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November 7: U of G Appoints First Food Laureate

The University of Guelph has appointed its first Food Laureate. Anita Stewart, an expert on food and Canadian cuisine, will serve as the University’s honorary food ambassador, providing advocacy and leadership and promoting initiatives.

It’s believed to be the first such position in the world.

“This historic appointment is a significant step towards strengthening U of G’s reputation as ‘Canada’s food university,’” said president Alastair Summerlee.

November 1: Playoff Tickets for OUA Semi-Finals Football Game

ATTENTION GRYPHON FANS!

The Guelph Gryphons football team will play against Queen's at OUA Semi-Finals in the Gryphon Stadium this Saturday, November 3rd, 2012.

United Way raffle tickets are $2 each OR 3 for $5. To purchase tickets, please contact one of the CME United Way Canvassers. Seven sets of tickets will be drawn tomorrow, Friday, November 2nd at noon.

Enter the raffle for your chance to win tickets! Ticket sale proceeds go to the CME United Way Campaign.

 

 

October 31: Interactive Food Industry Business Forum

 Natural/Organic/Local
"Be careful what you ask for"

Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
5:30 p.m. - Dinner
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. - Panel of experts

PJ's Restaurant in the Atrium, University of Guelph

October 29: CME Student Wins Bronze At World Triathlon Championships

Article featured in Guelph Now!

University of Guelph cross-country runner Joanna Brown won the bronze medal Saturday at the World Under 23 Triathlon Championships in Auckland, New Zealand.

She finished with a time of 2:14.12 and, at age 20, was the youngest competitor on the podium. It was the first time she competed in the race.

October 23: Lincoln Alexander remembered as an ‘amazingly giving man’

Article featured in the Guelph Tribune

Lincoln Alexander, who was the University of Guelph’s longest-serving chancellor and before that was Canada’s first black MP, has died at the age of 90.

“Lincoln Alexander was perhaps the most admired and respected public figure in Ontario,” U of G president Alastair Summerlee said in a news release Friday about Alexander’s death earlier that day.

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