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SCHULICH ALUMNI NEWSLETTERDecember 2022
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A Year-End Letter From Our
Global Alumni Network President
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| Dear Schulich Alumni,
2022 has gone by so fast. We started to inch back to a sense of normalcy in life, business, and our Schulich Global Alumni Network. It also felt like a real time of renewal as I received the baton pass from Bill Graham as President of the Alumni Network and Christina Niederwanger took on the role of Executive Director for Advancement and Alumni Engagement. It’s an exciting time as we learn and plan.
My objective at the beginning of the year was to begin to make our vast network feel more connected – across geography, across function, across the sector. I met with alumni from around the world – with a particular focus this year on getting to know our chapter leads in each region/function. Look here to find out who your chapter lead is and reach out to them! They want to hear from you. A common theme is that folks are ready to re-engage.
I had the opportunity to meet or catch up with many of you this year, and I appreciate the time, the ideas, and the energy that you bring to your Schulich connection. I heard loud and clear that you want to connect and to help – with alumni engagement, rounding out the student experience, and many of you with financial support. We will want to build on all of that in 2023. More to come on that front from Christina and myself in the new year.
Until then, connect with me on LinkedIn and join our Schulich LinkedIn Alumni group to keep the conversations going. As I complete this first year as President of the Schulich Global Alumni Network, I am extremely grateful for your fellowship and your passion for Schulich. I hope your year ends in a happy and healthy way, and I look forward to us growing our network together in 2023.
Best wishes,
Pam Laycock (MBA '89)
President, Schulich Global Alumni Network
Schulich School of Business | York University
T 416-736-5708 | E alumni@schulich.yorku.ca
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The Schulich community of alumni, faculty and staff came together on November 17 for the third annual Schulich Giving Day. A total of $189,007 from 217 donors was raised in support of Schulich students and the school. This year was our most successful 24-hour fundraising campaign to date, and we are proud and grateful for our community of support. Thank you! Read More
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Amazing experience to have a great group of "Schuligans" gathered under one roof in New York. A big shout out to our New York Alumni Chapter leads Chris Fox (MBA '80), Martin Hui (MBA/JD '14), Amber Lam (MBA/JD '14, BBA '10), and Patricia Wood (MBA/JD '16) for their support.
As the year comes to a close, we are excited to host Schulich Alumni events in 2023 to engage with our Schulich community here in Canada and around the world. Please stay tuned to learn more about the Dean's upcoming visits to India and California in January.
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| What Is blockchain.lab at Schulich?Showcasing reflections and commentary from Schulich's thought leaders on the latest emerging trends in management and the world of business. Read More
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Launch of Schulich Supply Chain Alumni Association (SSCAA)
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| Schulich recently announced the launch of the new Schulich Supply Chain Alumni Association (SSCAA) at an alumni networking event. Panelists for the event included: Raman Boparai (IMBA '05), Refah Sheikh G. Ghari (MSCM '21), Rafael Franco (MBA '05, MSCM '20), David Markwell (MBA '07), Carolina Pimentel (BBA '18, MBA Candidate), and moderators Parthiban Dhakshnamurthy (MSCM '21) and David Johnston. Read more here and become a member of the SSCAA today by signing up here.
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Annual Perspectives Lecture 2022
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| On Nov 8, close to 300 guests attended the Annual Perspectives Lecture at the Park Hyatt Toronto. This year’s keynote was delivered by Toni Rossi, President, Real Estate of Infrastructure Ontario.
Special thanks to the organizing committee Ume Kanga (MREI '19), Christian Petersen (MBA '13), Jinny Tran (MBA '20), Diana Arsenyan (MBA '14), Tracey Hui (MREI '20), and Preyaa Soni (MBA '20), and to our Penthouse Sponsors Altus Group and Cadillac Fairview, and Mezzanine Sponsors Belmont Equity, Crestpoint, Enform Architects, RioCan, and Fieldgate. Read More
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Reunion: BBA/iBBA Class of 2012
The BBA/iBBA Class of 2012 celebrated their 10-year Anniversary on November 27. Dean Zwick and Reunion Ambassadors Nicole Song (iBBA '12) and Ankit Bhandari (BBA '12) hosted the Reunion with over 70 alumni in attendance. Read more
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Reconnect MBA/IMBA Class of 2019
Hosted by Dean Zwick, Aldo Nurpissov (MBA '19), Ali Rushi (MBA '19), and Ksenia Korotaieva (IMBA '19), the MBA/IMBA Class of 2019 reconnected on November 10 for a fun-filled event with over 65 Schulich Alumni in attendance. The event featured a networking reception and panel discussion.
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| Prospective students got a chance to attend engaging panel discussions with Faculty, alumni and Dean Detlev Zwick on November 5 as part of Experience Schulich.
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| Participating Schulich Alumni and Faculty: (Top L to R) Detlev Zwick, Dean, Gillian Cai (MBA ’20), Kikeloye Oyerinde (IMBA ’20), and Mahadev Sastri (MBA ’18). (Second row, L to R): Giri Kanagaretnam, Associate Dean, Students, Izhar Mehar (MBAN’19), Damil Prakash (MMAI ’20), Alex Poppa (MAcc ’21), and Merlina Wang (MF ’21). (Last row, L to R): Ashwin Joshi, Associate Dean Programs; Neil Bose (MMKG ’22), Namra Ali (MMgt ’21), Heba Hussein (MREI ’22).
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Dean Detlev Zwick in CalgaryDean Detlev Zwick met up with Schulich Calgary Chapter leads to share Schulich's strategy and to discuss ways to continue to engage and grow our Global Alumni Network. (L to R): Nima Safaian (MBA '09), Venkat Somasundaram (MBA '11) and Dean Zwick.
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Schulich Community Updates
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| Corporate Knights' Top 30 Under 30
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| Congratulations to Leah Perry (MBA '22) and Sabreen Salman (BBA '14) on being selected as Corporate Knights' 2022 Top 30 Under 30 Sustainability Leaders. Read More
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Krembil Scholar Alumnus Helping take Canadian Man to the Moon
Deniz Eralp (MBA’ 18), Senior Systems Engineer at MDA and Krembil Scholar, is currently working on technologies for moon exploration that will be used by the Canadian Space Agency and NASA as part of the Artemis program - scheduled to take the first Canadian to the moon surface and back. Read More
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York University Alumni Award 2022
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Congratulations, Dr. Eileen de Villa (MBA '03), pictured second from left, on receiving the York University Alumni Award for Outstanding Achievement. We are proud of the contributions you have made to change the world for the better.
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The Effects of Bots on Market Earnings Friday, December 9, 2022 12:00 PM EST Details and RSVP
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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 07:00 PM IST Details and RSVP
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MEET OUR NEW DEAN - SCHULICH @ NEW DELHI Monday, January 23, 2023 06:00 PM IST Details and RSVP
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Accounting Networking Mixer 2023 Thursday, January 26, 2023 5:30 PM EST Details and RSVP
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Access your Global Alumni Network
Connect with fellow alumni, join chapters, view and post job opportunities, and volunteer with your alma mater.
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| Brampton City Council appointed Wards 9 and 10 Councilor Harkirat Singh (MBA '13) as Deputy Mayor for the 2022 to 2026 Term of Office.
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| Sue Jackman (MBA '05) was appointed Senior Vice President of Marketing at Citizen Relations.
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| Bank ABC has appointed Mike Davis (IMBA '04) as the group head of corporates at its head office in Bahrain.
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| Ag Growth International Inc. has appointed Rohit Bhardwaj (EMBA '06) as one of the Directors of AGI.
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| Leon Wu (BBA '12), vice-president of finance and strategy, will replace Mona Kennedy as the chief financial officer or Roots, effective January 13, 2023.
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Catching Up With Schulich Faculty
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Avis Devine, Associate Professor of Real Estate Finance and Sustainability, discusses Real Estate Investors push for improved ESG measures in Commercial Property as Canada stays behind Europe in the use of Green Leases.
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Professor Johnny Rungtusanatham (L), and Schulich's George Weston Centre Director, David Johnston (R), co-author a study on how to build six complementary capabilities to better prepare for the next supply chain disruption.
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Professor Henry Kim discusses cryptocurrency concerns and regulation amid FTX fallout.
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Grateful for our Schulich Annual Fund Champions
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We’re days away from closing yet another amazing year at Schulich. Until then, we would like to take a moment to thank all of our Schulich Annual Fund Champions. Your philanthropy and engagement have impacted, and continue to impact, the lives of our students. Thank you for your support.
Donations toward the Schulich Annual Fund have provided bursaries to students in need through the Schulich Student Support Fund and have provided flexible funds to the School through the School’s Highest Priorities Fund.
Every gift enables our students to make the most of their Schulich journey. If you haven’t had the opportunity to make your annual contribution yet, please click here to give today.
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