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University of Guelph promises review, changes after chaotic homecoming party

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University of Guelph president Rene Van Acker has responded to a chaotic unsanctioned homecoming party that occurred off-campus over the weekend, expressing concern about student safety and community disruption. The event resulted in property damage and disruptive behavior involving both university students and non-students. In response, the university pledges to implement measures aimed at preventing similar incidents from happening again.

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On Saturday, thousands of young people gathered for unsanctioned homecoming parties in Guelph, Ont., leading to widespread disruption and disorder. Videos circulating on social media showed partygoers throwing bottles, climbing buildings, and engaging in vandalism, with some footage showing police intervening in riot gear. The city's mayor, Cam Guthrie, described it as the "worst" such event ever, impacting neighborhoods and businesses and overwhelming Guelph General Hospital, which treated about 60 patients for injuries and intoxication. The University of Guelph president, Rene Van Acker, expressed disappointment and vowed to prevent similar incidents in the future, noting that property damage occurred and police made multiple arrests.

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The president of the University of Guelph says a large, unsanctioned homecoming party off campus last weekend risked the safety of students and neighbours and the school will work to prevent such incidents in the future. asserted

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Rene Van Acker says some of the university’s students and others who do not attend the school got involved in property damage and other disruptive behaviour. asserted

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University of Guelph promises review, changes after chaotic homecoming party

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