Two professors in the University of Guelph’s School of English and Theatre Studies (SETS) were among recipients of the Canadian Association for Theatre Research (CATR) awards announced this past spring. SETS director Prof. Alan Filewod received the Ann Saddlemyer Award for an outstanding book published in the previous year in French or English. During two […]

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Design with Microclimate by landscape architecture professor Robert Brown is one of two recent books about creating inviting outdoor spaces that were selected as picks of the week by Island Press senior editor Heather Boyer. Published in 2010, the book is one of the editor’s favourites “because it shows the power of the natural world […]

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Kees De Lange, an Animal and Poultry Science professor in the Ontario Agricultural College and research program director (animals) for the U of G/Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs partnership, has been honoured with an international award. He will receive the 2012 American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) American Feed Industry Association Award […]

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The University of Guelph community helped raise more than $8,600 to provide services, equipment and opportunities for people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) during the Guelph Wheels in Action June 17. The annual fundraiser was held on campus, attracting dozens of participants and volunteers; the funds will go to local programs and initiatives for people […]

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University of Guelph initiatives received six awards in the 2012 Prix d’Excellence competition hosted by the Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE). The annual awards recognize outstanding achievement in alumni affairs, public affairs, communications, marketing, development, advancement services, stewardship, student recruitment and overall institutional advancement. The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Pet Trust Animal […]

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Research communications director Owen Roberts received two awards at the annual conference of the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE).  The international association offers professional development for communicators, educators and information technologists in the fields of agriculture, natural resources, and life and human sciences. Roberts received an Award of Excellence in the organization’s special interest group […]

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Mary Fowler, manager of campus animal facilities at U of G, was recently recognized for her leadership and contributions to the field of animal care. She received the Charles River Canada Award from the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS) at the organization’s annual symposium in Vancouver. The award is one of the most […]

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U of G’s Student Life office recently won a national award for its innovative LEAD@Guelph program. The Excellence in Innovation Award in the leadership development category was presented by the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers during its annual conference in Quebec City. The award recognizes programs that develop leadership experience and/or skills in […]

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Prof. Terry Graham, Human Health and Nutritional Sciences (HHNS), will receive an honorary degree today from Toronto’s Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. He is being recognized for his research on human muscle metabolism and for his key role in in developing the bachelor of applied science program in kinesiology at the University […]

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