U of G graduate Tammy Fischer of Teeswater, Ont., won first place in the senior division of the annual Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition held Nov. 5 during the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Two Guelph undergrads were among the finalists: Robin Callaghan of Reaboro, Ont., and Martin Straathof of Arnprior, Ont., who […]

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The family of professor emeritus Bruce Hunter, Department of Pathobiology, write to thank the University community for expressions of sympathy after his sudden death Oct. 19: “Extending a heartfelt thanks to the administration, faculty and friends, who have joined with us to grieve and celebrate Bruce’s life. His life force has rippled out globally, and […]

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Jacey Murphy is Canadian university rugby’s top female player for the second straight year. She received the honour Wednesday night at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) All-Canadian Banquet. The fifth-year agriculture student is the fourth multiple winner of the MVP award since the sport made its CIS debut in 1998. Murphy led the Ontario University […]

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Two University of Guelph students have been named among the top 25 environmentalists under 25 years of age in Canada by The Starfish, a volunteer-based organization that engages communities in conversations about environmental concerns. Joanna MacDonald and David Lawless were selected as the second and seventh on the list, respectively. MacDonald, in her final semester […]

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The Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities will again provide funding to the University of Guelph to support women’s safety initiatives on campus. Accredited student groups and governments, staff, faculty and employee groups at U of G may apply for funding, which is intended to help implement findings of safety audits, to inform students […]

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Responsibility for a wildlife education program founded more than 20 years ago by the late Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) professor Bruce Hunter has been transferred to the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). Wild Ontario is the “offspring” of the Wild Bird Clinic Education Program that was established by Hunter in 1987. The move to OAC was […]

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The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Pet Trust gala, A Walk in the Park, raised $239,000 in support of the OVC Animal Cancer Centre. “We’re absolutely delighted and tremendously thankful for the generosity of everyone involved,” said Karen Scott, Pet Trust managing director. “The cancer centre initiative has certainly struck a chord with the public. We […]

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U of G president Alastair Summerlee will support the campus United Way campaign by covering his signature shaved look with wigs designed and made by student groups and campus departments. A “Wig-a-Day” competition organized by United Way student volunteers is recruiting “hilarious hairpieces” that will be displayed at various campus locations from Nov. 14 to […]

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Bringing together farmers in northern Ontario and agricultural researchers is the goal of a symposium in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., to be co-sponsored this week by U of G. The Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) Agriculture and Food symposium will take place Friday and Saturday at Algoma University. Rich Moccia, associate vice-president (research), will discuss U […]

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