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Why female engineering students leave the field

Female engineers are leaving an already male-dominated engineering field due to a culture that does not take them seriously, according to Professor Brian Rubineau of Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University.

Published: 6 Oct 2016

People on the Move (October 2016 Update)

Samira Sakhia, president of Knight Therapeutics, has joined Crescita Therapeutics Inc.’s board of directors.  Prior to her current role, she was the chief financial officer of Paladin Labs. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance and Accounting and a Masters of Business Administration in Strategy and Marketing from McGill University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. Additionally, Dr.

Published: 6 Oct 2016

Class action lawsuit proposed on Air Canada and WestJet baggage fees

Air Canada and WestJet are facing a potential class action lawsuit after imposing checked baggage fees only days apart.

The proposed class action alleges that the two airlines colluded to impose the fees and have unjustly enriched themselves in the process.

...Karl Moore, an aviation expert at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management, found the collusion allegations far fetched.

Published: 6 Oct 2016

Of Empathy And Strategy

Corporations have more data than ever about their consumers and customers, and advanced analytic platforms increasingly democratize data analysis.

Published: 6 Oct 2016

Why female engineering students leave the field

Female engineers are leaving an already male-dominated engineering field due to a culture that does not take them seriously, according to Professor Brian Rubineau of Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University.

Published: 6 Oct 2016

New Desautels Dean: Gender Is Irrelevant

Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou doesn’t know what it’s like to be a man in charge of a business school. And she doesn’t particularly care.

Bajeux-Besnainou, professor of finance and dean of Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, is looking forward to the day when she doesn’t get questions about gender anymore. Such questions are irrelevant, she says.

Published: 4 Oct 2016

The Female Deans’ Perspective

Gender equality remains a central issue in business and business education. While some statistics offer hope by demonstrating that the business world is improving, albeit slowly, there is nothing better than hearing from women on the frontlines when it comes to the world of business education.

Published: 4 Oct 2016

Executive Appointments Advance MGM Resorts International’s Leadership Role in Environmental Sustainability

As Vice President of Corporate Sustainability, Yalmaz Siddiqui is responsible for leading a range of environmental sustainability initiatives for the company, including sustainable sourcing, employee engagement, green conventions, food waste reduction and waste management.

Published: 4 Oct 2016

McGill holds sustainability forums

Friday, September 23, marked the first of three open forum meetings that invited members of the McGill community to discuss sustainability at McGill.

Published: 4 Oct 2016

Jean-Michel Lavoie nommé v.-p. adjoint chez Sun Life

Jean-Michel Lavoie a été nommé vice-président adjoint, conception de produits, garanties collectives à la Financière Sun Life.

Published: 4 Oct 2016

Marie Le Cannellier: President of MTL Relations

Meet Marie Le Cannellier, a U3 Management student who calls Chicago home. Marie recently became President of MTL Relations, an organization that aims to get you out of the McGill bubble by making it easier for you to connect with students from all universities in Montreal. Read on if you want to learn more about Marie and MTL Relations!

Published: 4 Oct 2016

Air Canada, WestJet lawsuit alleges collusion over baggage fees

Air Canada and WestJet are facing a potential class action lawsuit after imposing checked baggage fees only days apart.

The proposed class action alleges that the two airlines colluded to impose the fees and have unjustly enriched themselves in the process.

Published: 30 Sep 2016

Class Action Lawsuit Considered

Air Canada and WestJet are facing a potential class action lawsuit after imposing checked baggage fees only days apart.

The proposed class action alleges that the two airlines colluded to impose the fees and have unjustly enriched themselves in the process.

Published: 30 Sep 2016

Launch of the University Challenge Leverage Your Idea

Students, Foreign Students and University Graduates aged 18 to 35 invited to submit their business idea. 

Published: 30 Sep 2016

The legacy of Jaclyn Fisher: Career Management Fair in her memory a success

Dollard des Ormeaux’s Jaclyn (Jackie) Lea Fisher passed away on March 21, 2015, following a lengthy battle with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and primary peritoneal carcinoma, a rare cancer, especially in young adults.

Published: 30 Sep 2016

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