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CALLING ALL GTA ALUMNI!

Applications are now open for the 2026 GTA Alumni Ambassador Program!

Join a community of engaged Schulich alumni dedicated to fostering connection and supporting fellow grads across the GTA. As an Ambassador, you’ll help strengthen our local network, host meaningful touchpoints, and build lasting relationships through small-group dinners, networking events, and alumni meet-ups. Visit our website to know more about the program. 

Apply now to become a 2026 GTA Alumni Ambassador.

HOT OFF THE PRESS

One week away - Schulich Giving Day is November 13!
Join Co-Chairs Tristan Cammaert (MBA ’03) and Wissam Ayoub (MBA ’05, P.Eng) in supporting future leaders. Every gift will be matched up to $200,000, double your impact today! Give Now: Schulich.yorku.ca/GivingDay

Schulich & Esade have launched a Dual BBA Degree, letting students study in Toronto & Barcelona and earn two degrees in four years. A powerful partnership preparing future leaders to thrive across continents. Read More.

Schulich just hit 100K LinkedIn followers!
From big ideas to global impact, our community of students, alumni, faculty, and partners made this milestone possible. Thank you for helping us lead, inspire, and shape the future of business — here’s to the next 100K!
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Schulich is proud to renew and expand our partnership with George Weston Limited (GWL) through 2030 in support of the George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains. Read More. 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

GTA engagements
Global Alumni Network Map

GTA Events Calendar

Global and Virtual Engagements

Alumni2Student Speed Networking Event
Monday, November 24, 2025 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm EDT

Supply Chain Alumni2Student Networking
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST

GTA Alumni Dinner
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Schulich/EY Open House
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST

Dean's Leadership Dialogue with UAE Chapter Ambassador
Saturday, November 8, 2025 7.00 PM GST

Germany Alumni Social
Thursday, November 20, 2025 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm CEST

STAY IN THE KNOW

Join us on November 15 at the Schulich School of Business for a day of insights, inspiration. Reconnect with the Schulich community, and celebrate what makes Schulich exceptional. Learn More.

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! Learn More.

ALUMNI IN ACTION

An unforgettable night honouring Schulich’s brightest. The 2025 Alumni Recognition Awards brought pride, inspiration, and community as we celebrated our 60th Anniversary and recognized alumni shaping the world. Grateful for every moment — and every milestone. View the gallery. Read More.

Students connected with Andrew Matheou (MBA '00), Managing Director & Head of Global Transaction Banking at BMO, for insights on leadership, innovation, and building a high-performance career in global finance. Visit our website to know more about how to get involved.

We launched Schulich’s new Certificate in Digital Transformation, powered by a generous $1M gift from RBC Foundation! A special evening with RBC, Schulich leaders, and our inaugural cohort — future-ready professionals preparing to lead in an AI-driven world. Read More.

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We proudly celebrated 500+ new Schulich graduates joining our global network of 37,000+ alumni! With inspiring words and recognition of leaders like Eva Lau (MBA ’05) who was presented with an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree and Alumni Greeter Tristan Cammaert (MBA ’03), we can’t wait to see how the Class of 2025 shapes the future.

FUELING THE FUTURE

A generous $250K gift from North Horizon Foundation will advance Schulich’s innovation ecosystem with new mentorship awards, student internships, and the North Horizon Entrepreneur in Residence — accelerating Canada’s future business leaders. Read More. 
The Schulich Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Friends of Bata are launching three new signature initiatives through a new partnership led by Thomas Bata and Thomas Archer Bata, supported by a gift to Schulich Startups. Read More. 
Dean’s Society Donor Spotlight: Xiaobo Wang (MBA ‘08), EVP Corporate Development at North Horizon Holdings is a supporter of the Highest Priorities Fund as a Silver Leaf donor. Thank you, Xiaobo, for your generosity!
Featured Alumni Volunteers (2)
Eileen P. De Villa (MBA ’03)
Gbemisola O. Shobowale (EMBA ’21)
Schulich Student Access Fund

Mark J. Llanes (BBA ’12)
David R. Singer (MBA ’07)
School’s Highest Priorities

David R. Massey (MBA ’89)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund

LEADING EDGE THINKERS

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New Schulich research challenges conventional wisdom on how corporations influence government policy. Read more.

In partnership with students from the Schulich School of Business, a new study highlights how Wastewater Energy Transfer (WET) systems can capture and reuse this energy to heat and cool buildings. Read More. 

KEEP RAISING YOUR GAME

Management 2: The Advanced Managers Course
Next Session: November 13, 2025


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