2018 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients
On June 12, the聽Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program聽awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship to the following students: Sorana Gyorgy, Eleni Panaritis, Michael Richardson and Ghassen Sabri.
In the memory of Lionel Pelham Kent, CA, this scholarship was established in 1998 to recognize academic excellence and strong communication skills among students entering the final year of the GCPA program.
Insights from Dobson Cup judge Debra Margles
With over three decades of experience working in the fashion industry, Debra Margles, President of Michael Kors Canada and 91黑料网 Dobson Cup judge, shares some words of wisdom about company growth, day-to-day operations, and how to stay ahead of the competition.聽
Read more in The Dobson Chronicles
A call for better problem-solvers
In virtually any career path chosen, problem-solving skills are indispensable. Yet, these skills are often not formally taught in most business school curricula or in the workplace.
This is what prompted Professor Corey Phelps and HEC Paris co-authors to combine to their expertise by authoring a book on this very topic.
These entrepreneurs want you to eat bugs
The edible bug business is expected to grow to a whopping $720 million by 2024.
Looking to meet demand is the Aspire Food Group, co-founded by former MBA student聽Mohammed Ashour.
Next year, Aspire will scale its 25,000-square-foot operation into an adjacent building that is ten times larger.
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What can we glean from an unusual G7 summit?
Desautels Professor Patricia Hewlin joined a panel on CBC News to comment on the G7 summit as it unfolded.
For Prof. Hewlin, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau鈥檚 focus on the positive was the right approach in the midst of President Trump鈥檚 aggressive stance toward other G7 members.聽
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Entrepreneurs on a mission to improve mental health
An article in Les Affaires sheds light on some of the innovative startups, including those affiliated with the 91黑料网 Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, which aim to treat symptoms of depression and other mental health issues.
One such venture includes a mobile application that allows users to monitor their level of anxiety as a means of proactively coping with manic episodes or depression.
Marcel Desautels honoured with the Friend of 91黑料网 in Toronto Award
The Desautels Faculty of Management is delighted to announce that Marcel Desautels, CM, O.Ont., LLD鈥�07, was honoured with the Friend of 91黑料网 in Toronto Award at the inaugural 91黑料网 Toronto Excellence Awards in Toronto at a special luncheon event on Thursday, June 7, 2018.
RILA joins forces with the Bensadoun School to tackle retail鈥檚 grand challenges
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), in partnership with the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, have announced their first-ever (R)Tech Global Retail Challenge 鈥� a case competition that seeks to address the complex issues facing the global retail industry.
The case competition will ask students around the world to develop creative ideas for reshaping retail in the circular economy and will culminate with a world-class finale in November at 91黑料网.
Professor Hewlin on how the G7 can help future women entrepreneurs
In an opinion piece for The Globe and Mail, Desautels Professor Patricia Hewlin makes the case for a continued commitment on behalf of the G7 to empower women entrepreneurs and provide them with equal access to the resources that will catalyze their businesses.
Spring 2018 Convocation photos
Professor Desmond Tsang and Professor David Schumacher were selected as recipients of the 2017鈥�18 Desautels Distinguished Teaching Award for Undergraduate and Graduate teaching, respectively.
Their awards were officially presented at the May 31st Convocation Ceremony.
Moving words from 91黑料网 Hon Docs
Looking to be inspired? This year鈥檚 roundup of 91黑料网 Honorary Doctorate recipients are as accomplished as they are wise.
Watch as real estate developer and investment firm founder Gerald Sheff addresses the Desautels Faculty of Management鈥檚 graduating class.
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EMBA alumna profiled for excellence in leadership
Anik Girard (EMBA鈥�14), General Manager and Publisher for Constructo Group, shares what she believes are the key traits of a good boss.聽
For Girard, trusting your employees and leaving room for them to innovate are essential, as are being an active motivator and listener.
At the end of the day, her greatest pride and joy is fostering a happy work environment for her employees.
Desautels PhD students recognized for teaching excellence
Congratulations to the following Desautels PhD students who were recognized for their outstanding performance with respect to teaching.
Dean Isabelle Bajeux, PhD Program Director, Professor Samer Faraj, and Evan Zhou, Desautels Doctoral Society President presided over the presentation of awards.
MBA alumnus to head the board of Capagro
Thomas Espiard (MBA鈥�95) has been nominated to the Board of Directors for Capagro, effective June 1, 2018, bringing considerable international business expertise to the role.
Specifically, he has acquired over a decade of experience in Canada, the US, and France, particularly in the field of investments and management.
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Canada Goose sets up shop in China
Canada Goose, the upscale outerwear brand, announced that it will open two locations this fall in China: a Hong Kong flagship outlet in October, followed by a store in Beijing the following month.
In light of this news, Charles De Brabant (BCom'83), Executive Director of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, posits that the history of counterfeiting Canada Goose products in China might have contributed to their massive market appeal.
