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Celebrating 60 Years of Impact - Thanks to You

Dear Schulich Alumni,

2025 has been a year of bold connections and incredible momentum. Thanks to your engagement, whether as a donor, mentor, or volunteer, we expanded student support, advanced experiential learning, and fueled research and innovation. 

Come and celebrate this milestone with us: WATCH VIDEO and explore the AAE Impact Report, showcasing remarkable impact we achieved together. 

As Schulich celebrates its 60th Anniversary, thank you for being an essential part of our global community. Your support strengthens our legacy of excellence and impact.

With gratitude, and warm holiday wishes!

Christina Niederwanger, MA, CFRE
Executive Director, Advancement and Alumni Engagement
Schulich School of Business 

HOT OFF THE PRESS

On November 19, we celebrated a historic milestone with the announcement of a $10 million gift from the Krembil Foundation. Our deepest gratitude to Robert Krembil, CM (MBA ’71, Hon. LLD ’00), and the Krembil family. Check out highlights here!

Schulich Giving Day 2025 raised $511,358, reaching 128% of goal and marking a major milestone in our 60th Anniversary year. Funds fuel career readiness, supporting transformative global learning, and enriching the student experience.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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GTA Events Calendar

Global and Virtual Engagements

Kellogg-Schulich Alumni Holiday Party: Thursday, December 18, 2025 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm EST

Holiday Networking Event in Dallas, Texas: Thursday, December 11, 2025 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm CST
RSVP to Terry Travis: gilinskt@gmail.com

 

STAY IN THE KNOW

Apply to be a GTA Alumni Ambassador! Help build a vibrant alumni community by hosting two networking events a year and representing Schulich with pride. Interested? Submit your application by December 8, 2025. Apply now. 

Become an A2S Alumni Mentor this Winter 2026! Share your experience, guide future leaders, and make a meaningful impact in just a few short sessions. Join us in supporting the next generation of Schulich talent—apply now!

Hiring this Winter? Join Schulich’s Winter 2026 On-Campus Recruitment Fair on January 20th to meet top talent. Learn more & register here.

Celebrate Schulich grads making waves in leadership and innovation. Got big news? Share it with us at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca. Watch now and be inspired!

ALUMNI IN ACTION

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The Schulich/EY Open House brought alumni together for an inspiring evening of connection and insight. Thank you to Tristan Cammaert (MBA ’03) and Sasha Krstic (IMBA ’03) for an engaging fireside chat that sparked meaningful dialogue and reflection. Read More. 

Students met powerhouse alumni mentors to gain real-world career insights at our annual Alumni2Student Speed Networking Event 2025. Yussef Hafez’s personal branding chat delivered bold, practical strategies. Huge thanks to our mentors and students for an inspiring, high-energy evening! Click here to see pictures from the event. 

Schulich alumni gathered in Singapore for a vibrant social, reconnecting with peers, sharing career journeys, and strengthening our global network. Visit our Events Page today for similar events happening at a chapter near you!

Booklist 2025

We’re launching a new interactive Pulse feature! For December, tell us the best book you read in 2025—we’ll publish the top picks in our 2026 issue. Stay tuned for more fun prompts, from favourite destinations to Schulich memories! Email us at alumni@schulich.yorku.ca with your suggestions! 

FUELING THE FUTURE

CYE Light the Way
If you missed Giving Day, there is still time to make an impact. Please consider a year-end gift to the area that inspires you most. Thank you for helping us light the way for 2026. Give now.
Featured Alumni Volunteers (2)

School’s Highest Priorities
Karen Kuwahara (MBA ’77)
Caprice Chow (MBA ’89)
 
Schulich Student Access Fund
Stephen Reingold (MBA ’90)
Adrian Chau (MBA ’00)
 
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund
John F. Hepburn (MBA ’81)

A warm welcome to the 29 new Dean’s Society members who joined on Giving Day! Their leadership-level annual support brings our Dean’s Society community to 124 strong, fueling student opportunity, easing financial barriers, and advancing Schulich’s future. Read More.
The Schulich Student Access Fund is now underway as part of our 60th Anniversary Campaign. This bold initiative removes financial barriers giving high-potential students access global learning, leadership opportunities, the full Schulich experience. Read More.

LEADING EDGE THINKERS

New research from Schulich’s Peter Darke shows that when marketing crowdsourced products, featuring overly attractive “contributors” can hurt authenticity. Read more.

New research by Schulich’s Gregory Saxton shows that hazardous air quality reduces donations but boosts volunteering. Charities tied to environmental issues see increased support, highlighting how mission shapes giving during climate-driven crises. Read more.

KEEP RAISING YOUR GAME

Next Session: Feb. 5th, 2026

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