Centre. Practice manager Lisa Veit said the hospital team volunteered downtown for the Guelph Food Bank a few weeks ago. “During a recent […]
Newspaper Reveals Community Mores
Master’s research looked at crime reporting in 19th-century Scotland […]
Toronto Botanical Garden Honours Prof. Paul Hebert
Prof. Paul Hebert, Integrative Biology, will receive an Aster Award from the Toronto Botanical Garden during a special event Nov. 20. He is one of two Canadians – the other being author Margaret Atwood – receiving the award this year. It recognizes achievements in arts and science that inspire others to preserve nature. Hebert will […]
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