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SCHULICH ALUMNI NEWSLETTERApril 2023
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Message from Christina Niederwanger
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| Dear Schulich Alumni,
I would like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to all of you. During the past few months, we have had some incredible chances to engage with you, and we were amazed by your enthusiasm and dedication to support our students and maintain your connection with the School.
I am also excited to introduce you to our newest team members who have joined the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement just recently. Karina Butzek-Morris, Director, Alumni Engagement, Catherine Hardman, Director, Philanthropic Engagement, Bobby Hrehoruk, Director, Advancement and Operations, Sandy Penwarden, Executive Assistant, and Nabila Rahman, Project Coordinator, Alumni Engagement. Please join me in giving them a warm welcome. Our goal is to make it easier than ever for you to mentor, connect, engage, learn, and reconnect with the school, as well as our students and your fellow alumni. It is important to us to constantly improve our alumni engagement initiatives and programming. To provide your feedback, send us an email at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca.
This year, we were fortunate enough to host reunions not only in Canada but across the globe. From California to India, and from Dubai to Europe, we saw alumni coming together to reconnect with their peers in cities around the world.
We also had some excellent mentorship opportunities where you, our alumni, stepped up to the plate to provide guidance to our current students. We appreciate your time and your willingness to volunteer with us. It's a testament to your commitment to our school and our shared goal of preparing our students to be career ready.
As part of our commitment to fostering connections among our alumni, please be aware that we offer programs such as Alumni2Alumni Connections. This initiative is designed to help you stay engaged with your peers through our online portal, SchulichAlumniConnect.
Also, our highly anticipated CONNECT ’23 is happening on Saturday, May 6, and we have a lineup of fantastic speakers with day-long activities for you to reset, reignite and reunite in Toronto. I look forward to seeing you there! Do not miss our Super Saver Early Bird pricing and get your ticket before Monday, April 10.
Thank you for being a part of our community! It is wonderful to witness the power of our alumni network!
Best regards,
Christina Niederwanger
Executive Director, Advancement and Alumni Engagement
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We are excited to share with you the recently posted, jam-packed lineup of speakers for CONNECT ’23:What’s Next on May 6, 2023. Early Bird Sale ends on Monday, April 10, so act fast!
Click here to see the full program, including a special kick-off session with Dean Zwick, 30+ speakers covering areas including Technology, Sustainability, and Healthcare, and more than 15 interactive workshops and sessions hosted by industry thought leaders.
Register now and save!
A few of the leading speakers taking the stage include:
- Benjamin Tal, Managing Director – Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC World Markets Inc
- Lisa Melchior (MBA ’93), Founder and Managing Partner, Vertu Capita
- Dr. Carsten Hansen, Chief, Global Procurement Services, United Nations Development Program
- Jane Bird (IMBA ’14), Director, Global Head of ESG Strategy and Reporting, Northland Power
- M. David Rice, Area Coordinator and Professor of Marketing, Schulich School of Business
- Catherine Fagnan (EMBA ’19), Associate General Counsel, GreenInfrastructure Partners Inc
- Jeanette Bicknell, Ph. D. (MA '95), Mediator, Consultant and Investigator, Bicknell Mediation
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| Schulich Alumni Share Insights with MMKG Students
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Last month, we hosted a fantastic MMKG Alumni2Student mixer that brought together over 20 alumni and 80 marketing students for an engaging speed networking session. Students had the opportunity to learn about marketing careers at top companies, gain valuable insights and make meaningful connections with alumni in their fields.
Special thanks to our alumni, Ifte Jahan Alam (MMKG ’21), Jon Arnold (MMKG ’84), Sameer Arora (MBA ’13), Madeleine Cruickshank (MMKG ‘20), Kaitlin Kocsis (MMKG ’22), Waruna Kulawansha (MBA ’19), Soomin Lee (BBA ’18), Howard Lichtman (MBA ’82), Mearon Naman (MMKG ’19), Alex Peca (MMKG ’21), Umita Pimpale (MMKG ’22), Priya Rajkumar (MMKG ’19), MaryAnn Rapea (BBA ’20), Jonathan Resnick (MMKG ’21), Kavita Sharma (MMKG ’21), Hooly Sim (BBA’14). Read more.
Please visit our Mentorship page here to learn more about similar programs, such as Alumni2Alumni Connections, designed specifically for alumni looking to connect with other Schulich alumni.
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Last month, we gathered together with a fantastic group of Schulich alumni in Paris, Frankfurt and London. We introduced to them our new Dean and our newly revitalized Schulich Global Alumni Community and shared the Schools exciting strategic plan. The energy and enthusiasm in the room was contagious and we were so thrilled to be a part of it.
It's moments like these that remind us why we do what we do - to bring together passionate and driven individuals who are making a difference in the world. We can't wait to hold similar events in the future for our Schulich community and to continue to create unforgettable experiences like this one. Please visit our Alumni Connect Online Community to stay connected with your Schulich community. Coming up, our next stop is Montreal and Ottawa - happening next month. See here for registration details.
Pictured (Top left image, L to R): Dean, Detlev Zwick (left corner), Pam Laycock (MBA '89), President, Schulich Global Alumni Network (second last from right), Christina Niederwanger, Executive Director, Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement (right corner) meeting with our alumni community in London.
Pictured (Top right image, L to R): Pam Laycock (MBA '89), Dean, Detlev Zwick (second left), Christina Niederwanger (right corner), meeting with our alumni community in Frankfurt.
Pictured (Bottom left image, L to R): Dean, Detlev Zwick (front row, left corner), Christina Niederwanger (front row, second left), Pam Laycock (MBA '89) (front row, right corner), meeting with our alumni community in Paris.
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Showcasing reflections and commentary from Schulich's thought leaders on the latest emerging trends in management and the world of business. In this month's Dean's Desk column, Professor Nicole Mead looks at some of the exciting research projects taking place at Schulich's Well-Being Research Lab (WiRL). Read More.
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| Meet our new Dean @ Montreal and Ottawa
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With a successful reunion that happened in Europe last month, we are excited to offer more opportunities for you to connect with our new Dean, Detlev Zwick. We will be hosting events in Montreal and Ottawa later this month - be sure to check out the details here.
Please visit our events page for information on upcoming events. Don't forget to join our online platform at SchulichAlumniConnect to stay connected with our alumni community. We can't wait to see you at our next events!
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| KSAA Diversity and Inclusion Award
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The Kellogg-Schulich Alumni Association (KSAA) believes that diverse and inclusive environments in business and executive communities are essential for business success and for developing a stronger community.
Back in the Fall 2022, the Kellogg-Schulich Alumni Association (KSAA) announced the establishment of the KSAA Diversity and Inclusion Award with a generous donation match from Hyundai Canada. Contribute today to the KSAA Diversity and Inclusion Award and double the impact of your support.
The Hyundai Canada match was spearheaded by recent Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA graduate and Hyundai Canada’s National Manager of Marketing Communications, Kristina Covello-Garcia (EMBA '22). Hyundai Canada will match up to $10,000 and contributions to the fund must be received by April 30, 2023, to be eligible.
Helping advance opportunities for individuals from underrepresented groups to obtain and thrive in leadership positions, the KSAA hopes this award will have a transformational impact on a Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA student who has made a meaningful impact on, and has shown a continued commitment to, the advancement of underrepresented groups, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, Women, Disabled, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
To contribute to the KSAA Diversity and Inclusion Award, visit here.
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BEST PRACTICES OF DATA VISUALIZATION: A DEMONSTRATION IN PYTHON Friday, April 14, 2023 Details and RSVP
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PEEKING BEHIND THE VEIL: HOW JOURNALISTS USE LEAKED FINANCIAL RECORDS TO TELL STORIES WITH A GLOBAL IMPACT AND WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THE INFORMATION Friday, April 28, 2023 Details and RSVP
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UNDERSTANDING AND MEASURING REPUTATIONAL CAPITAL USING PYTHON Friday, May 12, 2023 Details and RSVP
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| Schulich Community Updates
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| Congratulations to our alumni, Alyssa Segula (MBA '22), Reni Odetoyinbo (BBA '18), Sahil Kesar (IBBA '15), Faridah Yagboyaju (IBBA '22) and Iris Yusupov (MBA '22) for being named York University's Top 30 Alumni Under 30. We are extremely proud of your outstanding achievement, and you stand as an inspiration for us all! #YorkUTop30
Launched in 2021, York’s Top 30 Alumni Under 30 program seeks to highlight the success and diversity of the University’s young alumni community, while inspiring the next generation of young alumni leaders to make a positive difference locally and globally.
To learn more, visit here.
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| Schulich Places First at Reimagining Women in Leadership Competition
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| Congratulations to MBA students Amy Rudnicki, MaraGeorge, Niketa Saini, and Niyati Rajkumar Choudhary for placing first at the Reimagining Women in Leadership competition, hosted by the Ted Rogers School of Management and sponsored by the Canadian Women's Foundation.
We would also like to extend a special thank you to our alumna, Azra Samji (MBA '21), for her invaluable contributions in helping the team understand the impact of gender-based violence from different perspectives. It is through the support and guidance of our alumni that our students are able to excel and make a positive impact in the world. Read more.
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| Industry Partnership Grants Students Direct Access to Wealth Management Executives
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| Last month, senior executives from CI Financial and Deloitte visited Schulich to discuss opportunities in the Wealth Management industry. Speakers included Christopher Enright, Executive Vice President and Co-Head Wealth Canada at CI Financial, Kambiz Vatan-Abadi, President and UDP of CI Direct Investing, Richard Pooran, CTO of Canadian Wealth at CI Financial, Vithal Ketkar (MBA ’12), Senior Management of Digital Transformation at Deloitte, and Peyman Pardis, Head of Operations of Financial Services at Deloitte. Read more.
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| Schulich Alumnus Heads Back to School as Guest Lecturer
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| Last month, we had the pleasure of welcoming Suraj Gupta (BBA '11) as a guest lecturer for a class full of enthusiastic MBA students. If you are interested in guest speaking opportunities, please write to us at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca. We would love to have you back with us in the classroom, sharing your valuable experiences, insights and stories with our students.
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| Congratulations to Sabreen Salman, CPA (BBA '14), for receiving the Emerging Leader Award 2022. This award recognizes the professional and philanthropic contributions of Ontario’s young CPAs, under the age of 35. Nominated by their peers, Emerging Leaders are innovative strategic thinkers who have made outstanding professional and community contributions early in their careers. Read More.
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Congratulations to Suzanne Knight (MBA ’11) for receiving DMZ's 2023 Women of the Year Award. Curated by the Canadian tech community, over 800 nominations for the award were submitted. The final list of award recipients represents innovative women-identifying changemakers from diverse backgrounds and industries, including startup founders, corporate leaders, and non-profit trailblazers. Read More.
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| Congratulations to Stephanie Parker (MBA '00), president of the South Florida Condo-HOA division at FirstService Residential, North America’s leading property management company, for being named a 2023 Influential Business Woman by the South Florida Business Journal. Read More.
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| Bregal Investments appoints Ryan Selwood (MBA/LLB '00) as Chief Investment Officer. Read more.
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| TD appoints Barbara Hooper (MBA '89) as Group Head of Canadian Business Banking Read More.
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| Calgary Airport Authority names Chris Dinsdale (MBA '01) new President and CEO Read More.
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| Catching Up With Schulich Faculty
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| New research co-authored by Kiridaran (Giri) Kanagaretnam, Professor of Accounting and Ron Binns Chair in Financial Reporting, Banking and Governance at Schulich, with Gerald Lobo, the Arthur Andersen Chair of Accounting at the University of Houston’s C.T. Bauer College of Business explores if financial literacy plays a role in IPO. Read more.
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| Schulich Instructor Ena Chadha has received the Law Society Medal for outstanding contributions to the profession and the community from the Law Society of Ontario. Chadha currently teaches Power and Politics to MBA and MBA/JD students. Read more.
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| Grant Packard, Associate Professor of Marketing at Schulich School of Business, with Reihane Boghrati at Arizona State University and Jonah Berger at The Wharton School looks at how to be more persuasive using present tense in new research titled, 'How Verb Tense Shapes Persuasion'. Read more.
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Goldberg Leadership Award of Excellence
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| Schulich School of Business is proud to announce Sahana Vijayakumar (MBA ’25) as the 2023 recipient of the Goldberg Leadership Award of Excellence. Funding covers tuition and living expenses and will provide support of $40,000, annually.
Established by Schulich alumni Richard Goldberg (MBA '86) and Yvonne Goldberg (MBA '86) in 2016, the Goldberg Leadership Award of Excellence supports an incoming MBA student with their research, academic and creative pursuits, who has demonstrated academic excellence, outstanding leadership qualities, innovative thinking, and community involvement.
As a newcomer to Canada, Ms. Vijayakumar has faced challenges in pursuing her academic goals, “The Financial burden of tuition fees and living expenses has often felt immense,” Sahana Vijayakumar says, “But this award will allow me to purchase necessary textbooks and cover living expenses and tuition.”
Beyond the financial support of the award, Ms. Vijayakumar, recognizes the personal impact of this support, as her newborn baby will be 8 months old when she commences her studies in Fall 2023. She says, “The aid will greatly help me and my family in achieving my career goals.” Sahana continues, “I am incredibly grateful for this generosity and this support has made a significant impact in my life!”
For more information about Schulich’s scholarships, awards, and bursaries, click here or contact us at advancement@schulich.yorku.ca.
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Announcement - Edward Sonshine Scholarship
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| Congratulations to Joshua Shenker (MREI ’23) for being selected as the Edward Sonshine Scholarship recipient, supported by RioCan, one of Canada's largest Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).
Named in honour of Edward Sonshine (LLB '70), founder and current Chair of RioCan, the Scholarship is awarded to a student in the one-year Master of Real Estate and Infrastructure (MREI) Program at Schulich, who demonstrates high academic standing and strong evidence of leadership ability and commitment to the real estate sector with a value of $25,000.
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| Waze Founder Inspires Young Entrepreneurs at Schulich
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Celebrating the launch of Uri Levine's new book, "Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution". Uri Levine, co-founder and CEO of Waze, delivered an inspiring keynote presentation on the origin of his learnings and journey with Waze. Read more.
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| Master of Management Class of 2020 & 2021 Cocktail Reception
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Last month, we hosted a special reception for MMgt Class of 2020 and 2021. Over 70 attendees gathered for a networking reception and keynote presentation, titled "Post-Covid World", led by Professor Mike Valente. His presentation examined the interaction between business strategy and society throughout the pandemic, with a focus on the typology of organizational responses to social, ecological, and economic issues. Read more.
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| 2022-2023 Dean's Cup Case Competition
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The Graduate Business Council (GBC) at Schulich hosted the final round of the 2022-2023 Dean’s Cup case competition on March 17th. The top five teams worked through a live case developing a competitive strategy for RBC. Congratulations to the winning team, Case Masters, led by first-year MBA student Kunj Shah. Read more.
Special thank you to our alumni and friends, Abdel Ali (MBA '21), Shiyuan (Niki) Liu (IMBA '22), Abe Patricio (MBA '99), Catherine Melo (IMBA '20), Grishma Saheba (IMBA '18), Adarsha Datta (MBA '14), Mohini Mohandas (MMKG '22), Srikanth Raghavan (MBA '20), Urshia Nasir (IMBA '21), Eric Frydman, Gautam Suri (MBA '14), Ashley Kammelu (MBA '22), Shubham Bansal and Tunji Hazmat.
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| How can business promote social justice?
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Last month, Schulich faculty, staff and alumni hosted a panel discussion titled, "How Can Business Promote Social Justice?". The panellists engaged in insightful discussions on important topics such as Indigenous businesses, social enterprises, and the potential for DEDI (Decolonization, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) to contribute to business success. The panel featured expert speakers from the Schulich community, including Sustainability and Economics Professor Irene Henriques, Associate Dean of Programs Ashwin Joshi, and Sadaf Parvaiz (BBA ‘02), CPA, who is the Global Inclusion and Diversity Leader at GHD. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Jean-Jacques Rousseau (MBA ’06), who is an Advisor to the Office of the Dean and Managing Director at Rousseau Ventures.
We are proud to see our community come together to address pressing issues and work towards creating a more just and equitable future. Read more.
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| Schulich ExecEd Redesigns Certificate Program for Women Leaders in Media
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From left to right: Carlo Sicoli, Director of Business Development and Partnerships at Schulich ExecEd; Rosa Na, Program Manager at Schulich ExecEd; Megan Mitchell, Instructor at Schulich ExecEd; Rami Mayer, Executive Director at Schulich ExecEd; Stefania Gargaro, Program Account Manager at Schulich ExecEd; Sharon Wong, Program Coordinator at Schulich ExecEd; and Michael De Luca, Project and Operations Manager at Schulich ExecEd.
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In this Masters Certificate program, you’ll explore the traits of known leadership styles and establish your own by examining your unique strengths and developing a strong foundation of must-know topics in contemporary leadership, including entrepreneurial innovation, financial acumen, and talent discovery.
Start date: April 20, 2023. Learn More.
Contact Schulich ExecEd for your 10% discount.
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