U of G’s Sustainability Office has published a report summarizing current sustainability initiatives on campus and gains made since the Presidential Task Force on Sustainability released its recommendations in January 2011. Appointed last fall, sustainability director Maurice Nelischer says that during his first year in the role, he has been continually amazed by the many […]

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It was another sold-out show for U of G’s fifth annual College Idol competition on Oct. 31. Now it’s time to cast your votes for the winner. Put your money where your heart is and make a monetary donation to U of G’s United Way campaign. The performance that earns the most money will be […]

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Prof. Peter Sikkema, a weed-management specialist in the Department of Plant Agriculture at Ridgetown Campus, has been named a fellow of the Canadian Weed Science Society. The organization’s highest honour recognizes people who have made outstanding contributions to weed science throughout their careers. Sikkema was honoured for his research, teaching and extension work, in particular […]

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The iconic orange lights that illuminated the University Centre food court for more than 35 years will be sold by auction to benefit U of G’s United Way fundraising campaign. A live auction on Saturday, Nov. 24, will feature 75 of the pendant-style ceiling lights. Viewing begins at 5 p.m. during a retro–themed reception at […]

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The Department of Athletics will donate $1 to the United Way for every ticket sold for the Nov. 17 men’s and women’s basketball games. A halftime Toonie Toss at both games will also benefit the United Way. The women’s basketball Gryphons will host the Queen’s University Gaels in the W.F. Mitchell Athletic Centre at 6 […]

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U of G’s Department of Alumni Affairs and Development (AA&D) was recently recognized by Blackbaud, Inc. of Charleston, S.C., for innovation in using the software called TeamRaiser in a peer-to-peer fundraising program. The company’s IMPACT award and a $500 donation to the University were presented at a Blackbaud conference in Washington, D.C., for 2,500 non-profit software users in North America. […]

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The Guelph local committee of the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) received the 2012 Local Committee of the Year award, at the WUSC International Forum in Ottawa Nov. 2. Twelve U of G representatives, including staff advisors and students, accepted the award given annually by the WUSC board of directors to recognize a local […]

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To begin the process of selecting a director for the Human Rights and Equity Office, the University of Guelph has engaged the services of Laverne Smith & Associates, a Canadian firm that has worked extensively with universities across the country and beyond. The comprehensive search will include consultation across the University community and begins with […]

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