Alumni Profiles
Over 100, 000 students have graduated from the University of Guelph. Our alumni community boasts a range of accomplished men and women including entrepreneurs, scientists, writers, diplomats, artists, business and community leaders. Here are just a few proud Guelph grads.
Cassie Campbell BA'97
Cassie Campbell is, undoubtedly, one of the most successful and recognizable players in women’s ice hockey history. She is also a University of Guelph grad! Initially, it was the hockey program that brought Cassie to the University of Guelph, since, at the time, there were limited choices for women’s ice hockey players. The Guelph program drew her attention and the new facilities further increased Guelph’s appeal. Luckily, Cassie fit right into the program, and actually names her most memorable coach as her Gryphon Hockey coach, Sue Scherer. MORE...
Margaret Beare
Margaret Beare (BA'68 MA'72)
The romantic sense of English and literature was a prime factor in Margaret’s (BA '68, MA '72) decision to pursue a major in English. In fact, as she states, perhaps she liked it too much as her grades fluctuated according to her enthusiasm for the topic: “The more I enjoyed the subject, the lower my grades—good thing I moved on to sociology!” MORE...
Bob Hamilton was not a typical undergraduate student. Beginning his degree in 1972, after having previously studied for one year at Wilfred Laurier University, Bob completed his Bachelor of Arts in 1978, after having asked for an extension to finish off his courses. During his six years at Guelph, he actually took one year off to take a teaching certificate at the University of Toronto. MORE...
