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SCHULICH ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
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Schulich Achievements: 2020-21 Year-End Report
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A Message from Dean Detlev Zwick
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Dear Schulich Alumni,
I am very pleased to present the first ever year-end report highlighting the many achievements of Schulich's faculty, staff and students for the past academic year.
As Dean, it gives me great pride to see so many of your accomplishments reflected in the pages of this report. These accomplishments are a great and enduring testament to the spirit of togetherness, hard work and perseverance of the entire Schulich community in the face of the unprecedented challenges brought about by the pandemic.
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Summertime at Schulich - Join us for
Speed Mentoring
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Join us, for the summer Alumni2Student Speed Mentoring virtual event as we welcome incoming students from the one-year master's, MBA and other degree programs. Engage with our eager student mentees and meet some of your fellow alumni mentors on August 17. RSVP now
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Shaping the Post-Pandemic World: Focus On India
On July 12, Schulich welcomed Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO of Indian Hotel Company Limited (IHCL) with Ashley Konson, Adjunct Professor of Marketing, to discuss Brand Building in Turbulent Times: Learning from Taj – the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand.
With over 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, Chhatwal shared his insights on developing and maintaining a strong brand image, especially during turbulent times. Prior to the webinar, attendees were encouraged to read Brand Finance’s Hotels 50 2021 Report here. Watch the webinar here.
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Alumni Professional Development Series: Moving Away From Solutions Selling to Agile Sales
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On July 14, 2021, Schulich Executive Education Centre's faculty, Sanjay Dhebar, shared his knowledge and expertise about tackling the everchanging challenges and landscape of sales as part of the Alumni Professional Development series. Alumni appreciated Dhebar's engaging discussion on the tug of war between sales and marketing, today's trends & expectations, and how agile sellers play to win.
We invite the Schulich alumni community to our next workshop, hosted by Jordan Berman (EMBA '06), on August 18: Has COVID-19 Changed Change Management? RSVP now
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Sponsorship 101 Workshop for Students
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Undergraduate and graduate student clubs attended the Sponsorship 101 Workshops held on July 8 and 15, hosted by the Office of Development.
These informative sessions are designed to help students who are leading club activities to learn about the sponsorship process while building meaningful and long-term strategic partnerships. Guest speaker and former GBC President, James Prince (MBA '19) shared his personal experiences with partnerships both in the university environment and within his professional career.
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ALUMNI2STUDENT VIRTUAL SPEED MENTORING August 17, 2021 7:00 - 8:30 PM EDT Details & RSVP
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ALUMNI PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: HAS COVID-19 CHANGED CHANGE MANAGEMENT? Jordan Berman (EMBA '06), Senior SEEC Faculty August 18, 2021 7:00 - 8:00 PM EDT Details & RSVP
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KREMBIL CENTRE LAUNCH AND LEADERSHIP SUMMIT September 23, 2021 6:00 - 8:30 PM EDT Save the Date
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REUNION CELEBRATIONS
2021 Reunion Year Celebrations for the Classes of: 2016, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, and 1971. Learn more about planning your reunion here.
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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. SchulichAlumniConnect.com
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Catching Up with Schulich Faculty
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Professor M. Johnny Rungtusanatham, the Canada Research Chair in Supply Chain Management, co-authors "Supplier Selection in the Aftermath of a Supply Disruption and Guilt: Once Bitten, Twice (Not so) Shy" in the journal of Decision Sciences. Read More
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Winny Shen, Associate Professor of Organization Studies, speaks on the future of work: "This pandemic has really highlighted just how many jobs can be done remotely, and many of them very effectively." Read More
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Pouyan Foroughi, Assistant Professor of Finance, co-authors a research paper titled, "Peer Effects in Corporate Governance Practices: Evidence from Universal Demand Laws" about the board interlocking phenomenon. Read More
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Retired Schulich Professor Embodies the Gift of International Business
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In 2006, Schulich Associate Professor of International Business and Organization Studies Lorna Wright started the Lorna Wright IMBA Graduation Award which is presented to the graduate who has made selfless contributions to the development of the IMBA Program through community service within the School and active participation in student life. As the IMBA program is winding down in 2022, Lorna Wright is continuing her support to benefit iBBA students.
“As a society, if we’re going to move forward it’s the young people that are going to take us there. As a teacher, you want to see your students surpass you because that’s the way things progress." Read more
To find out how you can support Schulich students through funding a scholarship, please contact our Office of Development at advancement@schulich.yorku.ca.
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Schulich Graduate Receives Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship
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The York University Alumni Board has recognized Schulich graduate, Meena Shanmuganathan (iBBA ’21), as the 2021 recipient of the Alumni Silver Jubilee Scholarship for her exceptional achievements at the School and in her community. “Schulich placed a lot of emphasis on exceeding expectations outside of the classroom as well as inside,” she says. “There were so many opportunities in the last four years to participate in case competitions and research studies, and not just go to school and come home.” Read More
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Schulich School of Business ranked among the World's Top 20 and #1 in Canada in CNN Expansion's "Best Global MBAs". Read more
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Myra Arshad (BBA '18), Co-founder and CEO of ALT TEX, has been furthering her pursuit in sustainable fashion. Read more
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Lawrence Krimker (BBA '08), Simply Group Founder and CEO named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 Ontario. Read more
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Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC)
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Build Sustainability and Inclusiveness Into Your Recovery Plan
During the pandemic, much changed in the way we think of equity and how different communities have been affected by the virus's social and economic impact.
By focusing on the resources, leadership tools and frameworks you need to lead a successful recovery, the return to a new normal can be more inclusive and sustainable.
To prepare leaders for the return to work, SEEC will hold a five-part series, titled Building Back Better: A Leadership Bootcamp for a Sustainable Recovery beginning Aug. 23, aimed at ensuring you are prepared to help your people navigate the new environment they are heading into.
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Learn more about the Building Back Better Bootcamp from our SEEC Faculty at the videos below:
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