Ombudsperson

What is an Ombudsperson?

The Ombudsperson is a student living in residence who is employed by the Hospitality Services Advisory Committee (HSAC) to act as a student liaison between customers and the Hospitality Services team.
Our 2022-2023 Ombudsperson is Varnika Karavadi. Varnika is going into her year of BSc Agriculture Honors degree and is excited to work with HSAC to help improve the health and well‑being of students who eat on‑campus food. She is here to collect feedback and answer any questions and concerns you may have concerning anything food-related on campus.

What does the Ombudsperson do?

The Ombudsperson provides an open, impartial, and easily accessible channel for communication between Hospitality Services and the students and staff that use its services. The Ombudsperson will ensure information is passed on, opinions are expressed, and recommendations and suggestions are forwarded to those who can act upon them.

How do I contact the Ombudsperson?

If you have questions or concerns, contact Varnika via email at ombud@uoguelph.ca or through Ombudsperson's social media channels (@UofGOmbud).

Ombudsperson's Upcoming Events

Are you interested in learning more about dining on campus? View our events calendar to find a list of upcoming events run by or featuring Varnika, our Ombudsperson. The events calendar can be found here.