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Cambrian Solutions Inc. to continue supporting U of G business students with $40,000 Gift

Through a $40,000 gift to the University of Guelph, Cambrian Solutions Inc. will continue to support scholarships at the College of Business and Economics as well as the Ontario Agricultural College. The Gift supports two awards of $4,000 each year: the Cambrian Solutions Inc. Business Scholarship and the Cambrian Solutions Inc. Food Science Scholarship.

Recent business alumni receive College of Business and Economics Recognition Awards

In addition to celebrating the graduation of our business students this week, the College of Business and Economics had the opportunity to present this year’s Recognition Awards, which recognize the significant academic, extra-curricular and teaching achievements of business students.

This year, the College of Business and Economics honoured:

Ruben Burga in recognition of receiving the College nomination for the D.F. Forster Medal – Doctoral

For outstanding academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership and citizenship

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What does the heart symbol mean on food and beverage packaging?

Need to know:

Many brands will use a heart shape on food or beverage packaging, which often leads consumers to believe that the product is heart-healthy.

 

Health claims on packaging must meet regulatory guidelines, but the heart symbol has multiple meanings.

 

 

U of G President Franco Vaccarino addressing a group of graduands

Notable business leaders, Jim Estill and Donald Ziraldo to receive honorary degrees

Convocation is a special time during the academic year, where graduands and their guests often have the privilege of being addressed by a notable business leader, someone who the University of Guelph is conferring with an honorary doctorate in recognition of their achievements.

During the summer convocation on June 12th, the college is excited to be conferring two incredible entrepreneurial leaders with an honorary doctorate.

 

After graduating, MA Leadership alumna embraces new skills and perspective on the world around her

Elaine Calvert has always valued a commitment to professional growth and chose the MA Leadership program to enhance her learning and enable her to grow as a leader. Through this experience, she not only gained new leadership skills to help her in the workplace, she also embraced a new perspective on life.

In this Q&A, Elaine discusses her reasons for choosing the MA Leadership program at the University of Guelph, her student experience and how the program helped her reach the next stage in her career.

2018 Hospitality Leadership Certificate workshop participants, faculty and staff

Hospitality professionals learn leadership skills, best practices in new certificate program

Professionals in the hospitality and foodservice industry were on campus last week for an interactive and engaging 3 day leadership workshop as part of a new Hospitality Leadership Certificate. This workshop was part of a collaboration between Cornell University and the University of Guelph’s School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management

The interactive workshop saw professionals from across Ontario learn from U of G management and hospitality faculty. The faculty workshop topics included:

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