DECEMBER 2020 — A newsletter for alumni and friends of the Alberta School of Business

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A Year To Pause and Reflect

A message from Dean Joseph Doucet as he reflects on the major milestones and accomplishments of the Alberta School of Business in a difficult year.

Dean's Holiday Message
 
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2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Spread some joy, and support local business, with this year’s School of Business Holiday Gift Guide.

Shop Local
 
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2020 Year in Review

A look back on the most significant stories from the Alberta School of Business.

Let's Look Back
 

SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY NEWS

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Canada Research Chair a Twofold Boon for U of A Expert in Women’s Entrepreneurship

For business professor Jennifer Jennings—one of 16 new or renewed CRCs at the U of A announced today—receiving one of Canada’s most prestigious research awards couldn’t have come at a better time. 

Learn More
 
BCom student Ghalis Aamer, who won first place at the Young Entrepreneurs’ Pitch Conference

November Awards & Accolades

Join us in celebrating the November achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni.

Let's Celebrate!
 
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Transforming Student Experience

Generous donation results in renovations of two Alberta School of Business learning spaces.

Give A Gift!
 
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Solving Problems Before They Happen

School of Business alumna Myrna Bittner, '93 MBA, is the founder and CEO of RWI Synthetics. RWI uses machine learning to help businesses solve future problems before they happen.

Read More
 
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Support the Campus Food Bank 

This year has been especially hard on many students, and the holidays can be the most difficult time of the year. Help by participating in an ongoing fundraiser or make a donation to the Campus Food Bank today.

How You Can Give
 

ALUMNI NEWS

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MBA Student on Pursuing an MBA While Growing a Business

MBA student Kirk Zembal is one of the co-founders of Blindman Brewing (along with alumni Dave Vander Plaat, '13 MBA). Kirk talks about jumping into entrepreneurship with your eyes open, integrating community and pursuing an MBA while growing a business.

Meet Kirk
 

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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Connecting Recent Grads and Alumni

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 now open!

Register Today
 
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Helping Entrepreneurs Navigate Unknowns

Lazina McKenzie, '08 MBA, is the manager of the U of A’s ThresholdImpact Venture Mentoring Service. VMS supports alumni entrepreneurs by connecting them with experienced volunteer mentors.

Model Of Mentorship
 

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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