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Having the opportunity to study at a world-class veterinary college is an ideal situation for many horse owners, and that’s even more the case when you can study from home! Meet Gillian Allen, horse breeder and retired teacher. After several years of working full time and completing one course at a time, Gillian earned a Diploma in Equine Studies at the University of Guelph (U of G). This highly specialized program helped her to advance her skills to a level where...
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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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Open Learning and Educational Support (OpenEd) has joined forces with the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce to provide members and their employees with an exclusive discount on continuing education courses at the University of Guelph (U of G).
Beginning this winter, Chamber members can enjoy a 10% discount on non-degree programs offered by OpenEd. Learners have access to a wide selection of courses, programs, and micro-credentials from the following subject areas:
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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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Even 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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