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November 7: U of G Appoints First Food Laureate
The University of Guelph has appointed its first Food Laureate. Anita Stewart, an expert on food and Canadian cuisine, will serve as the University’s honorary food ambassador, providing advocacy and leadership and promoting initiatives.
It’s believed to be the first such position in the world.
“This historic appointment is a significant step towards strengthening U of G’s reputation as ‘Canada’s food university,’” said president Alastair Summerlee.
November 2: Survey Takes Pulse of Guelph Businesses
Article featured in the Guelph Tribune.
City hall and the University of Guelph will conduct a survey of local businesses starting this Monday, with the data to be used in creating new initiatives to boost local prosperity.
November 1: Playoff Tickets for OUA Semi-Finals Football Game
ATTENTION GRYPHON FANS!
The Guelph Gryphons football team will play against Queen's at OUA Semi-Finals in the Gryphon Stadium this Saturday, November 3rd, 2012.
United Way raffle tickets are $2 each OR 3 for $5. To purchase tickets, please contact one of the CME United Way Canvassers. Seven sets of tickets will be drawn tomorrow, Friday, November 2nd at noon.
Enter the raffle for your chance to win tickets! Ticket sale proceeds go to the CME United Way Campaign.
Lucy-Mae Von Sichartshofen Schenk - Published Author and Hotel and Food Administration Student
Every year The College of Management and Economics proudly welcomes first year students and endeavours to help them become life-long learners through applied learning opportunities. Many students embrace the challenges set by CME and prove themselves both academically and professionally. As a first year Hotel and Food Administration co-op student, Lucy-Mae Von Sichartshofen Schenk personifies CME’s values and brings a lot to the table considering she published her first novel at the age of fourteen.
October 31: Interactive Food Industry Business Forum
Natural/Organic/Local
"Be careful what you ask for"
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
5:30 p.m. - Dinner
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. - Panel of experts
PJ's Restaurant in the Atrium, University of Guelph
October 29: CME Student Wins Bronze At World Triathlon Championships
Article featured in Guelph Now!
University of Guelph cross-country runner Joanna Brown won the bronze medal Saturday at the World Under 23 Triathlon Championships in Auckland, New Zealand.
She finished with a time of 2:14.12 and, at age 20, was the youngest competitor on the podium. It was the first time she competed in the race.
October 24: Marketing Professor Receives Grant to Study Effects of Gambling Advertisements
Article featured in the Guelph Mercury
A University of Guelph researcher had received funding to study how advertising about gambling influences gamblers.
October 25: Reaping the Harvest Discussion TONIGHT
Reaping the Harvest: The True Cost of Food on Your Plate
When: TONIGHT, October 25 at 7:00PM
Where: UG Science Atrium
October 25: Reaping the Harvest Discussion TONIGHT
Reaping the Harvest: The True Cost of Food on Your Plate
When: TONIGHT, October 25 at 7:00PM
Where: UG Science Atrium