A U of G postdoctoral student was recognized today for his research that may help cure a skin disease. Oualid Haddad, Department of Integrative Biology, was one of five researchers honoured during a ceremony in Ottawa hosted by Mitacs, an agency that works with federal and provincial governments to co-ordinate industry-university research projects and promote […]

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The ads are black and white and bold, with messages from David Suzuki, Bill Gates and Bono asking prospective graduate students “What do you think?” about today’s most pressing global issues. The messages are getting across – loud and clear – boosting graduate enrolment by 300 per cent in the Department of Food, Agriculture and […]

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There are few experiences in life that can change you fundamentally as a person. There are even fewer instances where you can point to a certain moment in time and say with conviction, “that was the moment my entire life changed.” For me and 50,000 others around the globe, that life-changing moment was when we […]

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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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