U of G News
CBC Consults Food Economist on Florida Orange Juice
Speaking to CBC News, Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, discussed how the Buy Canadian movement has impacted imports of Florida orange juice.
Infectious Disease Specialist Discusses Tick-Borne Illnesses with CBC
Dr. Scott Weese, chief of infection control at the Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to CBC News about a rise in cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Travelling to the Heights of North America to Understand Altitude Sickness
It can be a fuzzy feeling of grogginess, compounded by headaches or even vomiting. It can make you dizzy, or disrupt your sleep despite constant fatigue, and sometimes it steals your appetite or leaves you short of breath. Altitude sickness is a common ailment; however, understanding what causes it, or how to improve its treatment, are questions researchers like Dr. Mike Tymko…
University Mourns Passing of Faculty Member
The University of Guelph community is mourning the death of Dr. Peter Conlon, Biomedical Sciences professor, on August 18, 2025. Campus flags will be lowered to half-mast on Friday, Aug. 22 in Conlon’s honour. Support services and initiatives are available for all faculty, staff and students, including: This message is shared with the community following University protocol.