Alan McDougall's 'Dreams & Songs to Sing' Named Sports Book of the Year
Dr. Alan McDougall's recent history of Liverpool FC, Dreams and Songs to Sing, has been selected as one of the Sports Books of the Year by the Financial Times.
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PhD Candidate Bharathan Chandrasekaran writes on "The Invisible Michael Jordan: Why Sports Films Eschew Sports"
History Department PhD Candidate and specialist in the history of sport, Bharathan Chandrasekaran, writes today in Animus: "The Invisible Michael Jordan: Why Sports Films Eschew Sports."
Dr. Matthew Hayday Speaks to the Toronto Star about the Critical Expertise of Historians in the Age of AI
Today, Dr. Matthew Hayday is quoted by Tom Spears of the Toronto Star regarding the recent proliferation of historically inaccurate, AI-generated images and videos about World War II.
It Happened in History
Welcome back to school Gryphons! A new semester has started and the summer is now ancient History, as they say! Speaking of History…
Cinéma Francophone curated by Eric Fillion
The Bookshelf in Guelph is excited to bring you a new curated series featuring French-language films (with English subtitles) that push the boundaries of cinematic convention to explore urgent, timely topics.
Gryphons Read 2025: "Frying Plantain" by Zalika Reid-Benta
Welcome to Gryphons Read!
Gryphons Read is a tradition at the University of Guelph, started by the well-known and well-loved author and U of G faculty, Lawrence Hill. Each year, a book that explores diverse identities and lived experiences, and is authored by a Canadian writer, is selected to be shared and read by the campus community. Gryphons Read hosts the author on campus for a few days in late September where they meet with students, staff, faculty, and community members in various classes and public events.