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SCHULICH ALUMNI NEWSLETTERJanuary 2023
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Dear Schulich Alumni:
Greetings from Schulich and best wishes to you and your loved ones in the New Year ahead!
With the worst of the pandemic now finally behind us, we are making a greater effort to meet in person with our worldwide alumni family. As a result, later this month we’ll be visiting alumni in our Mumbai, New Delhi and San Francisco chapters, and early next month we’ll meet with alumni in Los Angeles. In addition, we’re hosting various industry mixers here in Toronto and will announce the date for our Annual Alumni Forum – CONNECT ’23 – in our February newsletter. I’m very much looking forward to meeting alumni across the world – it will be, in many cases, for the first time since becoming Dean.
We’re also very excited about the rebranding of our Alumni Relations unit under the direction of Executive Director Christina Niederwanger. The newly named Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement better reflects our objective going forward of intensifying engagement and involvement on the part of our 34,000 graduates across the globe while at the same time making Schulich more relevant and important to the lives of our alumni.
On that note, I’m delighted to share with you that we’re relaunching our highly regarded Alumni2Student Mentorship program later this month. Please see more information about the program further below, and a big thank you to those of you who have agreed to participate as mentors. I encourage you to also learn more about our Alumni2Alumni Mentorship program which is a wonderful opportunity for our alumni community to support one other.
Another priority this semester will be to finalize our School’s new Strategic Mission & Plan, and I wish to thank all those alumni who provided input and contributed innovative ideas over the past year. Loyal and engaged alumni like you make our School special and enrich the learning experience for our students.
I look forward to meeting many of you in the year ahead here in Toronto and around the world, and I wish you all a happy, healthy and productive 2023.
Sincerely,
Detlev Zwick, PhD
Dean & Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing Strategy
Schulich School of Business
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| Mentorship Program Relaunches!
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| We are thrilled to share that our popular Alumni2Student Mentorship Program has officially relaunched. We are hosting several orientation and etiquette training workshops throughout January and February to orient and prepare students to use our online community platform, and to connect with you, our alumni mentors. If you haven't already signed up and are interested in becoming a mentor, join our online community, Schulich Alumni Connect.
SAVE THE DATE for our Alumni2Student Virtual Speed Networking event on Tuesday, February, 28, 2023. Stay tuned for more details.
Click here to read more on ways you can give back to the Schulich community, or write to us at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca.
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| Top 10 Schulich Stories of 2022
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 What a year it has been! From winning national case competitions to building strong community partnerships, Schulich faculty, staff, students, and alumni, worked together to strive for excellence and make a mark in the world of business and management education. Here are our top 10 Schulich stories of 2022. Read more.
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| In this month's Dean's Desk column, Peter Darke, Director of the Schulich Behavioural Research Lab, shares some of its latest research findings on human behaviour and decision-making. The lab offers students hands-on research experience and produces insights that businesses can use to improve their marketing and customer satisfaction. Read more.
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| Schulich Launches New Master of Health Industry Administration Degree
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| We are excited to announce that Schulich School of Business has received Senate approval for the School’s newest Master’s degree - the Master of Health Industry Administration (MHIA), one of the first of its kind in Canada. Developed under the auspices of Schulich’s Krembil Centre for Health Management and Leadership, the program will launch in Fall 2023. Read more.
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|  This winter semester, top undergraduate and graduate students from Schulich and the Lassonde School of Engineering, are competing to win the grand championship prize for Together 2023. Hosted by Schulich and Startup India, the four-month entrepreneurship bootcamp and competition, brings the most promising Masters students alongside its ecosystem of trainers, professors, alumni and venture capatalists. Read more and get involved.
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DAY ON BAY - FINANCIAL SERVICES LUNCHEON
Friday, January 20, 2023
12:00 PM EST
Details and RSVP
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MEET OUR NEW DEAN - SCHULICH @ MUMBAI
Friday, January 20, 2023
7:00 PM IST
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MEET OUR NEW DEAN - SCHULICH @ NEW DELHI
Monday, January 23, 2023
6:00 PM IST
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ACCOUNTING NETWORKING MIXER
Thursday, January 26, 2023
5:30 PM EST
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MEET OUR NEW DEAN - SCHULICH @ SAN FRANCISCO
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
6:30 PM PST
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MEET OUR NEW DEAN - SCHULICH @ LOS ANGELES
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
6:30 PM PST
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SCHULICH SUPPLY CHAIN ALUMNI - WINTER '23 MIXER (VIRTUAL)
Saturday, February 3, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Details and RSVP
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CPG/RETAIL NETWORKING MIXER
Thursday, February 16, 2023
5:30 PM EST
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HEALTHCARE NETWORKING MIXER
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
5:30 PM EST
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| | Schulich Community Updates
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| William A. Dimma Memorial Initiative
An esteemed business leader and beloved husband and father, Dr. William A. Dimma, C.M., OOnt. (MBA ’69, Hon. LLD ’98) passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022, leaving a legacy of distinction and public service.
A strong advocate of higher ethical awareness and business standards, Dr. Dimma was a Professor and the fourth Dean of the Schulich School of Business, formerly known as the Faculty of Administrative Studies. As Dean from 1974 to 1976, he helped shape the School’s development and growth while contributing to its growing eminence in global management education. Dr. Dimma was a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council (now called the Dean’s Global Council) since 1998 and a member of York University’s Board of Governors from 1976 to 1997, which included a term as Board Chair from 1992 to 1997. Dr. Dimma was honoured with the Schulich Alumni Recognition Award for Outstanding Executive Leadership in 1992 and was the recipient of a York University Bryden Alumni Award for Leadership in 2001.
A tribute has been set up to honour Dr. Dimma's long-standing service and support of the Schulich and York community. Please read more about his wonderful legacy and to participate in the William A. Dimma Memorial Initiative. Thank you.
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| 2023 Inductees to the Order of the Business Hall of Fame
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| Each year, The Canadian Business Hall of Fame (CBHF) honours and celebrates the achievements of Canada's business leaders. Congratulations to this year's Inductees to the Order of the Business Hall of Fame, Edward Sonshine (LLB ’70), O.Ont., Q.C., Founder and Chairman, RioCan REIT and Hugh Anthony Arrell, (MBA ’68, Hon LLD ’08), C.M., Chairman & Co-Founder, Burgundy Asset Management Ltd.
"Our 2023 Inductees share a common passion to build organizations, pursue innovation, and have laid a foundation for entrepreneurs and future business leaders." – Dr. Janice Fukakusa, (MBA ’79, Hon LLD ’16), C.M., Chancellor of Toronto Metropolitan University. Read more.
Pictured (L to R): Edward Sonshine (LLB ’70), O.Ont., Q.C., Founder and Chairman, RioCan REIT and Hugh Anthony Arrell, (MBA ’68, Hon LLD ’08), C.M., Chairman & Co-Founder, Burgundy Asset Management Ltd.
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| Meet the Fashion Industry Disrupter
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| Congratulations to ALT TEX on winning the #MaRSClimateImpact pitch challenge! This startup, co-founded by Schulich alumna Myra Arshad (BBA '18), is transforming the fashion industry by replacing synthetic polyester with bioplastic fiber made from food waste. Learn more about ALT TEX here.
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| Named one of York University's 2022 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, Mahad Shahzad (BBA '20) is working to improve mental health amongst the elderly through his national social enterprise, Chatting to Wellness. Read more.
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| JP Morgan Private Bank appoints Ulysses Lau (MBA ’06) as Head of Investments and Engagement for Asia.
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| MacroGenics announces appointment of Dr. Margaret Liu and Meenu Chhabra Karson (MBA ’01) to Board of Directors.
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| Spectra Products Inc. announced the appointment of Ankit Bhandari (BBA ’12) CPA, CA, as Chief Financial Officer.
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| | Catching Up With Schulich Faculty
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| The paper "Going Beyond Optimal Distinctiveness: Strategic Positioning for Gaining an Audience Composition Premium", co-authored by Assistant Professor Majid Majzoubi, reveals new research insights on how companies can gain positive audience evaluations. Read more.
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| Jennifer Prospero is announced as one of the top 100 inspirational women in mining around the globe by Women in Mining UK. She is a guest lecturer at Schulich School of Business MBA in Global Mining Management. Read more.
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An Empowering Legacy that Endures
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| Schulich MBA student Melissa Paglialunga, MBA/JD Candidate Class of 2023 holds the distinction of receiving the Carol Anne Letheren Women’s MBA Award for the academic year 2022-2023. The award was established to honour the memory of Carol Anne Letheren (MBA ’77) whose untimely passing on February 1, 2001 left the entire Schulich and York community in deep sadness and shock.
“I am tremendously honoured in receiving this award, especially since it is given annually to female students in the MBA program. Financial awards can help students, like me, continue with and dedicate more time to their studies,” said Melissa.
To learn more about the various ways you can support and help Schulich students succeed, please click here.
(Pictured Above) Melissa Paglialunga, MBA/JD Candidate Class of 2023
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| Ernest C. Mercier Lecture in Entrepreneurial Science
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 On December 5, the Schulich School of Business, Lassonde School of Engineering and BEST Program hosted the Ernest C. Mercier Lecture in Entrepreneurial Science with keynote speaker Molly Shoichet, Entrepreneur and University Professor at the University of Toronto. Read more.
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| Cohort of Schulich Founders with Veteran Alumni Mentors
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 In continuous partnership with MindFrame Connect, the Schulich Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship celebrates the second cohort of the Schulich Startups Mentorship Program, led by Entrepreneur in Residence, Cherry Rose Tan. Read more.
Pictured above (Left to right): Guillermo Valles (BBA ’22), Cherry Rose Tan (Entrepreneur-in-Residence), Tali Remennik (BBA ’17), Daniel Shain (BBA ’08), Tejas Shah (MBA ’17), Natalie McMullin, Manager, Communications (MindFrame Connect), Meghann Coleman, Director (MindFrame Connect), Brice Scheschuk, Managing Partner (Globalive Capital), Vinit Shah (BBA ’21), Ariel Shain (BBA ’15), Artin Mostajabi (BBA ’23), Erin Wynn, Manager (MindFrame Connect).
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 On November 30, four 2022 Schulich Master of Real Estate and Infrastructure (MREI) alumni joined us to talk about their experience in the program and how it prepared them for their career. Learn more about the MREI program here.
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 On December 6, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) hosted over 30 students from the York University Student Investment Fund (YUSIF) at the Schulich School of Business for an interactive and informative stock pitch session. The session was led by John Di Re (MBA ’02), Mentor and Executive-in-Residence. Students were given the opportunity to interact with several members of the IMCO investment team, including CIO, Rossitsa Stoyanova and Brent Robertson (MBA ‘02).
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 The Masters Certificate in Project Management has been designed from the ground up to build excellent Project Managers - skillful, strategic leaders who can consistently guide projects to success. Start date: January 19, 2023. Learn More.
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| New Schulich ExecEd Website
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 Schulich ExecEd relaunched its website to provide a more seamless, user-centric experience. Visit the page today to browse through personalized certificate programs and management training courses.
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