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July 29: University of Guelph's Food Laureate Anita Stewart interviewed on Food Day Canada

Food Day Canada logoAre you ready to celebrate Canadian cuisine this Saturday? Our Food Laureate, Anita Stewart, along with countless farmers, fishers, chefs, researchers and home cooks from across the country are preparing to celebrate Food Day Canada. Launched by Stewart as the World's Longest Barbeque in 2003 to support farmers in the aftermath of the mad cow crisis, Food Day Canada features a wide range of events focused on local food.

July 25: Alumnus Chris Hemmerich makes PGA Tour debut

Photo of Chris HemmerichBusiness alumnus Chris Hemmerich is taking his professional golfing career to the next level at the RBC Canadian Open. The former Gryphons golf team member made his PGA Tour debut on July 24 at the Royal Montreal Golf Club competing against top golfers from around the world. Hemmerich made headlines late last year after being named to the National Golf Team.

July 11: Prof. Jamie Gruman co-authors study on employee engagement

A new study co-authored by Department of Management professor Jamie Gruman suggests that managers and human resources professionals should adopt a better understanding of employee engagement if they want to ensure staff are fulfilled and satisfied in their work.

July 7: Tipping research makes national headlines

Photo of Mike von MassowAccording to this article from the Globe and Mail, getting rid of tipping may help improve restaurant culture. University of Guelph tipping experts, Mike von Massow and Bruce McAdams, talk about the results of their recent study that interviewed about 100 managers and servers on the topic. What they found was that tipping causes a number of challenges ranging from controlling the quality of service to rivalry among staff.

July 3: Prof. Sylvain Charlebois writes on economic consequences of animal welfare; Prof. Kerry Godfrey writes on business programs at U of Guelph

In this article from the StarPhoenix, Professor Sylvain Charlebois writes about the impact of animal welfare on agriculture. Following the release of a video from a B.C. dairy farm showing abuse, Charlebois notes the changes emerging in the industry such as increased transparency, in addition to university research and animal welfare programs.

Also in the news this week, Professor Kerry Godfrey writes about the business programs at the University of Guelph in Global Responsibility Magazine. 

July 2: Dean Julia Christensen Hughes announces new appointments

Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes, Dean of the College of Business and Economics, announced two appointments today. Effective August 1, Dr. Statia Elliot will become the Director of the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management for a five year term, renewable. Statia brings with her 10 years of management and consulting experience within the industry and has been a faculty member at the University of Guelph since 2007. 

June 30: Intrigue Media nabs Small Business of the Year Award at Guelph Awards of Excellence

Photo of Paul Demarco, Julia Christensen Hughes and Rob MurrayTwo U of G commerce alumni who started a business while students at the University of Guelph received the Small Business of the Year Award at the Guelph Awards of Excellence last week. Intrigue Media founders Paul Demarco and Rob Murray launched their digital advertising and marketing firm to gain practical business experience during their degree.

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