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Posted Thursday, 30 January, 2025

Final_Sam2 In our efforts to highlight the stories of our international students, we often overlook the dedicated educators who play a crucial role in shaping their experiences. At the University of Guelph (U of G), one such educator is Samantha Burns, a seasoned instructor in the English Language Programs (ELP) who has been empowering students for nearly two decades. 
Samantha’s journey at U of G began 18 years ago when she joined the ELP with a strong academic foundation....

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Posted Wednesday, 20 November, 2024

Andrew_LeBlancEven when you’re driven by a dream to make a career of playing professional hockey, there should always be a backup plan. Keeping your options open is not only a good idea, but a practical way to think about the future. In addition to spending much of their time on the ice, several players in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) are spending their free time in front of a computer, gaining valuable university credits in case they may need to enact their backup plans.  
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Posted Tuesday, 12 November, 2024

Group2_NewsOn the morning of November 5, 2024, the University of Guelph (U of G) and Chungbuk National University (CBNU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the U of G main campus. This new partnership will strengthen the connection between CBNU students and the English Language Programs at U of G.  
“Chungbuk National University has had a continuous student presence in our English Language Programs both before and after the pandemic,” recalls David Siefker,...

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Posted Friday, 25 October, 2024

Jeff_Thomason Jeff Thomason, instructor for Equine Functional Anatomy (EFA) is retiring after more than 20 years of teaching in the Equine Studies Online program. His legacy will live on in the EFA course he has developed and delivered online to hundreds of equine studies students from around the world over the past couple of decades. Looking back, Jeff reflects on his educational research and how it brought him to Equine Guelph, formerly the Equine Research Centre (ERC), as a cherished instructor. 
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Posted Monday, 21 October, 2024

Jorge_4Learning a new language in an unfamiliar setting can be daunting. It’s not just about understanding the language; being able to communicate and have meaningful conversations takes practice…and a lot of courage. For Jorge Adalberto Sanchez Munoz, the thought of having a conversation with others left him feeling intimidated and self-conscious. An English Language Certificate Program (ELCP) graduate, Jorge pushed the limits of his comfort zone by participating in extracurricular...
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