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Exercise is Medicine: How Physical Activity Impacts People Living with Parkinson’s Disease

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Exercise is medicine. That is the philosophy Dr. Philip Millar abides by, no matter the circumstances of one’s health. When the University of Guelph professor and his team set out to gauge the impact exercise can have on people living with Parkinson’s disease, the results further proved his belief correct. In a study recently published […]

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Expert Available: Federal Non-Confidence Vote 

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The federal government is back for the fall session, bringing with it the possibility of a non-confidence vote and a federal election. Dr. Tamara A. Small, a professor in the Department of Political Science in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, is available to discuss the pending non-confidence vote and what people need […]

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Expert Available: Rogers Buyout of MLSE 

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Rogers Communications has announced plans to purchase Bell’s shares of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE). The deal, worth an estimated $4.7 billion, will give Rogers 75 per cent ownership of MLSE.  Dr. Ann Pegoraro from the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics is available for interviews about the buyout. Pegoraro is the […]

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Visit U of G’s New Negotiations Webpages for Collective Bargaining Updates

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The University has recently launched uoguelph.ca/negotiations, an online hub for collective bargaining updates and information. This hub will be used to keep the U of G community informed throughout the bargaining process when the University is actively negotiating with an employee group. In addition, the hub contains important information about collective bargaining to help students, […]

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U of G Internship Course Will Match Master’s Students to Agri-Food Employers 

Getting that first job post-graduation might be daunting, but a University of Guelph course could give students the head start they need.   A new master’s-level internship course at the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), titled Internship in Agriculture, Environment, Food, and Communities, will help connect graduate students with a range of organizations in the agriculture, environment, […]

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U of G Marks Powley Day with Métis Flag Raising Sept. 19

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U of G will raise the Métis flag in recognition of Powley Day on Sept. 19. Powley Day marks the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision that affirms that Métis harvesting rights are protected under section 35. of the Constitution Act, 1982. Jean Teillet (BFA, LL.B, LL.M), legal counsel for the Powleys at all levels of […]

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Beware of Sponsored Websites When Searching Paybyphone

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Parking Services would like to bring to your attention an important matter regarding the use of Paybyphone. Recently, we have received information that a number of illegitimate sponsored websites are appearing in search results when searching for Paybyphone from a web browser.  To ensure your security and avoid any potential issues, we strongly encourage all […]

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University of Guelph Unveils Guelph Gryphon Football Honour Wall

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This past weekend, the University of Guelph proudly unveiled the Guelph Gryphon Football Honour Wall, a striking new tribute to the rich history and achievements of Gryphon Football. In addition to showcasing the accomplishments of past and present U of G football players, the wall also commemorates the contributions of players, coaches, staff, parents and […]

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Climate Change, Human Health, Technology: U of G Awarded $ 9.6M in Federal Research Funding

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University of Guelph researchers have received more than $9.6 million in new federal funding in support of projects that will explore topics ranging from emotional labour to Indigenous language learning to the impact of technology on society. The funds are part of $502.3 million in funding announced today for researchers, students and institutions across the […]

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U of G Researchers Receive Funding to Study Youth Mental Health, Greenhouse Gas Reduction, Brain Cancer, More

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Fifteen University of Guelph research projects, as well as state-of-the-art equipment investments key to these studies, will be awarded more than $1.4 million by the federal government.   From tackling the youth mental health crisis to sequestering carbon in agricultural grasslands, the projects span multiple colleges and help position U of G and Canada as emerging […]

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U of G Shows Solidarity with Survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence on We Believe You Day

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On September 17th, 2024, the University of Guelph is joining campuses across Ontario to participate in #WeBelieveYou Day to raise awareness about sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and to show solidarity with survivors. On #WeBelieveYou Day, we will be engaging the broader University of Guelph campus community by committing to one simple idea: when a […]

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2024/2025 Holiday Closure Hours

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As the end of the year is only a few months away, we are sharing the 2024/2025 holiday hours to ensure everyone can plan accordingly. The University will be closed Monday, December 23, 2024, and will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025. It may be necessary for some departments to operate during this period; staff […]

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U of G Partners with Shad Canada, Creates ‘University Simulation’ for High Schoolers  

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A select group of high school students will get their first taste of a university experience early, thanks to a new summer program at the University of Guelph.   U of G is partnering with Shad Canada, a non-profit focused on youth education, to organize an annual STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) summer program, which […]

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Sign Up to Volunteer for Fall Convocation

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Registration is open for Fall 2024 Convocation on Tuesday, October 15. All staff, faculty and alumni are invited to join the celebration! Follow the steps below to register to hand out name cards, usher or join the academic procession. The volunteer registration link and more details on the various roles are available on the Faculty […]

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$ 1M Gift Creates Scholarships for U of G Students with Learning Disabilities

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With a $1-million gift from The Justin Eves Foundation, the University of Guelph and University of Guelph-Humber will create two endowment funds to establish new scholarships for students experiencing learning disabilities. U of G will receive $600,000, while U of GH will receive $400,000. There will be five scholarships provided in each of the first […]

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Students Continue Tradition of Giving Back to Community

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Project Serve, a well-loved student-community engagement event that is back for its 27th year, will see hundreds of University of Guelph students volunteer their time to make an impact in the region.  “Our students bring such great energy. They’re excited and want to do so much while they’re out volunteering their time,” says Helen Keen, […]

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