Research by Julia Christensen Hughes, dean of the College of management and Economics, will be featured in a documentary premiering tonight at 9 p.m. on CBC TV.
"Faking the Grade" looks at cheating and academic misconduct. It features interviews with students, administrators, parents and teachers who discuss their experiences around “Academic Integrity,” and interviews with experts, including Christensen Hughes, about why students cheat.
Article featured in Guelph Mercury
First came the hallowed whisky trails of Scotland. Closer to home, the wine trails in southern Ontario and British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley followed. Now, the small European country of Estonia is eyeing its own claim to fame — a world-renowned vodka trail — thanks to Guelph researchers.
Join keynote speaker, Petra Kassun-Mutch and panelists, Keddy Chandran and Ryan Locke on Wednesday, November 14th at 6:30 p.m in the Landscape Architecture Building, Room 204 to learn more about social enterprises.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.