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 […]
Prof’s New Role Aims to Boost Research at U of G
Senior faculty can help new researchers apply for grants […]
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Arts Dean Steers College in New Direction
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 […]
Environmental Change Affects Maple Trees
Acid rain and drought are among biggest threats […]
Art Exhibit Puts Nature on Display
Artist-in-residence explores human need to control environment […]
Prof’s Paper Wins Prize
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 […]
Prof Takes Philosophical Approach to Abortion
Women often have mixed feelings about terminating a pregnancy […]
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Election Campaign Policy Available Online
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, […]
Last Chance Tourism Offers Fading Glimpse of Culture, Environment
Prof wants to make tourism more sustainable […]
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Committee Named for AVP Research Review
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 […]
Nutrition Workshop Aimed at Making Healthy Choices
PhD students share knowledge to dispel diet myths […]
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Student Helps With Police Training
Exercises include being chased by police dogs […]
Gryphons to Play in Baseball All-Star Game at Rogers Centre
Six University of Guelph Gryphons led by two U of G coaches will be among the top Ontario university and college men’s baseball athletes appearing at the Rogers Centre in Toronto May 11. Student-athletes from Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) will take part in the inaugural OUA-OCAA baseball all-star […]
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Police Use Twitter as Crime-Fighting Public Relations Tool
The public’s tweets about the police are often negative […]
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Super Mailboxes Coming to Campus
Starting May 12, U of G Mail Services will begin using super mailboxes (similar to those used by Canada Post) in some campus locations. Areas changing to super mailboxes will be informed by this date. Mail delivery services will also be reduced to three times per week. These changes are designed to streamline services and […]
Cookbook Features Edible Weeds
Recipes based on five common weeds, including dandelion […]
Old Book Takes on New Meaning
New edition of The Omen published in city that author founded […]
Science Fair Showcases High Schoolers’ Talent
Students collaborate with U of G researchers […]
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Hospitality Services Puts More Local Food on the Menu
Campus food outlets serve local meat, cheese and produce […]
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Rootworm Poses Threat to Corn Crops
Student aims to help farmers monitor their crops for resistant bugs […]