Mark Cullen and his son, Ben, urge gardeners, both the novice and the experienced, to have realistic expectations as we enter the gardening season. Mark Cullen is an author, expert gardener and Member of the Order of Canada. Ben is a fourth-generation urban gardener and a U of G grad. In an advice column in
Renowned Canadian author Jane Urquhart has been named Western University’s Writer-in-Residence for 2019-20. She will help raise the profile of literary activity in the broader London, Ont. community. The author of such novels as The Whirlpool, Away and The Underpainter, Urquhart has two degrees from U of G. Her first was a BA in English
Sure, University of Guelph-Humber grad Julia Pittman has landed her dream job as the manager of artist and media relations at Sony Music Canada. But she arrived there only after adding layer upon layer of work experience to her résumé, doing jobs that both paid the bills and gave her loads of people skills and
A 2016 Olympian and the Canadian record holder in steeplechase, Geneviève Lalonde returned to cross-country running in November, in winning style. Lalonde’s victory in the Athletics Canada cross-country championships on Nov. 24 made headlines across the country, including CBC.ca in her home province of New Brunswick and Canadian Running Magazine. The runner had been away
Former U of G soccer captain Justin Springer is wearing the colours of the St. Kitts and Nevis national team, known as the Sugar Boys. Springer, a Canadian, calls Guelph home, but has a strong family bond with the West Indies island nation, the birthplace of his father. Springer made headlines and received wide coverage
A lover of travel, Drew Cumpson is determined to visit the Seven Wonders of the World. As a quadriplegic confined to a wheelchair, he has faced many practical challenges when travelling. He is working to eliminate obstacles to travel for others with disabilities through his H & D Consulting business. A School of Hospitality, Food
“Her work places emphasis on material experimentation, finding fertile ground in slowed action and rumination.”
Emily Carr University of Art and Design has a new president and vice-chancellor, and she is a U of G alumna. Gillian Siddall will take over the top job at the prestigious Vancouver-based art school on Sept. 1. The story of her hiring appeared in the Vancouver Sun and other media across Canada. Siddall served
U of G alumnus Reid Coolsaet was a Gryphon sensation during his time at the University and continues his success in the professional running world. Coolsaet, 38, was featured in a CBC story after he won the Toronto Waterfront 10K in a time of 30 minutes, 11.2 seconds. The runner came to U of G in