JUNE 2021 — A newsletter for alumni and friends of the Alberta School of Business
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FEATURE
In Conversation with Don Wheaton
In a fireside-like conversation, Dean Joseph Doucet and Don Wheaton discuss his views on entrepreneurship, family business, and how the pandemic impacted his approach to leadership and running his businesses.
FEATURE
Have You Met...Kyle Murray
On July 1, 2021, Kyle Murray will step up as Acting Dean of the Alberta School of Business. Spend a few minutes getting to know him better!
SCHOOL & UNIVERSITY NEWS
KUDOS
PhD Student Receives Prestigious Trudeau Scholarship
Kylie Heales is among 15 doctoral researchers from across Canada to be selected as a 2021 Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Scholarship recipient.
LEARN
Indigenous History Month
Each June, Canadians celebrate the history, heritage, and diversity of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples as part of both National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21).
LEARNBeing Let GoThree Alberta School of Business faculty members offer their insights and perspectives into being let go and finding a fresh start. |
LEARNRetail ResetTurbulent times force companies to adapt. How quickly and smartly they do so dictates their ability to survive and thrive. |
PROFILEInspired To Give BackKen (BEd ‘93 and MACT ‘03) and Jody Peck (BCom ‘98) recently decided to create an endowment fund that will support students in the Faculty of Education and the Alberta School of Business each year. |
KUDOSAwards & AccoladesJoin us as we celebrate the achievements of Business faculty, staff, students and alumni, including Dr. Richard Field as the Peter Lougheed Leadership College interim director. |
ONLINE EVENTS
EVENTSpring Convocation 2021Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Join us for our virtual convocation as we celebrate with our graduates on Friday, June 25. |
WORKSHOPThe Rolling Stones Divide the CashJoin the Alberta Business Family Institute for the latest free, online workshop in the Family Enterprise Leadership Series on June 29. |
ALUMNI NEWS
PROFILE
A Non-Traditional Career Path
Christine Reimer (‘19 MBA), co-founder of 7 Summits Snacks, chats with the Business Alumni Association and reflects on doing her MBA part-time and catching a taste for entrepreneurship.
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PROFILE
Connecting with Human Experience
Alumna Charlotte Nesbitt (‘07 BCom) talks about the importance of learning constantly and being open to opportunities.
KUDOS2021 Alumni Awards RecipientsCongratulations to the six alumnae of the Alberta School of Business who were recently recognized as 2021 Alumni Award recipients. |
SHOP NOWSpring Convocation Alumni SaleIn celebration of our U of A grads, the university bookstore is offering 10% off all Alumni Association branded merchandise, now through July 31. |
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