Oct. 23: College of Business and Economics launches Notable Alumni project

New web project showcases stories and profiles of notable University of Guelph business and economics alumni.

New web project showcases stories and profiles of notable University of Guelph business and economics alumni.

The University of Guelph's Faculty Association (UGFA) has awarded College of Business and Economics associate professor Tanya Mark with the Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Environmentally friendly office buildings have higher rents, higher occupancy rates and more satisfied tenants.
Kristian Adomait recently made a move many new grads make after completing their education - to a new city and new job. Following the completion of his MA in Economics in the financial economics field, he landed a role at big-four audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and is currently pursuing his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. When asked what he valued most about his experience in the MA program, he emphasized that his graduate education was an asset during the job search process because it set him apart from other candidates.
Starting a new job can be stressful even for the most prepared and qualified individual, so ensuring that employees are on-boarded properly is important to helping them succeed in the workplace. In this video. associate professor and co-founder of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association Jamie Gruman introduces us to two people starting new jobs and explores the benefits of effective socialization in the workplace. Watch the video.
Researchers are making strides towards understanding our collective past by analyzing large historical data sets that have taken digital form over the last few decades.
Are e-cigarette advertisements doing more harm than good when it comes to encouraging smokers to quit?
Shantz will take on the role of instructor this fall when she leads the new course.
The conference, held annually at a Canadian university, welcomed two of the world’s top econometricians as its keynote speakers. This is the third time the University of Guelph has hosted the conference.

Five restaurants received gold medals recognizing their commitment to Canadian cuisine and sustainable management practices.