Commerce - Press Releases | Business and Law
A lesson in community outreach
Mount Allison University | November 16, 2006
From replenishing the food bank, to helping less privileged kids play hockey, to offering courses in Red Cross CPR certification, Mount Allison University commerce students are both reaching out to their community and learning on the job....[continue]
Sobey School of Business Professor Receives CIBC Professorship in Entrepreneurship and Venture Development
St. Mary's University | November 16, 2006
Dr. John Chamard is taking on a new and exciting role at Saint Mary’s University, thanks to the generous support from CIBC....[continue]
SHELL CANADA TO PUMP $400,000 INTO EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
University of Manitoba | November 14, 2006
Student competitions, scholarships and mentoring to be part of corporate support package....[continue]
Community Energy Planning Focus of Nov. 15 Event
University of Guelph | November 8, 2006
The University of Guelph is part of a local consortium that has teamed up to promote the concept of community energy planning....[continue]
Queen’s Vice-Principal George Hood announces retirement
Queen's University | November 7, 2006
Vice -Principal (Advancement) George Hood is retiring from the university effective December 31, 2006, Principal Karen Hitchcock announced today....[continue]
UW hosts UWDECA student competition and conference
University of Waterloo | November 6, 2006
The University of Waterloo will host the UW Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) fall in-house competition and conference on Saturday, attracting about 130 Ontario students interested in business, marketing, management and entrepreneurship....[continue]
First Annual Business Banquet to Focus on the Rules of Entrepreneurship
St. Francis Xavier University | November 6, 2006
The '10 Rules for Entrepreneurship in a Computer Enabled and Wired World' will be the focus of the keynote address at the First Annual Business Banquet hosted by the Gerald Schwartz School of Business and Information Systems and the StFX Enterprise Development Centre (XEDC) Nov. 9 at the Charles V. Keating Millennium Centre....[continue]
This one is for you Dick! University announces Dick MacLean Leadership Award
St. Mary's University | October 25, 2006
At a special ceremony held in the Unilever Executive Lounge on the fourth floor of the Sobey Building, droves of people turned out for the big event which also marked the launch of the Dick MacLean Leadership Award at Saint Mary’s....[continue]
U of S Fall Convocation - October 28, 2006
University of Saskatchewan | October 25, 2006
The University of Saskatchewan will honour its graduates and confer approximately 780 degrees, diplomas and certificates at the annual Fall Convocation, October 28, 2006 at TCU Place in Saskatoon....[continue]
Prospective Students Love SMU
St. Mary's University | October 20, 2006
High school students from the region had the time of their lives at this afternoon’s Open House at Saint Mary’s....[continue]
York University to confer two honorary degrees at fall convocation
York University | October 20, 2006
York University will confer honorary doctorates on two distinguished individuals during its fall 2006 convocation ceremonies, taking place on Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21....[continue]
RBC Executive to Address Sobey MBA Students
St. Mary's University | October 17, 2006
As Chairman and CEO of RBC Asset Management Inc, George Lewis has responsibility for Canada's largest mutual fund family (RBC Funds) and one of Canada’s largest asset management firms with over $63 billion under management. Under his leadership, RBC Asset Management achieved more than $6 Billion in long-term net sales for the first time in its history in 2005....[continue]
College of Management and Economics Officially Opens
University of Guelph | October 17, 2006
The University of Guelph is hosting the official opening of the College of Management and Economics (CME) Oct. 25 at 4:30 p.m. in Peter Clark Hall....[continue]
Three Santamarians will be saluted at Saint Mary’s Fall Convocation
St. Mary's University | October 17, 2006
Saint Mary’s University will be paying tribute to three of its own at this year’s Fall Convocation....[continue]
Stephen Leahey: "Work hard and always give back to your community"
St. Mary's University | October 13, 2006
For Stephen Leahey, there is only one thing that he attributes to his success in life — Saint Mary’s University....[continue]
MBA repeats #1 BusinessWeek ranking
Queen's University | October 13, 2006
Queen’s MBA has been ranked #1 for the second time in a row by BusinessWeek magazine’s influential biannual ranking of MBA programs outside the US, with five Canadian schools dominating the top ten....[continue]
Brandon University Alumni Association 2006 Alumni Awards
Brandon University | October 12, 2006
The Brandon University Alumni Association (BUAA) presented its 2006 Awards at the BU Fall Homecoming Banquet on September 30, 2006....[continue]
SMU In the News
St. Mary's University | October 10, 2006
Dr. J. Colin Dodds, President of Saint Mary’s, was quoted in The Halifax Chronicle Herald where he spoke about the $300,000.00 in funding from NSERC (Natural Science and Engineering Research Council) to science researchers at Saint Mary’s....[continue]
Bruce Oland Named to the Order of Canada
St. Mary's University | October 10, 2006
Bruce Oland, who holds an Honorary Doctor of Commerce from Saint Mary’s (’00), was named to the Order of Canada (OC) this past Friday, October 6....[continue]
Business, humanitarian and community leaders to receive honorary degrees at weekend convocation ceremonies
University of Windsor | October 10, 2006
The University of Windsor will confer degrees on 949 graduating students during two sessions of the university’s 86th Convocation ceremonies this weekend...[continue]
New chair appointed to the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors
University of Lethbridge | September 28, 2006
Robert Turner, Q.C. has been appointed as the new chair of the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors by Advanced Education Minister Denis Herard. Effective immediately, Turner will vacate his position as a board member to take on a three-year term as chair....[continue]
Mount A to host ASB conference, Sept. 29 – Oct. 1
Mount Allison University | September 27, 2006
Mount Allison University is pleased to host the 36th annual Atlantic Schools of Business (ASB) conference this year....[continue]
DeGroote student writes business how-to book
McMaster University | September 27, 2006
The Art of War, Sun Tzu's famous military treatise, has long been praised as the definitive work on military strategies and tactics....[continue]
Mount Allison’s Aboriginal Community Development Centre launches online digital repository
Mount Allison University | September 26, 2006
Pilot project documents First Nation’s path to self-governance...[continue]
Gary Warner named to Hamilton Gallery of Distinction
McMaster University | September 22, 2006
McMaster professor Gary Warner and McMaster supporter Michael Lee-Chin are two of six people who will be inducted into the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction on Wednesday, Nov. 8....[continue]
Copyright Issues and You — Sept. 29
Mount Allison University | September 22, 2006
In an age of downloading and having information available at our fingertips, the issue of copyright is one many of us are aware of. But how much do we really know about the issue as it affects our personal and professional lives?...[continue]
UBC Research Garners High Scores in Latest International Surveys
University of British Columbia | September 21, 2006
In the last month, the University of British Columbia has scored eighth, 27th and 36th in surveys that compare the world’s best research universities....[continue]
Business student chosen as Bootlegger rep
McMaster University | September 21, 2006
In her fourth year in the commerce program at the DeGroote School of Business, this top student is also vice-president academic of the DeGroote Commerce Society, captain of the McMaster women's rugby team, a part-time employee in the campus's new athletics complex, and a volunteer with the Hamilton Public Library....[continue]
UW president shares vision of Waterloo Region as knowledge capital by 2010
University of Waterloo | September 21, 2006
David Johnston, president of the University of Waterloo, today outlined 10 goals to make Waterloo Region Canada’s knowledge capital by 2010 and invited the community to develop the next 10....[continue]
Associate dean of business receives female professional of the year award
Wilfrid Laurier University | September 18, 2006
A lavish black tie and sari gala, a prestigious award, and the company of Prime Minister Stephen Harper – yet Dr. Mitali De, associate dean of business: academic programs and professor at Laurier School of Business and Economics (SBE), would much rather talk about her work than the recognition she received....[continue]
DeGroote School of Business goes live to air
McMaster University | September 18, 2006
Professors weigh-in on daily spot on CH TV...[continue]
TRU, City, celebrate BCNET high-speed global connection
Thompson Rivers University | September 5, 2006
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and community leaders in education, research and business kicked off the fall semester today with the launch of accelerated, super high-performance connectivity for research and higher education communications through BCNET's Kamloops transit exchange....[continue]
Demand for a UBC Education Increases: 12,100 Fresh Faces Expected at UBC this Fall
University of British Columbia | August 28, 2006
A substantial increase in applications for a University of British Columbia education means 12,100 new students will begin classes on Sept. 5, including a doubling of new student enrollment at UBC Okanagan....[continue]
UTM’s Rez One helps make campus homelike
University of Toronto | August 25, 2006
Aids residential students...[continue]
Dr. Richard Homburg, you’ve made a world of difference in our lives
St. Mary's University | August 23, 2006
Saint Mary’s University took the time today to thank Dr. Richard Homburg for establishing the Homburg International Mobility Awards....[continue]
Canada's next top prof
McMaster University | August 14, 2006
Organized by TV Ontario, the Best Lecturer Competition gives students and alumni the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the professors who inspire them and rise above the rest....[continue]
London School of Economics Calls on SMU Student for Duty in China
St. Mary's University | August 2, 2006
A Saint Mary’s student has been accepted to a prestigious summer school program in China which is being offered by the London School of Economics (LSE) — a world renowned institution of higher learning....[continue]
DeGroote student strives to be first in audio production
McMaster University | August 1, 2006
When DeGroote School of Business student Jerry Brown started looking for a summer job, he didn't search the want ads or make a list of companies he was interested in. In fact, he didn't even update his resume. Instead, he typed up an application for the Ontario government's Summer Company program....[continue]
University of Ottawa Chancellor’s Scholarships – Continuing Success Stories and Experiences
University of Ottawa | August 1, 2006
The University of Ottawa is proud to announce the winners of the 2006-2007 Chancellor’s Scholarship....[continue]
$1 million gift helps Hamilton’s Westdale students go to Queen’s
Queen's University | July 26, 2006
A $1 million U.S. gift from long-time Queen’s University benefactor, the Melvin R. Goodes Family Foundation, is the basis for an award enabling eligible students from Hamilton’s Westdale Secondary School to attend Queen’s University – just as Mel Goodes himself did in the 1950s....[continue]
