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| SCHULICH ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
November 2024
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| Dear Schulich Community,
As we step into November, we have a big day coming up! Thursday, November 14th marks Schulich’s 5th Giving Day—a day when our collective support can make a transformative impact.
This year, I have the privilege of serving as Honorary Chair, and we’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $300,000. Last year, we achieved 145% of our target, raising over $291,000 through the incredible generosity of 422 donors. I am confident that with your participation, we can build on this momentum to make this the most successful Giving Day yet.
This year, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Peter MacKenzie (MBA ’86) and Kate Zeidler, Marti Morfitt (MBA ’86), Eric Rawlinson (MBA ’84), Michael Bigger (MBA ’92), and the Svec Estate, every dollar you give on Schulich Giving Day will be matched, up to $150,000. This means your gift will have double the impact! Click here to know more about our Giving Day campaign.
Looking back on October, we have much to celebrate. From the joy of welcoming over 500 new alumni at our Fall Convocation 2024 to the tremendous energy at the 11th Annual Kellogg-Schulich EMBA Gala. We also proudly celebrated the outstanding achievements of four alumni at the 2024 Alumni Recognition Awards.
Thank you for being a cornerstone of our community. With Giving Day just around the corner, I encourage each of you to join us in making this day one of true impact and unity.
Warm regards,
Pam Laycock (MBA ’89)
President, Schulich Global Alumni Network
Schulich School of Business | York University
E: alumni@schulich.yorku.ca
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|  The Financial Times of London has ranked the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA among the top 40 EMBA programs in the world and #1 in Canada for Career Progress. For complete details regarding the 2024 Financial Times EMBA ranking, click here.
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Corporate Knights Ranking
Schulich MBA: Top 5 Global
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Schulich MBA ranks 5th globally in Corporate Knights' large programs! Read More.
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Schulich Giving Day - 2024
November 14, 2024
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|  We’re excited to launch our 5th Schulich Giving Day on November 14th, and this year we’re aiming even higher with a goal of raising $300,000 to support our current students and future business leaders.
Your contributions, whether to Schulich’s Highest Priorities Fund or to support students on their educational journey, will help deliver exceptional business education, provide financial assistance, and prepare students for career success. This year, every dollar you give on Schulich Giving Day will be matched, up to $150,000. This means your gift will have double the impact!
To support Schulich Giving Day as early supporters and to be recognized on our donor roll, click here.
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Come See Julian Scott Yeomans Discuss His New Book “Sensitivity Analysis for Business, Technology and Policymaking Made Easy with Simulation Decomposition (SimDec)”.
Join us on November 27th at the Schulich School of Business for an evening of cutting-edge insights and hands-on learning. Learn how business leaders and policymakers are using advanced sensitivity analysis to make better, data-driven decisions. Register NOW.
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Alumni2Student Speed Networking Event
November 25 (In-Person)
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Alumni, we need your expertise! Sign up as a mentor for our in-person speed networking event happening on Monday, November 25, 2024. Share your insights with students from sectors like Accounting, Consulting, Finance, Healthcare, Marketing, Real Estate, Supply Chain, and more. Click here for more details and to sign up.
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Call for Applications: GTA Alumni Ambassador Program 2025
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|  After a successful 2024 launch, we’re opening the second round of applications for 2025! Host 2 networking events, promote Schulich pride, and strengthen our alumni network. 1-year term, Jan-Dec. Apply by Dec 1, 2024, to make your impact! Read more.
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Global Alumni Network in Action
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We’re thrilled to see exciting global events coming up across our Schulich Global Alumni Network! From Montreal to Hong Kong and Dubai, alumni have fantastic opportunities to connect, network, and share experiences.
In Dubai, join us for a fireside chat with Prof. Dirk Matten, the Chair of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Schulich School of Business to discuss ESG, current sustainability practices, and what he sees are the drivers in the UAE and the wider region. Click here for more information.
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Big Shoutout to Our Alumni Donors and Volunteers in October
Featured Alumni Donors
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Featured Alumni Volunteers
Jasmine Godfrey (JD/MBA ’19) - Alumni Greeter
Rick Waugh (MBA ’74, Hon LLD ’07) - Dean's Leadership Dialogue
Kishore Moorjani (BBA ’94, MBA ’95), Jeremy Oxley (MBA ’06) and Eva Lau (MBA ’05) - ARA 2024
Kadie Ward Philp, Minh Tran, Ali Karmali, Zara Lam - EMBA Gala 2024
Elfie Li (MMKG '23) - GTA Ambassador Program
Aldo Nurpissov (MBA '19) and Ali Rushdi (MBA '19) - MBA 2019 Social
Paul Draffin (MBA ’99), Anthony An (BBA ’11), Jose Urdaneta (MBA ’13),David Wang (MSCM ’20), Fiona Woticky (MSCM ’20) - 3rd Annual Supply Chain Networking Event
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MAcc Alumni2Student Speed Networking Event
Exclusive for student and alumni in MAcc
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Details & RSVP
Schulich Giving Day 2024
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Details
Schulich On the Road: New York
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Details & RSVP
Alumni2Student Mentorship Program Speed Networking Event
Monday, November 25, 2024
Details & RSVP
Dinner with Schulich Alumni in Hong Kong
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Details & RSVP
Fireside Chat with Prof. Dirk Matten @ UAE
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Details & RSVP
Book Launch: Simulation Decomposition By Professor Julian Scott Yeomans
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Details & RSVP
Holiday Season Get-Together in Montreal
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Details & RSVP
MHIA Alumni2Student Speed Networking Event
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Details & RSVP
MMKG Alumni2Student Speed Networking Event
Monday, February 10, 2025
Details & RSVP
MMgt Alumni2Student Speed Networking Event
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Details & RSVP
SAVE THE DATE
Perspectives Lecture
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Details
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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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|  Congratulations, Class of 2024—your journey has just begun! As you step into this new chapter, remember you are now part of a global network of 36,000+ Schulich alumni making waves across the world. Stay connected by joining the Official Schulich LinkedIn Group and keep the momentum going! Click here to join.
We’re honoured to have Jasmine Godfrey (JD/MBA ’19), Associate at Bennett Jones LLP, as our Alumni Greeter for Fall Convocation 2024. Her dedication and leadership embody the strength of our alumni community. Your future is bright—go out and make your mark! Read More.
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Congratulations to the KS EMBA Class of 2024!
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|  Congratulations to the KS EMBA Class of 2024! This year’s convocation ceremony celebrated the dedication, hard work, and accomplishments of our graduates. In addition to celebrating their academic achievements, the KS22 cohort left a lasting legacy with a special class gift. Read more about their class gift.
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Dean's Leadership Dialogue Ft. Rick Waugh
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|  The Schulich community had the incredible opportunity to attend the Dean's Leadership Dialogues Series featuring Rick Waugh (MBA ’74, Hon LLD ’07), former Deputy Chairman, President, and CEO of Scotiabank!
Dean Detlev Zwick hosted a fireside chat with Rick Waugh, who shared his inspiring career journey, the importance of family values, and his pivotal role in navigating the 2008 financial crisis. Read More.
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Welcoming Peter Singer (MBA ’77) Back to Campus
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 We were delighted to welcome Peter Singer (MBA ’77), Chairman of Thomas, Large & Singer Inc., back to campus. Peter, a loyal supporter of Schulich and a proud Silver Leaf Member of the Dean’s Society, has made a significant impact through his generosity.
The Dean’s Society is a prestigious community of global leaders and philanthropists who supports the Schulich community with a minimum annual gift of $1,000—or $500 for alumni who graduated within the last 10 years. Members share a passion for investing in the vision and future of the Schulich School of Business. With Schulich Giving Day just around the corner, consider joining this distinguished circle of supporters to make an even greater impact.
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Global Chapter Strategy Sessions 2024
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In October, Dean Detlev Zwick, Pam Laycock (MBA '89), President of the Global AlumniNetwork, Christina Niederwanger, Executive Director, Advancement, and Alumni Engagement and Karina Butzek-Morris, Director of Alumni Engagement hosted three virtual strategy sessions which brought together 41 of our Alumni Chapter Presidents from 27 cities across the globe. These discussions gathered valuable insights and suggestions on expanding our global network further to leverage and support our diverse and inclusive global community. To connect with our Global Alumni Chapter Ambassadors, click here.
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Scholarship Spotlight: Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. Diversity Award of Excellence
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|  Join us as we spotlight current students in our new Scholarship Spotlight Series.
This month we focus on Rodeya Nujhath (Tech MBA '25), the inaugural recipient of the CN Railway Tech MBA Diversity and Inclusion Award. The $10,000 award recognizes equity-deserving students who self-identify as Black, Indigenous or Female and demonstrate community leadership and academic achievement. Read More.
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Schulich Alumni Recognition Awards 2024
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Schulich’s 2024 Alumni Recognition Awards brought together our vibrant community to honor four exceptional alumni. Congratulations to our honorees, and a big thank you to Kishore Moorjani, our guest EMCEE and thank you to Sharon Smith, Jeremy Oxley (MBA ’06), Max Stiles, and Eva Lau (MBA ’05), for their contributions to making the event an unforgettable evening of recognition and connection!
Read more about the evening here.
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11th Annual Kellogg-Schulich Alumni Association Gala 2024
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The 11th Annual Kellogg-Schulich Alumni Association Gala was a night to remember! Held at the elegant Four Seasons in downtown Toronto, our EMBA community, including alumni and faculty, gathered to celebrate achievements and foster meaningful connections.
Special thanks to keynote speaker, EMBA alumna Kadie Ward Philp, and to our event co-chairs, Minh Tran, Ali Karmali, Zara Lam for helping make this night unforgettable. Explore the highlights from this incredible evening, and discover more about the EMBA program here.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Class of 2019 MBA/IMBA Social! It was a joy reconnecting, reminiscing about your Schulich days, and creating new memories with all of you.
Special thanks to our Class Ambassadors, Aldo Nurpissov (MBA '19) and Ali Rushdi (MBA '19), for bringing us all together.
For more events like these, click here. Stay connected and let’s keep the momentum going!
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Thank you to our amazing alumni Mahima Kakkar (MBA '17), Rissa Kintanar (MREI '21) and Marco Renda (BBA '23) for joining us at the October GTA Alumni Dinner, hosted by our fantastic GTA Ambassador, Elfie Li (MMKG '23). Interested in becoming one of our 2025 GTA Alumni Ambassadors, click here.
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3rd Annual Supply Chain Alumni Networking Event
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Schulich alumni in supply chain gathered to reconnect and gain fresh insights! Thank you to our speakers for an engaging event and for sharing your insights. Read More.
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Thanksgiving Dinner in San Francisco
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The Thanksgiving Dinner in San Francisco was a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Canadians and school ambassadors. The evening sparked inspiring conversations and a strong sense of unity, leaving attendees eager to bring new ideas to life. Check out our website for more upcoming events.
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Spotlight on Research
Discover Schulich's 2023 Spotlight on Research!
Explore cutting-edge research from our faculty, featuring profiles of Dr. Marcia Annisette, Dr. Irene Henriques, and more. Dive into studies on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and innovative business solutions driving impact across industries.
Read the full report here.
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Next Session: 11/28/24. Learn More.
Contact Schulich ExecEd for your 10% discount.
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