APRIL 2021 — A newsletter for alumni and friends of the Alberta School of Business
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Advice To Women, From Women
Female students, staff, and alumni from the Alberta School of Business discuss the mentorship they have received from other women, and the positive impact it has had on their lives.
Envisioning New FuturesAlberta School of Business professor Madeline Toubiana speaks with an environmental science student about her research on what stalls or fosters social change and social innovation. |
Understanding BurnoutIn this episode of "What the Job?" Michelle Inness speaks about what causes burnout, how it can be prevented or treated, and what the downstream effects of it are. |
SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY NEWS
March Awards and Accolades
Join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Making Use of the Useless
Two Alberta School of Business students are part of a team prototyping compostable and biodegradable plates from spent grains, a byproduct of the beer brewing process.
Business Tuition Increase ProposalsUnder the Alberta Tuition Framework, the University of Alberta School of Business has begun consultation with its Bachelor of Commerce and MBA students on proposals to increase tuition for domestic students starting in Fall 2022. |
Business And Restructuring InformationAs the University of Alberta begins a new era of transformation and transition, the Alberta School of Business is prepared to be transparent, clear, and authentic to ensure all stakeholders remain informed during the reorganization process. |
ONLINE EVENTS
Virtual EMBA Information SessionJoin the virtual Executive MBA (EMBA) Information Session and Student/ Alumni Panel on April 22. Topics covered will include program highlights, strategies for managing competing demands & time, relationships and networking with colleagues in the program, and more. |
Family Enterprise Leadership SeriesApril 27 is the next session of ABFI's Family Enterprise Leadership Series. Rosenau Transport Ltd and Canadian Western Bank will discuss their various viewpoints and experiences through a conversation on "Modernizing through Change in the Family Enterprise." Registration for this event is free. |
ALUMNI NEWS
An Adventure in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Co-founder and CEO of Edmonton-based company 7 Summits Snacks Christine Reimer (’19 MBA) is passionate about building a community of like-minded endurance athletes and outdoor enthusiasts with a passion for adventure, working hard and stepping outside your comfort zone.
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An Alumni’s Commitment to SustainabilityRéal Bouchard (’15 MBA) is the CEO of BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution’s Canadian division. A 15-year renewable energy industry professional, Réal shares how his Alberta MBA helped him grow his business and dispels some popular myths about solar energy. |
Words of Encouragement For Incoming StudentsThe Alberta School of Business is looking for bachelor of commerce 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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