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SCHULICH ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
December 2023
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Dear Schulich Alumni,
Wishing you a joyous holiday season filled with warmth and comfort! 2023 has gone by so fast, but before this year comes to an end, I would like to extend my gratitude for the remarkable support and contributions provided by each and every one of you.
Schulich Alumni are making an impact in every facet of business, as well as in the lives of our students. Last month we hosted, for the first time again in person after four years, our annual Alumni2Student Speed Networking event, as part of our Mentorship Program. Over 225 alumni and students came together for an unforgettable evening filled with brilliant connections, conversation, and inspiration.
This is just one of the many examples of how our Schulich community is coming together to support our students. From reunions to program-specific mentoring events, our alumni are enthusiastic, passionate, and eager to give back.
Speaking about giving back, this year’s Schulich Giving Day campaign was a huge success! It was remarkable to see how the Schulich community united and achieved an outstanding milestone, exceeding our fundraising target by an impressive 145%. Without the support of 422 generous donors, we would not have been able to raise a total of $291,607, making this a new record for success. A sincere thank you to all our donors who contributed, helped spread the word, and collectively made this Giving Day the best one yet.
As a cornerstone of our thriving and inclusive Schulich community, together we are fulfilling our mission to prepare the next generation of business leaders. Thank you for your continuous impact on the student learning journey.
Don't miss the latest edition of Schulich Alumni on the Move, showcasing the accomplishments of our Global Alumni Community. New job, promotion, board appointment, or award recognition? Update us at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca.
Before we welcome 2024, I would like to once again wish you a relaxing and healthy holiday season. I look forward to connecting with you again soon and celebrating all the successes the new year will undoubtedly bring.
Sincerely,
Christina Niederwanger, CFRE
Executive Director, Advancement and Alumni Engagement
Schulich School of Business | York University
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Schulich MBA Program Ranked #1 in Canada
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Schulich’s MBA program was ranked # 1 in Canada according to the results of an annual global survey conducted by Corporate Knights, one of the world’s largest circulation magazines with an explicit focus on responsible business. Read more.
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Alumni2Student Mentorship Program Speed Networking Event
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Over 225 alumni and students came together for an unforgettable speed networking event, as part of our Alumni2Student Mentorship Program. A huge shoutout to our alumni mentors for your enthusiasm, for sharing your stories and providing advice. To see photos from the event, click here.
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Renowned Success Schulich Giving Day 2023
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With a remarkable $291,607 raised, surpassing our goal by 145% and a record number of 422 donors, this was the most ambitious and engaging Schulich Giving Day campaign to date. To watch a special thank you message from our Dean, click here.
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Click here to see our December edition of Alumni on the Move, highlighting and celebrating the remarkable achievements of our global alumni network. New job, promotion, board appointment or award recognition? Tell us about it by email at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca.
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GTA Alumni Ambassador Program
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Set to launch in January 2024 - the GTA Alumni Ambassador Program aims to build a more vibrant and engaged alumni community by promoting networking opportunities and interactions among alumni residing in the GTA.
Are you a passionate alum who is eager to take on the role as an Alumni Ambassador? Please submit your interest here before Monday, December 11.
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Schulich Startups Opens New Home
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We recently opened new office space for Schulich Startups, which leads the development of accelerator/incubator services at our school and is a community of startup founders, aspiring and established entrepreneurs, faculty and students. To book a tour, please reach out to: info@schulichstartups.com
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Big Shoutout to Our Alumni Donors and Volunteers in November
Featured Alumni Donors
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Featured Alumni Volunteers
Margarita Cargher (MBA ’18): Panelist,17th Annual Insights Conference
Adrian Chau (MBA '00): Chapter Ambassadors, Hong Kong
Ali Rushdi (MBA '19) and Aldo Nurpissov (MBA '19): 2019 Class Ambassadors
Kyle McDowell (MREI '21): Co-Chair Perspectives Lecture
Nat D'Ercole (BBA ’92): Alumni Mentor, MAcc Alumni2Student Speed Networking Event
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WHAT'S NEXT @ SINGAPORE Friday, January 19, 2024 Details and RSVP
CONNECT ’24 Saturday, May 4, 2024 Details and RSVP coming soon
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CHAMPIONING STUDENT SUCCESS
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MMKG Alumni2Student Mixer Monday, February 5, 2024 Details and RSVP coming soon
JD/MBA Alumni Student Networking Event Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Details and RSVP coming soon
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Schulich Real Estate & Infrastructure Perspectives Lecture a Resounding Success
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Schulich Finance Alumni Association Social
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Thank you to Chapter Co-Presidents, Gregory Pau (MBA ’89) and Nicole Sung (iBBA ’12) for spearheading another SFAA Social last month. Check out our Alumni Directory to connect with fellow alumni from the finance industry.
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Master of Finance Students and Buddy Alumni Networking Reception
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Thank you to our alumni, Rahesh Bhayani (MF '23), Himanshi Goel (MF '21), Abhishek Vora (MF '23), Merlina Wang (MF '21), Cheuk Wa Yip (MF '23) and Lisheng Zhou (MF '21) who joined us at the Master of Finance Students and Buddy Alumni Networking Reception. It was great to see the conversations and connections that were made that evening.
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Inaugural Master of Accounting Alumni2Student
Speed Networking Event
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Thank you to our incredible Schulich alumni Nat D'Ercole (BBA ’92), Hannah Zito (BBA '16, MAcc ’17), Edward R. Zhu, CPA, LPA (BBA '16, MAcc ’17), (Kamran) Muhammad Zafar (BBA '19, MAcc ’20), Nadia Beltrano (BBA '21, MAcc ’22), Peter Albert (BBA ’07), Steven Pitucci, CPA, CA (BBA '13), Thijith Vidanagamage (BBA '21, MAcc ’22) for joining us for our Master of Accounting Alumni2Student Speed Networking event. Check out our Alumni Directory to connect with fellow alumni in accounting, or contact us, if you want to become engaged with the MAcc program.
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MBA Class of 2019 Speaker and Networking Event
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Schulich Alumni from the MBA Class of 2019 came together for a special speaker and networking event. Thank you to Professor Stephen Weiss for your insightful segment on "Negotiations". A big shoutout to Class Ambassadors, Ali Rushdi (MBA '19) and Aldo Nurpissov (MBA '19) for your passionate drive in making this event happen. We look forward to building on this momentum and celebrating your 5 Year Reunion on May 3, 2024. To host a reunion in 2024 for your class, contact us at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca
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Inaugural Supply Chain Alumni2Student Speed Networking
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Thank you to our Schulich alumni, Raman Boparai (IMBA '05), Parthiban Dhakshnamurthy (MSCM '21), Ruijing Pan (MSCM '23), Carolina Pimentel (MBA '23), Jashanpreet Sharma (MMGT '18), Binny Thapa (MSCM '21), You You (MSCM '23) for connecting with our students from the Master of Supply Chain Management for a fantastic speed networking event. We look forward to creating more opportunities like these for our students and alumni. To join the Schulich Supply Chain Alumni Association (SSCAA), click here.
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Schulich Alumni Meet Up in Hong Kong
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Our Schulich Alumni in Hong Kong met to catch up on old times and discuss ways to bring the community closer. Thank you to our Hong Kong Chapter Leads, Adrian Chau (MBA '00) and Helen Wong (IMBA '92) for organizing this great gathering, and to Jonathan Cheung (MBA '73), China Chapter Head, for his time to make the trip from Shanghai to Hong Kong. To connect with our Global Alumni Chapter Ambassadors, click here.
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Schulich Alumni Campus Visits
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We welcomed back two of our fantastic alumni, Farrukh Saleem (BBA '18) from Chicago and David Ian Gray (MBA '91) from Vancouver, to our campus.
Planning a trip back? We'd love to welcome you, catch up, and share all the exciting developments. Let us know when you're in town! Reach out to us at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca.
Photo credit: Top image (L to R): Christina Niederwanger, Executive Director, Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement and Farrukh Saleem (BBA '18)' Bottom image (L to R), Christina Niederwanger, Executive Director, Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement and David Ian Gray.
To connect with our Global Alumni Chapter Ambassadors, click here.
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Thank You to our Schulich Annual Fund Supporters
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We wanted to acknowledge the season's end and the conclusion of another great year at Schulich. We are grateful to all our Annual Fund supporters. Your generosity has impacted, and continues to impact, the lives of our students and the next generation of business leaders. Thank you for your support.
All donations toward the Schulich Annual Fund provide aid to our students in need through the Schulich Student Support Fund and assists us with improving our students' learning through the School’s Highest Priorities Fund.
Please consider making your annual contribution today, if you haven't already! To donate, click here.
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