APRIL 2020 — A newsletter for alumni and friends of the Alberta School of Business No images? Click here VIDEO MESSAGE FROM THE DEANFEATURESBusiness as unusualAs business owners everywhere try to improvise their way through the world’s biggest crisis since the Second World War, owners of alumni-run businesses, including Karina Birch (BCom '99), CEO of Rocky Mountain Soap, offer some helpful tips.
SCHOOL NEWSNow is not the time to abandon key drivers of post-pandemic recoveryCanada’s energy sector faces unprecedented challenges while continuing to offer prospects for economic recovery and future benefits. Dean Joseph Doucet shares his opinion on why the energy industry, a key driver of the post-pandemic recovery, should not be abandoned.
UPCOMING ONLINE EVENTSHard Truths: COVID-19 Versus RetailFrom toilet paper shortages to empty shopping malls, the COVID-19 pandemic has had huge impacts on the retail landscape. Join us May 6 for a webinar hosted by the U of A Alumni Association and hear from our faculty retail experts John Pracejus, Kyle Murray, and David Dale-Johnson as they discuss the impact to-date and what the future might hold for our marketplaces.
ALUMNI NEWSUpdate from the BAAHello 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. Share Some Local Love with Alumni-Run Small BusinessesMany Alberta School of Business alumni have been affected economically by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the hardest hit are small business owners, especially those that run restaurants and bars. If you are able to support local, here are a few amazing alumni-run businesses that could use your love right now. Alumni Cards for New StudentsRemember how scary the first day of university was? We're asking our alumni to share a note of encouragement with a new University of Alberta student to help them feel more welcome. Notes can include a fond memory of your time in the BCom or MBA program, a secret study spot, a favourite place to eat, or something else that would brighten their day.
Event CancellationsWith continued concerns around the spread of COVID-19, unfortunately both the BAA Golf Tournament and the Calgary Stampede Alumni Breakfast have been cancelled this year. Please check the School’s Events page to find out the latest news and information on other upcoming events. Keep in TouchHas 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. We want to hear from you!Even as traditional engagement methods have changed, we are committed to connecting with you. Please share with us your thoughts, ideas and feedback on what would be valuable to you both in terms of engagement opportunities and what we can do to help you during these virtual times. |