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| SCHULICH ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
MARCH 2024
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Dear Schulich Alumni,
Today, the worldwide Schulich community proudly celebrates this year’s International Women’s Day, which is based on the uplifting theme, “Inspire Inclusion.”
This annual day of celebration provides an opportunity to salute the many accomplishments and contributions women have made – here in our own community and throughout the world – while also renewing our commitment to fostering greater equality and creating more inclusive workplaces.
As we recognize International Women’s Day today, please join me in paying tribute to the women who enrich our School, contribute to our success, and strengthen our community.
For further information, click here to read a very special message from Dean Detlev Zwick.
Sincerely,
Detlev
Detlev Zwick, PhD (he/his)
Dean, Professor of Marketing & Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing Strategy
Schulich School of Business
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Celebrating International Women's Day 2024
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 The Schulich community came together to celebrate International Women's Day 2024. Watch a special video featuring inspiring messages from our alumnae in a powerful tribute to this special day. From corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, these Schulich trailblazers share their stories, encouraging a new generation of leaders. Watch the video, be inspired, and let's continue to champion #InspireInclusion together!
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CONNECT '24 - Ticket Sale
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 | Tickets will go on sale March 18.
SAVE THE DATE now and join us on May 4, 2024, for the Schulich Alumni Forum, CONNECT '24 – the must-attend event of the year. Explore the theme "Navigating in a Dynamic World." Click here to pre-register.
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Save the Date Reunions 2024
May 3, 2024
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 Mark your calendar for your upcoming reunion on May 3, 2024. This year, we have confirmed class celebrations for the MBA Class of 2019, BBA Class of 2004, MBA Class of 2004, and MBA Class of 1989.
If your class is not listed, please join us at CONNECT '24 on May 4, as we are hosting a special Reunion Corner, or contact us for more information.
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Dean’s Society Quarterly Profile
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 We are delighted to feature as a part of our Dean’s Society program a spotlight on Karen L. Kuwahara (MBA ’77), a distinguished alumna from the MBA class of 1977. Karen has been a longtime supporter of Schulich, who made her first gift to the school in 1987! With a remarkable career in marketing, Karen retired as the President of Nestle Purina PetCare Canada in 2013.
When asked about her support to Schulich, Karen shared, “I am happy to donate to Schulich as a way of paying it forward for the solid foundation the school provided to carry me through my career. Visiting the campus recently, I am impressed to see the continued progress Schulich is making to serve the changing times and market. The need for support and funds is greater than ever, and I hope students and graduates of Schulich are like-minded and will also consider donating - every little bit helps!”
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Karen for her ongoing support, which continues to enrich the Schulich community immeasurably.
To join the Dean's Society, click here or contact Zainab Tayyab, Advancement Officer, Alumni Giving at:
deansociety@schulich.yorku.ca for more information.
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Honouring Black Achievers: The Path to the Optimus SBR Excellence Award
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 This year’s Optimus SBR Award of Excellence recipient is Grace Oha (BBA ’25). The Award is given to a third-year BBA student who demonstrates financial need, exhibits academic excellence, and self-identifies as Black. Read More.
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Big Shoutout to Our Alumni Donors and Volunteers in November
Featured Alumni Donors
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Featured Alumni Volunteers
Jerome Dwight (MBA '05), Fireside Chat Speaker, Tech MBA Cohort
Andrew Wu (MBA '89) - Dean's Signature Lecture
Terry Travis (MBA '98) and Lara Korba (MBA '04), Chapter Ambassadors - Dallas
Maria Trapani (MBA '04), Chapter Ambassador - Miami
MMKG A2S Speed Networking event -Suran Ravi (MBA '18)
Eric Stanley (MMKG '22, Hemant Agrawal (MBA '20), Parnika Sharma (MMKG '20)
Waruna Kulawansha (MBA '19), Howard Lichtman (MBA '82), Xiang Li (MMKG '23)
Madeleine Cruickshank (MMKG '23),
Tasnuva Fahmeema Maniza (IBBA '21)
Dolly Shao (IMBA '11), Mariana Kurobasa (MMKG '21, Brendon Grant (MBA '22, MMKG '19), Anjanaa Sudhakar (MMKG '19), Shiavax Postwalla (MMKG '23, Zara Baxby (MMKG '22) - Alumni Mentors
Trung Pham (BBA '09), Fireside Chat Speaker, Schulich StartUps
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SCHULICH YOUNG ALUMNI DINNER SERIES IN LONDON
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Details and RSVP
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: SHAPING TOMORROW’S HEALTHCARE: HOW AI IS CHANGING THE HEALTH INDUSTRY
Thursday, March 21, 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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CONVOCATION CEREMONY
Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:30 am EDT
Details
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 We are happy to showcase the remarkable achievements of our global alumni network in this month's edition of Alumni on the Move. Click here to watch. New job, promotion, board appointment, new certification or award recognition? Tell us about it by email at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca.
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Dean's Signature Lecture With Andrew Wu (MBA '89)
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 As part of the Dean’s Signature Lecture Series, Andrew Wu (MBA ’89), LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) Group Greater China President, recently presented, “An Update on China’s Fashion Transformation”. More than 330 students, alumni, faculty, and staff registered for the event in the Robert McEwen Auditorium at Schulich.
“Fashion is not just what fashion models represent,” said Wu. “Fashion has become everybody’s business and people in China, young people in particular, have become more and more fashionable. Read more.
Pictured above (L to R): Niyati Choudhary, President of the Graduate Business Council (GBC) at Schulich School of Business; Christina Niederwanger, CFRE, Executive Director of Advancement and Alumni Engagement; Andrew Wu (MBA ’89); Eileen Fischer, Professor of Marketing; Associate Dean of research; Anne & Max Tanenbaum Chair in Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise; and Marko Samardziji, President of the Undergraduate Business Society (UBS).
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Meet Eva Lau (MBA '05), featured in the cover story of The York University Magazine.
A Schulich alumna, Lau is the Special Advisor to the Executive Director of Schulich Start Ups. She also advises on the Tech MBA Advisory Council and the Dean's Strategy Council.
Learn about how Lau got her start by reading “Venture On”. Read More.
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Inaugural GTA Alumni Dinner
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 A big shoutout to Keith Loo (MBA '12) for hosting our first GTA Alumni Dinner! Thank you to all the fantastic alumni who made the evening memorable. Your presence and positive vibes were the real stars. If you missed this one, register for our next dinner taking place on March 27. To learn more about the program and to RSVP, visit here.
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Schulich Alumni Social @ Dallas-Fort Worth
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 Last month, Schulich alumni living in Dallas-Fort Worth met up for a Schulich Alumni Social. A huge thank you to Dallas Chapter Ambassadors, Terry Travis (MBA '98) and Lara Korba (MBA '04) for spearheading this and making it happen. To connect with our Chapters in USA and around the world, visit here.
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Schulich Alumni Social @ UAE
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 Last month, Schulich alumni living in the United Arab Emirates gathered for a Schulich Alumni Social. A sincere appreciation goes to UAE Chapter Ambassador, Wissam Ayoub (MBA ’06) for taking the lead in organizing this event. To connect with Wissam, please email him at wayoub@ellisdon.com. To check out upcoming events in your area, visit our events page here.
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Schulich Alumni Social @ Miami
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 Thank you to the alumni who attended the Schulich Alumni Miami Chapter gathering. A special shoutout to our wonderful Chapter Ambassador, Maria Trapani (MBA '04), for bringing your energy and enthusiasm to an evening of great conversations. Your dedication to fostering a vibrant and diverse alumni community in Miami is truly inspiring. To connect with our Global Alumni Network, visit here.
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 SCAN (Schulich Chinese Alumni Network) hosted a spectacular Lunar New Year Gala, uniting remarkable alumni and guests. Cheers to a thriving Year of the Dragon. We are grateful for the vibrant community that made this celebration unforgettable! To join the network, reach out to Chapter Ambassador, Eric Hua (MBA '05). Special shoutout to Dolly Shao (IMBA '11) for her collaborative energy and for bringing us all together.
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MMKG Alumni2Student Networking Event
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 | Last month, MMKG alumni and current students engaged in rewarding conversations as part of our Alumni2Student Speed Networking event. The evening connected alumni from industries such a CPG, Automotive, Financial Services, Agencies/ Consulting, Non-profit/charity, Retail and Technology.
Shout out to our alumni, Suran Ravi, MBA (MBA ’18), Eric Stanley (MMKG ’22), Hemant Agrawal (MBA ’17), Parnika Sharma, MMKG (MMKG ’20), Waruna Kulawansha (MBA ’19), Howard Lichtman (MBA ’82), Elfie Li (MMKG ’23), Madeleine Cruickshank (MMKG ’20), Tasnuva Fahmeema Maniza (IBBA ’21), Dolly Shao (IMBA ’11), Mariana Kurobasa, M.Mkg (MMKG ’21), Brendon Grant (MBA ’22, MMKG ’19), Anjanaa Sudhakar (MMKG ’19), Shiavax Postwalla (MMKG ’23) and Zara Baxby, BA, MMKG (MMKG ’22) for sharing your insights and for creating such a fantastic learning opportunity for our students.
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 Thank you to Jerome Dwight CFA, CA, CPA (MBA ’05), Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder, Board Chair, BoomerangFX, for joining us last week for a fantastic fireside chat with our current Tech MBA students. Your willingness to share your knowledge and experiences has created an incredible learning experience for our students. If you are interested in speaking opportunities, please email us at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca.
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Schulich VIP Series Featuring Trung Pham
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 Thank you to Schulich Entrepreneur Trung Pham (BBA ‘09), CEO/Founder of RYSE, for sharing his entrepreneurial journey at the Schulich Startups VIP event. From crowdsourcing equity to navigating hardware development as a non-technical Founder, Trung offered insightful lessons on investor relations, leadership, and strategic risk-taking. Special thanks to Fireside chat host, Leah Perry (MBA '22). To get involved in future opportunities, contact us.
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| | Catch up with Schulich Faculty
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From the Dean's Desk is Schulich's monthly series delving into business trends and thought leadership.
In this month’s column, York Consulting Group Academic Executive Director and highly accomplished senior management executive Kostas Tsambourlianos provides an engaging and heartfelt account of how the consulting group sharpens our students’ analytical and strategic skills and delivers actionable solutions for real-world clients.
Read More.
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The Story Behind the First Black Professional Accountants in Canada
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 Schulich Professor Marcia Annisette is featured in this month’s edition of Pivot (the Official CPA Canada Magazine), detailing her work with two fellow academics to capture Canada’s early Black professional accountants. Read More.
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In a paper entitled “Claiming market ownership: Territorial activism in stigmatized markets,” recently published in the Journal of Business Research, Schulich School of Business - York University Professor Eileen Fischer and co-authors Ozlem Sandikci and Aliakbar Jafari examined what motivates some consumers to act against businesses directly working to appeal to stigmatized markets working “punish” and shame these businesses. Read More.
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