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News & Events
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Dr. Ethan Pancer's research featured in the Journal of Consumer Psychology and The Conversation
Dr. Pancer's research, accepted for publication in the Journal of Consumer Psychology, explores whether the caloric density of food media influences social engagement -- and what implications this may have on the way we eat.
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Dr. Harvi Millar's research featured on CBC News Information Morning
Dr. Harvi Millar, Professor of Operations Management, appeared on CBC's Information Morning to discuss his research into how Black-owned businesses in Nova Scotia have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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BComm alum featured in CBC News
Nevell Provo, Sobey School of Business alumnus and owner of Smooth Meal Prep and R&B Kitchen in Dartmouth, was featured in a CBC News article about Black-owned businesses in Nova Scotia.
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Nova Scotia’s Black business community focus of webinar series
Dr. Harvi Millar, Professor of Operations Management at the Sobey School of Business, spoke to Halifax Today about the Black Business Initiatives: 25 Years and Beyond webinar series.
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Sobey strengthens their partnership with the Black Business Community
The Sobey School is launching a series of conversations with the Black Business Community to highlight and celebrate the contribution of Black Businesses in our region’s economy and identify opportunities to foster resiliency of these businesses.
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BComm alumni win New Business of the Year award
Congratulations to Brad Farquhar (BComm'08) and Joe Power (BComm'11), founders of Purple Cow Internet, on winning New Business of the Year at the 2021 Halifax Business Awards.
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Dr. Yigit Aydede's COVID-19 research featured on CBC News
Dr. Yigit Aydede's research into how mobility levels affect COVID-19 infection rates featured in CBC News story about how well Canadians have complied with restrictions.
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Morgan Baker-Tucker wins Frank H. Sobey Award for Excellence in Business Studies
Congratulations to Entrepreneurship student Morgan Baker-Tucker on winning a prestigious Frank H. Sobey Award for Excellence in Business Studies!
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Message from Dean Harjeet Bhabra
"As we approach the end of another successful term, I want to take this opportunity to thank our students, faculty and staff for your adaptability and resilience during an academic year like no other."
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Sobey School faculty at 2021 Research Expo
Four Sobey School of Business faculty members presented diverse research at the 2021 Saint Mary's Research Expo on March 5, 2021.
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Dr. Daphne Rixon's work highlighted in University Affairs cover story
Dr. Daphne Rixon's work with co-operatives and mutuals was highlighted in the March-April cover story of University Affairs magazine: "Embracing development, sustainably"
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Women-owned businesses hit harder by pandemic
Dr. Martha MacDonald is featured in a Toronto Star article about the impacts of COVID-19 on women-owned businesses: “The evidence is quite clear that women have been more likely to be affected by their home responsibilities during the pandemic."
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Sobey School of Business Community Report (2019-2020)
This past year, we have experienced many unexpected challenges, but we have also seen many incredible achievements. Many of these are highlighted in our Sobey School of Business 2019-20 Community Report.
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Sobey School named in top 6 business schools respected by US employers
Ladders has ranked the Sobey School among the top 6 Canadian business universities that are respected by employers in the United States.
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Sobey School Alumnae Profile | Shelley T. Price, PhD
Born in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador, and raised in Southwest Nova Scotia (Mi’kma’ki), Shelley T. Price’s inspiration comes from Indigenous peoples’ stories and lived experiences.
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Excellence of SMU's Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation recognized by major gift
The excellence of Saint Mary's University's Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MTEI) program is being recognized by a major gift from a leading figure in Canada's business and entrepreneurship community.
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Stayers and leavers: new SMU research looks closely at immigration in Nova Scotia
Who immigrates to Nova Scotia, who stays, leaves, and why is the focus of a recently released report from Dr. Ather Akbari, a professor with Saint Mary’s University’s Sobey School of Business.
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Women in the finance industry making change focus of day-long Sobey School of Business event
Women working in business and finance came together to discuss change and the future of the financial services industry at a day-long event hosted by Saint Mary's University's Sobey School of Business.
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Retail excellence celebrated at the 4th annual National Retail Innovation Awards
The excellence of three Canadian retailers was recognized at the 4th annual National Retail Innovation Awards, presented by the David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retailing and Services, located at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax.
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CEARC signs MOA with Costa Rican University
CEARC has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with FUNDEPOS Alma Máter University, Costa Rica.
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Dr. Daphne Rixon Appointed to CPA Canada's Board of Examiners
Daphne Rixon, PhD, FCPA, FCMA, Associate Professor, Accounting has been appointed for a three-year term to CPA Canada’s national Board of Examiners.
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Volta Awards for SMUEC, Jutla
SMUEC and Peer Ledger have received awards from Volta celebrating their role in the Atlantic Canada ecosystem.
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Design Thinking Connects Students with Business
Organizations and start-ups are invited to participate in the MTEI Design Thinking Partner Program.
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Net Impact Chapter Earns Gold
Sobey School's Net Impact Chapter, comprising graduate students from several Masters' programs, has achieved gold status.
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Sobey School launches Prosperity Network
Established as a support network for communities and businesses, the Sobey School Community Revitalization & Prosperity Network puts the university’s academic and industry experts’ perspectives into service, helping the process of economic recovery.
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Virtual corporate tours boost optimism and energize students’ job search
Two recent virtual corporate tours are helping Sobey graduate students regain their optimism and connect with career opportunities.
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Alumni Update: Kevin Gallant
This is an update to an earlier story about Kevin Gallant, MTEI '16, helping his community during COVID19 by creating face shields.
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Sobey professors share knowledge during COVID-19 crisis
Sobey School of Business faculty have been actively engaging in the media in order to explore the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect on businesses and the economy.
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Take advantage of every opportunity- Meghan Brodmann
Meghan Brodmann graduated last month with a Sobey MBA. She has contributed in so many ways, we had to ask her about what inspired her to take on so much.
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Sobey School of Business releases its first research bulletin
From the research of individual faculty members to our research centres and PhD program, the Sobey School of Business makes a significant impact with high calibre publications and pure and applied research.
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Congratulations 2020 Graduates!
Last Friday, Sobey School of Business was proud to celebrate the graduation of 306 Bachelor of Commerce students and nine masters' and PhD students from Canada and around the world.
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PhD Graduate surfaces "lost" female leaders
Kristin Williams continued to lead Junior Achievement while crafting her dissertation, Conversing in Time with Overlooked, Historical Female Proto-Management Theorists: A Ficto-feminist Polemic. On May 22, she graduated with a Sobey PhD (Mgmt).
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We Worthy Women co-founder's research for equity
This month, Holly Foxall graduates with a Master in Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Holly chose to pursue the thesis option, researching the impact of gender in venture capital funding and university finance departments.
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Today, The Journal. Tomorrow, the World.
Sobey School of Business student Braden Newell is graduating with his Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Computing and Information Systems, but he isn’t finished at Saint Mary’s. He will return in the fall as a student in the MTEI Program.
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Elevating Impact
We are proud to share the Strategic Plan (2020-25) for the Sobey School of Business that will chart our course for the next 5 years. Titled Elevating Impact, it reflects our collective vision and aspirations for the School.
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Big Data, Local Effects, Public Benefits
Dr. Yigit Aydede leads a research project that uses meteorological, atmospheric, climate and social mobility data to explore the transmission of COVID-19. The project was recently funded through the Nova Scotia COVID-19 Health Research Coalition.
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Employee retention startup, cofounded by Sobey alumna, receives $50k
Safa, a startup cofounded by Jason Trask and MTEI alumna Mandy Woodland, received $50,000 in pre-seed funding recently.
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Two Sobey students to compete for national entrepreneurship prize
Two Sobey School of Business students, Nevell Provo (Smooth Meal Prep) and Mubdu Alali (Bloxo), will compete at the Enactus Student Entrepreneur National Competition in May.
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MTEI alumni innovating in 3D to help fight virus
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kevin Gallant MTEI ’16, began making face shields for health professionals and customer service outlets through 3D printing.
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Sobey EMBA Receives Silver
Sobey Executive MBA first program in Canada to achieve international Silver Accreditation for evidence-based management focus.
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"Make moments into momentum"
James Curleigh BComm'89 was the special guest speaker at the 45th Annual Business Dinner presented by the Sobey School Commerce Society.
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Sobey Impact Students Meet Toronto Alumni
Last week, Sobey's Impact Fund team travelled to Toronto to visit financial services companies and meet with Impact alumni
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Milk Moovement Startup "Thrives" in California
Milk Moovement, co-founded by Sobey MBA student Robert Forsythe, has been accepted into Silicon Valley's Thrive accelerator program.
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Commerce and Engineering Students Compete in Montreal
Last week, a "2+2" team of Sobey Commerce and Saint Mary's Engineering students took on an international field of competitors at Concordia in Montreal, in our initial foray into cross-faculty competitions.
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Attitude Key to Managing Diversity
On February 11, Sobey School of Business joined with the Halifax Languages Consortium to host the Languages and Cultures Business Forum, a panel talk and expo that organizers hope will serve as the foundation for future events.
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Venkat Makes Podcast debut
The David Sobey Centre's director will appear on the Retail Insider podcast this week.
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MBA students compete in Calgary
Our MBA students taught other schools' students new approaches to case analysis during challenging Calgary competition.
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Rahaman New Associate Dean
Dr. Mohammad Rahaman has been appointed as the Associate Dean, Strategic Partnership & Community Engagement for a 5-year term from January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2024.
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Sobey takes third in New England Venture Cap Contest
Sobey School Venture Grade's Undergraduate team took third place in New England's Venture Capital Investment Competition Saturday, February 1, 2020.
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CFA Scholarships
Eight CFA Scholarships Awarded to fourth year Sobey Finance students.
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Sobey School of Business Selected as 2020-2021 PRME Champions
The Sobey School of Business has been selected as a PRME Champion for the 2020-2021 cycle, one of 36 business schools in 20 different countries.
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Two Sobey Alumni Recognized as Inspiring Immigrants
My East Coast Experience has recognized Ossama Nasrallah, BComm'19, and Mohammed Issa, BComm'16, as Most Inspiring Immigrants in the Maritimes.
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Two SMU Businesses Top 2020 Apex Competition
Bloxo and Clean Catch Baits, both great SMU startups helped by our own Saint Mary's University Entrepreneurship Centre, took the top two undergraduate spots at the Apex Business Model Competition in New Brunswick.
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Most VC-Backable Startup Global Search
Is your startup the most VC-backable? Prove it. Sign your business up for the VCIC competition!
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Alumni Take Home Business Awards
Four alumni businesses took home Halifax Business Awards presented by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.
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Sobey School Entrepreneur Arsenault Will Compete in Cape Town
Ross Arsenault, BComm'18 & MTEI student, has won the national EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards in Toronto and will travel to Cape Town SA to compete globally.
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New Agreement Will Propel Sobey HR Students’ Careers
New accreditation agreement with CPHR Nova Scotia puts Sobey HR majors and recent grads closer to achieving the CPHR designation.
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Highlighting student and alumni entrepreneurial achievements this fall
Bloxo. Clean Catch Baits. Easy Ocean Tech. Smooth Meal Prep. Ashored. Get to know these startups: they are already getting recognition and support.
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Careers Here Tour 2019
On November 12th, four vans filled with 14 Masters students from across three programs headed down Highway 103 to meet a variety of South Shore employers.
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Changemaker, SDG Champion and MTEI Student: Olusegun Osunrinde
A new post on the Impact Blog features Olusegun Osunrinde, a Sobey MTEI student and member of the UN's Youth Assembly.
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