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Oct. 10 Payroll Update

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Good morning, We deeply regret the stress and inconvenience caused by today’s payroll delay. We understand timely compensation is essential and we sincerely apologize for any hardship this may be causing. A cross-functional team within the University is continuing to work towards a resolution and, together with our bank, has made positive progress in the […]

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U of G Therapy Centre Expands Mental Health Support For Community 

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Improve life by improving relationships. That is the vision of the Maplewoods Centre for Family Therapy and Child Psychology, a leading clinic and therapy training centre at the University of Guelph.  This fall, new master’s programs dedicated to individual and family therapy are underway at the centre, joining the well-established clinical child and adolescent psychology […]

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When To Look Out For the ‘Comet of the Century’ 

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One of the brightest comets to light up our skies in decades will make an appearance across Canada and the United States this month.   Orbax, a physicist and science communicator for the Department of Physics in the University of Guelph’s College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, says this rare comet, named Comet C/2023 A3, will […]

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Oct 10 Payroll

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Good morning, I’m writing this morning to let you know there has been a bank error that has delayed payroll for University of Guelph employees. We sincerely apologize for the impacts we know this will have on our employees. There is a team urgently working with the bank now to resolve this as quickly as […]

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U of G Changing Name of School of English and Theatre Studies

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The College of Arts at the University of Guelph is excited to welcome the name change of the School of English and Theatre Studies to the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing (SOTEC). This name-change signals the importance of the three primary research areas within the department by welcoming Creative Writing into the fold. […]

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What’s Open at U of G on Thanksgiving Weekend?

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The University’s normal business operations will be reduced on Monday, Oct. 14 for Thanksgiving weekend. Normal operations resume Tuesday, Oct. 15.  What’s open   Service areas open on Monday, Oct. 14 include:   Athletics Centre   Reduced hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  University Centre (excluding Chef’s Hall, Brass Taps and The Lookout […]

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U of G Empowers the Future of Conservation Leadership, Supported by $ 1M Gift 

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The University of Guelph is expanding opportunities for the next generation of conservation leaders with the support of a $1-million gift from business leader and philanthropist Martha G. Billes, O.C.  The gift will significantly enhance U of G’s master of conservation leadership (MCL) program, creating more scholarships and travel grants for students, launching a leader-in-residence […]

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U of G European Literature Professor to be Honoured at Fall Convocation 

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The University of Guelph will honour an acclaimed and award-winning European literature professor at fall convocation.  Dr. Sandra Parmegiani, head of European Studies in the School of Languages and Literatures, will be presented with the John Bell Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to university education.  The event, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 15, will welcome more […]

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Join U of G in Raising Awareness About Mental Illness and Mental Health

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This week, October 6 to 12, is Mental Illness Awareness Week, with World Mental Health Day taking place on Oct. 10.  Although mental health and mental illness are related, they have distinct definitions. Mental health is a continuum1 and fluctuates depending on the individual and various factors in their life. According to the Canadian Mental […]

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Optimize Your Commute With New Rideshare App

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As we begin a new academic term, the choices we make about how we travel to and from campus play a pivotal role in shaping our campus’ environmental impact and quality of life. Sustainable transportation is not just about reducing emissions, it’s about creating a healthier, more connected campus environment. This is why we are […]

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U of G Researchers Breeding the Perfect Wheat to Resist Disease

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On Canadian wheat fields, a silent threat is shriveling the golden yields of wheat. Fusarium head blight (FHB), a disease caused by a fungal pathogen, is devastating crops, producing mycotoxins that can rapidly damage plants, wither the kernels in the head of wheat and cost the economy billions of dollars in damaged goods.  Climate change […]

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Harmful Algae More Common As Summers Grow Longer

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Hazardous algal blooms are starting earlier each year and lasting longer, thanks to rising temperatures, warns a University of Guelph aquatic toxicologist.  Dr. René Shahmohamadloo, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Integrative Biology, says summer-like temperatures that continue into the fall are partly to blame. Ontario approached record high temperatures in September, and warmer-than-normal weather […]

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Urban Development Threatening Canada’s Farmland 

A patchwork of fields is shown in this aerial view of the Waterloo Region

Converting farmland to urban development can create infrastructure for cities, but the loss comes at a cost to Canada’s agri-food sector, says a University of Guelph rural planning researcher.  Dr. Sara Epp is a professor in the Ontario Agricultural College who researches agricultural planning and land use conflicts. She says changes to urban boundaries often […]

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OVC Infectious Disease Expert Talks Rabies with Multiple Media Outlets

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Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) infectious disease specialist Dr. Scott Weese spoke to The Canadian Press, Toronto Star, CBC The National, CTV News, CBC Radio’s The Dose and multiple other media outlets about the transmission of rabies between animals and humans.  Weese, who is chief of infection control at OVC, also spoke to CBC Radio’s Fresh Air […]

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University of Guelph Resuming Enrolment in Programs with Intake Pauses

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The University of Guelph is fully lifting program intake pauses that were announced on April 14, 2023. This decision means that prospective students can now apply for these programs and begin their studies as early as Summer 2025; transfer students can apply to enrol for Winter 2025. In April 2023, the university paused enrolment intakes […]

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Staff and Faculty Kick Off Healthy Workplace Month with Campus Mile

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On a warm, drizzly, cloudy day, approximately 200 gathered to participate in the annual Campus Mile on Oct. 1 over the lunch hour. Umbrellas in hand, the crowd squatted and lunged to warm up for the mile loop around campus.   After winding their way through the University guided by helpful volunteers in blue shirts, […]

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