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SCHULICH ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
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Congratulations Class of 2019!
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Congratulations Class of 2019 and welcome to the Schulich Global Alumni Network! On June 21 more than 600 new graduates convocated bringing our total Schulich Global Alumni Network to over 31,000 strong, with 93 chapters in 62 countries.
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Convocation celebrations started with the Dean's annual breakfast where Schulich students, donors, faculty and staff came together to celebrate the excellence and achievements of the Schulich community during the past academic year. This event also recognized exemplary Schulich students and special donors championing student success through the establishment of Masters and Undergraduate-level awards and scholarships. Congratulations to all of our award recipients.
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Cheryl McEwen (Hon LLD '19), received an honorary doctor of laws degree from the Schulich School of Business at this years spring convocation. Dr. McEwen spoke to our graduates about the importance of family life and philanthropy - giving back to your community. Dr. McEwen has dedicated herself to making an impact in education, healthcare, the arts and culture. Read more.
Paul Alofs (MBA '83, Hon LLD '19) received an honorary doctor of laws degree from the Faculty of Health earlier this month as well and demonstrated the value of passion in our lives. A self-proclaimed 'passion capitalist,' Dr. Alofs encouraged graduands to find their passion and put it to work to make the world a better place. Read more.
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Members of the 2019 Class and the Undergraduate Business Society (UBS) collectively raised funds to dedicate a commemorative bench in memory of Veno Suthesan and in honour of their graduation. The bench, located in the Seymour Schulich Building Courtyard, is a fitting tribute to their late classmate.
Thank you to the GBC Executive Team and 2018-2019 Members for donating two trophy cabinets in the new Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Student & Research Building to showcase our outstanding graduate student achievements. Understanding finances should never be a barrier to a Schulich education, they also established the Caio Milhorati Award to recognize the achievements of a Masters International student. For more information about the award, please click here.
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TORONTO – SEAA Idea Jam
July 18 at 7:00 pm Volaris Group
5060 Spectrum Way
Mississauga
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TORONTO – Schulich Finance Alumni Social (SFAA)
August 9 at 6:00pm
Marché Mövenpick
Brookfield Place
181 Bay Street
Toronto
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TORONTO – MBA/IMBA '14 - 5 Year Reunion
August 17 - Save the Date! Schulich School of Business
4700 Keele Street
Toronto
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TORONTO – Speed Networking
August 21 at 6:30 pm
Schulich School of Business
4700 Keele Street
Toronto
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TORONTO – CONNECT '20
April 24 & 25, 2020 Schulich School of Business
4700 Keele Street
Toronto
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Access your Global Alumni Network online through the exclusive Schulich Alumni Online Community. Connect with fellow alumni, join chapters, view and post job opportunities, and volunteer with your alma mater.
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Follow us!Share your story online with #SchulichAlumni
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Alumni Recognition Awards NominationsDo you know a Schulich alumna/alumnus who should be recognized for their achievements in business, the community, or at the School? Nominate a classmate for a Schulich Alumni Recognition Award (ARA).
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Summer Speed Networking is back!
Join your fellow alumni mentors and a new cohort of student mentees for one of the most exciting networking events of the summer. Speed Networking is an opportunity for our students to benefit from the incredible experience, expertise and advice from our alumni. This dynamic, energetic event introduces student mentees to potential alumni mentors and gives them a taste of the value of the mentorship experience. Update your mentor profile now at SchulichAlumniConnect.com to ensure you're in our mentor directory.
Have an impact on the student experience, join us for this fun and rewarding event on August 21 at the Keele campus. Sign up now.
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Your Schulich Alumni Online Community - New and Improved!
The Online Community is new and improved with a fresh design and enhanced user-friendly experience. With new features and functions, connecting with your Global Alumni Network is even easier.
Sign into your community now and check out the new Mentoring tab. Here you can control your Mentoring Relationships, including the ability to schedule meetings through Skype, Google, and Facebook Messenger. Click on the Settings option to update ways you're willing to help. Remember to sync your profile with LinkedIn.
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On June 6, Schulich Alumni in Vancouver gathered for an alumni social. All enjoyed a casual and engaging networking social. Thank you to Vancouver Chapter Co-Presidents Snow Zhao (iBBA '15) and Greg Coutts (MBA '83) for organizing this fun gathering.
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On June 12, IMBA Alumni gathered for their semi-annual social to kick off an early start to summer. IMBA alumni, students and staff enjoyed the opportunity to connect and learn more about the program. The social was also an excellent opportunity to welcome the graduating IMBA Class of 2019 to the Global Alumni Network.
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The Schulich Real Property Alumni Association (SRPAA) & Brookfield Centre in Real Estate & Infrastructure hosted their 2nd Annual Golf Classic at the Richmond Hill Golf Club on June 25. Alumni from the real estate and infrastructure program enjoyed a fun-filled day of golf, networking, food, drinks and prizes.
Thank you to our sponsors, Trolleybus Urban Development (Dinner Sponsor), Vancity Community Investment Bank (Lunch Sponsor), BDO Canada LLP (Golf Towel Sponsor), Infiniti of Willowdale (Hole in One Sponsor), and View, Inc. (Refreshment Sponsor). Thank you also to our exceptional organizing committee co-chairs, Michael Krasic (MREI ’18) and Imran Mangalji (MREI ’18) whose commitment, leadership and energy ensured it was a very successful golf tournament.
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The Schulich Entrepreneurship Alumni Association (SEAA) held their monthly Idea Jam on June 27 at Top Hat. Idea Jam brings together aspiring entrepreneurs, developers, investors and more for networking and feedback on pitches, ideas, and strategies. Each session has a specific industry focus with hand-selected candidates to participate, sign up to attend an Idea Jam now!
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Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC)
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Do project managers adequately prepare for unforeseen events and their consequences?
Project managers know that many factors can impede the successful delivery of a project. But do they make adequate preparations for dramatic, unforeseen events outside the normal conceptions of risk management? Doug Boebinger, an experienced project manager, consultant and SEEC instructor, says that project managers need to go further and consider preparations for drastic deviations from plans due to extraordinary, improbable events.
Doug Boebinger is an instructor for SEEC’s Masters Certificate in Project Management (starting Sept. 12, 2019). The program is designed to provide structured techniques to add the maximum amount of value during project execution. Understand how all the phases of a project life cycle fit together.
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