Business News Archive 2023

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Awards and Accolades - October to December 2023

Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from October to December 2023

Charting Success: A Year in Review at the Alberta School of Business

In no particular order, read on for just a small taste of some of the outstanding stories that have come out of the Alberta School of Business this year.

A holiday message from the dean

Dean Vikas Mehrotra reflects on the past year and shares some exciting developments for the Alberta School of Business.

Business PhD students share timely research at U of A conference

Issues included consumer-focused, operational, and philosophical challenges

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How Can Organizations Minimize Conflict in Polarized Environments ?

New research from the University of Alberta’s Alberta School of Business shows how organizations can best minimize intra-organizational conflict in environments where intractable conflict exists between groups with highly polarized and opposing views.

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Centre for Cities and Communities releases Edmonton’s first downtown streetfront retail report

The centre’s director shares bright solutions based on report’s findings

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Let's meet Minjae Kim

Earlier this year, Minjae joined the Alberta School of Business as an assistant professor in the Department of Accounting and Business Analytics.

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Bridging Gaps: Isha Godara's Quest for Equality in Education

Selin Simsek, ‘22 BCom, information and outreach coordinator in the Alberta School of Business, had a conversation with Isha Godara, an Alberta School of Business Alumna ,'21 BCom, and co-founder of JIVAM Foundation, an organization provides free education, digital library and an after school program to the children of Kheowali Village in India.

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Director expertise has a direct impact on corporate sustainability, study shows

Findings from Alberta School of Business researcher Lukas Roth demonstrate that change in US firms is driven by directors with sustainability expertise gained from board experiences in foreign countries.

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Alumna celebrates landmark birthday with scholarship

Although Serena Myles, ‘16 BCom, ‘22 MBA, only earned her MBA a year ago and is still paying off student debt, she decided to start her own scholarship to help business students.

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From engineer to entrepreneur

Executive MBA grad Amir Shami shares the power of emotional intelligence in becoming a business leader

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Conference showcases the importance of Indigenous Perspectives in business

Indigenous Business PhD Students’ Mini Conference and Gathering brought scholars from around the country together

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Getting to know Vice-Dean Trish Reay

As the school's vice dean, Trish Reay is committed to putting people first and supporting the school's cutting-edge teaching and learning, industry-leading research and community outreach.

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Awards and Accolades - July to September 2023

Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from July to September 2023

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Faculty profile: Jingxuan Zhang

Jingxuan joins the Alberta School of Business as a tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Finance.

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Faculty Profile: Bohan Song

Bohan joined the Alberta School of Business last month as an assistant professor in the Department of Accounting and Business Analytics.

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Awards and Accolades - April to June 2023

Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from April to June 2023

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Changing the narrative, one chapter at a time

A conversation with author and alumna, Janine Rogan

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Ingredients for success

Professional chef Peter Keith,‘19 BCom, ‘20 MBA, brings experience in entrepreneurship, community building and the food industry to his new role as director of eHUB Ideas Lab

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Introducing Katie Mehr

Katie joins the Alberta School of Business this summer as an assistant professor in the Department of Marketing, Business Economics and Law.

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From probation officer to health tech consultant

MBA grad reflects on her non-linear career path

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A natural leader

BCom grad reflects on co-founding Women in Leadership and those who inspired her undergrad journey

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How playing professional soccer prepared this MBA grad for business school

Upcoming graduate Eddie Edward reflects on some surprising transferable skills

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Marketing grad mixes abundant practical experience with creative flourishes

Aleksandra Markiewicz starts L’Oreal internship after convocation

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From the Navy to networking

New MBA applied skills acquired in Armed Forces to thrive in business school

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Making an impact on the local community

Ashley McKarney, ‘08 BCom and founder of Involvi HR Consulting, is passionate about helping others succeed

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Awards and Accolades - January to March 2023

Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our Alberta School of Business faculty, students, staff and alumni from January to March 2023

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The advice I wish had followed in first year

University dropout-turned-business executive shares some words of wisdom with his younger self

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Making room for everyone at the table

Joanne Bartolome, ‘17 BCom, is driven by a desire to help fellow women entrepreneurs succeed

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Empowering women in business

In honour of International Women’s Day, Selin Simsek, ‘22 BCom, has a conversation with Megan Kwan, a third-year student majoring in business technology management and the VP of marketing for the U of A’s Women in Business, a student club that empowers people, facilitates connections and builds confidence.

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Making a difference

Justice Eileen Gillese is giving back to the School of Business that helped launch her career

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A conversation with Dr. Marvin Washington

Claire McMillan is a fourth-year bachelor of commerce student and Co-op student intern with the Alberta School of Business Undergraduate Office. In the conversation that follows, she talks to Dr. Marvin Washington about his new role, his observations on race and his thoughts about moving forward in positive ways.

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Behind every great business is a great story

The new executive director of the Alberta Business Family Institute on the importance of telling these stories.

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