Madeline is a classic U of G “Aggie” both through her program of study and her pursuit of learning outside the classroom. She’s taken her time at U of G to travel, learn, explore careers and meet people who share her interest in all things agriculture.
Even in a science degree, writing papers can make up a large chunk of your final grade. Being able to apply and communicate your understanding of the course material through writing is an important contributor to your mark.
It is with sympathy that we share the passing of Dr. Hank Orr (BSA 1943) on January 19, 2023. After graduating from OAC and serving in World War II, Hank became a faculty member in the Poultry Science Department (now Department of Animal Biosciences) in 1946. He retired in 1984 and was inducted into the Canadian Poultry Research Network Hall of Fame in 2021.
It is with sympathy that we share the passing of Dr. Jack Alex on January 14, 2023. Jack joined the Department of Botany (later the School of Environmental Science) in 1968. Two of his lasting professional legacies were serving on the committee which oversaw the creation of The Arboretum at the University of Guelph, and writing the book Ontario Weeds.
Dr. Sue Chiblow has received a federal research grant to identify concerns and priorities for First Nation Elders in environmental sustainability research.
Protecting grain crops from costly plant diseases under climate change and other factors is the main goal of a new $2-million gift to the University of Guelph from Grain Farmers of Ontario. The funding announced today will support a new Grain Farmers of Ontario Professorship in Field Crop Pathology at U of G’s Ridgetown Campus. A faculty member will be appointed this year in the Department of Plant Agriculture within U of G’s Ontario Agricultural College (OAC).
Mary McEwen started her studies 57 years prior to Sandreka Rowe’s first year. As you’d expect, much has changed but there are consistent themes as well. Chemistry remains to be a tough first year course and the friends you make last a lifetime.
Seven rescue horses have found a new home at the University of Guelph. Each has a unique background and set of needs, but all are cared for by students studying equine management in the Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management (BBRM) degree.
Rod Sanchez (MSc. in Food Safety & Quality Assurance, 2022) emigrated from Chile in 2016 with his family. Shortly after settling in Canada, he created ChaoChile a virtual community for Chilean immigrants. We chatted with Rod to learn more about this passion for volunteering and creating a new sense of community in Canada.
What effect does trade have on a country’s environmental emissions? Despite a large body of research on the topic, there isn’t a consensus. Published literature on the topic touts differing results and conclusions. To set the record straight, Dr. Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor, a professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, conducted a meta-analysis of the diverse research published on trade and emissions.