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Story of the McEwen Building
Greatest Wealth is Health
The Colleen and Brian Johnston Wellness Suite was designed as a space for the Schulich community to retreat, recharge and refuel. Through the introduction of programs and initiatives including stress management, blood pressure clinics, therapy dogs and more, the School’s focus on occupant well-being has been amplified. Programming in the Wellness Suite is delivered through new collaborations with York University’s Faculty of Health and its School of Nursing, and soon, the School of Kinesiology and Health Science. This programming collaboration is designed to provide valuable experiential learning opportunities for students.
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
“I’m grateful for the superb university education from Schulich which has served me well, but I definitely can’t say I was a fitness enthusiast in university! However, I’ve discovered over the years that a focus on health and vitality is so important to enjoying life and balancing family, career and community commitments. My advice to students – be kind to yourself – make health and wellness a priority.”
COLLEEN JOHNSTON (BBA ‘82, Hon LLD ’18)
Chair of The Board of Directors, Unity Health Canada; Dean’s Advisory Council
Art in the McEwen Building
“The art in the Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building is an extension of the collection in the Seymour Schulich Building and deeply rooted in Schulich’s core brand: global, innovative and diverse. Representative of arguably some of the best, museum-quality art being created today, I hope the community will be inspired by the collection. The works in the collection were selected for the community to enjoy, be challenged by, and perhaps allow one to think about the world a little differently because of them.”
JUDY SCHULICH, Founder, blueprint: dna
Judy Schulich describes Zachari Logan’s Sandbar Off Lake Ontario to a group of alumni, 2018
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Zachari Logan
Sandbar Off Lake Ontario, 2018
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Carter Kustera
Amalgamated Inc., 2018
ART INSTALLATION LOCATIONS
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Zachari Logan
2nd floor, Seminar Room (northeast corner) 2
Carter Kustera
Lower level, Student Lounge
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Geoff McFetridge Up the Stairs, 2018
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Geoff McFetridge
2nd floor, Quiet Graduate Lounge 4
Hank Willis Thomas
Adjacent to Mamdouh Shoukri Atrium
Hank Willis Thomas
Visa, 2017
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Rajni Perera Sirens, 2018
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Kelly Mark
Everything is as it should be, 2018; Nothing is ever as it seems, 2018
Alain Paiement
Fatras, 2015
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Rajni Perera
3rd floor, west end corridor facing small conference room (west wall)
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Meryl McMaster
Edge of a Moment, 2017
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Kelly Mark
2nd floor, Graduate Study Room (south facing) 7
Alain Paiement
Ground floor link (north wall)
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Aydin Büyüktas
Second Hand Car Park, 2016 (top); Bus Station, 2016 (bottom)
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Meryl McMaster
Conference room, 3rd floor, north east corner (west wall) 9
Aydin Büyüktas
2nd floor, west end of corridor facing small conference room (west wall)
Story of the McEwen Building
The award-winning Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building opened its doors in January 2019. Since its opening, the Building has received numerous accolades in honour of its sustainable design and as an architectural marvel.
Click here to take a virtual tour of the McEwen Building
SEPTEMBER 2017
McEwens’ generous donation of $8 million
JANUARY 2018 One year into construction
– significant progress has been made
2016
SEPTEMBER 2016 Schulich breaks ground
on construction of the new Graduate Study & Research Building
2017
JANUARY 2017 Construction underway
2018
SUMMER 2018
Schulich hosts behind-the-scenes
hard hat tours
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
“The McEwen Building symbolizes the values of the Schulich School and its commitment to be a leader, not just in business education and research, but in its dedication to the high levels of achievement in environmental sustainability, providing a healthy work place for all, and creating a sense of community built around addressing critical social needs.”
DR. JAMES McKELLAR
Professor of Real Estate and Infrastructure, Brookfield Centre in Real Estate and Infrastructure
to celebrate completion of the McEwen Building
JANUARY 2019 Official Ribbon Cutting
SEPTEMBER 2020
McEwen Building receives the
2020 OAA Design Excellence Award
2019
OCTOBER 2018
The Schulich community was invited to share memorabilia and messages for the
time capsule which was sealed to commemorate the opening of the McEwen Building.
The capsule will be opened 50 years later on October 21, 2068 and the memories contained within will provide a snapshot of what Schulich was like in 2018
JANUARY 2019
McEwen Building receives glowing review from Toronto Star
McEwen Building is featured in Canadian Architect
MARCH 2020 Closing Ceremony of
Developers’ Den X. Schulich MREI team places 1st and Schulich MBA / MREI team places 2nd
MAY 2020
McEwen Building receives the
SAB (Sustainable Architecture and Building) Magazine Award
2020
MAY 2019
Guests explored the McEwen Building which was included in the
City of Toronto’s Doors Open program
NOVEMBER 2019
McEwen Building receives the
Canada Green Building Council Award
JUNE 2020 McEwen Building is profiled in the City of
Toronto’s TransformTO, the city climate action strategy, for leading by example on holistic and sustainable building design
CAMPAIGN PILLAR
Innovative Thinking
The Leading Change Campaign has attracted investment to establish distinguished chairs and professorships (both endowed and term-funded) in critically important and emerging areas of study and research. In addition, through the generosity of individual, corporate, or foundation donors, funding for new executives/entrepreneur-in-residence roles was provided, and created unique and real-world learning opportunities for students.
Startup Night November 2019 with Seema Sanghavi (IMBA ’10), Founder, Cooks Who Feed, with a panel of community and alumni entrepreneurs acting as judges (from left to right): Snita Balsara (MBA ’12), VC, MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund & StandUp Ventures; Jess Joss, CEO, The Alliance; Keith Loo (MBA ’12) CRO, TimeSaved; and Daniel Warner (MBA ’12), Founder & CEO, MediSeen
Looking Back to Chart a Path Forward
When Campaign Cabinet Co-Chair Rick Waugh, OC (MBA ’74, Hon LLD ’07) and his wife Lynne established their family foundation in 2001, their focus was clear: support projects and opportunities that feed the success of the health, social services, and education sectors. In 2016, the Waugh Family Foundation announced a significant contribution of $3 million to the Leading Change Campaign. Driven by the family’s passion for research and education, the Foundation created the Richard E. Waugh Chair in Business History and made a generous investment toward the construction of the McEwen Building. The Waugh Family Discovery Floor, located on the second level, named to honour the family’s contribution to the Campaign, is a focal point for research and innovation. The Waugh Family Discovery Floor is home of the George Weston Ltd Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains, the Deloitte Cognitive Analytics and Visualization Lab, the Quiet Study Room overlooking the Green Roof, the Graduate Student Lounge, the Executive Seminar Room, and a number of collaborative spaces for students, staff, and faculty to utilize.
The Waugh Family
Graduate Student Lounge on the Waugh Family Discovery Floor Professor Matthias Kipping
Professor Matthias Kipping, Richard E. Waugh Chair in Business History, a renowned historian and scholar, leads robust research on management innovations and how they have been transferred over time and space. Professor Kipping has published numerous articles and co-authored as well as co-edited several books on the management consulting business. He also co-edited Re-Imagining Capitalism with former McKinsey Global Managing Partner, Dominic Barton, and Schulich Dean Dezsö J. Horváth.
RE-IMAGINING CAPITALISM
Core to the engagement mandate associated with the Leading Change Campaign, Schulich has hosted 13 forums focused on the themes emerging from the book Re-Imagining Capitalism, published in 2016. Hosted in more than eight different countries, alumni, leaders from the private and public sectors, and other stakeholders have engaged in discussions confronting capitalism today and the urgency of needed action to move society toward a more responsible, equitable, and sustainable economic model. Published by Oxford University Press, Re-Imagining Capitalism includes chapters from leading scholars, business and community leaders, and has been translated into Simplified Chinese (translation into Simplified Japanese is underway).
CITIES VISITED:
EDMONTON LONDON VANCOUVER OTTAWA DAVOS TORONTO CALGARY NEW YORK MUMBAI BEIJING
YOKOHAMA
HYDERABAD
SÃO PAULO
Pictured, from left: Matthias Kipping, Professor and Richard E. Waugh Chair in Business History, Schulich School of Business; Qiao Liu, Dean, Guanghua School of Management, Peking University; Dominic Barton, Ambassador of Canada to the People’s Republic of China; Dezsö J. Horváth, PhD, CM, Dean & Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Strategic Management, Schulich School of Business, at the Re-Imagining Capitalism event in Beijing, 2018
INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING
The Leading Change Campaign has provided critical resources to support the School’s expanded degree offerings. Over the past decade, in addition to the MBA degree programs, Schulich has launched eight distinct specialized one-year Masters programs designed to provide students the hands-on experience needed to pursue dynamic roles across a broad spectrum of industries in a rapidly changing economy.
Master of Finance (MF), 2010
Master of Business Analytics (MBAN), 2012*
Master of Accounting (MAcc), 2013
Master of Real Estate and Infrastructure (MREI), 2016*
Master of Management (MMgt), 2016
Master of Marketing (MMKG), 2018* Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM), 2019*
Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence (MMAI), 2019
*This program is the first of its kind in Canada.
Investing in Innovation
Donor contributions, combined with alumni and community engagement, have created significant new opportunities and overall growth within the ‘Schulich Startups’ community at Schulich. As a result of new programming, access to mentors, and Schulich’s entrepreneur-in-residence, students and alumni entrepreneurs have gained new insights and valuable perspectives, identified new opportunities and resources, and grown their network. Schulich’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is thriving – here are a few examples:
Schulich Idea Jam, presented by Schulich Entrepreneurial Alumni Association (SEAA)
Led by Chapter President Vito Giovannetti (BBA ‘14) and hosted with leading innovation technology companies in Toronto
Bi-annual Schulich Startup Night Competitions for the last six years VIP Speaker Series
Featuring prominent local startup leaders, like Eva Lau (MBA ’05), Jaimie Grossman (MBA ’01), Kevin Kimsa, and others
Schulich Startups Podcast
Six episodes since 2019
E-Newsletter with 2,000+ subscribers Dream Team Event Series
Partnership between Schulich and Lassonde School of Engineering
Top: Vito Giovannetti (BBA ‘14), Chapter President, Schulich Entrepreneurship Alumni Association (SEAA); Jane Lee (BBA ‘13), Co-founder, Launch Pop; and Chris Carder, Co-Director of Entrepreneurial Studies, at the Schulich Startups Podcast, 2019 Right: Schulich Startup Night, 2019
THE DESIGN OF TOMORROW
Peyvand Melati (EMBA ’18), a proud Schulich alumnus and mentor, knows that success in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape calls for an entrepreneurial approach. Driven to encourage future EMBA students to capitalize on the innovative learning and career-building opportunities available through Schulich’s New Venture Design (NVD) course, Peyvand has established the Peyvand Melati New Venture Design (NVD) Award. The Award goes to the winning team of the NVD course capstone competition that is held every June, where Schulich EMBA students develop, refine, and create a viable and industry-ready business venture.
150+
Schulich-founded student & alumni startups over the past 4 years
900%
growth, in less than 6 years, in the number of Startup Night attendees
400+
Annual coaching sessions
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
“ This Award will encourage future
EMBA students to use the NVD as a stepping stone toward the inception of many successful businesses and startups.”
PEYVAND MELATI (EMBA ‘18)
CEO, Micro Interface Design
NVD Course Competition, 2019
CAMPAIGN PILLAR
Student Success
During the Leading Change Campaign, donors answered the call to champion student success in this ever-changing world by establishing new scholarships, awards, and bursaries. Generous gifts made to the Campaign have also funded new experiential learning opportunities for students.
Schulich celebrates winning the 2018 MBA Games, a three-day national competition against 600+ graduate students from 17 schools
The Krembil Effect
The Krembil name has deep meaning at the Schulich School of Business. First, Robert Krembil, CM (MBA ‘71, Hon LLD ’00) and his grandson Jake Krembil (MMgt ‘18) are both proud graduates. Second, the Krembil family’s philanthropy to the School has generated substantial impact through the Krembil Scholars Program established by Robert Krembil. Since the launch of the Scholars program in 2001, more than 120 students have benefited from this critical and prestigious financial support. $5 million investment to establish a new Centre of Excellence in Health Management and Leadership. The gift will also create a new chair to scale the Centre and deepen sector and industry collaborations. Included in the June 2020 announcement was the expansion of the Krembil Public Healthcare Internship and Krembil Scholars programs.
Keiko Lui (MBA ’14) and Vipul Jain (MBA ’19), inaugural recipient of the Junko Lui Award of Excellence in Business & Sustainability, 2018
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
In June 2020, the Krembil Foundation announced a transformative
As a recipient of the Krembil Scholarship of Merit during her MBA studies, Keiko Lui (MBA ’14) is paying it forward by establishing her own award at Schulich.
“Having this scholarship program attracts the best and brightest, and that helps the reputation of the Schulich School of Business and York University. The Krembil
Scholars Program is something that pleases me and Linda and my family.”
ROBERT KREMBIL, CM (MBA ‘71, Hon LLD ’00)
“Robert Krembil and the Krembil
Foundation have been leading supporters of York University and the Schulich School of Business for many years. We are incredibly grateful for their longstanding support and thank them for this new transformational donation that will fund innovative research, teaching, and student support. With their generous gift, we will continue to make a positive change in the local and global communities we serve by building on our established strength in health management.”
DR. RHONDA L. LENTON
President & Vice-Chancellor, York University
Krembil Family, Dean Dezsö J. Horváth, CM, and York University President & Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton at the Bryden Alumni Awards, 2019
11,000+ scholarships, bursaries, and awards were provided to talented and deserving Schulich students throughout Leading Change
Dean Dezsö J. Horváth, CM, with Judy Schulich and Seymour Schulich, OC (Hon LLD ‘03), at the Peter F. Bronfman Business Library, 2018
“I am truly grateful to have been a recipient of the prestigious
Krembil Scholars Program. It is highly rewarding because of the external recognition it gave me and more importantly because of the intrinsic value it provided me with. In turn, it inspired me to give back in a way I had not considered before, that is, in the establishment of The Junko Lui
Award of Excellence in Business &
Sustainability. In memory of my mother, Junko Lui, I established this financial award in 2018 for
MBA students specializing in
Business and Sustainability at
Schulich. It is my way to honour my mother as well as to keep alive a legacy of inherently rewarding contributions.”
KEIKO LUI (MBA ‘14)
Principal Consultant, Eco K Company Incorporated
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATIONAL SUPPORT AND IMPACT
In 1995, Seymour Schulich and the Schulich Foundation’s benefaction positioned the Schulich School of Business for years of future success. Now, as the School enters its 25th Anniversary year of the benefaction, the Schulich Foundation endowment is a cornerstone of stability and vision, and a guiding force for our global business school. “As an incoming Schulich student, I am thrilled about receiving this Scholarship because it shows that my respect, confidence, and love for Schulich is a mutual, two-way feeling between me and my home away from home for at least the next 4 years.”
BENJAMIN SHELDON DUKE, Seymour Schulich BBA/iBBA Entrance Scholarship Recipient, September 2019
Preparing Leaders of Tomorrow
During the Campaign, several new donor-funded initiatives were established, all designed to enrich the Schulich student experience and provide real-world, hands-on learning opportunities. For example, the York University Student Investment Fund (YUSIF) launched in 2016 to provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to gain real-time portfolio management and investment experience. Under the guidance of an impressive team of volunteer mentors from leading firms across Canada and YUSIF’s Executive-in-Residence, Anthony Faiella (MBA ’92) at Schulich, students focus on the long-term growth of the Fund’s assets and operate the day-to-day of the Fund to simulate a real investment boutique, including weekly meetings, portfolio reviews, and presentations. As part of Schulich’s commitment to high-value experiential learning, students undergo a rigorous interview process to become involved with YUSIF and can also receive course credit for their work on YUSIF.
YUSIF, York University’s Investment Fund is managed by a team of undergraduate students with a keen interest in finance and investing
Thanks to the generosity of alumni, friends, and York University, YUSIF has grown substantially over the years, with more than $260,000 in donated capital.
already in place through the Scotiabank International Scholarship endowment, as well as academic chairs supported
DONOR AND VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
“As an alumnus, I am proud to support YUSIF. Mentoring and training tomorrow’s leaders is so important. I have been impressed by the calibre and enthusiasm of students I have worked with during the development of YUSIF.”
GEORGE ENGMAN (MBA ’80)
Senior Vice President, Alberta Investment Management Corporation (retired); YUSIF Founding Member & Advisory Council Member
LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Generous donors to Leading Change helped to establish Student Experience Funds associated with some of Schulich’s leading academic specializations and programs. Designed to provide unique learning experiences that are hands-on and go beyond the classroom, Student Experience Funds help subsidize the cost of faculty-led field trips and tours of relevant industrial sites and institutions, special guest lectures, global case competitions, career networking events, and more. The following new Student Experience Funds have been launched:
• Brookfield Real Estate & Infrastructure • Arts, Media & Entertainment • Global Mining Management • York University Student Investment Fund (YUSIF)
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DONOR SPOTLIGHT
As part of its $1,000,000 contribution, Scotiabank invested in student success and innovation by designating support toward the Centre for Global Enterprise, and also the creation of the Scotiabank Global Scholars Program, which has supported more than 40 talented students entering Schulich’s MBA programs. The Program expanded the level of student impact Schulich’s Student Experience Funds
by the Bank. In honour of the generous pledge, and Scotiabank’s cumulative support at Schulich, a term-funded Chair – the Scotiabank Chair in International Finance – was created for a five-year period beginning July 1, 2013. As well, in recognition of the unique nature of the student scholarship investment in Schulich and the long-standing deep relationship, Schulich named Scotiabank as a permanent “Founding Member” of the Centre for Global Enterprise.
CASE COMPETITION CHAMPIONS
It is a proud tradition of Schulich alumni to provide support for the Schulich Annual Fund. Through the Annual Fund’s highest priorities designation, donors have provided critical funding to support Schulich students as they participate in case competitions across the globe. Thanks to alumni gifts, students received bursary funds to help cover registration fees, food, travel, and accommodations, lessening the overall financial burden associated with these important learning experiences. The Schulich Annual Fund was an integral component of the Leading Change Campaign, helping to ensure that one of the world’s best business schools had the resources it needed to become even better.
James Jung (BBA ’19), past YUSIF member, won first prize in the annual stock pitch competition organized by ENGAGE, North America’s Largest Undergraduate Investment Conference, 2018
Established in 2014, the Dean’s Society represents a community of alumni philanthropists who share a passion for supporting student success. Alumni donors who have contributed to the Schulich Annual Fund with a gift of $1,000 to $24,999 are inducted into the Dean’s Society, on an annual basis. Members are recognized on the Schulich Alumni Donor Wall, prominently located in the Seymour Schulich Building, and receive invitations to special events including the annual donor reception with the Dean and other exclusive research seminars. To learn more about Schulich’s leadership giving society, please visit:
www.schulich.yorku.ca/donors/the-deans-society Schulich’s winning team, Developers’ Den, 2018
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
“Since its inception, Altus has been a proud supporter of Developers’ Den. This event continues to provide students with the opportunity to develop and showcase their real estate knowledge in a rewarding and competitive environment. Through our continued involvement in and sponsorship of this exciting case competition, we’re pleased to support and promote the next generation of real estate
COLIN JOHNSTON
President of Research, Valuation & Advisory, Altus Group
Schulich Alumni Donor Wall
professionals.”
Dean’s Society Reception, 2015
Dean’s Society Donor Appreciation Event, 2019
CAMPAIGN PILLAR
Research and Discovery
Leading Change was all about deepening Schulich’s research capacity. Schulich’s impressive line-up of Centres of Excellence provide an expanded research footprint and home to exciting collaborative projects involving cross-disciplinary investigations and industry partnerships. Each Centre represents a hub of unique activity where synergies are maximized and stakeholders can interact and collaborate with students and faculty alike to discuss research applications and industry challenges.
Research Day, 2019
Celebrating the Future for Real Estate & Infrastructure
In 2016, a generous $4 million donation from Timothy R. Price (Hon LLD ’09) and his wife Frances, together with the Brookfield Partners Foundation, helped establish a new Centre of Excellence in real estate and infrastructure. The Brookfield Centre in Real Estate & Infrastructure is a global hub for industry outreach, alumni engagement, research, teaching excellence, and experiential learning. Since its launch, the Brookfield Centre is gaining momentum and moving its reputation and industry involvement to the next level. For example, the Investor Leadership Network and the PREA Institute are just two big wins that are putting the Centre on the map globally. In September 2020, the School also welcomed a record number of students in the 12-month Master of Real Estate & Infrastructure (MREI) and MBA Specialization to campus.
Dean Dezsö J. Horváth, CM, Timothy R. Price (Hon LLD ‘09) and his wife Frances, and York University President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri, CM, at the gift announcement event, 2016
Dr. Jim Clayton, the inaugural Timothy R. Price Chair at the Brookfield Centre in Real Estate & Infrastructure, Schulich School of Business
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
“We at the Brookfield Partners Foundation are excited by this opportunity to develop future industry leaders and advanced expertise in real estate and infrastructure. Frances and I are personally delighted to be able to contribute in a meaningful way to Schulich’s legacy as a leading global management school as well as contributing to one of the world’s leading real estate and infrastructure programs.”
TIMOTHY R. PRICE (Hon LLD ’09)
Chairman of Brookfield Funds; Dean’s Advisory Council
Research Day, 2019
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE: AN IMPRESSIVE SCORECARD
Driven by talented faculty and investments through Leading Change, the trajectory of research taking place at Schulich is on the rise in a big way. This is evidenced by our impressive research scores in ranking surveys and our large and growing presentations and visiting appointments at other top business schools worldwide.
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Chairs/Professorships (endowed and term-funded)
50%
growth in Chairs/Professorships during Leading Change
1/3
of all full-time tenured or tenure-stream faculty positions hold a named Chair or Professorship
174
Academic honours since 2010, including Best Paper, Best Editor, Best Reviewer, and various book awards
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More than one-third of all articles published in 2019 were in the Financial Times 50 Journals
Centres of Excellence
The comprehensive support behind Schulich’s culture of innovation and discovery made possible through Leading Change has enabled deep investment in long-standing and emerging clusters of research specialization, expanding our three-fold commitment to knowledge creation, knowledge dissemination, and knowledge application.
The Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building is home to the following distinguished Centres of Excellence:
Centre of Excellence in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Centre for Customer Centricity
Centre for Global Enterprise Krembil Centre of Excellence in Health Management & Leadership Brookfield Centre in Real Estate & Infrastructure Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business
George Weston Ltd Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains
Dean Dezsö J. Horváth and Paul Seed, CEO and Owner of StarTech.com, a Founding Member of the Centre for Customer Centricity, at the official launch event, 2019
Celebrating 25 Years of the Erivan K. Haub Program in Business and Sustainability, 2017. The program placed Schulich at the forefront of teaching the relevance of sustainability for business and helped inspire other business schools to follow its lead.
FACULTY IMPACT
“Since the opening of the Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building, Schulich’s Centres of Excellence and graduate students have enjoyed their own dedicated space with ample seminar and working spaces to move research activities to an even higher level. The building’s environment provides a workplace with abundant natural light, fresh air, and smart building design features to reduce energy inputs. Its unique architectural layout provides opportunity for enhanced social and professional interactions between scholars, students, alumni, external partners, and staff.”
DIRK MATTEN, Professor of Strategy; Hewlett-Packard Chair in Corporate Social Responsibility; Director, Centre of Excellence in Responsible Business (COERB); Associate Dean, Research
INVESTING IN EMERGING GLOBAL MARKET LEADERS
The Sustainable Infrastructure Fellowship Program, in partnership with Schulich’s Brookfield Centre in Real Estate & Infrastructure, and the Investor Leadership Network, welcomed the first cohort of senior infrastructure professionals from emerging economies in 2019. The Fellows participated in a six-week program hosted by Schulich, to enhance the expertise of emerging market leaders in developing sustainable, investment-ready infrastructure projects while giving them concrete exposure to the criteria used by institutional investors to evaluate infrastructure investments.
Graduation Ceremony, 2019
In October 2020, due to COVID-19, an online version
Sustainable Infrastructure Fellowship Program
of this path-breaking program was launched.
ACCELERATING ANALYTICS & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Deloitte and the Schulich School of Business are shaping the way to developing analytics and AI talent through a unique and innovative collaboration. Located on the second floor of the Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building, the Deloitte Cognitive Analytics & Visualization Lab is a hotbed of collaboration, innovation, and research, created to foster advances in the interpretation of big data and artificial intelligence. The Lab and its related consulting project – a first in Canada – is where Schulich’s MBAN and MMAI students dig into real data, spending two terms understanding the business problem and gaining insights into real issues facing organizations. Students communicate and collaborate with sponsoring organizations while using the latest technologies, accessed on a cloud-based platform, to analyze rich data sets. The Lab is powered by cutting-edge commercial technologies and platforms as well as open source technologies. It mirrors many of the same technologies used in industry, allowing students to hit the ground running following graduation.
To learn more about the cutting-edge virtual and physical lab, visit: www.dschulichlab.ai
DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERS
Schulich and George Weston Ltd have combined forces to create the George Weston Ltd Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains. The Centre will bring together diverse stakeholders to explore how best to create, improve and secure supply chains facing major challenges ahead, such as climate change, digital transformation, and supply disruptions. It will share supply chain best practices with the many vital sectors that drive our modern economy. And it will develop the next generation of responsible leaders. The creation of the George Weston Ltd Centre was announced on October 24, 2020.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
“We’re proud to have invested in the future of the School’s Analytics and AI programs by creating a first-of-its kind Cognitive Analytics & Visualization Lab. Providing students with real-world advanced visualization examples to accelerate their learning and incorporating data management, data science and visualization best practices into the workplace is a tremendous advantage to any organization today.”
NAT D’ERCOLE (BBA ’92), Partner, Omnia AI, Deloitte Canada’s Artificial Intelligence Practice; MBAN Advisory Board
CAMPAIGN PILLAR
Alumni Engagement
As part of Leading Change, the Schulich Global Alumni Network mobilized in record-setting ways. Ushering in a new era of alumni engagement at Schulich, the Schulich Global Alumni Network delivered a powerful force of time, talent, and treasure to benefit Schulich.
Leading as advisors, mentors, speakers, Campaign volunteers, chapter heads, brand ambassadors, and more, alumni had a profound impact on their alma mater, inspiring each other as well as the students. Committed to creating new experiences and meaningful opportunities to connect, engage, and learn, contributions by alumni during Leading Change were significant and lasting.
Alumni2Student mentoring reception, 2018
Keeping the Circle of Giving Going
As a student in the IMBA program, Sasha Krstic (IMBA ’03) engaged with classmates, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, which expanded her horizons while cultivating a professional network and lifelong connections. She credits Schulich for having contributed immensely to her career trajectory that has taken her across the globe from Sweden to Singapore where she connected with the Dean and the alumni team in 2019. Later in 2019, Sasha moved back to Canada to join Mastercard Canada as its new President. Since being back in Canada, Sasha has volunteered as a member of the Dean’s CEO Panel for Launch Week in September 2019, and recently, as the keynote speaker for the IMBA 2020 virtual convocation.
“As the adage goes ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you’, which to me means paying back those who helped me by giving support to those coming after me. Close the circle, so it can keep rolling. That’s how we can help get more great future business leaders into the world.”
SASHA KRSTIC (IMBA ’03)
Sasha Krstic (IMBA ’03) President Mastercard Canada
Schulich is LEADing CHAngEBe a part of the Schulich $5 Million Alumni Challenge Every dollar donated by alumni of the Schulich School of Business toward the new Graduate Study and Research Building will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Schulich Foundation — up to a total of $5 million, if given before June 30, 2017. This is your chance to double the impact of your donation and be a part of a ground-breaking new chapter in the future of management education.now is the time to invest in the future of the Schulich School of Business. Join Janice, Colleen, Claude, Jeff, Eric, Demetrius and the growing number of Schulich alumni from around the world who have accepted the challenge.
inspire, Contribute and Transform. Be a part of Leading Change. Visit: schulichleadingchange.ca
Janice Fukakusa (MBA ’79, Hon LLD ’16) Colleen Johnston (BBA ’82)
Claude LeBlanc (MBA ’91) Jeff Lem (BBA ’82, MBA ’86)
Eric Rawlinson (MBA ’84) Demetrius Tsafaridis (BBA ’85)
Opening: Spring 2018
Leading Change is an initiative of: Impact: The Campaign for York UniversiTY Schulich is Leading Change through campus expansion, research and discovery, innovative thinking, student success and alumni engagement.
DOUBLE THE GIFT, DOUBLE THE IMPACT
From November 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, 734 alumni from across the globe answered the call of the $5 million Alumni Challenge Matching Grant made possible by the Schulich Foundation. Every dollar donated by Schulich alumni toward the construction project was matched dollar-for-dollar by the Schulich Foundation, which saw $10 million raised through the Alumni Challenge. The Alumni Challenge inspired a significant number of alumni to make their first gift to their alma mater and accelerated funds raised in support of Leading Change.
“The results of the Alumni Challenge are very special to me. Seeing the strong pride and generosity of our Global Alumni Network is so inspiring to everyone at Schulich, particularly our students. We were incredibly fortunate to have the Schulich Foundation’s support and confidence to bring this initiative to life.”
DEAN DEZSÖ J. HORVÁTH, at the close of the Schulich Alumni Challenge, 2017
SHOWCASING ALUMNI PRIDE AND LOYALTY
The Schulich Alumni Challenge was a cornerstone of Leading Change. Located in the reception area* of the McEwen Building, proudly hangs the Schulich Alumni Challenge Donor Plaque, a permanent honour celebrating the 734 names of alumni donors, spanning 5 decades of graduation, and a mix of undergraduate, graduate and PhD alumni. Each of these alumni had the impact of their donation on the School doubled through the Schulich Alumni Challenge.
* The reception area was recently named in honour of Dean Emeritus Dezsö J. Horváth and generously supported by Helen Wong (IMBA ’92) and Thomas Luk,
Beatrice Cheung (MBA ’77) and Alan Wen (MBA ’77),
Adrian Chau (MBA ’00) and Jonathan Cheung (MBA ’73).
Click here to view an interactive version of the plaque so alumni can celebrate the family of supporters who came together to accept the Challenge.
Above: The Dezsö J. Horváth Main Floor Reception Below: The Schulich Alumni Challenge Donor Plaque
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
“Alumni pride is at the heart of the Schulich School of Business and is why my family donated to the Leading Change Campaign. Our School’s impressive growth and bold future are inspiring and we are glad to be a part of it.
Schulich is changing the future of management education in profound ways – new ways of thinking, learning and discovery – all needed now more than ever. Our family believes in the power of education – so investing in
Schulich’s continued evolution made perfect sense to us. Schulich is a second family for me and members of my family: professors, leaders, and staff who all played a significant role in my experience when I was a student and who continue to have an impact on my life as a proud alumna of this fine School.
I’m delighted to be one of more than 730 alumni who contributed to
Leading Change’s alumni challenge. It was pretty special to know that our gifts had double the impact for a school that we care so deeply about – all thanks to the generous matching grant from the Schulich Foundation.”
KATHLEEN TAYLOR, CM (MBA/JD ’84, Hon LLD ’14)
Chair of the Board, RBC; Co-Chair, Leading Change Campaign; Dean’s Advisory Council
Katie Taylor, CM (MBA/JD ‘84, Hon LLD ‘14) and Neil Harris
Global Alumni Network
32,000+
Alumni
93
Alumni Chapters in
Countries
2,000+
Alumni Mentors
1,000+
Alumni Volunteers
contributing their time and talent across the Schulich ecosystem, on an annual basis 62
810+
Global alumni events since the public launch of Leading Change in 2011
23,267
Alumni e-newsletter subscribers
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
“My Schulich education has had a powerful impact on my life. It shaped my professional career so that giving back to my alma mater through the Dean’s Society and volunteering are ways of expressing my gratitude. The Global Alumni Network provides a wonderful opportunity for continuous learning and networking through the various programs and initiatives. The fellow alumni I’ve met along the way have not only become good colleagues, but also lifelong friends.”
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
“What motivates me most about volunteering is seeing the impact my words and experiences have on the incoming students. Every year I see the same qualities among the students; they are forward-thinking visionaries with a holistic view of what it means to be successful. They are eager to learn with both mind and heart. As I chat with them, it is abundantly clear to me that they are the leaders of tomorrow. And there is something very reassuring about knowing that the future
HANA ZALZAL (MBA ’92)
Founder, CARGO Cosmetics; Dean’s Advisory Council
is in good hands.”
ABE PATRICIO (MBA ’99), Senior Project Manager, Stantec
LEADING CHANGE: POWERFUL AND UNITING
Graduates all over the world agree that Schulich equipped them with the skills, experiences and connections to be successful global citizens. Through Leading Change, alumni engaged in meaningful, value-added experiences focused on giving back and advancing Schulich’s success, as well as deepening their personal connection to their School, broadening their global network and sharpening their skills, including:
• Serving as passionate and committed volunteers dedicated to strengthening Schulich’s global brand, ranking leadership, accreditation, and global alumni engagement • Enabling the scaling of the Schulich alumni chapter network – regionally and in key industry areas • Providing valuable insights and feedback through the 2019 Global Alumni Survey to chart future growth of the Network and service/program offerings • Deepening the reach and impact of the alumni2student mentorship program in record-setting ways • Inspiring future generations of alumni through the unique student2alumni engagement service suite: You’re Part of It
Philanthropic Giving
Virtual Events
Online Engagement Volunteerism
Schulich Alumni Contributions
Chapter Growth
Global Alumni Survey
student2alumni engagement alumni2student mentorship
• Sparking dialogue and lively online conversation on schulichalumniconnect.com
• Engaging in signature and virtual alumni events at precedent-setting levels • Embracing new virtual programming • Expanding the level of alumni giving in a major way
Missing out on the conversation? To connect, mentor and expand your network, consider joining the Schulich Alumni Community!
Visit www.schulichalumniconnect.com
2,500+ Alumni
have participated in the annual signature event featuring more than 125 alumni speakers
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
“The Schulich Global Alumni Network’s resounding response to the Leading Change Campaign has been nothing short of extraordinary. It reflects our profound appreciation of our alma mater as a major contributor to our own success. In my role as President, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to meet with alumni all over the world and I have been amazed by the immense pride in our School and its accomplishments. We have seen alumni support for this Campaign come from all over the world – a powerful testament to our deep respect for Schulich.”
BILL GRAHAM (MBA ’86), President, Schulich Global Alumni Network; Executive-in-Residence; Dean’s Advisory Council
Alumni Volunteerism Leading Change represents many incredible examples of alumni volunteerism and leadership. Here are a few remarkable stories:
ALUMNI OPENING DOORS
Schulich alumni play a pivotal role not only in strengthening the Schulich brand through their own achievements, but in reinforcing the Schulich spirit of volunteerism and paying it forward to the next generation of leaders. Over the course of the Leading Change Campaign, notable Schulich alumni have volunteered to host Alumni Open Houses at their corporate offices to provide learning opportunities and deepen connections among employee teams bonded by a shared alumni connection to Schulich.
Deloitte Open House hosted by Anthony Viel, CEO, Deloitte, and Nat D’Ercole (BBA ‘92), 2020
RBC Open House hosted by Janice Fukakusa (MBA ‘79, Hon LLD ‘16), 2017
CIBC Alumni Open House hosted by Roman Dubczak (MBA ‘87) and Grant Rasmussen (MBA ‘93), 2017
‘17), Marketing Coordinator, S.C.A.N. members from Canada and China rallied behind Leading Change and raised funds toward the construction of the Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building. This generous support underscores S.C.A.N.’s passion for fostering lifelong students. The S.C.A.N. Connector – the path that links the main Schulich Building to the new McEwen Building – is named in their honour.
The S.C.A.N. Connector EY Alumni Open House hosted Stephen Shea (MBA ‘84) and Diana Arsenyan (MBA ‘14), 2018
Yang Xiao (IMBA ’16) delivers remarks at the dedication of the S.C.A.N. Connector, 2019
INSPIRING SUCCESS FOR THE FUTURE
Committed to deepening its level of engagement within the Schulich community, members of the
Schulich Chinese Alumni Network
(S.C.A.N.) based in Toronto, initiated a very successful alumni volunteer-led fundraising campaign in the School. Led by Yang Xiao (IMBA ’16), President and Renyuan Luo (IMBA relationships with their alma mater and creating opportunities for current and future generations of Schulich
by Eric Rawlinson (MBA ‘84),
A plaque is prominently displayed in the S.C.A.N. Connector
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
“Leading Change presented an amazing opportunity for our proud alumni community to connect, collaborate, and strengthen our Global Alumni Network. And our alumni family did not disappoint. We saw a record level of engagement through Leading Change, at both the alumni chapter and school-wide alumni engagement levels. Alumni all over the world shared their collective passion for the School, its legacy of excellence and innovative and promising future. We united, because we love Schulich and the impact of our School on students, the world of management education, and global society is deeply important to us.”
PAM LAYCOCK (MBA ’89), SVP, Transformation & Strategy, Torstar Corporation; Executive-in-Residence, Alumni Relations and Development
Celebrating Alumni Success and Achievement
The Schulich School of Business Alumni Recognition Awards were established to recognize the outstanding professional, personal, and community achievements of graduates of the Schulich School of Business. Throughout Leading Change, more than 30 talented recipients have been honoured.
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A look back on outstanding achievements: alumni and friends celebrating Schulich’s Alumni Recognition Awards
2020 AWARD RECIPIENTS
To ensure the safety of all guests, the 2020 Alumni Recognition Awards, originally scheduled for March 2020, was postponed. The Global Alumni Network congratulates the 2020 recipients and looks forward to celebrating their success at a future date:
Outstanding Executive Leadership Vince Commisso (MBA ’92) Co-Founding Partner, President & CEO 9 Story Media Group Outstanding Progress and Achievement Tracey Pearce (MBA ’96) President, Distribution & Pay Bell Media Outstanding Public Contribution Robert C. Wong (MBA ’72) Vice Chairman & Senior Portfolio Manager Leon Frazer & Associates Inc. Outstanding Contribution to the School Paul Labbé Former Chair, International Advisory Council, Schulich School of Business Presented Posthumously PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS (Since 2011)
OUTSTANDING EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
2019 Michael S. Rousseau (BBA ’81) 2018 Jasper Cheung (MBA ’90) 2017 Stephen J. Sadler (MBA ’79) 2015 Ron Mock (MBA ’79, Hon LLD ’17) 2014 Michael Cooper (MBA ’86) 2013 Frank Vettese (BBA ’86, MBA ’91) 2012 P. Thomas Jenkins, OC (MBA ’87, Hon LLD ’15) 2011 Ellis Jacob, OC (MBA ’76)
OUTSTANDING PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENT
2019 Roman S. Dubczak (MBA ’87) 2018 S. Jane Rowe (MBA ’82) 2017 Stacey A. Mowbray (MBA ’88) 2015 Kishore Moorjani (BBA ’94, MBA ’95) 2014 John Ruffolo (BBA ’88) 2013 Patrick Iaboni (BBA ’93, MBA ’94) 2012 Craig Kielburger, CM (EMBA ’09) 2011 Denise M. Pickett (MBA ’90)
OUTSTANDING PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION
2019 Laura Michalchyshyn (MBA ’93) 2018 M. Marianne Harris (MBA/JD ’83) 2017 Philip A. Taylor (MBA ’79) 2014 J. Mark Lievonen, CM (BBA ‘79, MBA ‘87, Hon LLD ‘15) 2013 Janice R. Fukakusa (MBA ’79, Hon LLD ’16) 2012 Thomas Closson (MBA ’79) 2011 Colleen M. Johnston (BBA ’82, Hon LLD ‘18)
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE SCHULICH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
2018 Dominic Barton (Hon LLD ’12) 2017 Jonathan K.H. Cheung (MBA ‘73) 2015 Schuyler M. (Skip) Sigel 2014 Howard Lichtman (JD ’79, MBA ’82) 2013 Bill Graham (MBA ’86) 2012 Pam Laycock (MBA ’89) 2011 Timothy Price (Hon LLD ’09)
Milestone Moments
In October 2018, more than 350 guests gathered in the Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building to explore, learn, and celebrate. Complete with 8 experiential behind-the-scenes journeys, and a meditation session in the new
Click here to view the Milestone Moments video
Colleen and Brian Johnston Wellness Suite, the event represented a deep dive into Schulich’s new learning environment and research world. The evening concluded with a reception honouring Dezsö Horváth’s 30th Anniversary as Dean.
Guests at the Milestone Moment Donor Event, 2018
Experiential behind-the-scenes journey ‘Doubling Down for Successful and Sustainable Cities’, 2018
Art Tour with Judy Schulich, 2018
Mickey Cohen, OC (Hon LLD ‘86), delivers remarks at the Milestone Moment Donor Event, 2018
A FITTING TRIBUTE
Ties between the Halpern family and the Schulich School of Business run deep. York University has graduated 8 members of the Halpern family, including Jeff Halpern (BBA ‘78), his daughter Ilana Halpern (BBA ’06) and his brother Howard Halpern (BBA ’82), as well as Joshua Halpern (MBA/JD ’14), and Sharon Freedman (MBA ’84), all of whom graduated from the Schulich School of Business.
When Jeff Halpern (BBA ’78) attended the Faculty of Administrative Studies (FAS, as it was known then), finances were tight. His father passed away when he was in high school and the family had very limited funds. But that didn’t stop Jeff from pursuing his dreams of attending business school and to this day Jeff recounts how supportive and encouraging all the faculty and staff at FAS were. In particular, Jeff recalls the incredible support and mentorship of Charmaine Courtis, who was working at FAS, and later became the Executive Director, Student Services and International Relations. Charmaine worked at Schulich for more than 40 years and retired in 2013. As a member of the International Advisory Council at Schulich since 2004, Jeff was intrigued by the Leading Change Campaign, in particular the opportunity to help support his alma mater’s future success. Jeff became the first Schulich alum to support Leading Change. His enthusiastic early support of the Campaign inspired many other alumni to follow in his footsteps. In honour of Jeff’s gift to the Campaign, the School named a space inside the Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building. Jeff was delighted by the recognition, but he wanted to ensure he could recognize Charmaine Courtis for her tireless devotion to students.
When you visit the G212 Faculty Office on the second floor, you will find a plaque naming the space in honour of Charmaine because of Jeff and Nancy Halpern’s generosity and kindness.
“Leading Change is all about not sitting back and doing nothing or watching others do something positive. It’s about each of us taking a role as leaders to do whatever we can to make a difference.”
JEFF HALPERN (BBA ’78), Business Succession Advisor, TD Wealth
Engaging and Dedicated: Alumni in Action Alumni engagement and generosity through Leading Change has been extraordinary.
Howard Lichtman (MBA ’82) introduced Stacey Mowbray (MBA ’88) as one of the Alumni Recognition Awards recipients, 2017
Keynote Speaker Paul Alofs (MBA ’83, Hon LLD ’19) at CONNECT ’17
Mercier Lecture featuring Eva Lau (MBA ‘05), 2020
Claude LeBlanc (MBA ‘91) at the 50th Anniversary Celebration in New York, 2016
New York alumni celebrating the School’s 50th Anniversary, 2016
London alumni celebrating the School’s 50th Anniversary, 2016
Alumni meeting in Hong Kong with Brian Lau (MBA ’91), 2018
Bill Graham (MBA ’86) and Jeff Lem (BBA ’82, MBA ’84) at CONNECT ‘16
Dirk Matten, Associate Dean, Research, with Charles Hantho, CM (Hon LLD ’08), and Eileen Mercier (MBA ’77, Hon LLD ’10) at the Dean’s Reception, 2017
Alumni Volunteer Thank You Reception, 2019
10th Anniversary of Developers’ Den, 2020
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Arts, Media & Entertainment Management program, 2019
Hong Kong alumni event, 2017
Montreal alumni event, 2019
Calgary alumni event, 2017
Alumni dinner in São Paolo, 2018
ALUMNI CELEBRATING THE SCHOOL NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE
On November 15, 2017, two leading and award-winning Schulich alumni, Neil Court (MBA ’86), Executive Chairman, 9 Story Media Group and Vince Commisso (MBA ’92), Co-Founding Partner, President & CEO, were featured alumni speakers discussing the trends disrupting the media and animation space. Hosted at Bell Media, The Social Studio, the evening included special remarks from Dr. Joyce Zemans, CM, Senior Scholar and University Professor Emerita, Former Director, MBA program in Arts, Media and Entertainment. Neil and Vince’s engagement didn’t stop there. Proud of their association with Schulich, each alumnus made a major investment in the Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building to establish the Media Production Centre.
Disruption in the Content Distribution Business with Neil Court (MBA ‘86) and Vince Commisso (MBA ‘92), 2017
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence and Innovation
YEARS
The 50th Anniversary of the Schulich School of Business heralded the School’s coming of age. It celebrated a half century of the Schulich community’s many and varied achievements across multiple fields in terms of research and education in business and civic society. The 50th Anniversary Season hosted 60+ events, more than 10 conferences/ symposia, and over 25 different print and online publications/websites. The 50th Anniversary Gala and CONNECT ’16 were hosted on May 27th and May 28th, 2016 at the Four Seasons in Toronto.
Click here to view the Schulich 50 heritage video
Click here to view the Schulich’s 50th Anniversary Highlights
Agnes Orosz (MBA ’96) and Wojtek Niebrzydowski (MBA ’86)
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
CREATING LASTING IMPACT ON THE SCHOOL AND ITS NEXT GENERATION
Agnes Orosz (MBA ’96) and
Wojtek Niebrzydowski (MBA ’86)
are passionate about education and helping others benefit from the same opportunities they had. Agnes and Wojtek immigrated to Canada prior to attending Schulich, and both forged successful careers in the financial sector.
Proud alumni through and through, the couple has championed student success through the establishment of the “Agnes Orosz and Wojtek Niebrzydowski MBA Entrance Award”, the naming of the “Agnes Orosz (MBA ‘96) and Wojtek Niebrzydowski (MBA ‘86) PhD Research Office” in the McEwen Building, as well as actively mentoring students through the alumni2student mentorship program operated by the Alumni Relations department. Schulich holds a special place in the hearts of both graduates and they are proud to also be legacy donors to the School. Through their will, they have provided funds to continue their support of student success.
“In this complex and challenging world, it is incumbent on all alumni to champion the School and to help students, whether financially, through mentoring, or some other way, so that they in turn can help others.”
AGNES OROSZ (MBA ‘96), Associate Director, Group Risk Management, RBC; and WOJTEK NIEBRZYDOWSKI (MBA ‘86), Vice President, Treasury, CIBC
THE POWER OF LEGACY GIVING
During Leading Change, a number of alumni and friends confirmed legacy gifts to support the School in the future. Legacy donors are welcomed into the White Rose Legacy Circle at York University in honour of the special role their future commitments will have.
Legacy giving supports Schulich’s vision for the future and provides the confidence that can only come from financial security and the support of our alumni. Legacy giving keeps Schulich among the world’s leading business schools and ahead of the curve as it provides a steady source of future resources.
Legacy gifts realized during the Campaign, more than $4 million, have helped the School establish new scholarships (both endowed and term-funded), as well as provide critical funding to support the new Building and enhance the student experience.
THE GEORGE SVEC (MBA ’69) AND KATHERINE MEANEY SVEC COURTYARD
To celebrate the incredible generosity of George Svec (MBA ’69) and Katherine Meaney Svec, the School named the exterior Courtyard of the Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Student & Research Building in honour of the late couple. The Courtyard is highly visible from all levels of the Schulich complex and encompasses seamless indoor and outdoor experiences.
Schulich Alumni Donor Wall
Legacy donors, like George and Katherine, are recognized on the School’s Lifetime Donor Wall, as well as on the Schulich Alumni Donor Wall and on gift helps significantly to benefit our students and our School tomorrow.
To learn more about legacy giving at Schulich, click here.
The George Svec (MBA ’69) and Katherine Meaney Svec Courtyard
special naming plaques to celebrate their generosity in perpetuity. Each legacy
IN RECOGNITION OF YOUR GENEROSITY
Thank you to all our supporters who are committed to advancing Schulich’s growth and innovation. Schulich’s donor relations program is committed to accountability and impact. As part of recognizing your support and commitment, Schulich is honoured to showcase supporters on the Lifetime Giving Donor Wall and the Schulich Alumni Donor Wall, prominently located within the Schulich complex, Keele campus.
In memory of the late George Svec (MBA ’69) and Katherine Meaney Svec, the School named the beautifully designed Courtyard in the couple’s honour
Schulich Lifetime Giving Donor Wall
CAMPAIGN CABINET
Thank you for Leading Change!
The Leading Change Campaign Cabinet provided exceptional leadership, support and dedication. United by a shared passion for Schulich and community, the Co-Chairs delivered the Campaign to the finish line with unprecedented success. Because of their leadership, Schulich is well-positioned with new and enduring resources to respond to the ever-changing needs of management education for years to come.
THE CABINET CO-CHAIRS IN ACTION
THE LEADING CHANGE CAMPAIGN CABINET
Dezsö J. Horváth, CM (PhD)
Dean & Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Strategic Management, Schulich School of Business
Dominic Barton (Hon LLD ’12)
Honorary Co-Chair Canada’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China
John Hunkin, CM (MBA ’69, Hon LLD ’04)
Chair, Schulich Dean’s Advisory Council; Former CEO, Chairman & President, CIBC
P. Thomas Jenkins, OC (MBA ’87, Hon LLD ’15)
Chair of the Board, OpenText Corporation
Robert R. McEwen, CM (MBA ’78, Hon LLD ’05)
Chairman & Chief Owner, McEwen Mining Inc.
Kathleen Taylor, CM (MBA/JD ’84, Hon LLD ’14)
Chair of the Board, Royal Bank of Canada
Richard E. Waugh, OC (MBA ’74, Hon LLD ’07)
Former Deputy Chairman, CEO & President, Scotiabank
LEADING
Thank you for LEADING
Questions?
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