In addition to being an Economics professor at U of G, Ross McKitrick is also a musician and part of the band The Wild Oats. Their new release, The Dog-Eared Hymnal, was released last month and proceeds from sales will go towards clinical medical supplies in Tanzania through World Vision Canada. Read this article from at Guelph for more information on The Wild Oats [1]

The Wild Oats will also be performing at a CD release concert on Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. at St David & St Patrick Church, 520 Speedvale Ave East (1 block east of Victoria) in Guelph. Ticket sales from this concert will support a literacy intervention program in the Brant Avenue school neighbourhood called "Running and Reading". This is a nation-wide program that combines athletic training with one-on-one reading instruction for kids in economically-challenged neighbourhoods. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Learn more about The Wild Oats concert [2]