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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.

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Alumni Spotlight: Colleen Tully

Fresh Juice magazine editor found true calling at U of G  Colleen Tully originally planned to attend the University of Guelph as a stepping-stone to becoming a veterinarian. With that goal in mind, Tully pointed out the obvious that attending any other university for agriculture just seemed silly. “I mean, […]

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You’ve Probably Seen This on Pinterest

Midterms are coming: Three delicious procrastination methods Midterm season is almost (or, in the unfortunate cases of some, already) upon us. This is the time when we scramble to discover new and improved studying methods, only to stumble upon new and improved methods of wasting time. This is also the […]

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Inside Farming: Want Safety? Think Milk!

The process behind clean Canadian milk from the farm to the processor Every year, I visit the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair to show my heifer, and part of this experience is talking to the cab drivers while I travel to and from the grounds and the hotel. This year, I […]

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Guelph Continues to Seek Arrangements

A closer look at the new alternative-means to pay the bills I’m sitting in a Starbucks pretending to be Veronica Mars, spying behind my laptop. One part of me is excited to be fulfilling a childhood dream, while another part is scared out of my mind for my friend, sitting […]

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Queen Bey 101

Rutgers University takes on a different approach to education Beyoncé, one of the world’s most influential pop stars, has not only conquered the music industry – she is now taking on the education system. That’s right, Rutgers University is now offering a course called “Politicizing Beyoncé” in the department of […]

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Franco Vaccarino Named Next U of G President

Prof. Vaccarino arrives at the university with a resume for growing universities The University of Guelph has appointed Professor Franco Vaccarino as its eighth president and vice-chancellor. Professor Vaccarino is currently Principal of the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), a satellite campus of the U of T with roughly 10,000 […]

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Student Life Does Intercultural Awareness Week

A series of events aims to show-off the U of G’s cultural diversity The University of Guelph is celebrating its first ever Intercultural Awareness Week from Jan. 27 to Jan 31. This cultural showcase aims to raise awareness about cultural diversity at the U of G, while creating an atmosphere […]

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Meal Exchanges Runs ‘Skip a Meal’ Campaign

Annual drive asks students to donate funds from their meal plans The Guelph chapter of Meal Exchange is running its annual ‘Skip a Meal’ campaign from Jan. 27 to 31. The week long drive is designed to raise money and awareness to fight hunger in Guelph. Donations will be forwarded […]

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U of G’s 50th Anniversary Ceremony

Lincoln Alexander given own day and a new president introduced The University of Guelph marked the beginning of its yearlong 50th anniversary celebrations on Tuesday Jan. 21 with a ceremony in the University Center that included the inauguration of Lincoln Alexander Day and the surprise introduction of the U of […]

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Macdonald Hall to Become CME Home

Multimillion-dollar renovation to transform residence into offices, classrooms and more The oldest residence at the University of Guelph campus is soon to become the new home for the College of Management and Economics (CME). The Board of Governors has agreed to spend up to $10 million on the renovation, which […]