January 2023 — A newsletter for alumni and friends of the Alberta School of Business
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Behind every great business is a great story
In his new role as executive director for the Alberta Business Family Institute, Matt Knight hopes to unlock the potential of storytelling to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and family businesses in the province.
School & University News
Carruthers Student Commons Update
There have been many changes to the Carruthers Student Commons in just a few short months! Watch as we inch closer to our grand opening.
How Eric Axford is Changing the Future of Business
Eric Axford's longstanding commitment to the future of business in Alberta is transforming how first-year students learn with the inaugural Axford Impact Series.
Donor Profiles
The business of giving back
Ever since Colette Miller — and her young family of four — received a life changing $600 bursary at the end of her second year at the Alberta School of Business in 1978, giving back has been inscribed into the Miller family DNA.
A focus on growth
We reached out to Janet Wood, ‘82 BCom, to chat with her about her notable career, the words she lives by and her experiences giving back to her alma mater over the past decade.
Events
2023 Canadian Business Leader Award
It’s the culmination of imagination, persistence and leadership. On March 23, please join us in congratulating the 2023 CBLA recipient — Dave Filipchuk!
Protecting Wealth for the Next Generation
Next up in the Family Enterprise Leadership Series! Join the Alberta Business Family Institute and CWB’s Robert Bradburn on February 22 as they look at some of the technical aspects of wealth preservation and transfer at a high level without getting too complex.
Business Alumni Association: Bears Den!
Cheer on the U of A's Panda hockey team on February 10 as they face off against U of M's Bisons. The puck drops at 7 pm! Tickets are only $15 ($6 for kids) and include your game ticket, pizza, drinks, complimentary parking — and great company.
Alumni News
Alumni, we need your help! In the upcoming year, we hope to give prospective master's students a chance to engage with our biggest supporters. We are looking for panelists at recruitment events and individuals to chat with prospective students.
The Business Alumni Association, in partnership with the Alberta School of Business, invites you to take advantage of ask an alum anything. It is a low-stress networking opportunity to connect with students who are looking for advice and guidance.
College Updates
Keep up to date on news from the College of Social Sciences and Humanities by visiting the news and notices page.
Do you love being an alum of the Alberta School of Business? Submit your story for a chance to be featured.
Keep in touch
Has 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.
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.
