MAY 2021 — A newsletter for alumni and friends of the Alberta School of Business
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Innovation Generator
During Canadian Innovation Week, the U of A is sharing some of the many ways our researchers are bringing real change to real people, and partnering to power new ideas and industries.
SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY NEWS
Leveraging Business as a Force for Good
MBA student Amber Myles used to work in the pediatric emergency department at the Stollery Children’s Hospital and witnessed firsthand the need for extended care facilities in rural communities. That's one of the reasons why she wanted to get involved with the University of Alberta Net Impact Graduate Student Chapter.
April Awards & AccoladesJoin us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni in April 2021. |
Innovator SpotlightLazina Mckenzie ('08 MBA,) manager of ThresholdImpact Venture Mentoring Service, teaches us about the power of shower-thinking and team brainstorms. |
A Lifelong Commitment to GivingDr. Michael Maier (BCom ‘02) is no stranger to philanthropy. As an alumnus of the Alberta School of Business, it was a natural decision for him to support the future generation of students from his alma mater. |
‘A really good man and a great Albertan’The University of Alberta is mourning the passing of former board chair Stanley Milner, a leader in Alberta’s energy sector who will be remembered as a community builder and champion of education. He was 91. |
Asian Heritage MonthEach May, Asian Heritage Month highlights and celebrates the contributions, achievements, and lived experiences of Asian Canadians. |
The Jump To DigitalStudents gain job skills while providing free support to hundreds of business owners looking to gain a foothold in the online marketplace. |
Growing From Failure: Share Your Story
From making a huge mistake at work to having a failed business venture, it can be one of the most isolating feelings to experience a failure or setback in our professional or educational careers, yet it’s something that happens to almost all of us.
So, we're reaching out to Alberta School of Business alumni asking them to share their stories of mistakes or failure — and how they grew from them. If you're interested in sharing your story, please fill out the short questionnaire by Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
ONLINE EVENTS
Social Change Through EntrepreneurshipJoin Alberta School of Business assistant professor Madeline Toubiana tomorrow, May 20, for an online event to learn how entrepreneurship might be used to support social change. |
Online Webinar: Energy In a FlashJoin Bandita Deka Kalita and four other U of A grad students and postdocs for a free, online webinar on June 10, presented in partnership with the U of A's Future Energy Systems program. |
ABFI Family Leadership Series: Family Firm Risk and Opportunity MappingThis free, interactive session on May 25 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM MST explores the strategic management of family firms through the practice of risk mapping and introduces a new model of opportunity mapping. |
Congress 2021 of the Humanities and Social SciencesFrom May 27 through June 4, the University of Alberta, in partnership with the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, will host the largest virtual academic conference in Canadian history, tackling some of the most pressing concerns of our day. |
ALUMNI NEWS
JustCook Kitchens
Four MBA grads from the Alberta School of Business — Jennifer Keith, Luke Butterworth, Maëlle Piquée, and Spencer Brawner — have teamed up to bring a fresh take on food to Edmonton through JustCook Kitchens. Their first location, 5th St. Food Hall, is set to open this July and is destined to become one of the must-eat locations in Edmonton.
Do you love being an alum of the Alberta School of Business? Submit your story for a chance to be featured.
BAA Annual General Meeting 2021Join the Alberta School of Business Business Alumni Association for the Annual General Meeting on June 15, 2021 at 5: 30 PM MST. This year, the AGM will be held virtually via Zoom. |
Words of Encouragement For Incoming StudentsLast call for BCom alumni to share words of encouragement to be included in note cards which will be mailed to incoming students. The deadline to submit a message is May 29, 2021. |
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