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50 years of generosity

More 50 years have passed since Terry (BCom鈥69) and Bonnie Jackson (BA鈥69, BEd鈥70) graduated from 捆绑SM社区, but they maintain close ties to the 捆绑SM社区 community through their generous giving. In recent years, they played a significant role in supporting the Faculty expansion into the Donald E. Armstrong Building.

Published: 10 Dec 2020

BCom course inspires students to negotiate $30k in savings this semester

Every fall, students enrolled in Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt鈥檚 undergraduate Negotiations and Conflict Resolution course compete on teams to out-negotiate each other in real world situations. Through negotiating everything from phone bills to starting salaries, one of Prof. Reyt鈥檚 student sections earned a return on negotiation of more than $30,000 for a total of 209 negotiations鈥攏o small feat during a pandemic.

Published: 10 Dec 2020

Fashion designer leverages 捆绑SM社区 experience to make a social impact

Tanya Taylor (BCom鈥07) has taken the New York fashion world by storm, designing fashions for A-list celebrities and becoming the first designer to launch a collection at New York鈥檚 Museum of Modern Art. She credits 捆绑SM社区 for equipping her to build a successful enterprise and Montreal鈥檚 thriving arts scene for sparking creative ideas.

Published: 7 Dec 2020

BCom alumna appointed Interim Academic Dean of Dawson College

Congrats to Carmela Gumelli (BCom鈥87) for her recent appointment to the position of Interim Academic Dean of Dawson College in Westmount, Quebec. Gumelli joined Dawson College in 2005, rising through the ranks to become the Dean of Academic Systems in 2014.

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Published: 7 Dec 2020

捆绑SM社区 Dobson Cup winner raises $4.7 million to expand operations in 2021

A 捆绑SM社区-born event platform startup has found a way to weather the COVID-19 pandemic and raise venture financing in hopes of returning to in-person events in 2021. Co-founded by Desautels alumnus Marc-Antoine Bonin (BCom鈥19) and Emeric No毛l,聽Planned offers a unique tool for event planners to connect with a curated list of venues and suppliers in one place.

Published: 7 Dec 2020

GCPA participant makes CFE National Honour Roll

Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) participant Min Park (BCom鈥19, GCPA'20) has made the National Honour Roll of the Common Final Exam (CFE) for academic excellence and exceptional abilities.

Published: 2 Dec 2020

Desautels BCom among top 5 in Canada for sustainability

The Desautels Faculty of Management鈥檚 Bachelor of Commerce program has ranked 4th in Canada in Corporate Knights鈥 inaugural Better World BComs Top 10 list. Schools were evaluated on the following criteria:

Published: 1 Dec 2020

BCom alumnus joins board of directors for sustainable energy company

Jamie Scarlett (BCom鈥75) was recently appointed to the board of directors for Nouveau Monde Inc., a Quebec-based sustainable energy company that supplies carbon-neutral graphic-based material to the growing lithium-ion and fuel cell markets. Scarlett comes with more than 35 years of experience in senior roles at the Ontario Securities Commission, Hydro One, and Canada鈥檚 leading corporate law firms.

Published: 1 Dec 2020

From call center agent to telecommunications president

Fr茅d茅ric Perron (BCom鈥97) leads Conego Connexion with an ear to the ground. At a recent virtual business conference organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Trois-Rivi猫res, he shared his journey from call center agent to president of a major Canadian telecommunications company and reflected on the key features of successful leadership.

Published: 27 Nov 2020

MealCare pioneers model for tackling hunger and reducing food waste

Since 2017, MealCare has diverted thousands of pounds of surplus food from cafes and cafeterias around 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 campus to nearby homeless shelters and soup kitchens in downtown Montreal.

As co-president of the 捆绑SM社区 chapter of MealCare, which has grown into a national organization, BCom student Mathilde Ensminger joins a dedicated group of 捆绑SM社区 students who are seizing an opportunity to confront food insecurity in a challenging time.

Published: 27 Nov 2020

Desautels alumna appointed Director General of Dawson College

Congratulations to Diane Gauvin (BCom'93, MBA鈥96) on her appointment to a five-year term as Director General of Dawson College. With 23 years of leadership experience at Dawson College under her belt, she is well-positioned to lead the institution through the challenges of COVID-19 and build a strong foundation for the future.

Published: 27 Nov 2020

Interius Farms reaches new heights in vertical farming

Desautels alumni Jonnie Lawson (BCom鈥20) and Tristan Zeman (BCom鈥17) are hard at work to make sustainable, year-round produce accessible to Canadians through indoor vertical farms. Over the summer, their innovative hydroponic growing system won first place at the annual 捆绑SM社区 Dobson Cup start-up competition. As they expand into a larger growing facility in Montreal, they鈥檙e not slowing down anytime soon.

Published: 19 Nov 2020

BCom alumna appointed COO of Desjardins Capital

Marie-H茅l猫ne Nolet (BCom鈥94) brings more than 25 years of expertise in business governance, venture capital investment, and mergers and acquisitions to her new role as Chief Operating Office of Desjardins Capital. As Quebec鈥檚 small- and medium-sized enterprises struggle to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, Nolet will play a leading role in promoting and supporting their long-term growth.

Published: 19 Nov 2020

BCom alumnus makes Corporate Knights鈥 list of Top 30 under 30 sustainability leaders

Charles Beaudry (BCom鈥16) joins a distinguished class of changemakers on the Corporate Knights鈥 list of Top 30 under 30 sustainability leaders. In the absence of a provincial plan for Quebec to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Beaudry is mobilizing more than 50 organizations through the newly created Acc茅l茅rer 2030 pour le Qu茅bec consortium.

Published: 19 Nov 2020

New award honours Professor Richard Donovan鈥檚 legacy

Students, colleagues, friends and family of the late Professor Richard Donovan have paid tribute to his legacy with the new Richard Donovan Graduating Prize in Case Excellence at 捆绑SM社区. Veteran MMICC judge George Attar (BCom鈥82) and BCom alumna Shonezi Noor (BCom鈥14) reflect on the legacy of an inspiring colleague and professor.

Published: 13 Nov 2020

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