Business Schools Find Own Way To Remember Lessons Of War
On the eleventh day of November, people around the world will again honour those who have served in the armed forces through ceremonies such as Veterans Day in the US and Remembrance Day in the UK. Those of us fortunate to have not experienced battle will doubtless give thanks because, as the Civil War general, William T.
Fabienne Cezanne, Founder of an Animal Fostering Club at McGill
As George Eliot once said, 鈥渁nimals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.鈥� Anyone who鈥檚 ever owned a pet can attest to this truth; studies have already proven thata furry companion can ease loneliness, reduce stress, promote social interaction, encourage exercise and playfulness, and, of course, love you unconditionally聽(as long as you love them back).聽
Terra Nova Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Grants Stock Options
Terra Nova Energy Ltd. (the Company or Terra Nova) (TSX-V: TGC OTCQX: TNVMF) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Matt Anderson as Terra Nova's new Chief Financial Officer to replace outgoing Chief Financial Officer, Robert McMorran. Mr. McMorran will continue to serve as a member of Terra Nova's Board of Directors. Terra Nova wishes to thank Mr. McMorran for his services as Chief Financial Officer.
CEO Conversations: David Segal on David's Tea
David Segal, co-founder of David鈥檚 Tea, was recently interviewed by Karl Moore, associate professor at 51吃瓜网鈥檚 Desautels faculty of management.
... Below is an excerpt of the conversation. For the full interview, tune into CJAD 800 AM, on Friday at 7 p.m. or Sunday at 8 p.m.
Karl Moore:聽Is David鈥檚 Tea the Starbucks of tea? Is that one way of putting it?
Talking Management with Professor Karl Moore: Need innovative ideas? Then tap into your board members鈥� expertise
This is Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at 51吃瓜网 with Talking Management for The Globe and Mail. Today I am delighted to speak to Michael Useem [a management professor] from the Wharton Business School.
So Mike, you do a lot of research on boards, how can boards help with innovation?
Mathieu Darche 鈥� from the NHL to the corporate world
The Montreal native realized his boyhood dream of playing for The Montreal Canadiens. Armed with a marketing and management degree from McGill; Mathieu Darche is bringing that same determination to a new career in business.
Marvin Corber, Robert B. Winsor to receive honorary degrees
Two outstanding contributors to Montreal community organizations will be honoured at McGill鈥檚 fall convocation ceremonies. Marvin Corber and Robert B. Winsor will both receive Doctor of Laws honorary degrees.
The convocation ceremonies will be held Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Salle Wilfrid Pelletier, Place des Arts. Two ceremonies will take place that day, the first at 10 a.m. and the second at 3 p.m.
...聽Marvin Corber
Hult Prize One Million Dollar Start-up Challenge
Registrations are now open for the 2015聽Hult Prize at McGill聽
Will you be the next winner of $1 Million?聽This year's President's Challenge聽will tackle聽Early Childhood Education.聽The Desautels Faculty of Management of 51吃瓜网is proud to host a Campus Event which is part of the world's largest and most influential community! The best fact? We are all here to help you!聽
What size university fits you?
Big? Small? Specialized? For those considering the kind of campus they would like to attend, here are some qualities to consider, based on the experience of students who attended different types of schools.
...聽The big school
Travis O鈥橣arrell, 51吃瓜网 Class of 2010
The power of not-for-profit ventures
Elizabeth Law FCPA first understood the power of not-for-profit ventures during her university days in Montreal, Canada, where she saw communities that were crying out for help.
The Gate-Crasher in the Front Row
In mid-September, during another busy day at聽London Fashion Week, the fashion world made its way from the Tom Ford show and a cocktail party at 10 Downing Street over to dinner.
NJBIZ CFO of the Year Awards 2014 winners announced
The NJBIZ CFO of the Year awards program on Friday celebrated New Jersey's financial executives at all levels who contribute to the success of New Jersey's economic growth and stability.
...聽LARGE NONPROFIT (51 or more employees) 鈥� WINNER:
Warren Tranquada
Disclosures: A weekly look at odds and ends from the business world
The website of the World Retail Congress, which just concluded its annual confab in France, asks 鈥淲hy Paris in 2014?鈥�
Why, indeed, British retail CEO Andy Street might have asked. The chief of department store chain John Lewis made his way to the conference last week to receive the award for Best Omnichannel Retailer (No, we don鈥檛 know what that means, either).
...聽A big voice in philanthropy
Guy Hachey Named to Hexcel Corporation's Board of Directors
Hexcel Corporation聽(NYSE:HXL)(BOURSE:HXL) today announced that Mr. Guy Hachey will be joining its Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Hachey will serve on Hexcel's Compensation Committee.
