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

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Remembering Elnaz Nabiyi And The Lives Lost On Flight PS752

A year on from the Flight PS752 tragedy, colleagues and friends remember the people who lost their lives, the people whose lives they touched and the inspiring legacy they leave behind.

We Will Not Forget
 

SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY NEWS

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College Deans Named For New Colleges

Congratulations to Dean Joseph Doucet on his appointment as Interim College Dean for the College of Social Sciences and Humanities effective July 1, 2021. He's joined by Dean Kalcounis-Rueppell, who will be leading the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, and Dean Cummings, who will lead the College of Health Sciences. 

College Deans Announcement
 
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Their Words. Your Story.

'Their words. Your story.' provides a glimpse into what it's like to be a U of A student.

Read More
 
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Awards And Accolades

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

Let's Celebrate
 
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ICYMI: Leading A Hybrid Workforce

A guest panel of business leaders discuss how COVID-19 has changed how business is conducted and how leaders can inspire culture, teamwork and productivity in this new, uncertain environment.

Watch Now
 
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Community Connections Awards

The Community Connections Awards honour those individuals and groups who have embodied the U of A's promise to "uplift the whole people" by sharing their expertise, time, and energy for the benefit of the public good. 

Nominate Someone Today
 

ONLINE EVENTS

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Executive MBA Info Session and Sample Class

Do you want more information about the Alberta School of Business Executive MBA program? Register today for an Information Session and Bargaining & Negotiations sample class featuring Dr. Emily Block on January 28!

Register Today
 
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U of A International Week 2021: February 1-6

Pernille Ironside, '95 BCom, is speaking at UAlberta's I-Week — a chance for you to hear international and local perspectives on global issues. Pernille is a senior international civil servant with UNICEF and received the Alumni Horizon Award in 2006.

Learn More
 
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Wall Street Prep: January 23-24, 2021 

Bridge the gap between academics and the real world at this virtual seminar on financial and valuation modeling. This seminar will equip students with the practical financial skill set they need to excel during the recruiting process and on the job.

Attend The Boot Camp
 
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Human-Centred Change Leadership Workshop

This experiential learning program hosted by Flip Learning and the Alberta School of Business BAA on February 20-21, 2021 will enable you to design, apply and receive developmental feedback on leading a live change project.

Attend The Workshop
 

ALUMNI NEWS

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BCom Alumna On Saying 'Yes' And Following Your Passion

Lindsay Cox ('16 BCom) has been working remotely for Lululemon's Vancouver office as a Membership Benefit Operation Specialist from her home base of Edmonton for over two years. During her time at the Alberta School of Business, Lindsay was highly involved in extracurriculars and took that idea of saying 'yes' and following one's passion into the working world.

Meet Lindsay
 

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

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On Providing Value Beyond Campus

Kristel Owens (‘16 MBA, ’15 BCom) is VP of the Business Alumni Association and is a passionate and gifted community builder and a long-time champion of the power of the alumni community.

Meet Kristel
 
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Alumni Mentorship Program Reminder

The BAA has established a program to help connect recent grads with more seasoned alumni, to benefit from their advice and experience. Registration for the 2021 Alumni Mentorship Program is now open!

Register Today
 

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

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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.

Let Us Know
 
 
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