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Schulich Alumni E-Newsletter October 2017
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Leading Change Milestone Announcement:
Introducing the Rob and Cheryl McEwen
Graduate Study & Research Building
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 The naming of the Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building, as part of the overall Schulich School of Business complex, which will open in late spring 2018, was celebrated during an unveiling ceremony at the new building’s construction site on Sunday, September 17th. The naming was announced following Rob and Cheryl McEwen’s $8-million gift to the Leading Change campaign – one of the largest gifts received by the Schulich School of Business.
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| Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre
525 Bay Street
Toronto, ON
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| Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront,
Vistas 360
1133 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
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| National Music Centre, Studio Bell
850 4th Street South East
Skybridge, 5th Floor
Calgary, AB
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| KPMG
333 Bay Street, 46th Floor
Toronto, ON
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| Matrix Hotel, Amber Room B
10640 - 100th Avenue
Edmonton, AB
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| Open only to MBA/JD alumni
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| The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
181 Wellington Street West
Toronto, ON
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| Chinese Restaurant at DoubleTree by Hilton Shenzhen Longhua
No. 8 Donghuan 2nd Road, Longhua New District, Guangdong
Shenzhen, China
RSVP by email to jackyuanyuan@gmail.com
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The University Club
380 University Ave
Toronto, ON
Open to EMBA Alumni and Students
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| Penn Club
30 W44th Street (near Fifth Ave)
New York, NY
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| Bell Media, The Social Studio
299 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON
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The Schulich Time Capsule:
be a part of Schulich's history & future!
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On September 17th, 2017, Schulich alumni and friends were the first individuals to deposit their message into the official Schulich Time Capsule. Don't miss your opportunity to send your message to the future Schulich community! The time capsule will be sealed at the official opening of the new Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building in late Spring 2018 and will not be re-opened until 2068.
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Celebrating 25 Years of Teaching & Research in Responsible Business & Sustainability
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| Dean Dezsö J. Horváth and Professor, Dirk Matten invite alumni to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Ervian K. Haub Program in Business and Sustainability. Join alumni, faculty, and staff along with special guest Christian Haub, President & Chairman, Emil Capital Partners LLC, and keynote speaker Richard Welford, Chairman, CSRAsia.
Join us for the 25th Anniversary Cocktail Reception on Friday, October 13th at the Schulich School of Business.
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Schulich Real Estate and Infrastructure
Perspectives Lecture 2017 Tickets Onsale Now!
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| In the ever-changing landscape that is the Canadian real estate market, Jon Love, Founder and CEO, KingSett Capital, has truley been a trailblazer. Throughout his remarkable career, Jon has led diverse teams of real estate professionals, clients, and stakeholders through volatile times to achieve unrivalled success. Join us on Tuesday, October 24th as Jon reflects upon his career at Oxford Properties Group and the founding and growth of KingSett Capital. Jon will share key lessons and how today's graduates can forge their own path to success. Special pricing is available for for Early Birds and SRPAA members. Purchase an IMPACT ticket for premium reserved seating and to make a tax-deductible contribution to the Student Experience Fund.
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Disruption in the Content Distribution Business
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| Join us on Wednesday, Novmeber 15th for a special eveving of dialogue and discussion with two leading and award-winning Schulich Alumni who are transforming the world of animation and live action content. Hear from industry leaders Neil Court (MBA '86), Executive Chairman, 9 Story Media Group and Vince Commisso (MBA '92), Co-Founding Partner, President & CEO, 9 Story Media Group, who will discuss trends in the disruption of the media and animation space and the impact of regulatory change in Canada.
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Nominate a Candidate for the Schulich Alumni Recognition Awards
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| Nominate an outstanding Schulich grad for the Schulich Alumni Recognition Award (ARA). The ARA's were established in 1992 to recognize the outstanding professional, personal, and community achievements of graduates and friends of the Schulich School of Business.
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| Schulich Mentorship Program: Preparing the Students
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| This year more than 500 students enrolled in the alumni mentorship program. The program includes a mandatory mentorship orientation that equips the students with the tools and best practices for success in the program. The orietations include a professional develoment component on personal branding and social media tips. Thank you to our alumni Andris Pone (MBA '03), President, Coin Branding Inc., Mark Orlan (MBA '91), Executive Director, IT, Schulich School of Business, and our corporate partner CPA Ontario, Sean Mullin, CPA Ontario Student Representative for participating in the professional development portion of the student orientations.
Alumni mentors will be receiving requests from students throughout the academic year and we invite all program participants to our speed mentoring reception on October 11th.
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| Team Empower: Schulich's Hult Prize Finalists
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 | Team Empower (left to right) Joseph Truong, Vasiliki Belegrinis, Amal Naufer, Akash Sidhu.
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| Congratulations to Schulich's team Empower, one of six teams to reach the 2017 Hult Prize finals in New York, on September 16th. Team members Vasiliki Belegrinis (BBA '18), Amal Naufer (BBA '18), Akash Sidhu (BBA '17) and Joseph Truong (BBA '17) focused on empowering refugees around the world through connectivity. The Hult Prize Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to launching the world’s next wave of social entrepreneurs.challenges with innovative ideas.
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| Schulich Shanghai Alumni Lunch
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| Almost 30 alumni attended lunch in Shanghai on September 23rd. All enjoyed an afternoon of networking with China chapter president, Jonathan Cheung (MBA '73).
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Schulich Alumni in the UAE gathered for dinner on September 20th at the Belgian Beer Cafe in Dubai. | |  |
Schulich Alumni in Technology gathered for a Social on Tuesday, September 19th. Thank you to Alex Levin (MBA '09) for leading a discussion on tech patents and intellectual property. | |  |
Alumni, students, faculty, and staff participated in the Terry Fox Run on September 17th. Team Schulich surpassed their fundraising goal with over $3600 in donations. | |
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| Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC)
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| (Schulich Alumni receive 10% discount – please call us directly to discuss eligibility and to receive this discount)
Masters Certificate in Project Management
January 18 - May 5, 2018 (18 days)
The Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC) is proud to offer the Masters Certificate in Project Management.
Project Management Certification skills are a new core competency inorganizations at all levels. Understanding how all the phases of the project lifecycle fit together benefits projects of any size. Our project management certification programs in Toronto, Ontation will give you structured techniques to add the maximum value during project execution. Please review the program details from the link below. Contact us at 416-736-5079 or visit us at www.seec.schulich.yorku.ca.
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