JULY 2021 — A newsletter for alumni and friends of the Alberta School of Business

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FEATURE

Why Some People Overestimate Their Abilities While Others Underestimate

Study findings of professor Gerald Häubl could give leaders a tool to counter self-doubt.

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SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY NEWS

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FEATURE

A Bright Future

On July 1, 2021, Kyle Murray began his role as Dean of the Alberta School of Business. Here's a message from Dean Murray in which he speaks about some of the challenges and possibilities for the future. 

A Message from Dean Murray
 
 
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LEARN

Growing From Failure 

Four Alberta School of Business alumni speak about experiencing setbacks or failure — and what they learned from them. 

Opportunities For Growth
 
 
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LEARN

Indigenous Business

A course offered by the Alberta School of Business explores Indigenous business perspectives and knowledge.

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KUDOS

Awards & Accolades  

Join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni in June.

Let's Celebrate
 
 
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THANKS

Donor Highlights 

Thank you for your continued belief and investment in the Alberta School of Business. Together, we are making a difference.

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PROFILE

No Strangers To Challenge

Nineteen years after graduation, Jason and his wife Yim Yeung embarked on a lifelong journey with the Alberta School of Business to support first-generation Canadian citizens or refugee students through an endowed scholarship. 

Supporting Students
 
 

EVENTS

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EVENT

ABFI Signature Event 2021

This year marks our 18th Annual Signature Event and we will be celebrating the extraordinary achievements of the Hay Family of Scandinavian Building Services.

Save The Date
 
 
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EVENT

Yoga For “Sit-itis"

If the pandemic has left you with a bad case of “sit-itis,” feeling over-screened and sedentary, get active with this free lunchtime yoga session on August 12.

Get Your OM On!
 
 
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WORKSHOP

Anxiety Hacks

It’s no secret that many people have experienced increased anxiety during the last year. Join in on August 19 to explore and practice five effective ways to reduce anxiety.

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ALUMNI NEWS

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PROFILE

Alberta School of Business Alumni 

Many of our alumni are doing great things. From finance and banking to successful restaurants and businesses, Alberta School of Business grads are taking their education and making a difference in both their industries and communities.

Meet Our Alumni
 

Do you love being an alum of the Alberta School of Business? Submit your story for a chance to be featured.

Submit your Story
 
 
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SHOP

Spring Convocation Alumni Sale

In celebration of our U of A grads, the university bookstore is offering 10% off all Alumni Association branded merchandise, now through July 31.

Get 10% Off!
 
 

Connect with the Business Alumni Association (BAA)

Follow the BAA on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn or send them an email.

Business Alumni Association
 

Keep in Touch

Has your contact information changed? Providing us with your current home and business addresses enables us to share the latest news and upcoming events from the Alberta School of Business.

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Share Your News

We are committed to celebrating our people. Have you recently received an award or are you working on an interesting initiative? Tell us about it so we can share it with the broader university community.

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