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We are Hiring! Student Staff Roles 2025-2026

Get Paid to Share Your Experience and Inspire Future Gryphons! 

For the upcoming academic year, the College of Arts is looking to hire students to support our Marketing, Communications, and Student Recruitment team!  

To apply, please submit a copy of your exam schedule, resume and cover letter on the application form.

International Women's Day. Professor Deirdre McCorkindale.

International Women's Day 2024 Feature: Professor Deirdre McCorkindale

Deirdre McCorkindale, assistant professor of Black Canadian Studies and History in the College of Arts, brings expertise and passion to her role. McCorkindale actively changes the narrative surrounding prevailing stereotypes of Black people in North America by highlighting their often-overlooked contributions and unifying their experiences in her research and teachings.

International Women's Day. Olga Petrik.

International Women's Day 2024 Feature: Olga Petrik

In the dynamic community of the College of Arts (CoA) at the University of Guelph, Olga Petrik stands as a cornerstone of support and collaboration within the School of English and Theatre Studies (SETS). Over her 13 years in SETS, Olga Petrik has transitioned from graduate program assistant to administrative assistant to the director, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted commitment to community building.

International Women's Day. Susan Brown, Julia Busatto, Deirdre McCorkindale, and Olga Petrik.

International Women’s Day 2024: Inspiring Inclusion in the College of Arts, Across Campus, and Around the World

This month, we celebrate International Women’s Day, which is recognized annually on March 8. This day of collective global activism aims to commend women’s achievements, raise awareness about discrimination, and take action to drive gender parity. The 2024 theme is #InspireInclusion – collectively forging a more inclusive world for women everywhere.

Music Preview Day photo

Guelph’s Inaugural Music Preview Day

Last Sunday, the College of Arts at the University of Guelph hosted its inaugural Music Preview Day at the Arts Research Centre (ARC). It was an exciting event that provided applicants to the College’s Music program with a glimpse into the wide range of unique learning opportunities the program offers.

The event included an array of special guests, including :

· Dr. Kimberly Francis, director of Interdisciplinary Programs and professor, Music

· Mary Meads, U of G Music Alumnus, certified music therapist, and registered psychotherapist