News

The falling dollar and a severe drought in California might have an impact on Canadian food prices, according to Associate Dean and Professor Sylvain Charlebois. Charlebois was interviewed today by 660 News on the dollar and CTV News on the drought. 

Looking for opportunities to take your business to the next level? Consider auditioning for CBC's hit show, Dragons' Den or applying for BDC's 2014 Young Entrepreneur Award.

Ready to make a deal with a Dragon? CBC's hit show Dragons' Den will be holding auditions in Kitchener on February 14. This is your chance to not only promote your business, but gain investors. Get more details on Dragons' Den auditions.

In the lead up to this weekend's Super Bowl, Marketing and Consumer Studies professor Timothy Dewhirst comments on the "Battle of Brands" within the NFL. According to Dewhirst, team names often represent "tough, fierce, fearless and menacing qualities," all fitting given the nature of the game. Read full U of G release

Candidates entering U of G's MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management or MA in Leadership programs who are graduates of the Rural Ontario Institute's Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) will be given advanced standing equivalent to two elective courses. This is the first time advanced standing has been granted to any U of G master's program. Read more on this announcement on the Farms.com website.

In this article from Corporate Knights, Assistant Professor Elizabeth Kurucz and Andree Gosselin O'Meara, Director of Retention at the Globe and Mail, write about the challenges facing sustainability in business, specifically at the leadership level. They suggest that engaging all stakeholder groups, challenging business assumptions and creating an "entrepreneurial approach to governance" are key steps towards addressing these challenges.

In this issue of the AgCareers newsletter, Associate Dean and Professor Sylvain Charlebois writes about the ever-changing landscape of the food and agriculture industry and how CME's MBA has evolved to meet changing demands and expectations. Read "Coping with the New Normal in Agribusiness"

If you’re looking for an example of a U of G student who has taken their educational experience to another level, look no further than Michelle Chan. Since starting our renowned Hospitality and Food Administration (HAFA) program, she has taken on roles in student government in the Hospitality and Tourism Management Student Association (HTMSA), completed a year of co-operative education, participated in CBaSE programs, acted as an Ontario DECA Provincials judge, and studied in France and Austria.

Following yesterday's announcement that renovations to Macdonald Hall have been approved, the Guelph Mercury reports on CME's anticipated move to the historic building. Macdonald Hall, which was constructed in the early 1900s, will eventually house the majority of CME's programs in addition to teaching and learning space becoming U of G's business hub. Read "University of Guelph announces new, $10M plan for its oldest student residence"

The University of Guelph's Business School is getting a new home. The University of Guelph announced today that Macdonald Hall will be undergoing renovations to create a new "gateway to business" in the historic building that opened in 1903. The Board of Governors approved the plans on Tuesday. Read full U of G release

For MCS master's student Warren Pinto, how Canada's provinces and territories choose to market themselves has become an evolving research interest. In this article from at Guelph he discusses his research and experience as a CME graduate student.