CME Ph.D. Speaker Series presents Fei Song from the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University as she discusses, How competitive are female professionals: A tale of identity conflict. This presentation takes place on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm in MINS 300. For more information see attachment or contact Lisa Cauley (lcauley@uoguelph.ca).
CME Dean (Acting) Sylvian Charlebois discusses food safety measures after an off-the-cuff remark made in Toronto last week to more than 600 food industry experts by Galen Weston, executive chairman of Loblaw Cos. Ltd., sparked outrage in farmers’ market circles.
A fundraising initiative organized by University of Guelph students, including two students from CME, and three area youngsters has set a new world record.
Hopscotch 4 Hope, an event that raised more than $22,000 last October, is now in Guinness World Records as the longest hopscotch game.
On February 2, 2012, CME's 2011/12 Dean's Honour Scholarship recipients were recognized at a luncheon. To receive this $1000 scholarship, students must meet the primary academic criteria of placement on the Deans' Honours List for two consecutive semesters, excluding semesters 7 and 8. The top 24 students are then awarded.
Department of Business Prof. Sean Lyons first became interested in inter-generational differences and their impact on workplace dynamics as a grad student. He realized that people are a product of the generation into which they were born and their career decisions are based on the unique opportunities available to them at that time and place in history.
How does naming a sports team after a geographic region affect support for a team's brand? And what happens when that team no longer plays in the area it was named after? Prof. Tim Dewhirst explores this issue in his article in today's Globe and Mail.
Peter Oliver, one of Toronto’s most successful owner-operators of upscale restaurants, has been named executive-in-residence at the University of Guelph’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) for the winter semester. Oliver will share his experiences with students Feb. 7-8. Read more on this story in the Guelph Mercury
Department of Economics and Finance Professor Evie Adomait and Department of Business Professor Elliott Currie are both speakers at this year's TEDxGuelphU conference on February 12, 2012 at the Science Complex Atrium.
Some of Canada’s most successful professionals are coming to the University of Guelph to inspire students on Thursday, February 9th, 2012 in Rozanski Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for GuelphU-INSPIRE. Guest speakers for GuelphU-INSPIRE include Alex Rechichi (President & Co-founder of Extreme Brands) and Rita DeMontis (award-winning Lifestyle & Food writer and editor).
Peter Oliver, one of Toronto’s most successful owner-operators of upscale restaurants, has been named executive-in-residence at the University of Guelph’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) for the winter semester. Oliver will share his experiences with students Feb. 7-8.