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While in University and at any point in your life, networking is one of the most important skills you can develop. Networking can help you find jobs, volunteer opportunities and build connections. It is also an effective tool to help you make friends, increase knowledge, improve interpersonal skills and lead you to explore career paths you had never considered before. If you want to start networking and don’t know how, a terrific way to develop these skills is through taking Experiential Learning (EL) courses. At the University of Guelph, there are many opportunities to take EL courses.

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, the Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph hosted the Third Annual Guelph Regional High School Ethics Bowl, welcoming eight teams from seven schools across the Greater Toronto Area for a day of rigorous ethical reasoning and respectful debate.

A few summers ago, I read Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. When I finished the book, I felt heard because I could finally understand in greater depth a feeling I had contemplated for a long time. The feeling was me searching for my identity outside of the colour of my skin.

Sierra Leese, Creative Writing student in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph, approaches the university journey with an open mind. She’s not afraid of challenges or stepping into new spaces – in fact, embracing the unfamiliar has been integral to her success so far. Read more about her below. 

The History Department notes the passing of Professor Emeritus Eric Reiche, colleague and long-time History Chair who died at age 92 after a long illness. Eric got his PhD from the University of Delaware with a concentration on German history from 1870 to the post World War II era, but especially Nazi Germany. He also taught general European history since the French Revolution and Russian history from 1917 to the post World War II era. Eric is survived by his long-time partner Dr. Mary-Anne Cyphers-Reiche and two children.

Our own Dr. Alex Souchen, military and environmental historian of Canada, is UoG faculty point of contact for the 2026 Canadian Battlefields Foundation Study Tour.

Hello fellow history students!

The History Society welcomes you to join us at the fun events and socials we have planned for you over the next few months! Stay tuned for information about our upcoming Trivia event, merch, recruitment and more! 

Dr. Alan McDougall, professor and longtime runner, speaks to the CBC for a Radio Special, "The Running Revival." on CBC Radio One.

“I have witnessed firsthand [Dr. Martin’s] exceptional dedication to teaching and outstanding commitment to fostering a positive, innovative, and inclusive learning environment for students.” This is one of many positive thoughts that Amelia Flynn, graduate of the Culture and Technology Studies (CTS) and English programs in the College of Arts (COA) at the University of Guelph, expressed about Dr.

In honor of the World Cup Draw this week, which placed eligible teams into groups for the tournament, our own Dr. Alan McDougall spoke about sport and politics with Anne-Marie Mediwake on CTV's Your Morning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9GQ97WJ8ik