Past Events

Join the College of Business and Economics for a panel discussion event called "Day in the Life", 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!

Join the College of Business and Economics for a panel discussion event called "Day in the Life", 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!

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.  

Open to the Public: This nine week course is held on Monday evenings. Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 will teach you about the key grape varieties grown around the world, tasting techniques, the different styles of wine produced and the production of spirits and liqueurs. An exam will be held on week nine and successful candidates will receive a certification.

Open to the Public: This introductory course in beer education is designed for participants interested in furthering their knowledge and interest in beer. The focus will be on brewing ingredients and processes, tasting concepts, pouring and serving concepts (including an introduction to draught systems) and food and beer pairings. Level 1 will be held on Sunday’s February 5th – 26th from 1 – 4 p.m at PJ's Restaurant - Macdonald Stewart Hall . Registration deadline is January 23, 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 January 20, the Department of Economics and Finance will welcome Laura Turner from the University of Toronto. Anyone from the University of Guelph is welcome to attend.

Startups Drinks is a collaboration between the Centre for Business and Student Enterprise at the University of Guelph (CBaSE) and Innovation Guelph. It’s a simple concept: enjoy a beverage and connect with Guelph's entrepreneurial community. It’s also a great opportunity to find new team members, practice your pitch, and learn about the resources that are available to entrepreneurs in Guelph. Want to practice your pitch?

Please join us for an information session discussing co-op and full time employment opportunities with one of the world’s largest providers of financial services. We are looking for outgoing leaders who are passionate about financial markets to join our sales team. If you are looking to work for a fast paced, dynamic and integrative team where no two days will be the same please register with the UofG Career centre today! Pizza lunch will be provided!

Join us for a fun beer tasting afternoon! Focusing on the rich beer traditions entrenched in our nation’s history. The rise, fall and current resurgence of beer in Canada. John Molson & John Labatt were real guys, how Prohibition varied across the country and where we are headed with beer. The team at Escarpment Labs will join us to talk about the exciting work they do with brewing yeast, and how they are helping Ontario brewers tackle some new ground. Event details: January 29, 2017 from 12:00p- 2:30pm at Macdonald Stewart Hall, PJ's Restaurant

The Leadership Call to Action Speaker Series showcases business and social-entrepreneurial leaders whose professional efforts have created social change. Attendees of the Leadership Call to Action event will be asked to commit to a change in their daily lives, no matter how insignificant, that will create social change in their organization or community. This year, the College welcomes global humanitarian, best selling author and founder of War Child, Dr. Samantha Nutt.