U of G welcomed a Tanzanian delegation to campus this week. The high commissioners, education ministers and directors met with administrators and faculty and toured campus facilities. Their visit was part of Guelph East Africa (GEA), an ongoing initiative that includes establishing an institute in Tanzania to help solve regional problems. The purpose was to […]

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A search committee has been established to select a new provost and vice-president (academic) to succeed Prof. Maureen Mancuso, who will complete her term July 31. The committee makeup and representation follow the Board of Governors policy on University appointments. Chaired by the University president, the group consists of the following members: Michael Emes, dean, […]

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Communications and Public Affairs (C&PA) has expanded its outreach and communication efforts with a new U of G media guide and media monitoring service. The enhancements allow C&PA’s News Service office to provide media with an expanded a listing of faculty and staff experts, and better monitor when members of the U of G community […]

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Prof. Donald Bruce will complete his second five-year appointment as dean of the College of Arts at the end of 2016. He will work with colleagues to produce a vision document and strategy to ensure the liberal arts remain a vital part of the University of Guelph in the face of current financial challenges. New […]

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Kris Inwood, a professor in the Department of History and the Department of Economics and Finance, was recently named the recipient of the Harry Johnson Prize by the Canadian Journal of Economics for his paper, “Trade Policy and Industrial Development: Iron and Steel in a Small Open Economy, 1870-1913.” The journal presents the prize to […]

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The University of Guelph has updated its policy for election campaigning on campus by local candidates in municipal, provincial and federal elections. The policy governs activities such as canvassing, use of meeting spaces and distribution of campaign literature. To read the policy, visit www.uoguelph.ca/policies/electioncampaigning.shtml. For more information, contact the University secretary at 519-824-4120, Ext. 56760, […]

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Prof. Rich Moccia will complete his first term as vice-president (research) this summer, and is interested in being reappointed for a second five-year term. Accordingly, as per University policy, a committee will review his first term. Chaired by president Alastair Summerlee, the committee is made up of Prof. Cate Dewey, chair of the Department of Population […]

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