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.
SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY NEWS
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.
LEARNGrowing From FailureFour Alberta School of Business alumni speak about experiencing setbacks or failure — and what they learned from them. |
LEARNIndigenous BusinessA course offered by the Alberta School of Business explores Indigenous business perspectives and knowledge. |
KUDOSAwards & AccoladesJoin us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni in June. |
THANKSDonor HighlightsThank you for your continued belief and investment in the Alberta School of Business. Together, we are making a difference. |
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.
EVENTS
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.
EVENTYoga 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. |
WORKSHOPAnxiety HacksIt’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. |
ALUMNI NEWS
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.
Do you love being an alum of the Alberta School of Business? Submit your story for a chance to be featured.
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.
Keep in Touch
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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.
