Michael Kutcher never let his cerebral palsy diagnosis stop him from impacting the lives of thousands through his public speaking, not-for-profit service, and memoir. Professor Karl Moore spoke with Kutcher, who is actor Ashton Kutcher鈥檚 twin brother, about the innovative mindset, values, and family support that led Kutcher to his current role as the Assistant Vice President of Transamerica.
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Published on: 4 Aug 2021
In the recently released QS Best Student Cities 2022 Rankings, Montreal is tied for #1 in North America (with Boston) and #9 globally (with Boston and Paris). Montreal鈥檚 consistently high ranking reflects its wealth of career opportunities, safe environment, high student satisfaction ratings, and welcoming attitude toward international students.
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Published on: 4 Aug 2021
Inspired by the academic talent he sees in his students, Professor Gregory Vit is committed to eliminating any financial barriers that might stand in the way of pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree. With the support of generous alumni and friends of 9I制作厂免费, he has launched two endowed funds dedicated to BCom students: The Professor Gregory Vit Entrance and In-Course Bursaries.
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Published on: 4 Aug 2021
In a new study published in Science, Professor John-Paul Ferguson underscores the necessity of identifying and supporting woman-owned patents and innovations, particularly in the biomedical and personal healthcare spheres. Female representation in innovation is crucial to progress in women鈥檚 health, Professor Ferguson says, especially because most male inventors focus on male-specific health or otherwise neglect to account for female health patterns when creating new treatments and products.
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Published on: 4 Aug 2021
More Quebec workplaces are making the transition to a four-day work week in an effort to boost the productivity and wellbeing of their employees, particularly young professionals who place a higher priority on work-life balance. From Professor Jean-Nicolas Reyt鈥檚 perspective, employees work more efficiently during shorter weeks because they鈥檙e more rested and focused.
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Published on: 22 Jul 2021
Canadian retirement pensions are shaping up to be global leaders in issuing green bonds, or funds designated for environmental initiatives. Professor Sebastien Betermier views Canada鈥檚 commitment to sustainability as an advantage over other countries in growing both pensions and sustainability projects in the long term. Despite issuing debt, pensions will see increased returns as Canada moves to decrease emissions and create other green solutions to technology, transportation, and real estate.
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Published on: 22 Jul 2021
At the end of 2020, a creditor consortium led by Catalyst Capital became the new owner of Cirque du Soleil only months after the famed circus producer made a failed bid for bankruptcy protection. While Catalyst Capital has been plagued by controversy in the past, according to a new investigative article from La Presse, it offered a way out for a company that has endured a catastrophic year.
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Published on: 22 Jul 2021
Congratulations to incoming Dean Yolande E. Chan for receiving the James 9I制作厂免费 Professor award and to Professor聽Robert Nason聽for receiving the William Dawson Scholar award!
These awards are given internally each year by 9I制作厂免费's Provost for outstanding world-class scholarship and research excellence.
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Published on: 19 Jul 2021
New 9I制作厂免费 program champions real world training to address leadership and management skills gap among healthcare professionals
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Published on: 15 Jul 2021
A recent survey found that Canada has the most cashless economy in the world, with most consumers using the credit card system. Professor Katrin Tinn joined CTV News Montreal to share her insights on the potential for the Bank of Canada to approve other forms of digital currencies, such as Bitcoin. She explains how new digital currencies could be used concurrently with physical cash and credit cards, giving consumers greater choice and control over their spending preferences.
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Published on: 15 Jul 2021
In collaboration with RBC Future Launch and The Globe and Mail, 9I制作厂免费's Personal Finance Essentials course offers a primer on the nuts and bolts of personal finance, including how to budget, where to invest, and how to navigate the ever-evolving real estate market. Paul Delean, a financial columnist at the Montreal Gazette, praises the course for its accessibility and clear teaching.
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Published on: 15 Jul 2021
After a career-ending injury left Gabriel Gervais, MBA鈥�09, unable to continue playing professional soccer, his 9I制作厂免费 MBA landed him a permanent role at Deloitte. Since 2009, he has leveraged his expertise to help companies improve their supply chain management and manufacturing operations. The former defender, who had his sights set on playing in the World Cup, still makes time to follow the sport and maintain friendships with former teammates.
Published on: 15 Jul 2021
Poets&Quants recently featured Kelly Gonzalez (MBA鈥�21) on its 鈥�2021 MBAs to Watch鈥� list. In one of the highlights of her Desautels tenure, Gonzalez served as the president of Marketing Club. In this capacity, she teamed up with the Desautels Graduate LBGTQ+ Association to launch the first edition of the Desautels Business Challenge, a case competition focused on improving equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
Gonzalez will soon take on a new challenge in the Customer and Marketing unit of Deloitte鈥檚 Vancouver office.
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Published on: 8 Jul 2021
Ugo Umeano (MBA鈥�21) is one of Poets&Quants鈥� 鈥�2021 MBAs to Watch鈥� as he graduates from Desautels and launches his career as an associate in CIBC鈥檚 Technology Leadership Advancement Program.
With a vast array of experiences in business, music, athletics, technology, and community outreach, Umeano has amassed skills that he can transfer to any industry.
Published on: 8 Jul 2021
Professor Katrin Tinn weighs in on the ongoing debate about the sustainability of digital currency in Canada. In her view, consumers would benefit from a more up-to-date understanding of their spending habits, and the lending process could be streamlined. But the picture isn鈥檛 entirely rosy. Adopting digital currencies presents an inevitable security risk. As an added concern, it would be easy for digital providers and lenders to be biased against customers based on their spending activity.
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Published on: 8 Jul 2021
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