Entrepreneurial thinking in actionIn mid-March, when the University of Alberta announced that all classes would move to remote delivery due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, instructors across campus had only three days to transition from in-person to online classes. Meet three of the professors at the Alberta School of Business—Keith Godfrey, Erin Marshall and Phil Cote—who rose to the challenge, put entrepreneurial thinking into action, and successfully transitioned their classes.
How to manage your finances in the time of COVID-19Accounting expert and Associate Dean (Master's Programs), Michael Maier, offers a wealth of advice—starting with not letting your net worth define your self-worth.
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Lawyers get creative as people update willsA global pandemic seems to have been the push many of us needed to change or finalize our wills. Alum Rhonda Johnson, '90 MBA, '90 LLB, offers tips when it comes to creating or updating a will during these times.
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New Assistant Dean, Equity, Diversity & InclusionWe're proud to announce that Dr. Michelle Inness, PhD, will take on the role as the School's new Assistant Dean, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) effective July 1, 2020.
Awards & AccoladesLess than a month after finishing his U SPORTS career with the Golden Bears, power forward Brody Clarke, MBA Candidate (2021), has signed a one-year contract with the Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
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Subsidy to Hire Students We're excited to partner with RBC Future Launch to offer employers a $2,500 CHIP-In Wage Subsidy Grant (Co-op Hire Incentive Program) to support the employment of our Co-op students during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Closure of Executive EducationDue to uncertain and unprecedented circumstances, the School has made the difficult decision to close the Executive Education unit and its programming as of May 1, 2020.
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Plans for Fall 2020The University of Alberta, including the Alberta School of Business, will offer a combination of remote learning and some in-person instruction as permitted in the upcoming fall 2020 term this September.
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Wills & Estates: Your Questions AnsweredNo matter your age or stage in life, at some point, writing a legal will is a must. Take the intimidation out of the process by getting some sound advice from a panel of experts including Jim Yih, '91 BCom. Find out on June 2 how to write a will, minimize taxes and ensure that your estate requests are fulfilled.
Virtual University Campus TourThe buildings on campus may be closed, but on May 26, you can still take a tour of the University of Alberta in a live online presentation, where current students will virtually show you around North Campus and share their experiences of student life.
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Spring Convocation 2020For the first time in the university's 112-year history, convocation will take place online. Join us on June 12 as we create a memorable virtual experience for the Class of 2020. All the latest details will be posted from the Office of the Registrar.
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Shakespeare & Family Business LectureOn June 17, Dr. Lloyd Steier will explore how Shakespeare's themes, although written 430 years ago, are still relevant when it comes to succession and family business dynamics.
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Hello from the Business Alumni Association (BAA)! We are the alumni association that represents all graduates from the BCom, MBA (as well as the other Business master's degrees) and PhD programs at the Alberta School of Business.
2020 BAA Annual General MeetingThe BAA is going online this year! On June 16, learn how you can get involved with the BAA and network virtually with other U of A alumni. Engage in some interesting conversation and find out how you can stay involved with the School post-graduation.
Ask an Alum AnythingThis new BAA initiative provides students and recent graduates with opportunities to network with alumni over virtual meet-ups. If you're an alum with expertise or advice to offer on career development, your industry, wellness, and more, sign-up to be added to the list of alumni that students will be invited to ask, well, anything!
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Covering COVID-19 in NYC With Pat KiernanICYMI - News anchor Pat Kiernan, '90 BCom, has been on the frontlines of some of the biggest news stories to impact New York City, including 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy. But he says nothing compares to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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