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It is with sympathy that we share the passing of Carole Reeve-Newson, OAC '63, on May 7th 2021.

Carole's obituary can be found here.

Oresta ventured to the University of Guelph from New York City, and she has felt at home since day one. She was able to foster her love and interest for scientific exploration by pursuing the research stream of her honours agriculture degree. Graduate studies are a near future next step for Oresta, and she plans to lead a rich career in the field of plant biology.

Since 2014, the Gryphon’s LAAIR (Leading to the Accelerated Adoption of Innovative Research) program has offered researchers who identify market potential in their agri-food inventions an opportunity to understand how their ideas can contribute to Ontario’s $37 billion agri-food industry.

Improving human health is the common theme of two Canada Research Chairs (CRC) – one new, the other being renewed – at the University of Guelph that were included in a cross-Canada research infrastructure announcement today.

A University of Guelph alumna and well-known advocate for Canadian food and farming has been named coordinator of Food Day Canada.

Crystal Mackay, B.Sc. (Agr.) ’93, will take on the role this month to lead planning of Canada’s largest culinary celebration.

Bee biodiversity and grassland management may not come to mind when you consider the regenerative agriculture movement, but Kyra Lightburn is changing that.

It is with sympathy that we share the passing of Ted Shelegy, OAC '64 and M.Sc. '84, on May 13th 2021.

Ted's obituary can be found here.

Dr. Jesse Popp holds the Chair in Indigenous Environmental Science in the School of Environmental Sciences. As the principal investigator, she leads Wildlife, Indigenous Science, Ecology Lab (WISE lab), a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary, and collaborative research program at the University of Guelph.

Having grown up in the bustling city of Toronto, Victoria enjoys the change of pace and scenery the city of Guelph provides her. She’s enthusiastically involved in the campus community of U of G, having served as a Residence Assistant (RA), English Language Buddy, and member of the Food Science Club. As a full-time student and full-time foodie, she enjoys learning about all aspects of food science, as well as applying learnt concepts to her real-life experiences. 

Alumni Affairs and Development and the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) Dean’s Office are pleased to announce Leah Serafini as the new Stewardship and Engagement Manager. She begins in the role on Monday, June 21, 2021.