Alumna Emma Hogg, a Sault Ste. Marie-based author, has a new novel out. Picket Fences is published by Tidewater Press. In an article in the Sault Star, Hogg said the publisher pushed her to take her writing to another level. Hogg talked about and read from her new work at the online Toronto’s Word on
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Grad Celebrated for Achievements in Ghana
The first woman ever to be named Ghana’s chief of staff is a U of G grad. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare was celebrated as one of the first females to occupy high offices in the West African nation in an article in that country’s GhanaWeb.com. The article celebrates the accomplishments of four Ghanaian women. She received
Former Gryphon Runner is World-Class
Earlier this year, former Gryphon runner Andrea Seccafien ran a Canadian half-marathon in a record 1:09:38 at the Marugame Half-Marathon in Japan. It was an extraordinary accomplishment, even more so considering her racing career nearly came to an end in 2015 from a mysterious foot injury. She fought through it, healed and changed her
Mother and Daughter Vets in Ghana
Dr. Shauna Thomas, a 2019 Ontario Veterinary College grad, spent the first part of 2020 serving in Ghana with the international organization Veterinarians Without Borders. She was accompanied on the adventure by her mother, Dr. Ingrid Van Der Linden, also a veterinarian. They both have practices in eastern Ontario. The mother and daughter were in
Leading World Vision in The Congo
Anne-Marie Connor, originally from Sarnia, Ont., leads the work of the humanitarian organization World Vision in the Democratic Republic of Congo, serving as its national director. Articles in The Sarnia Journal and The National Post described her important work in the African country. Connor graduated from U of G with a masters degree in political
Grad a Law Enforcer on Ice and in Police Cruiser
U of G grad Mac Nichol, 26, has made the transition from professional hockey referee to full-time police officer. A member of the Guelph Gryphons 2015 Queen’s Cup winning team, Nichol studied criminal justice and public policy at U of G – a good foundation for a life in law enforcement. His story is featured
Two Grads Talk With Flare
Two University of Guelph grads are featured in the same issue of Flare magazine, each making a name for themselves in their efforts to empower women. Amreen Kadwa, founder of the organization Hijabi Ballers, is creating more opportunities for Muslim girls and women to participate in sport. Brittny Robins, the founder of the skin care
Former Politician Now Environmental Consultant
U of G grad and former mayor of Guelph Karen Farbridge was the subject of a recent feature story in GuelphToday.com. Farbridge said she was pleased to see climate change and energy policy among the main issues of the federal election campaign. “I think the impacts of climate change are becoming more real to everybody
Grad Becomes a Science Journalist Star
Podcaster Arielle Duhaime-Ross studied science at the University of Guelph, but being a scientist didn’t quite suit her temperament, the zoology grad said in a recent qz.com article. One research project — observing nocturnal salamanders in a dark, cold laboratory — made her realize that the patient and specialized work of a scientist was not
Grad named CEO of Livestock Research Innovation Corp
Livestock industry leader Mike McMorris will be the new CEO of Livestock Research Innovation Corporation. He holds a masters’ degree in animal breeding and genetics from U of G. McMorris began his career with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. A story of his appointment appeared in The County Weekly News.