orientation week

Let's keep up our Momentum!

I wanted to take a moment to re-visit Momentum 2011! As mentioned, it’s a program geared towards first year students with the aim of continuing the ‘momentum’ from Orientation Week. Over the next few weeks, we have a series of speakers who will be presenting thought-provoking lectures and facilitating discussions afterwards. Read more »

Welcome to our Community!

And... We're back!  Welcome to week two of September. Read more »

President’s Welcome to Families and Resource Fair: September 3

Rozanski Hall, September 3, 2011

All family members are invited to attend this welcome which will introduce the President, other members of staff, and student representatives. This is intended as an introduction to the important areas of the University that a parent may need to contact and provide information about campus life. Read more »

Central Student Association Election Results

Hello everyone!I know there’ve been a few blog posts regarding the Central Student Association Election so I thought it would be nice to post the results so that you can stay in the loop, especially if you encouraged your students to vote. The five Central Student Association positions are listed below as well as the person who has been elected into the position. Read more »

Orientation Week 2011, Being a Volunteer

If you helped your student move into residence this past September, you’ll probably remember the sea of people in red shirts who were there to help you out. They likely came up to your car, welcomed you, helped empty your car and carry everything up to your student’s new room and then said a quick goodbye before dashing off to help another family. Read more »

Hello Parents and Family!

Hello everyone! My name is Alexandra Mayhew and I will be the Parent and Family Facilitator for the 2010/2011 school year. Read more »

What a Day!

I wanted to take a moment to say a tremendous thank you to everyone who was so incredibly patient today.  Those who were moving into South Residence in particular often had to wait a long time.    This is my fifteenth Move-in Day at the University of Guelph and I've never seen weather quite like today - cold, windy and wet. We are incredibly lucky to have more than 600 volunteers who persevered.  Those who were standing out directing traffic were real troupers!  You were also amazing! Read more »

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