Past Events

Now that you have created a LinkedIn profile, are you using this powerful networking tool to your advantage? Take the next step and maximize your presence on LinkedIn. In this workshop you will learn:  Strategies to enhance your profile  Best Practices for networking and promoting your brand as you gain more experience and expand your professional network Bonus! Get a professional LinkedIn Headshot taken after the workshop.  Photographer will be available from 4-5pm.

The Real Estate & Housing Job Fair is an opportunity to meet employers who are actively recruiting students for exciting co-op, part time, full-time and contract positions within the real estate and housing industry. Many employers in attendance have opportunities posted on Recruit Guelph that you can research prior to the day of the Fair.  Students of all years and programs and are invited to attend this Fair to network with employers to find out more about current and upcoming opportunities. Note: Registration is not necessary to attend.

We are hiring new grads for our PACE (Professional Accelerated Career Entry) program!  We hired a Guelph grad, Luke Nangle (BComm ‘14 and former varsity football player) who will be on hand to provide insight on his experience with Steelcase and the PACE program (since completing the PACE program, Luke has been promoted to Dealer Business Manager at Steelcase).

At Brown Bag Seminars, faculty and graduate students engage in knowledge sharing in a collegial environment where they explore a broad range of research topics and working papers.  Bring your lunch – we’ll bring the beverages! We look forward to seeing you there!

Launch your startup here.     The Hub Incubator Program helps University of Guelph students and alumni turn innovative ideas into high potential startups by providing mentorship, office space, business services, resources, workshops and up to $8,000 in funding. Apply or find out more on CBaSE's website.

Open to third and fourth year students enrolled in a Canadian university or a degree-granting college program, CEO x 1 Day will select around 20 finalists to spend a day shadowing a Canadian CEO.  All semi-finalists will be considered for an interview with McKinsey & Company for a summer internship or full-time placement.   For more information and how to apply, visit the CEO x 1 Day website

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 September 16, the Department of Economics and Finance will welcome Ahmet Ozkardas from Turgut Ozal University / ANKARA who will be speaking on the topic of "Effects of Strike Pay in Wage Bargaining". Anyone from the University of Guelph is welcome to attend.

2016 has been a pretty momentous year for the College of Business and Economics! We celebrate our 10th anniversary, opened the doors to the newly transformed Macdonald Hall and welcomed our largest cohort of business students to date! On October 28th from 11am until 1pm, all business students are invited to stop by the Paul MacPherson Marketplace inside Macdonald Hall for a “special treat” to help us celebrate!  Swag raffles, door prizes and Gryph the mascot! 

The Ontario Internship Program is a paid, two-year internship with the Government of Ontario. This program is designed to develop and grow top talent while delivering important public services to the people of Ontario. Individuals who have graduated or will graduate with a recognized degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma between May 2015 and June 2017 may apply.

Join Mallory Rellinger, 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.