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Five restaurants received gold medals recognizing their commitment to Canadian cuisine and sustainable management practices.

Professor Trent Tucker has been named one of the province's most outstanding university teachers by the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA).

Every year, billions of people from around the globe engage in tourism. Whether they travel domestically or internationally, the tourism industry has a large economic impact on places ranging from small rural communities to large urban centres.

Since the ‘70s, more attention has been paid to the environmental and social impacts of tourism and how it can become a more sustainable industry. It’s an issue that, according to School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management professor Chris Choi, has often been at odds with economic gain.

Julia Christensen Hughes, dean of the College of Business and Economics, will return to the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York City later this week to lead a discussion group on implementing sustainable development goals.

Economics professor Eveline Adomait will be one of three economists commenting in the Globe and Mail on the final month of the federal election.

Economics professor and environmental economics expert Ross McKitrick has been appointed Research Chair of Energy, Ecology and Prosperity.

For College of Business and Economics Students’ Association (CBESA) president, Ashwin Lal, student leadership has been a passion since middle school, so it’s fitting that he would find himself immersed in extra-curricular activities throughout his time at the University of Guelph. Now entering his final year, Lal is looking forward to starting his career in sales, but before he crosses the convocation stage, he has a busy year ahead with the CBESA that will bring many opportunities for all business students to work, play and succeed.

Marketing professor Timothy Dewhirst writes in the Globe and Mail about branding issues affecting the NFL in the wake of its new season.

Learn more about the new faculty members who joined the College of Business and Economics over the summer.

College of Business and Economics alumni will reunite on September 19 at the Brass Taps in advance of the Homecoming game.