SEPTEMBER 2021 — A newsletter for alumni and friends of the Alberta School of Business
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FEATURE
Developing an entrepreneurial mindset
An initiative in partnership with the Alberta School of Business, eHUB is an interdisciplinary, research-inspired ideas lab that integrates teaching, research and co-curricular outreach with innovation and entrepreneurship that impacts all students and connects to faculty across the U of A campus.
SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY NEWS
FEATURE
Enhancing vaccination protocols for campus safety
To maximize safety for in-person teaching and learning, new policies are being implemented across the University of Alberta for this September, including rapid testing or vaccination, and masks.
PROFILE
Meet...our new faculty
There have been a number of additions to the Alberta School of Business community since remote work began in 2020. Let's meet them!
CELEBRATEAugust Awards & AccoladesJoin us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni. |
CELEBRATEBusiness professor wins prestigious awardJennifer Jennings’ paper recognized for significantly changing the conversation in the field of entrepreneurship research. |
PROFILE
Contributing to a net-zero world
Leland Oberst (BCom ‘91), founder and CEO of Innovative Fuel Systems, knows it’s never too late to follow your dreams.
EVENTS
EVENTDeploying your Unique Strength as a Family BusinessJoin Edward Hart, Daniel Garrett Van der Vlietand and Shauna Feth at lunchtime on September 28 as they discuss identifying what is unique about your business and family, and how amplifying that strength might leverage opportunities previously overlooked. |
EVENTAlberta Business Family Institute 2021 Signature EventThis year marks our 18th Annual Signature Event and we will be celebrating the extraordinary achievements of the Hay Family of Scandinavian Building Services. Tickets are now available for the October 12 and 19 events in Calgary and Edmonton, respectively. |
ALUMNI NEWS
PROFILEFinding your passionFrom a career that spanned various industries to taking an interest in baking that’s led to TV and his own business (Bonne Vie Bakery), Larry Harris (BCom '99) shares his inspirational story of growing a passion into a business. |
EVENTAlumni Week(end)As the keynote speaker at the U of A Alumni Week(end), Shawn Kanungo (BCom ‘07), a globally recognized innovation strategist, will speak about navigating disruption in our lives and work at this free event on September 29 from 7:00 - 8:00pm. |
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VOLUNTEERVolunteer with the BAAYou’re back to business and the Business Alumni Association needs volunteers to help host our 2021/2022 season of events, mentorship programming, and our industry education series. Reconnect with your business community as a BAA volunteer. |
SURVEYAlumni-owned Businesses SurveyCalling all alumni entrepreneurs — we want to promote your business! The Business Alumni Association (BAA) reaches over 300,000 U of A alumni globally. Partner with the BAA to feature your alumni-owned business via social media and product campaigns. |
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