Past Events

Our Spring Academic Open Houses are full day, program-specific events for students who have received an offer of admission to the University of Guelph. Each day is specific to a degree program or grouping of programs and consists of program information sessions, sample lectures, career and co-operative education sessions, and tours of residences, the library, the Athletics Centre and more! Registration and schedules for each day will be provided in Spring 2017.

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 May 12, the Department of Economics and Finance will welcome Shari Eli from the University of Toronto to speak on "Marrying the Right Man: The Effects of Cash Transfers on the Behavior and Outcomes of Poor Mothers ." Anyone from the University of Guelph is welcome to attend.

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 April 13, the Department of Economics and Finance will welcome Michael Beenstock from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem to speak on "Spatial econometric analysis of spatial general equilibrium." Anyone from the University of Guelph is welcome to attend.

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 April 7, the Department of Economics and Finance will welcome Sumon Majumdar from Queen's University to speak on "The Leader as Catalyst On Mass Movements and the Mechanics of Institutional Change." Anyone from the University of Guelph is welcome to attend.

Are you still seeking a summer or full-time opportunity?  It’s not too late to make sure you are job search ready!  Attend the Job Search Boot Camp to learn key tips on Resumes, Cover Letters, Interviews and Job Search Strategies. The Boot Camp will be seperated into 20 min overviews of each topic over one hour:

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