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Researchers of all disciplines collaborate to tackle environmental issues

The launch of a new institute at the University of Guelph will enable researchers from all disciplines to tackle the world’s environmental problems through innovation and interdisciplinary collaborations.

The Guelph Institute for Environmental Research (GIER) will build on the University’s expertise in the environment and sustainability by bringing together researchers from all U of G disciplines, from business and engineering to fine arts and biology.

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Lang students start semester off with podium finish

U of G students from the Guelph Student Investment Council travelled to Toronto last month for the annual Queen’s Finance Association Conference (QFAC). The conference ran from September 26th to 29th and featured keynote addresses, interactive workshops, a dynamic finance case competition, and exclusive networking events and dinners.

Ted McKechnie speaking to students

Interdisciplinary business course hears from leader in Food Industry

Ted McKechnie, a well-recognized thought leader in the Canadian food industry, was at the University of Guelph this week to give a guest lecture to food science and business students as part of an interdisciplinary food product development course.

Jing Wan

New Faculty Q&A: Jing Wan

Jing Wan

Assistant Professor, Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies

Jing Wan joined the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics an assistant professor in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies in July 2019. Prior to joining the Lang School, she was an assistant professor of marketing at the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Groningen (Netherlands).

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Alumni Q&A: Nicholas Pearce

Nicholas Pearce (BComm ’04) has had a unique career path. Hoping to land a job in the hospitality industry, Pearce enrolled in Lang’s Hospitality and Tourism Management major (HAFA at the time). His experiences at UofG and Lang opened his eyes to the world of beverage importing and exporting, which ultimately led to starting his own business, Nicholas Pearce Wines in 2011. A premier wine focused agency serving the LCBO and all of Ontario’s top hotels, restaurants and wine collectors, Pearce has grown his company to become a powerhouse for the discerning wine connoisseur market.

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Spreading business across U of G: Lang launches 6 new minors

6 new minors will help boost U of G student's competencies in business as they enter the job market.


The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics is set to launch six new minors for fall 2020 intake, available to students across the University of Guelph. The new minors will allow both business and non-business students (including those studying arts, sciences and agriculture) to add sought-after, complementary business skills to their degree.

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Lang students lead campus sustainability group to Gold status

The Net Impact (Graduate) Chapter at the University of Guelph recently achieved Gold standing, a designation that is awarded to Net Impact’s top chapters across the world. Net Impact, which has chapters worldwide, aims to mobilize next-generation leaders to use their skills and careers to make a positive impact on the world.

Hannah Ruuth

Student Q&A: Hannah Ruuth, Public Management

Hannah Ruuth is a third year Public Management student in Lang’s Bachelor of Commerce program. With a longtime interest in child-welfare, education, youth engagement and socioeconomics, Hannah has a passion for politics, government and public relations.

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