JUNE 2020 — A newsletter for alumni and friends of the Alberta School of Business No images? Click here FEATURESPandemic increases the importance of entrepreneurship and innovationA shift in the way venture capitalists view risk and opportunity after the pandemic could bode well for companies exploring technologies like medical diagnostics and AI. Dean Joseph Doucet and professor Tony Briggs share their views on the long-term growth possibilities in the post-pandemic landscape.
SCHOOL NEWSUAlberta business research benefits from $780,000 in fundingIn total, nine different research projects were recognized by federal granting agencies demonstrating the breadth of thought leadership within the Alberta School of Business.
ONLINE EVENTSWomen in Enterprising Families WorkshopOn June 23, our Alberta Business Family Institute (ABFI) and the Business Families Foundation will present an interactive online workshop especially for women in family businesses. If you're looking for support or coaching to balance your desired role in the entrepreneurial family, this workshop is for you!
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. BAA Year In ReviewThank you to everyone that joined us at our first-ever virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on June 16, 2020. It was great to see so many faces tune in. Open to all alumni, the AGM allows the Board to share the past year's accomplishments and discuss the plans and budget for the upcoming year. Here are a few of the highlights from 2019-20:
Thank you to the board members and volunteers that have given back through the BAA over the last year! Meet the New BAA BoardWe're thrilled to introduce the Board of Directors for 2020-21 who were voted in at the AGM:
We would also like to thank the outgoing board members for their amazing work and commitment to bettering our alumni community.
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. We will be taking a brief hiatus over the summer months but will be back in August with more great UAlberta Business news. Enjoy your summer! |