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SCHULICH ALUMNI NEWSLETTERMay 2023
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| Message from Keith and Pam
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Dear Schulich Alumni,
We are excitedly looking forward to our hottest event of the season! In just three days, the biggest conference of the year, organized by the amazing team at Schulich's Advancement and Alumni will kick off. There is a limited amount of tickets left, so get yours before they are all gone. You don't want to miss this almost sold out event. Get your ticket here for CONNECT '23, Schulich's Alumni Forum - before it's too late.
As Co-Chairs we eagerly invite you to join us and hundreds of other alumni for a full day of in-person networking, learning, and exciting activities. Let's make this event unforgettable by showing up in large numbers and supporting each other's growth.
On May 6, 2023, come back to your alma mater, reconnect with your classmates, professors, and fellow alumni, and take advantage of the personal and professional development sessions. This is the perfect opportunity to network with your peers, learn about the latest trends in Technology, Sustainability, and Health Care, and have some fun along the way.
Don't wait any longer, get your ticket now for CONNECT '23: What's Next. We can't wait to see you there!
Best regards,
Pam Laycock (MBA '89)
President, Schulich Global Alumni Network, Schulich School of Business | York University
Keith Loo (MBA ’12)
CEO, Skinopathy Inc.
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 We are excited to announce that legendary Sasha Krstic (IMBA ’03), Saleem Janmohamed (BBA ’89, MBA ’90), Moren Lévesque and Christian Haub will kick off our What’s Next Conversation with Schulich Dean, Detlev Zwick – setting the stage with perspectives from around the globe! Don’t miss this insightful conversation with prominent Global Leaders & Big Thinkers at our biggest Schulich Alumni event of the year, CONNECT ’23.
For our Global Alumni Community, we would like to offer you the opportunity to participate in this kick-off conversation with the Dean and global leaders virtually. We hope you are able to join us as your presence and participation will add to the rich and dynamic discussion we hope to foster. To register for this kick-off panel discussion virtually, please click here.
For everyone else, please join us in person on May 6 and meet exceptional speakers who will share their knowledge and expertise on the latest industry trends and strategies. With a lineup like this, you are guaranteed to walk away with new ideas and inspiration to take your career to the next level!
This fantastic opportunity awaits you – get your ticket NOW! Visit here to register!
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GBC Spring Gala and Schulich Teaching Excellence Awards
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 The Schulich community recently celebrated the ten top-rated graduate instructors for the Schulich Teaching Excellence Awards (TEA) at the Graduate Business Council Gala. Congratulations to Professor Ashwin Joshi for winning first prize and Professor Supinder Babra for taking second place.
The student-driven award is adjudicated according to Seymour Schulich’s vision for teaching excellence, which includes exceptional communication, knowledge, enthusiasm, and teaching innovation. To see the full list of nominees and to read more, visit here.
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 Showcasing reflections and commentary from Schulich's thought leaders on the latest emerging trends in management and the world of business.
In this month's Dean's Desk, Associate Director Minerva Cernea, PhD talks about leading the recently established Professional Development and Experiential Education Office and how she and her team are expanding experiential education and outreach at our School to ensure that our programs are career relevant. Read More.
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| 2023 Developer’s Den Competition
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 This year’s Developers Den on May 12 will once again be a single-phase competition where teams solve a real-world development opportunity and present to a seasoned panel of judges.
To read more about the Developer's Den, visit here.
Pictured above: The Developers’ Den XII winning team of Schulich students in 2022, from left to right: Ambrose Li (MBA ’22), Jisung Kim (MBA ’22), Janessa Choong (MBA ’23), and Adrian Hartanto (MBA ’22).
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UNDERSTANDING AND MEASURING REPUTATIONAL CAPITAL USING PYTHON
Friday, May 12, 2023
Details and RSVP
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| | Schulich Community Updates
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| Bill Graham Global Leadership Award
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 We are thrilled to share that the campaign to honour Bill Graham's remarkable leadership during his tenure as Schulich's Global Alumni President through the Bill Graham (MBA '86) Global Leadership Award has garnered great support from our alumni and friends.
Together, we are raising funds to assist students who share Bill's unwavering commitment to advancing international business and promoting a global perspective. It's an endeavour very close to Bill's heart. Join us in expressing gratitude and celebrating Bill's achievements by making a gift to this newly created award in his honour today. Please visit here to donate.
Photo caption: Former Schulich Global Alumni President Bill Graham, MBA ’86, paid a nice visit to Schulich and the AAE team on April 18. Pictured above (from left to right) Christina Niederwanger, Executive Director; Nabila Rahman, Project Coordinator, Alumni Engagement; Karina Butzek-Morris, Director, Alumni Engagement; Bobby Hrehoruk, Director, Advancement and Operations; Bill Graham, Sandy Penwarden, Executive Assistant; Catherine Hardman, Director, Philanthropic Engagement; and Celena Li, Alumni Engagement Assistant.
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| Real Estate Startup Founded by Alumni Closes $2.1 Million Funding
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 A startup founded by Schulich alumni has recently closed CAD $2.1 million in pre-seed funding to fuel its North American expansion and product development plans. Launched in 2019, RealSage was founded by Arunabh Dastidar (MBA ’19), Gaurav Madani (MBA ’19), and Zain Nathoo (BBA ’14). The company currently tackles the modern-day challenges of rental managers by enabling them to leverage their data and systems uniquely. Read More.
Pictured above: Zain Nathoo (BBA '14), Arunabh Dastidar (MBA ’19) and Gaurav Madani (MBA ’19).
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| Canadian Screen Awards Celebrates the Importance of Film and Television in Country
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 Congratulations to Schulich alumni, Laura Michalchyshyn (MBA ’04) for winning Best Biography or Arts Documentary Program or Series, Victoria Lean (MBA ’14) for Best Factual Series and Best Direction, who is also the recipient of the Barbara Sears Award for Best Editorial Research, Jonas Prupas (MBA ’12) for Best TV Movie and to Luc Déry (MBA ’92) for being nominated for Best Motion Picture Read More.
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| Ian Macdonald's Visit to Campus
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 | Ian Macdonald, President Emeritus (York); Professor Emeritus of Economics and Public Policy at Schulich School of Business, visited our campus last month and shared great stories from his time at York and experience with his students.
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 | Gillian Cai (MBA'20), President of the Schulich Chinese Alumni Network visited us last week to discuss ways to collaborate in the future to help our students and strengthen the profile of our school. With lots of exciting plans in the making, we look forward to building on the momentum and continuing to strengthen our relationship and provide value to our students and alumni.
Pictured above (left to right): Dean Detlev Zwick, Gillian Cai (MBA '20) and Christina Niederwanger, Executive Director, Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement.
If you are interested to know ways to connect, engage, volunteer and give back to your School, please visit here.
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 Congratulations to Tareq Latayfeh (MBA '20) for being recognized as part of the 2023 Business Elite's 40 Under 40. This prestigious award identifies outstanding young Executives and Entrepreneurs in the world’s business and creates networking opportunities for the up-and-coming, aspiring young business leaders and industry disruptors with the undoubted attitude, quality, potential, desire, determination, and ambition to shape the world of business. Read more.
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| Caria Wei (MBA '17) looks at how the internet has revolutionized the way we live, work and play. The promise of transparency and connectivity that Web3 brings also creates a paradox where users want to remain private and secure in their digital identities and their data. Read More.
Caria Wei also looks at ways to leverage Web3 and build stronger bonds with communities in an opinion piece here.
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| Jonathan Lee (MBA/JD ’13) recently opened his own law firm A.G. Truett Law which specializes in Securities, Corporate and Employment Law. The firm delivers legal services under an innovative organizational structure which affords reduced costs to clients. Read More.
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| Cross-border online marketplace THE LNK Closes $1Million in seed funding to help independent fashion and beauty brands scale around the world. The funding round was led by Reetu Gupta (MBA '08) (Chairwoman and Ambassadress, The Gupta Group). Read More.
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| Congratulations to Martin Grosskopf (MBA '00) for receiving the Clean16 Award as part of the Clean50 awards. The Clean50 Individual awards are selected from 16 diverse categories that transcend industries, academia, different levels of government, thought leaders and advocates, and are based on accomplishments delivered over the prior two years. Read More.
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| | Catching Up With Schulich Faculty
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| Co-authors, Ivona Hideg, Associate Professor, Ann Brown Chair in Organization Studies, and Winny Shen, Associate Professor of Organization Studies, at York University’s Schulich School of Business, together with Samantha Hancock, an Assistant Professor in the DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies at Western University, published new research showing women with non-native accents often get pushed into traditionally feminine jobs with lower pay and prestige. Read more.
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| Meet the Dean - Montreal and Ottawa
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 | Our recent Schulich visit to Montreal and Ottawa was a huge success! We brought together a fantastic group of alumni, caught up on all things Schulich, and shared stories. It's always inspiring to hear about the incredible things our alumni are doing out in the world. Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a memorable time.
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| A Fireside Chat with Kishore Moorjani
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 | Last month, Kishore Moorjani (BBA '94) visited us and hosted a fireside chat with our students. We want to express our gratitude for being such a great source of inspiration. The students had a fantastic time learning from you and your successes.
If you are interested to mentor or come back to school as a guest lecturer, please connect with us at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca
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