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| SCHULICH ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
May 2025
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Dear Schulich Alumni,
We’re excited to invite you to CONNECT ’25: The Alumni Forum, Schulich’s premier alumni event happening this Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Join us and hundreds of fellow alumni for a dynamic half-day conference filled with inspiring panel discussions, career-building opportunities, and in-person networking. This year’s theme, New Horizons, sets the stage for bold conversations and fresh perspectives from industry leaders.
Highlights include:
● A fireside chat with Dean Detlev Zwick, featuring Daniel Tisch, CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, and Rob Cerjanec (MBA ’21), MPP – Ajax, on: Navigating Canada's Economic Challenges and Opportunities in the Age of Trump: A Post-Election Conversation
●Expert-led panels
●Career coaching sessions
● Plenty of networking
Visit here to get your ticket. We can’t wait to welcome you!
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Sincerely,
Fatima and Jack
CONNECT ‘25 Co-Chairs
Fatima Israel (MBA ’06), Chief Growth & Marketing Officer, Gowling WLG
Jack Fraser (EMBA ’13), Partner, BDC Capital - Growth Venture Fund, BDC
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|  Join us this Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, for the Schulich Alumni Forum, CONNECT '25. This exciting half-day conference will feature top industry leaders, engaging discussions, and the chance to reconnect with the Schulich community around the theme of "New Horizons." Don't miss out! Get your tickets here.See the Program here.
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Celebrating Reunions 2025
May 2, 2025
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|  On May 2, 2025, we’ll be hosting six Schulich Reunions for alumni from the MBA classes of 2005, 2010 and 2020, the BBA classes of 2010 and 2015, and all IMBA graduates. Visit our website for details!
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Schulich School of Business Launches BMO Future Leaders Finance Lab
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|  The Schulich School of Business - York University has launched the BMO Future Leaders Finance Lab, thanks to a generous $1.5 million gift from BMO. This state-of-the-art, 55-seat lab will provide Schulich’s finance students with hands-on learning experiences through advanced technology and digital finance tools.
The Lab is designed to enrich the student learning experience and equip graduates with the skills they need to be career ready. This initiative marks the largest BMO gift in Schulich’s history, reinforcing their dedication to fostering future financial leaders. Read More.
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|  On June 5, Schulich is hosting its annual Women in Business event, spotlighting current students and alumni as they share their experiences navigating business school and building successful careers. Keynote speaker Penny Wise (MBA ’91), VP at 3M, will headline an evening of learning, networking, and inspiration.
If your organization is passionate about equity, leadership, and empowering women in business, a few sponsorship opportunities are still available. Email to learn more.
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Alumni Excellence Spotlight: Dennis Mitchell (MBA ’03)
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|  Dennis Mitchell (MBA ’03) brings strategy, teamwork, and resilience to his leadership at Starlight Capital. A champion of mentorship and diversity, Dennis is empowering future leaders and building a lasting legacy through impact.
Read More.
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Celebrating Our Amazing Alumni Volunteers
SAVE THE DATE - June 19, 2025
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|  | In honour of National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating all our incredible alumni volunteers—thank you for your time, talent, and dedication! Save the date: our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event is happening on June 19!
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Be a Part of Schulich’s 60th Anniversary Video!
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|  Be a part of Schulich’s 60th anniversary video! Share a memory, a message, or what Schulich means to you. Email your recorded message to alumni@schulich.yorku.ca
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Big Shoutout to Our Alumni Donors and Volunteers in April 2025
Featured Alumni Donors
Douglas E. Kirk, MBA ‘76
Tracey McGillivray, MBA ‘98
Jing Li, MBA ‘09
School’s Highest Priorities
Peggy A. Worthen, MBA ‘85
Melissa Kelman, MBA ‘98
Student Financial Aid
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Featured Alumni Volunteers
Cynthia Li (MBA ’97), Pennie Santiago (MBA ’08), Anthony Vacca (MBA ’11), Aditi Sawkar (MBA ’13), Agnes Z. (MBA ’11), Ailish Kilmartin (MBA ’12), Virkanwal (Vir) Randhawa (MBA ’14), Denis Laguine (MBA ’03), Nicole S. (iBBA ’12), and Tony Giannopoulos (MBA ’16) - RBC Mentors
Dana Panchoo (MBA ’09), Sahil Ramaiya (BBA ’20) and Arthur Chung (BBA ’15) - RBC Volunteers
Kariann Dale (MBA ’98) - RBC Chapter Ambassador
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Spring Meet Up - New York City
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Details & RSVP
MBA/IMBA Class of 2000 Reunion
Friday, May 2, 2025
Details & RSVP
MBA/IMBA Class of 2005 Reunion
Friday, May 2, 2025
Details & RSVP
MBA/IMBA Class of 2010 Reunion
Friday, May 2, 2025
Details & RSVP
MBA/IMBA Class of 2020 Reunion
Friday, May 2, 2025
Details & RSVP
BBA/iBBA Class of 2010 Reunion
Friday, May 2, 2025
Details & RSVP
BBA Class of 2015 Reunion
Friday, May 2, 2025
Details & RSVP
IMBA Reunion – All Class Years
Friday, May 2, 2025
Details & RSVP
CONNECT' 25: New Horizons
Satuday, May 3, 2025
Details & RSVP
Schulich On The Road: London
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Details & RSVP
MBA 2019 Spring Social
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Details & RSVP
GTA Alumni Dinner
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Hosted by: Giuseppe Franzé (IMBA '17)
Details & RSVP
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Alumni on the Move - May 2025
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|  This month, we're spotlighting the extraordinary achievements of our Global Alumni Network. Click here to watch and be inspired.
Have a new job, promotion, board appointment, certification, or award? Share your news with us at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca.
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|  What an incredible evening of connection, insight, and community building at the Schulich/RBC Open House.
A big thank you to our outstanding alumni mentors for sharing your time and career wisdom: Cynthia Li (MBA ’97), Pennie Santiago (MBA ’08), Anthony Vacca (MBA ’11), Aditi Sawkar (MBA ’13), Agnes Z. (MBA ’11), Ailish Kilmartin (MBA ’12), Virkanwal (Vir) Randhawa (MBA ’14), Denis Laguine (MBA ’03), Nicole S. (iBBA ’12), and Tony Giannopoulos (MBA ’16).
A special shoutout to our RBC volunteers — Dana Panchoo (MBA ’09), Sahil Ramaiya (BBA ’20) and Arthur Chung (BBA ’15) — for making the evening run so smoothly and to our RBC Chapter Ambassador, Kariann Dale (MBA ’98) for championing alumni engagement at RBC.
For upcoming events, visit here.
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|  Thank you to everyone who joined us for the GTA Alumni Dinner this April! From meaningful conversations to new connections, the energy in the room was truly inspiring. Don't miss our next GTA Alumni Dinner on May 28, 2025, hosted by Giuseppe Franzé (IMBA ’17). Click here to register.
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How Consumers Moralize Self-Care
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When you hear the words “self-care” what comes to mind? A quiet walk along a lake? A luxurious bubble bath? A strict diet and workout regime? A day’s worth of retail therapy? Click here to read more and listen to the podcast.
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|  Financial Fluency for Non-Financial Managers: Advanced
Read between the numbers with big-picture strategies.
This program takes your financial management knowledge to the next level. Discover advanced techniques to measure performance, plan future actions and make informed business decisions that impress your team and your executives.
Next Session: 5/22/2025 Learn More.
Contact Schulich ExecEd for your 10% discount.
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