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.
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.
The University of Guelph is proud to have passionate students who take the University motto "Improve Life" to heart. Each year, students who have made a difference, those who are true leaders on and off campus, are recognized through the Student Experience Awards. This year, two students from the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences were among the recipients. We offer a wholehearted congratulations and job well done to these two wonderful students.
A group of researchers from the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics are sharing stories about the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on North American fisheries through a new podcast series.
In 2019, professor Philip Loring and postdoctoral scholar Hannah L. Harrison launched Coastal Routes, a platform and research network that shares stories of "coastal resilience and innovation from around the world," with the mission of "supporting verdant, sustainable, and just coastal livelihoods and places."
Emily De Sousa is a masters student in her first year of the geography program.
Alessia Pugliese is a student in her final year of the International Development program.
Megan Culyer is a third year student in the International Development program.
Brittany Schaefer is a master's student in the Public Issues anthropology program.
The University of Guelph DRiVE laboratory is seeking to collaborate with researchers at the University of Guelph interested in driving-related areas of research such as driver safety, driver performance, development of in-vehicle technologies and other medical and commercial applications.