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| SCHULICH ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
July/ August 2024
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| Dear Schulich Alumni,
I’m Karina Butzek-Morris, Director of Alumni Engagement at the Schulich School of Business. As we transition into the summer months, I want to take a moment to express my sincere thanks to each and every one of you. The past few months have been amazing, with so many chances to connect with you. Your passion and dedication have really inspired us!
Congratulations to our latest cohort of newest alumni! Though your studies may be complete for now, your connection to Schulich doesn't end with graduation. No matter where your journey takes you, you're a lifelong member of a thriving and vibrant Schulich community.
Stay tuned for updates on exciting new programs and events that will offer more opportunities to keep our community engaged and connected with each other, faculty, and students.
We’re always eager to hear from you and value your feedback. Let us know how we can make our events even better by writing to us at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca.
Thank you, and on behalf of our entire team, I wish you a relaxing summer. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
Warm regards,
Karina Butzek-Morris
Director of Alumni Engagement
Schulich School of Business
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Congratulations Class of 2024
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|  Our alumni, faculty members, staff, and the entire Schulich community are sending their heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2024! You are now part of our thriving and vibrant 36,000+ Global Alumni Network. We commend you on your incredible achievement in your academic and professional journey.
Congratulations to Carol Hansell (MBA/LLB '86) for receiving an Honorary Doctorate—you inspire us all. Thank you to Member of the Order of Canada recipient, Kathleen Taylor (MBA/JD ‘84, Hon LLD ’14) for your invaluable time, leadership, and support as York's Chancellor.
A special thank you to Michon Williams (MBA '08), our Alumni Greeter, for welcoming our graduates to the Schulich Global Alumni Network. Take a look at some more graduation pictures by visiting our Schulich Alumni Hub, where you can also explore other benefits, such as our Schulich Alumni Directory. Click here to join.
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SAVE THE DATE & CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Schulich Alumni Awards 2024
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Please save the date for the Alumni Recognition Awards 2024 on October 30, 2024 by clicking here. To nominate one of our alumni, please click here. Nomination deadline is August 5, 2024.
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Schulich Helps Launch Ontario Jewish Startup Network
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|  The Schulich School of Business proudly supports new and emerging Ontario-based Jewish entrepreneurs leading innovative ventures; as a founding partner in the Ontario Jewish Startup Network.
We celebrated the launch of the OJSN and its flagship program, The ChaiTech Accelerator on July 2 with The Prosserman JCC. Watch this inspiring video featuring 27 startups and 42 dedicated founders.
Want to get involved as a mentor, trainer, sponsor, or investor? Fill out this intake form. Recruitment for Cohort 2 (starting in October) has begun—apply now!
Reach out to Schulich Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Executive Director Chris Carder (co-designer of the program) or ChaiTech Executive Director Daniel Warner (MBA '12) for more information. Read More.
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Big Shoutout to Our Alumni Donors and Volunteers in June
Featured Alumni Donors
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Featured Alumni Volunteers
Carol Hansell (MBA/LLB '86), Kathleen Taylor (MBA/JD ‘84, Hon LLD ’14), Michon Williams (MBA 08) - Spring Convocation 2024
Negah Targis (EMBA '12), Deb Voorheis (EMBA '11) and Jennifer Bruin (EMBA '13) - Kellogg-Schulich Executive Women’s Network Chapter Ambassadors, KS Women Summer Celebration
Sudha Sankar, Jamie Keenan, Kristine Anderson, Nana Obeng (EMBA '18), Panelist and Moderator, KS Women Summer Celebration
Kariann Dale (MBA '98), Marshall Blue (MBA '11) - RBC Open House
Raymond Chan (MBA '15) and Brian Lau (MBA '17) - San Francisco Chapter Ambassador, San Francisco and Bay Area Canada Day Picnic 2024
Zoya Zayler (IMBA ’10), Keynote speaker, Schulich Women in Business
Dana Krechowicz (IMBA ’07) - Schulich Sustainability Alumni Gathering
Abhishek Pandey (MBA '20) - GTA Alumni Dinner
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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 emailing us at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca.
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|  | It was wonderful to host the RBC/Schulich Alumni Open House! With over 100 enthusiastic RBC alumni and current students in attendance, the event provided a fantastic opportunity to reconnect and celebrate our enduring partnership with RBC. The evening began with an inspiring Fireside Chat featuring Dean Detlev Zwick and our distinguished alum, Marshall Blue (MBA '11), Vice President of Enterprise Market Risk at RBC. Their insightful discussion set the tone for a wonderful evening of networking and camaraderie. Thank you to Kariann Dale (MBA '98), our Chapter Ambassador for the Schulich RBC Alumni Association and Omar Nanji (MBA '15), for spearheading this event.
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Schulich Sustainability Alumni Gathering
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|  The Schulich Sustainability Alumni Association gathered for an incredible evening of reconnection, sharing ideas, and discussing collective journeys towards a more sustainable future. Thank you to our Schulich Chapter Ambassador, Dana Krechowicz (IMBA ’07), for welcoming everyone and making this event so special. Read More.
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Schulich Alumni Volunteer Reception
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|  | Congratulations to Gregory Pau (BBA ’88, MBA ’89) for receiving the Award for Outstanding Contribution to the School in the category Alumni Leadership and to Zara Lam (EMBA ’13) for receiving the Award for Outstanding Contribution to the School in the category Strategic Leadership.
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Annual Women in Business Networking Event
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|  | Schulich hosted the annual Women in Business Networking Event at Lennox Hall. The Networking Event celebrated the achievements and stories of women excelling in business. A fantastic mix of prospective, incoming, and current Schulich students were in attendance alongside alumni, faculty, and staff. We look forward to the amazing contributions our next wave of visionary women leaders will make!
Thank you to our alumni panelist, Meenakshi (Meena) Kukreja (MBA ’23), Manager, Retirement Marketing, Manulife Management, Forté Fellow, Rabia Munir (MREI ’22), Associate Development Manager, GWL Realty Advisors, Mikayla Wronko (Tech MBA Candidate ’24), previously Software Engineer, TD Securities, Forté Fellow and Moderator, Ela Veresiu, Associate Professor, Marketing, Schulich School of Business. Thank you to our incredible keynote speaker, Zoya Zayler (IMBA ’10), Head of Canada & LATAM Inclusive eXperiences & Technology at Amazon.
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|  Schulich StartUp Night was a smashing success. Thank you to all our sponsors for their contributions and support to make this event such a success.
Congratulations again to our SSN 19 Student Champions - Ayomikun Akintayo (Tech MBA ‘24), Kian Rastegar (Tech MBA ‘24), Mark Nguyen (Tech MBA ‘24), and Akash Choudhary (Tech MBA ‘24), Co-Founders from Edufund - as well as Schulich Startup Night Alumni Champion, Abdel Ali (MBA ‘21), Co-Founder from Kiwi Charge, and People’s Choice Award Winner, William Jones (MBA ‘14), CEO & Co-Founder from Leynek Medical. Read more.
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2024 Schulich Employer Appreciation Awards
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|  We had a fantastic time celebrating with our amazing industry partners at the recent Schulich School of Business - York University Employer Appreciation Awards organized by the Schulich Center for Career Design! The event was a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the invaluable support and life-changing opportunities that our employers provide to Schulich students. Read More.
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|  We are grateful to everyone who joined us for the Summer Celebration hosted by the Kellogg and Schulich Executive Women's Network last month. It was an inspiring evening focused on managing wealth and transforming intellectual capital into powerful financial strategies.
Special thanks to our wonderful moderator, Nana Obeng, (EMBA '18) and our insightful panelists, Sudha Sankar, Jamie Keenan, and Kristine Anderson, for sharing their expertise and experiences. Your contributions made this event truly impactful.
Thank you to our Kellogg-Schulich Executive Women’s Network Chapter Ambassadors – Negah Targis (EMBA '12), Deb Voorheis (EMBA '11) and Jennifer Bruin (EMBA '13) for spearheading this forward.
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Chicago Chapter Alumni Launch
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|  We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us at the Chicago Chapter Alumni Gathering last month. It was a fantastic evening filled with networking, reconnecting, and building new friendships.
We are also excited to introduce Farrukh Saleem (BBA ’18), our new Chapter Ambassador for Chicago! Farruk brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our community, and we look forward to the exciting initiatives he will lead. To connect with our Global Chapter Ambassador, visit our website here.
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GTA Ambassador Program Dinner
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|  Thank you to all the alumni who joined us for the GTA Alumni Ambassador Alumni Dinner, hosted by our fantastic GTA Ambassador, Abhishek Pandey (MBA '20). Events like these highlight the vibrant spirit of our Schulich community. Join us at our next dinner on Thursday, July 18. Register here.
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|  Schulich Alumni in San Francisco and Bay Area alumni came together to celebrate Canada Day with great enthusiasm! A huge thanks to our amazing Chapter Leads, Brian Lau (MBA '17) and Raymond Chan (MBA '15), for organizing this fantastic event. Your efforts brought us closer and made the day memorable. To check out upcoming events in your area, visit our events page here.
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The Canadian Screen Awards 2024
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|  We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Schulich Alumni at the Canadian Screen Awards! Congratulations to:
Vince Commisso (MBA '92, BAS '88, BA '86) - Winner of Best Animated Program or Series for Wild Kratts.
Laura Michalchyshyn (MBA '93) - Winner of Best Reality/Competition Program or Series for Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. The World.
Suzanne Wilson (MBA '01) - Winner of Best Children's or Youth Fiction Program or Series, sponsored by Spin Master Entertainment, for The Hardy Boys.
Richard Young (MBA '03) - Winner of Best Writing, Pre-School for Dino Ranch - The Odd Partners.
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Summer Book Recommendation
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| As we head into summer, we’re excited to share our top book recommendations for the season. Pam Laycock (MBA '89), President of the Schulich Global Alumni Network, highly recommends our number one pick: Think Again by Adam Grant. According to Grant, an essential quality for success in today's world is “mental flexibility” – the ability to rethink our convictions.
To submit your own recommendation, please visit here.
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| | Catch Up with Schulich Faculty
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|  New Research by Schulich School of Business - York University professor Ruodan Shaoinvestigates organizational justice at workplace. Read More.
Are you interested in finding out more about research projects and research impact at Schulich? Subscribe to our new quarterly research newsletter here.
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