Male Rookie of the Year Andrew D’Agostini thrives as a champion both on the ice and in the community
Full-time student, varsity athlete, philanthropist. Andrew D’Agostini reflects on his memorable first year at the University of Guelph.
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Economists and climatologists share research at International Workshop on Econometric Applications in Climatology
Climatologists and economists will meet at the University of Guelph this week where they will share their research on how econometrics – specialized statistical methods developed to analyze economic data sets – can help with the analysis of climate data.
College of Business and Economics to host Gender Wage Gap Workshop April 17
Why are men still - on average - earning more than women? Top researchers investigate on April 17 at the Gender Wage Gap Workshop.
Economics professor Rene Kirkegaard receives Canada Research Chair renewal from Industry Canada
Economics professor Rene Kirkegaard will continue as a Canada Research Chair in risk management and regulation for another five-year term. The announcement was made April 9 by by Ed Holder, minister of state (science and technology).
April 7: Real Estate and Housing students launch case competition
Real Estate and Housing students proposed development ideas for Toronto's Honest Ed's site at the first annual Undergraduate Real Estate Case Competition.
March 31: Students and alumni to be recognized by Ontario Hostelry Institute April 23
The Ontario Hostelry Institute will honour their "Top 30 Under 30" inductees on April 23. This year, six of these individuals are students and alumni from the College of Business + Economics.
March 27: Hotel and Food Administration student wins international case competition
HAFA student Aaron Laurie and his group recently took top prize at the Young Hoteliers Summit case challenge in Lausanne.
March 25: Child advocate and former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy to receive Lincoln Alexander Outstanding Leader Award
The Lincoln Alexander Outstanding Leader Award recognizes a Canadian who has exhibited exemplary leadership within, and more importantly beyond, the boundaries of his or her profession. Kennedy will be recognized on May 27 at the annual Lincoln Alexander Outstanding Leader Award banquet.
Marketing professor Brent McKenzie discusses dark tourism research
Dark tourism expert, marketing professor Brent McKenzie, speaks with at Guelph about why tourists visit places with historical connections to death and destruction.
March 19: Prof. Elliott Currie discusses potential for hazelnut production in Ontario
Could land that was once used for tobacco now become home to Ontario's hazelnut crop? According to Department of Management professor, and Ontario Hazelnut Association executive director, Elliott Currie, it's possible.
Currie was recently interviewed by RealAgriculture.com on the future of hazelnuts in Ontario and what farmers should know about growing the tree nut.