New Book! Networks and Networking in Scottish Studies: Essays in Honour of Elizabeth Ewan
The fifth and final volume in the Guelph Series in Scottish Studies has now been published and is available online in open-access format.
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The Choices of a Few can Improve the Lives of Many
Though the University of Guelph community is vast, each and every individual within it has the ability to drive positive change. Thanks to a $100,000 donation from long-time U of G supporters Sara and Bill Laidlaw (Bill is a College of Arts Alumnus, BA ’74), the College faculty, staff, and students in the performing arts programs, and supporters of the programs, can continue to elevate the importance of community and the arts by nurturing unbreakable bonds, amplifying creativity, and bringing light into others’ lives.
Alan McDougall Talks Politics and Sport on the 35th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Dr. Alan McDougall has recently been interviewed for stories around the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall as well as the continued rise of the AfD (Alternative für Deutschland) political party.
Dr. Stefan Linquist has been awarded a major grant from the Templeton Foundation!
Congratulations to Dr. Stefan Linquist of the Philosophy Department, who is the Principal Investigator on a recently awarded grant from the John Templeton Foundation ($836, 000) for the following project:
Transposable Genetic Elements as Ecological Agents.
Dr. John Hacker-Wright wins College of Arts Excellence in Teaching Award, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. John-Hacker Wright, who has been awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award in the College of Arts. Many of John's students sent letters in support of his nomination, and the award was truly desrved. Congratulations john!
Dr. Michael Ruse, Professor Emeritus, Philosophy, has died.
Dr. Michael Ruse, distinguished philosopher of biology and Professor Emeritus, died on Nov. 1. Here are some reflections on his time at Guelph, from his friend and colleage Ken Dorter, University Professor Emeritus:
Two wonderful achivements for Prof. John Russon
Congratulations to John Russon for two significant achivements. Dr. Russon has been awarded SSHRC funding. John's project, titled To Live in These Times, is briefly described here.
Community Through Creativity: College of Arts to Host Culture and Technology Studies Workshop on Take Our Kids to Work Day
On November 6, the University of Guelph will participate in Ontario's Take Our Kids to Work program. This annual event allows Grade 9 students from local school boards to shadow their parents at work, offering them a glimpse into various careers and work environments.
Renée Worringer's New Work on Wolves and other Historical Canines
Dr. Renée Worringer has been working on the intertwined histories of people, dogs, wolves, sheep, and others. Two of her latest pieces have recently appeared on Active History:
part 1
"Herding with my 'Enlightened Wolves'," October 24, 2024. - https://activehistory.ca/blog/2024/10/24/herding-with-my-enlightened-wol...
A Reflection of Evolution: The School of English and Theatre Studies takes on a New Name
The College of Arts at the University of Guelph is excited to welcome the name change of the School of English and Theatre Studies to the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing (SOTEC). This name-change signals the importance of the three primary research areas within the department, by welcoming Creative Writing into the fold.