Prof. Jack Trevors, School of Environmental Sciences, was recently named a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Fellowship is awarded to people who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement or application of chemical science or who have demonstrated excellence in the chemical science profession. Trevors is a professor of microbiology and environmental biology. […]

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The Hon. Gail Gago, South Australia’s minister for the status of women, visited the University of Guelph on Tuesday to discuss domestic violence death review committees with sociology professor Myrna Dawson, who holds a Canada Research Chair in public policy and criminal justice and established a research unit at Guelph dedicated to the social and […]

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U of G graduate Blair Cameron and students Sahba Shahmohammadloo and Shayan Majidy rap along with Nadim Merrikh, a local high school student, in their shortlisted video “Be The Change You Want To See.” Their hip-hop video is among only three finalists in the “musical” category and 13 finalists overall for the international contest Faith […]

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U of G undergraduate student Simon Parlow was one of two Canadians who received 2011 summer research awards from the American Society of Hematology (ASH). A second-year student in U of G’s biomedical sciences program, he’s been spending his summers at home in Kingston, Ont., where he’s assisted the research of Queen’s University professor Paula […]

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The University of Guelph was recognized by Desire2Learn Inc. for its innovative use of ePortfolios, which offer online digital storage for assignments, images and feedback. The University hosted eP Week from March 7 to 11 to highlight the variety of ways that ePortfolios can enhance learning. The event brought together faculty, staff and members of […]

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A professor in rural planning since 1992, Wayne Caldwell has been appointed for a five-year term as director of the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD), one of six academic units in the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). Caldwell’s term begins Aug. 8. His expertise includes the future of rural communities, and he has […]

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Mary MacLeod, interim manager of advancement research, received the Professional of the Year Award from the international organization APRA, the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement, on July 28. The award recognizes a professional who has made a significant impact on his or her organization’s fundraising success by going above and beyond the scope of […]

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