Fabienne Cezanne, Founder of an Animal Fostering Club at McGill
As George Eliot once said, “animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” Anyone who’s 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 (as long as you love them back).
New building to give Sheridan room to grow
College degree programs in business are proving popular with students, with one Ontario institution expanding its footprint to meet demand.
Sheridan College has announced plans for a 220,000-square-foot building to open in fall 2016 at its Mississauga campus, named for the municipality’s long-serving and just-retired mayor Hazel McCallion. The new building will house an expanded business faculty and other disciplines.
New analytics software breaks down numbers behind figure skating performances
Craig Buntin sits with his laptop overlooking the rink at Prospera Place and with a few taps on his keyboard pulls up a video and graphic of three-time world champion Patrick Chan.
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.
The granddaddy of all Canadian-U.S. trade disputes is about to rear its ugly head again
A recent dispute over “country of origin labelling” for meat products underscores the fact that Canada and the U.S. still have their share of trade disputes.
... “For the first time in years, we actually see new housing starts in the United States past the one-million mark,” said William Polushin, an international business expert and lecturer at the Desautels faculty of management at McGill University.
Duguay First to Earn Certified Sport Security Professional Credential
The National Center for Spectator Sport Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi announces that Yves Duguay is the first international candidate to earn the Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP) credential.
OSM en Asie: une tournée marquante pour les musiciens
À peine revenu de sa récente tournée en Asie, l'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal dresse un bilan positif du voyage qui lui a permis de se produire à neuf reprises dans huit villes au Japon et en Chine.
CEO Conversations: David Segal on David's Tea
David Segal, co-founder of David’s Tea, was recently interviewed by Karl Moore, associate professor at McGill University’s 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: Is David’s Tea the Starbucks of tea? Is that one way of putting it?
The EMBA McGill – HEC Montréal Program Announces the Creation of an Advisory Board
The McGill – HEC Montréal EMBA program held the first meeting of its newly created advisory board earlier this week. The advisory board, under the Chairmanship of Thierry Vandal, CEO of Hydro Québec, is composed of 14 senior business leaders, including 5 program alumni. Its role is to guide the strategic direction of the program.
Talking Management with Professor Karl Moore: Need innovative ideas? Then tap into your board members’ expertise
This is Karl Moore of the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University 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?
Cossette Média accueille Marc Fares dans ses rangs
Marc Fares se joint à Cossette Média comme vice-président principal, stratégies numériques.
Henry Mintzberg receives McGill University Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning
Henry Mintzberg has received the 2014 McGill University Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning for his extraordinary contributions to teaching and learning at the University over the last four decades.
Mathieu Darche – 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.
Fast 50 No. 1: Morning Star Financial Services
When describing the strategies that have made Golden Valley-based Morning Star Financial Services a success, one of the firm's financial advisers notes President Rebecca Thomley deserves a major nod.
The Silent are Golden
A third of us belong to a group of largely marginalized and ignored minds. At school, quiet children are told they need to brush up on their teamwork. In business, those of few words are often sidelined in important meetings.
... Professor Karl Moore from the Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University, Montreal, has been interviewing chief executives of large firms about how they manage introverts.
