Past Events

How can small daily decisions impact large social change? That’s the question social entrepreneur and New York Times bestseller Marc Kielburger, co-founder of Free the Children and WE Day, will ask business and community leaders at the inaugural “Leadership Call to Action” hosted by the College of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph. For more information, contact Alicia Cronsberry, acronsb@uoguelph.ca.

Join us on Wednesday, January 20th for the annual HAFA/HFTM Alumni Association Career Networking Night. This event continues to be a success thanks to the enthusiastic participation from our alumni and students. Alumni are excited to come back to the School to meet and share their career experiences with our students. The format of the evening will include round table discussions between alumni and students with each table focusing on a specific career area of interest to students.  Alumni are invited to join us for a dinner hosted in PJ's from 5 - 6 p.m.

Join the Department of Management on January 20 for their Brown Bag Seminar featuring Prof. Davar Rezania. Summary:

The 17th Annual HFTM Job Expo will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Peter Clark Hall in the University Centre. The Expo connects hundreds of students to over 20 employers offering summer, part/full-time positions.  All students enrolled in an HTM course are welcome to attend. Visit the website for more information.

  “A Day in the Life of”......a Public Sector Professional Join the College of Business + Economics for a panel discussion event called "A Day in the Life of...", one of a series of events being hosted throughout January and February geared toward specific commerce degree programs.  All Commerce students are encouraged and welcome to attend any of these presentations!

  Canada Revenue Agency Information Session Monday, January 18th 5:30 to 7:00 PM We, at the Canada Revenue Agency collect taxes, deliver social and economic benefits on behalf of the federal government, and administer trade agreements. The CRA offers many exciting opportunities in a variety of divisions: Auditing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Administration, Finance, Clerical and others.

The Marketing Society Networking Night will take place on: Monday, January 18th 5:30-7:00 pm Room 442, University Centre This is a great opportunity for students to network with industry professionals, gain some insight into various fields, and find out more about opportunities available. Employers confirmed to date include:

Boost your knowledge of wines and spirits in this nine-week course (January 18 - March 21) hosted at the University of Guelph's School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management. Level 2 focuses on the key grape varieties grown around the world and tasting technique, the different styles of wine produced, and the production of spirits and liqueurs. Visit the WSET webpage for more information. Registration deadline is December 18.

Want to give your wine knowledge a boost? Consider taking the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. This program is great for new or inexperienced front line staff in hospitality and retail sectors and for those who want to learn the main grape varieties and food and wine matching.  Register by December 18 for this two-day course hosted at the University of Guelph's School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management. Visit the WSET webpage for more information.

Join us on January 13 for a talk by prof. Heather Mair from the University of Waterloo's Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies. Her seminar is titled "Tourism as Pedagogy?". Held monthly from September to April, the PhD Speaker Series features University of Guelph faculty as well as researchers from around the globe. Its purpose is to encourage knowledge sharing campus-wide. Anyone from the University of Guelph is welcome to attend.