Music Brings Community Together

Improvisation helps musicians find harmony. You might not look to musical improvisation for ways to build your corner of the world.

TAN -Thursday at Noon Concerts

1967-2011 (Celebrating over 40 years)

Monsters of the Vilest Kind - Elizabeth Ewan

Listen in to Elizabeth Ewan, Department of History, participate in a disc

Exploring the Dark Side of Nabobs: “Eastern adventurers” were seen as a threat

 Art history professor Christina Smylitopoulos knows.

MFA Graduate Candidate Receives First Commission for St. George's Square Bus Shelters

When the City of Guelph opened the new inter-modal transportation terminal on Carden Street on May 13, 2012, the bus shelters within St.

University of Guelph Chamber Choir Places 3rd at the Mosbach International Choir Competition in Germany

The University of Guelph Chamber choir, conducted by Professor Marta McCarthy, placed 3rd overall at the Mosbach International Choir Competition in Germany.  The Chamber Choir was the only cho

SOLAL: The Secret to Learning Languages

Tips from the polyglots: Find out how your brain works. An article written by Colleen Ross

SOLAL: The Benefits of Bilingualism

Speaking two languages rather than just one has obvious practical benefits in a increasingly globalized world.

Exhibition of works from Jerrard Smith (SETS) and Diana Smith

Jerrard Smith (of the School of English and Theatre Studies) and his wife, Diana, are internationally renowned theatre designers.  The Design Gallery of W

Congratulations to University of Guelph Chamber Singers

The group has accepted an invitation from the Mosbach International Competition for Chamber Choirs to perform on April 27th in Mosbach, Germany.

Philosophy: Guelph Lecture in Philosophy - Thomas Scanlon (Cancelled)

Unfortunately Dr Scanlon's lecture has been cancelled due to illness. 

 

Philosophy: Entrance Scholarship for Social and Political Philosophy

 New PhD students in social and political philosophy whose dissertations touch on ethical issues related to globalization are eligible to receive additional funding ($1,000 - $3,000) from the Canada Research Chair in Ethics and Global Social Change. For additional information please contact Monique Deveaux

Philosophy: Philopolis - A feast of philosophy (March 2-4, 2012)

Philosophy is a field that engages with every facet of life. However, academic philosophy these days could be doing a better job of engaging in dialogue with the public: this requires finding a common language, as well as being explicit about the relevance of the ideas at issue. \

Philopolis is a two-day festival that aims to facilitate just such an exchange through panel discussions, workshops and activities of many kinds. Find out more at the festival website

Philosophy: Entrance Scholarship for Women in Philosophy.

The Philosophy Department is excited to announce an Entrance Scholarship for Women in Philosophy.

SOFAM Professor Christian Giroux wins presigious SOBEY Award for Contemporary Art

Professor Christian Giroux and collaborator Daniel Young share the $50,000 SOBEY Award for Contemporary Art.

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SOLAL: The Bilingual Advantage

A cognitive neuroscientist, Ellen Bialystok has spent almost 40 years learning about how bilingualism sharpens the mind.

SOLAL: More Canadian workers heading abroad - One more reason to study Languages

Knowing how to speak more than one language is very important in today's work environment, especially for those who plan to work abroad.

Congratulations to College of Arts Colleagues

Ajay Heble      SETS: at a recent awards ceremony, the Student Senate Caucus awarded Professor Ajay Heble its award for Contributions to Teachi

MFA in Creative Writing - Short-lists Announcement

Creative Writing core faculty member Dionne Brand is short-listed for the prestigious Griffin Award for Poetry for her newest collection, Ossuaries (M&S).  Brand is nominated in the Canadi

History Professor Alan Gordon shortlisted as a finalist for the Canada Prize in Social Sciences

Congratulations are in order for Prof Alan Gordon (History) who has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Canada Prize in Social Sciences to be awarded by the Canadian Federation for t

CBC Literary Awards Short-Lists include Creative Writing MFA students, alumni and faculty

Congratulations to Kilby Smith-McGregor, in her second year of the program, for being short-listed in the CBC Literary Awards in BOTH Creative Non-fiction and Poetry.  

SOLAL: Translation - Breakfast with Cora - An Autobiography

Dawn Cornelio, Professor for French Studies, has translated Cora Tsouflidou's biography. The Founder of the popular chain restaurant CHEZ CORA recounts her life in her book.

Catherine Bush Interview with Erin Knight of Open Book: Toronto and Open Book: Ontario

Catherine Bush, novelist and associate program coordinator of the University of Guelph Creative Writing MFA at Guelph-Humber, talks to Open Book about their unique writing program, the award-winn

The Creative Writing Program has had a banner year when it comes to Governor General Award Nominations

Creative Writing MFA grad Sandy Pool is short-listed in the Poetry category.
Creative Writing core faculty Judith Thompson is short-listed in the Drama category.

Philosophy: Karen Houle the Muriel Sparks Senior Visiting Scholar

 During the 2011-12 semesters, Dr Houle will be based at McGill University's Institue for Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies

Philosophy: Dr. John Russon wins teaching award

I am delighted to be able to announce that John Russon has been awarded the UGFA Distinguished Professorial Award for the College of Arts for 2010 by the UGFA Teaching Awards Committee.

Philosophy: Faculty

Dr Karen Houle is currently the Muriel Sparks Visiting Scholar, at McGill University's Institute for Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies

Philosophy: Dr. John Russon wins teaching award

I am delighted to be able to announce that John Russon has been awarded the UGFA Distinguished Professorial Award for the College of Arts for 2010 by the UGFA Teaching Awards Committee.

ReLit Awards Shortlist

Congratulations to Matt Lennox and Zoe Whittall.

Philosophy: Graduate

On Saturday, March 13 we held the 3rd annual Philosophy Graduate Students' Association Conference.

Philosophy: Graduate

On Saturday, March 13 we held the 3rd annual Philosophy Graduate Students' Association Conference.

Philosophy: Undergraduate

Students have started an undergraduate philosophy journal, Agora.

Philosophy: Undergraduate

Students have started an undergraduate philosophy journal, Agora.

Philosophy: Undergraduate

Students have started an undergraduate philosophy journal, Agora.

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