U of S holiday experts available

The festive season is upon us and researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are available to comment on various topics related to the holidays.

MARKETING AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR:

Stormy Williams
Edwards School of Business
Email:david.williams@usask.ca

  • Psychology of sales/deals
  • Christmas hype
  • Holiday spending and overspending
  • Boxing Day sales
  • Advertising and consumer behaviour 

GIFT GIVING AND CHARITIES:

Chelsea Willness
Edwards School of Business
Email: katchuk@edwards.usask.ca

  • Non-profit Christmas gifts
  • Giving to charities during the holiday season

EATING WELL DURING THE HOLIDAYS:

Gordon Zello
College of Pharmacy and Nutrition
Email: krk285@mail.usask.ca

  • Healthy eating habits all year round
  • Balance when surrounded by holiday treats
  • Practical tips for eating well during the holidays while still enjoying the indulgence of the season

TIPS FOR SAFE SNOW SHOVELLING:

Phil Chilibeck
(Available for media on Dec. 8, 2016)
College of Kinesiology
Email: amanda.davenport@usask.ca

  • Why snow shovelling can be hazardous
  • Staying injury-free during the inevitable winter chore
  • Keeping fit and active through the winter season

“GREEN” CHRISTMAS TIPS:

Matt Wolsfeld
Office of Sustainability
Email: matt.wolsfeld@usask.ca

  • Ideas to celebrate the season while caring for the environment
  • The many things you can do to ensure that you enjoy the festivities in a sustainable way

CARING FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE:

Grant Wood
College of Agriculture and Bioresources
Email: grant.wood@usask.ca

  • Once you select a Christmas tree, follow Professor Wood’s suggestions to keep it fresh and safe

PET SAFETY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON:

Dr. Jordan Woodsworth
(Available after Dec. 19 and prefers 12-24 hours’ notice because of clinic responsibilities)
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Email: jeanette.stewart@usask.ca

  • Some of the more common household hazards of the season for pets
  • Poisonous holiday plants
  • Prevention is the best medicine

 

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