Ed Roth

U of G Athletes Excel at Recent Competitions February 24, 2020
University of Guelph athletes have excelled in recent days, reaching the podium numerous times in track and field, winning national wrestling medals and advancing in playoff competition in men’s hockey. For the fourth straight year, the men’s and women’s teams won the Ontario University Athletics track and field championships held Feb. 21-22 at York University. […]
Rob O'Flanagan
CBC Speaks with U of G Expert on Indigenous-Led Conservation February 24, 2020
Prof. Faisal Moola, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, spoke to CBC North on efforts to reform Canadian conservation policies and practices to recognize the important knowledge of Indigenous peoples For years, Moola said, traditional Indigenous land use practices for maintaining healthy ecosystems have been dismissed or ignored by mainstream science, but that has begun […]
Angela Mulholland
U of G Response to Discussion on Well-Being of Our Students February 21, 2020
The recent media focus on the University and the Athletics Department has served as an opportunity to have a valuable discussion, and we believe now is the time to move that discussion forward. To begin, we want to reiterate that we do not tolerate sexual violence or harassment of anyone within our community. In 2018 […]
Deirdre Healey
Nominate Someone Remarkable for a 2020 President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Service February 19, 2020
Do you know someone who has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and has exceeded the expectations of their normal employment responsibilities? Nominate that staff member for a 2020 President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Service. Employees selected receive $2,000* and are recognized during an annual community event. Teams share the cash prize. Five award categories […]
Jenna Hennessy
Political Science Chair Speaks to Globe and Mail on Judicial Appointments February 19, 2020
Prof. Troy Riddell, chair of the Department of Political Science, spoke to The Globe and Mail for an article about allegations of Liberal involvement in judicial appointments. Riddell commented that wide partisan input is not unusual in appointment decisions but it is important to know which percentage of recommended appointments are actually selected. Riddell has long […]
Angela Mulholland
Sports Business Scholar Discusses Winnipeg Jets with CBC February 19, 2020
Prof. Norman O’Reilly, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, spoke to CBC Winnipeg about the declining demand for Winnipeg Jets tickets and what it means for the franchise. O’Reilly commented that True North Sports and Entertainment is likely only breaking even on the team these days. But he added that he thinks True North majority […]
Angela Mulholland
CBC Speaks to U of G Tourism Expert About Coronavirus Effects February 19, 2020
Prof. Marion Joppe, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, spoke to CBC News Toronto about the effects the new coronavirus is beginning to have on the Canadian economy. Joppe noted that China is a key source of tourism to Canada, accounting for more than 700,000 visits to such destinations as Niagara Falls, Toronto and […]
Angela Mulholland
Insects, Seaweed and Lab-Grown Meat Could Be the Foods of the Future February 19, 2020
Novel foods are a crucial part of the solution to the food crisis. By Prof. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute and Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security; Alesandros Glaros, Emily Duncan and Lisa Ashton, PhD candidates, Department of Geography, Environment & Geomatics
Angela Mulholland
Supporting U of G Student-Reservists Aim of Proposed Initiative February 19, 2020
Bringing peace of mind to University of Guelph students serving in the Canadian Forces is the aim of a proposal that would offer these students academic accommodations. The Serving Scholars initiative will be the first of its kind in Ontario and unique in its focus on reservists. There are at least 30 U of G […]
Angela Mulholland
Concussion Concerns Remain Five Years After the Death of NHL Player Steve Montador February 19, 2020
Is the NHL taking the concussion issue seriously enough, wonders Prof. Timothy Dewhirst, Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics in a new commentary.
Angela Mulholland