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The Helderleigh Foundation Funds Professorship in Food Literacy at the University of Guelph

The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph has received philanthropic support from the Helderleigh Foundation to create the College's first named Professorship. This aligns with the Foundation's funding to promote food literacy and help raise a healthier generation less prone to chronic disease.

The new Helderleigh Foundation Professorship in Food Literacy will work with the Guelph Family Health Study team to lead development of a productive, collaborative research program that addresses key research gaps related to food literacy.

Dr. Myrna Dawson and Dr. Robin Roth Among 11 Others Awarded Research Leadership Chairs by the University

The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences is proud to announce two new Research Leadership Chair appointments within the College.

Dr. Myrna Dawson, Department of Sociology and Anthropology and Dr. Robin Roth, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics received the prestigious appointments which recognize significant contributions to both the University of Guelph reputation and advances within their individual disciplines.

New graduate entrance scholarship for Black and Indigenous scholars

The College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS) and the College of Arts (COA) announce a new graduate entrance scholarship for Black students and Indigenous students who demonstrate academic excellence and exemplary leadership. This scholarship will be available to applicants for admission to CSAHS and COA programs in Fall 2021.

This scholarship will enhance accessibility for students and marks an important step toward achieving a more diverse and inclusive graduate student community.

Stay tuned for more information!

Working to improve equity and inclusivity with donor support

If glass ceilings are a metaphor for a barrier that prevents a marginalized group from advancing, then Dr. Mary Anne Chambers is a diamond – a material that cuts through glass with alacrity.

In 1988, Dr. Chambers shattered many of the glass ceilings that had long been in place in Canadian business by becoming a vice-president for Scotiabank. She was young – only 38 years old – she was a mother of two, she was Black and she was an immigrant, but none of that held her back.

Charting a new path for Dr. Gwen Chapman

On June 1, 2020 it was announced that Dr. Gwen Chapman, dean of the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS) will be stepping away from her role in the College to serve as interim provost and VP academic for the University of Guelph.

Political Science Professor Carol Dauda Retires

University can be tough. But for those in the political science undergraduate program things are a little easier owing to the Political Science Peer Contact program ⁠— a program that enlists student volunteers to provide mentorship and social connections for their fellow students, helping them navigate university life and achieve success in the political science program.

This program has helped hundreds of students since its founding in 2006, and for that students have its founder, Professor Carol Dauda, to thank.

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