Past Events

So how do I start a career at KPMG anyways? You deserve a break from the end of semester rush. Join KPMG staff for FREE coffee and refreshments, and take a moment to unplug and unwind. Pause for a minute, or stay for an hour! If you're curious about KPMG's campus recruitment program, you'll be able to meet with members of the Talent Attraction team and ask any questions you may have. When does KPMG recruit Co-op, Summer Intern or Full-time graduates? How can I set myself apart from other students? Can I have another cookie? (Yes!)

The Visiting Speaker Series is an opportunity for invited researchers and professionals, external to the University of Guelph, to present their research topic(s) to faculty and students. On March 31, the Department of Economics and Finance will welcome Daniel Quint from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Anyone from the University of Guelph is welcome to attend.

Join Karel Zouzal , recruiter at CPA Ontario, to learn how the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation can expand your career opportunities. Want to boost your career and earning potential? The CPA designation can provide you with a variety of options in most industries. Find out more about what a career in business and accounting is really like.   Meet your University of Guelph CPA Ontario Student Ambassadors and have your questions answered.  

Join us for this full-day open house! You are invited to go on a campus tour, check out our residences, attend academic information sessions and chat one-on-one with current students, staff and faculty who are in the programs to which you’ve applied.

Find balance. Beat burnout. "You wake up early. You pack the lunches. You commute, work, study, reply to emails, keep up with friends, clean the house, tick something else off the list. If the stresses of daily life have left you feeling exhausted, you are not alone. Some would say that being ever-exhausted is a mark of modern life today." - Anna Maria Tremonti, CBC Radio

Join us on March 22 as we welcome Dr. Ramazan Gençay, Professor of Economics at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Gençay specializes in financial econometrics, financial economics, market microstructure and trading, nonlinear time series, nonparametric econometrics and chaotic dynamics research. He has more than 60 scientific publications which have appeared in finance, economics, engineering, statistics and physics journals. Dr. Gençay's talk will be on High Frequency Algorithmic Trading. This event is free and open to the public.

Want a chance to expand your network and possibly meet a mentor all in one night? Join the Business Career Development Centre for their Speed Mentoring Event!

KPMG invites you to come out to their information and networking session to learn more about their Executive Look summer conference. Take this opportunity to get an inside look at KPMG's biggest National Campus Program and get the chance to network with KPMG professionals who have a key role in the selection process.

The College of Business and Economics Students’ Association (CBESA) will hold its annual 5 Days for the Homeless campaign from March 19 – 24. During this time, students will be stationed in Branion Plaza to accept donations for Wyndham House in Guelph. This year, their goal is $10,000. 

The Visiting Speaker Series is an opportunity for invited researchers and professionals, external to the University of Guelph, to present their research topic(s) to faculty and students. On March 17, the Department of Economics and Finance will welcome Jordi Mondria from University of Toronto. Anyone from the University of Guelph is welcome to attend.