/bensadoun-school/taxonomy/term/2/all en /bensadoun-school/channels/news/three-mcgill-desautels-alumni-celebrated-2024-maa-honours-awards-359796 <p><big>Each year the 麻豆约拍 Alumni Association (MAA) recognizes alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff whose commitment has had a significant impact on alumni life, the University and/or the community. This year, three 麻豆约拍 Desautels alumni were among those honoured for their contributions to the 麻豆约拍 community.</big></p> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:20:36 +0000 admin 604813 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/event/addressing-anti-black-racism-strategies-integration-classroom-359709 <p><big>The 麻豆约拍 Desautels EDI Team and the Dean鈥檚 Office invite all members of Desautels to a dynamic panel on fostering an inclusive learning environment and enhancing literacy around anti-Black racism.</big></p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:10:40 +0000 admin 604810 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/event/indigenous-business-matters-truth-reconciliation-and-sovereign-wealth-359708 <p><big>麻豆约拍鈥檚 Desautels Faculty of Management and the Office of Indigenous Initiatives are pleased to co-host Travis Seymour (FCPA, FCGA, MBA, CAFM), CEO of the First Nations Market Housing Fund for a keynote speech on the topic of reconciliation </big></p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:03:57 +0000 admin 604809 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/news/bcom-alum-trades-career-marketing-become-firefighter-359706 <p><strong>Lesly Yao (BCom鈥�18)</strong> isn鈥檛 your stereotypical small-town Quebec firefighter. Born in Tahiti, the Bachelor of Commerce grad was growing disillusioned with her work at a marketing firm when a Canadian Forces recruitment advertisement caught her eye鈥攁nd her imagination. But because Yao was not a citizen at the time and a job with the Forces was not in the cards. 鈥淚鈥檇 always had it in the back of my mind to become a firefighter,鈥� she says. 鈥淚 watched shows about firefighting, and it appealed to me, but it also seemed unattainable.</p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:26:46 +0000 admin 604806 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/news/schneider-electric-canada-diversity-drives-innovation-359705 <p>Diversity is an essential ingredient in innovation, according to Emily Heitman, President of Schneider Electric Canada, the subsidiary of the global energy management firm. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs can provide mentoring opportunities and improve the effectiveness of recruitment efforts, Heitman tells <a href="/desautels/karl-moore" target="_blank"><strong>Professor Karl Moore</strong> </a>in an interview for Forbes.</p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:24:51 +0000 admin 604807 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/event/management-science-research-centre-msrc-seminar-359656 <h2>Dennis Zhang</h2> <h3>Associate Professor of Supply Chain, Operations, and Technology & Associate Professor Marketing<br /> Olin School of Business, Washington University St. Louis</h3> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:02:52 +0000 admin 604803 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/news/ai-good-us-microsoft-sponsored-white-paper-359539 <p>AI has become an omnipresent topic of discussion in our daily lives, both professionally and personally. While much has been written on the challenges, risks, and pitfalls of AI (and the strong need to regulate its development and deployment carefully), it's also important to highlight its numerous benefits and positive impacts on society and the economy.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:09:19 +0000 admin 604802 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/news/bcom-alum-credits-networking-helping-sports-illustrated-app-ground-359538 <p>In Canada, ice time is at a premium and the nearest rink might not be able to accommodate your beer league team. But in large cities, there鈥檚 often ice available somewhere, and <strong>Jonathan Azouri </strong>(BCom鈥�16) spotted an opportunity. The co-founder and CEO of CatchCorner by Sports Illustrated, an app that allows users to book sports facilities, launched it in Toronto in 2019 and is now making it available in markets like New York, Los Angeles, and Boston.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:04:10 +0000 admin 604801 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/event/phd-admissions-how-tos-online-info-session-thursday-december-05-2024-359449 <p>Learn more about the application process for our PhD program with our online Admissions How-To鈥檚 information session. The session is one hour and includes a question and answer period.</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong>聽Thursday, December 05, 2024</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:44:07 +0000 admin 604795 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/event/phd-online-information-session-tuesday-october-22-2024-359451 <p>Join us for an online information session to learn more about doctoral studies at the Desautels Faculty of Management, 麻豆约拍.</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong>聽Tuesday, October 22, 2024</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:47:48 +0000 admin 604794 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/event/csso-speaker-series-tom-lawrence-359446 <h2><b>Tom Lawrence</b></h2> <h3><b>Professor of Strategic Management | Sa茂d Business School, Oxford University</b></h3> <p><em>Writing Discussion Sections: How to Craft a Theoretical Contribution</em></p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:04:26 +0000 admin 604793 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/news/luxury-royalmount-mall-opens-amid-excitement-and-concerns-359422 <p>Montreal鈥檚 long-awaited luxury shopping mall Royalmount officially opened on September 5. The project, which spans 800,000 square feet, and features stores like Gucci, Versace, and Louis Vuitton, aims to attract diverse shoppers from all walks of life with an 鈥渋nclusive luxury鈥� concept. While excitement is high, concerns exist over traffic and accessibility.<br /> <br /></p> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:13:10 +0000 admin 604792 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/event/mipc-2024-grand-challenge-liquidity-retirement-savings-359415 <h4>As countries such as Peru, Chile, South Africa, and the UK advance with key liquidity initiatives, the question arises: How can we formulate innovative portfolio strategies that not only withstand the pressures of inflation but also cater to the </h4> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:56:24 +0000 admin 604791 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/event/graduate-certificate-professional-accounting-gcpa-online-information-session-359402 <p><big>Join us on <b><u>September 25, at 5:30 PM</u></b> for a <b>麻豆约拍 Graduate Certificate in Accounting </b>information session, where you'll comprehensively understand the GCPA curriculum, faculty expertise, and unique program features.</big></p> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:33:30 +0000 admin 604790 at /bensadoun-school /bensadoun-school/channels/event/mcgill-open-house-2024-359376 <p>We are proud to announce the return of 麻豆约拍's Open House - to be held in-person - on Sunday, October 27, 2024.</p> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:28:43 +0000 admin 604788 at /bensadoun-school