The University of Guelph’s 98th College Royal, March 19-20, will return to being mostly in-person this year and will be open only to students, staff and their immediate families.
Before the pandemic, the annual open house was the largest student-run open house in North America, attracting thousands of public visitors.
Felix Yip graduated from the bachelor of science, food science program in 2019. He now works as a Product Development Coordinator for Maple Lodge Farms based in Brampton, Ontario. We recently chatted with Felix to learn more about his role and University of Guelph experience.
While Canada and many other western nations are moving quickly to impose sanctions on Russia over its action in Ukraine, a University of Guelph trade and policy research says it is likely only average Russians the sanctions will hurt.
Dr. Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor is a professor in U of G’s Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics who researches international trade and globalization and has examined how trade sanctions have affected political outcomes.
It is with sympathy and sadness that we share the passing of Eric Milne, fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture student, on February 20, 2022.
Eric was a proud member of the OAC Class of 2022, the Longhorns. Eric wore the maroon and charcoal gray colours with pride and was always keen to be part of class and college activities.
Building vibrant rural communities requires innovation, redefining policy in rural contexts, and stepping outside of your comfort zone.
Ashleigh Weeden, PhD candidate in rural studies, is an advocate for rural communities and improving life through place-based, innovative public policy.
It is with sympathy that we share the passing of Dianne Hope, OAC '82, on February 8, 2022.
It is with sympathy that we share the passing of Brian Ellsworth, OAC '59, on February 10, 2022. Brian was an active OAC alumnus and U of G community member. The Brian Ellsworth Ontario Graduate Scholarship, was established some years ago, by friends and colleagues to pay tribute to Brian's agricultural leadership. Brian was inducted to the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame in June 2005.
"Let’s raise a fork to the food we love and the people who produce it! This February, celebrate Canadian agriculture and food both online and with friends, family and co-workers, and let everyone know how you feel about this awesome industry." -Canada's Agriculture Day website
Angela Asuncion, recent graduate of the M.Sc. in rural planning and development - international development studies program, has been shaped by their experiences as an immigrant in Canada, which directly ties to their passion and research.
The OAC Dean’s Office is pleased to welcome Robyn Purcell-Sturge as the new Program Counsellors’ Assistant. She began in the role on Monday, February 7, 2022.
As the Program Counsellors’ Assistant, Purcell-Sturge acts as the first point of contact for the students in the Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management, Bachelor of Indigenous Environmental Science and Practice, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Diploma in Turfgrass Management programs.