U of G News
History Prof Talks Fluoride in Water with Portland Monthly
In an interview with Portland Monthly, history professor Dr. Catherine Carstairs of the College of Arts, shared some insight on the history of fluoride in water after Portland, Oregon voted down, for the fourth time, using the natural occurring mineral in its water supply.
Standing Against Hatred: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and reminds us of the important need to identify, address and stand against racism and hatred in our communities. This day was established almost 60 years ago, after South African police opened fire and killed 69 unarmed people at a peaceful protest against apartheid. As a former South African, born under apartheid…
LaunchLab Expo Showcases U of G’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Calling all student entrepreneurs! Do you have a great idea for something that you believe could – with some market research and mentorship – be successful? The Hub Incubator program at the University of Guelph might be what brings your idea from a dream to a product. Housed in the John F. Wood Centre for Student and Business Expertise at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics…
COMMENTARY: Combatting Measles Means Examining Reasons for Declining Vaccination Rates
By Dr. Catherine Carstairs, professor in the Department of History, and Kathryn Hughes, research assistant, Department of History. This article is republished from The Conversation Canada under a Creative Commons licence. Read the original article. Measles was supposedly eradicated in Canada more than a quarter century ago. But today, measles is surging.