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ContactThe Alumni Newsletter of the John Molson School of Business
Volume 3 • Issue 3 • Summer 2009
n Building the John Molson School of Business
n JMSB continues to prevail at student competitions
n Alumni Corner: What’s your story?
n Upcoming JMSB events
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Fellow Alumni:
I am pleased to report that since the spring issue of Contact, your Alumni Chapter executive and
dedicated volunteers have been working hard to develop a five-year vision: To be the most active, strongly connected business school alumni group in Canada by 2014.
It’s an exciting time for JMSB grads to re-connect with the school and university. In September, the entire JMSB community will celebrate the grand opening of its new home—the JMSB building—on the corner of Guy Street and De Maisonneuve Boulevard in Montreal.
This fall, the JMSB Alumni Chapter will provide you with several opportunities to take part in the festivities and meet former classmates and professors:
n The JMSB Alumni Chapter has joined forces with the Loyola Alumni Association to host the first Annual Concordia Alumni Golf Tournament on September 10, 2009, at Club de Golf Islesmere, to benefit student bursaries and fund our Alumni Room in the new JMSB building.
n An Alumni Recognition Cocktail will recognize the generous contributions of our alumni towards the new Alumni Room.
n A reunion of CASA and CGSA present and past executive members (including member associations).
n An invitation will be extended to all to come and tour the new facilities!
But don’t wait until the fall to reach out to fellow alumni. Join the official JMSB Linked-In and Facebook groups by visiting our website at alumni.concordia.ca/chapters/faculty/JM/. You’ll become part of a dynamic network of fellow alumni from around the world. And you’ll continue to receive the latest updates about alumni events, programs and other initiatives.
I would also like to welcome the newest addition to our executive team, Vanessa Segovia (BComm 2004), who has recently accepted
the position of VP-Events. A media strategist at Marketel/McCann Erickson, Vanessa has extensive experience in the marketing, communications and event planning sectors. Her mandate will include expanding the roster of events and opportunities for JMSB alumni to network with each other and keep in touch with Concordia.
I would like to extend my sincerest congratulations to all JMSB students who graduated this month. On behalf of the Chapter, I wish you much success in this new phase of
your lives and a warm welcome as the newest members of our vibrant alumni community. Have a great summer! n
Sandrine Van Eyck President, JMSB Alumni Chapter
Message from the president
“The brand new JMSB building represents a dream come true”
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The John Molson Women in Business Club hosted in early March its first
Women in Business Conference to mark International Women’s
Day. Participants were inspired by speeches and presentations by guest speakers from various industries. Speakers included Concordia President and
Vice-Chancellor Judith Woodsworth; Deborah Bridgman, Young Adult Division president of Hope & Cope at the Jewish General Hospital; and Mairead Lavery, vice-president, Strategy and Business Development at
Bombardier Aerospace. MBA student Ana Marinescu, who organized the event, said she was pleased with the large turnout and hopes to feature more women-in-business success stories at future conferences. n
Women in Business Conference
While the economy is sluggish, our Co-op students can be your pathway to success for tomorrow. With recent statistics predicting a labour shortage in the not-so-
distant future, the JMSB Co-op Program offers a way to start looking at tomorrow’s employees today by employing them for a semester in their major fields of study. This can reduce your recruitment costs and help you see how our students fit into the culture of your organization. There is also a government subsidy for this program. Many of our Co-op employers have found our students so outstanding that they offer them jobs upon graduation.
The JMSB Co-op Program works in partnership with students, faculty, staff and employers to provide the highest quality and comprehensive education through career development and experiential learning opportunities that equip our students with the knowledge, skills and experience they need to lead successful professional lives.
We accept only our best students into one of our seven Co-ops in Accountancy, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Supply Chain Operations Management.
The program requires six academic terms and three work terms in the student’s major area of study. We do provide structure to help enhance the experiences for both students and employers. We monitor students’ academic performances to ensure they
achieve relatively high grades and that their learning at work is both productive and developmental. n
If this program interests you, please contact us at 514-848-2424, ext. 3950, or at [email protected]. You may also visit johnmolson.concordia.ca/en/undergrad/co-op-education for more details. Prospective employers are also invited to visit co-op.concordia.ca and click on the Employers tab.
Hire a JMSB Co-op Student
Left to right: Manager Patrick Décarie, Abdullah Husen, Pierre-André Cyr, Pooja Kapoor, Sinyoung Seo, Celine Lam, Joseph Wahba Marcos, Bruno Bergeron-Quirion. Missing from the photo: Stephen Lopes.
From left to right: Kathy Stanczyk Thibault, Lorna J. Telfer, Mairead Lavery, Ana Marinescu, Dr. Judith Woodsworth
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“JMSB students are studying at the best business school in Canada,” according to Craig Shannon, chair of the JMSB Advisory Board and managing director and head
of the Real Estate Investment Banking Group for National Bank Financial. “JMSB is naturally competitive. We have a multi-lingual, multi-cultural and global entrepreneurial focus. JMSB grads are attractive because they usually speak at least two languages and they have a cultural upbringing that is valuable to the business world. We have a much better product than people are aware of,” adds Shannon, who has been actively involved with the business school for the past 10 years.
Speaking to the opening of the new JMSB building in September, Shannon says, “The primary goal is to achieve a successful launch. We want to use the opening of the LEED TD Silver certified building as a tool to enhance the reputation of the school within the community.”
The JMSB Advisory Board has pledged more than $25,000 toward a 30-seat classroom of the new building’s second floor.
Georges Paulez, chair of the JSMB Advisory Board’s nominating committee, says the JMSB’s new home is the start of a new chapter in the evolution of both the business school and Concordia. “It’s exciting because there’s a physical location we can point to—it will be a hub for the Concordia community and the city. The building is a state-of-the-art facility that will allow students to focus on greater learning opportunities and the JMSB to attract the best and brightest,” says Paulez, who is managing director of Mirabaud Canada Inc.
JMSB Advisory Board aims to build the John Molson School of Business
Craig Shannon is chair of the JMSB Advisory Board and managing director and head of the Real Estate Investment Banking Group, National Bank Financial Inc.
Georges Paulez is chair of the nominating committee for the JMSB Advisory Board and managing director of Mirabaud Canada Inc.
Peter Hall is a past president of the Advisory Board and vice-president and managing director of Giffels Partnership Solutions Inc.
Robert Frances is a past president of the Advisory Board and president of Peak Financial Group Inc.
The new John Molson School of Business is located at 1450 Guy St., at the corner of Guy St. and De Maisonneuve Blvd. in the heart of the Quartier Concordia.
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�A joint faculty and advisory board committee was initiated last fall to help plan the launch of the new building. The committee is now working on finding sponsors for advertising, says Paulez, whose two sons will start at Concordia, one at the JMSB, this fall.
Peter Hall, past Advisory Board president and vice-president and managing director for Giffels Partnership Solutions Inc., says he feels a strong sense of pride when he thinks about the new building.
“I’ve been pushing for this for a long time,” says Hall, who sees the building through the eyes of a builder and contractor. He’s part of Concordia’s Real Estate committee and credits the Molson Family Foundation and Quebec government for stepping up and making the building a reality.
Hall says he got involved with Concordia 12 years ago through a friend and has been motivated to stay on because of the students. “I appreciate the high quality of the students at Concordia, I
believe in the education JMSB provides and I’ve seen that the students from Concordia have great success in competitions and in the real world when they graduate.”
Robert Frances, also a past Advisory Board president and president of Peak Financial Group, says the JSMB is one of the country’s best-kept secrets and it’s time to let people in on it.
“We’re moving into a new house; a place that will unify the JMSB and allow it to grow as one of the pillars of education and influence in the city. It’s a great place to be,” Frances says. “The business world will need visionary leaders. We have a crisis right now and that will be solved by those graduating. The school creates leaders and JMSB provides practical education that people can apply right away. That’s where I got my business confidence.” n
For a complete list of JMSB Advisory Board members go to: johnmolson.concordia.ca/en/about/advisory-board
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Alumni Corner: What’s your story? Josh Redler (BComm 08)
he JMSB has been more than just class lectures, tests and projects; it has
given me opportunity. It has provided a great environment that has made it possible for me to put my practical
knowledge to the test and constantly challenge myself in real-life scenarios. In 2008, I turned a class project about finding food that fits each individual’s dietary needs into reality. The skills I acquired as
a commerce student, president of the John Molson Marketing Association and VP Human Resources for the Commerce and Administration Students’ Association have helped me start and grow my company.
I also continue to organize and take part in JMSB events. Last year, two friends and I spent five days outside for a charity event called “5 Days for the Homeless.” This year, as an alumnus, I spearheaded the “5 Days Montreal” campaign and spent another five days on the streets in front of Concordia University. I was so deeply touched by the generosity of the Montreal community during last year’s campaign that I wanted to help make it a success for Dans la Rue once again. n
Josh Redler lived on the streets outside the GM building for five days and five nights in March to raise much-needed funds for local charity Dans La Rue. For more information, visit 5days.ca
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Our undergraduate students emerged victorious at the 12th HEC Montréal-Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Undergraduate Stock Exchange. JMSB team members
included Sain Godil, Karim Charafeddine, Kevin Wynnyn, Patrick Kuczynski and Zhuo Ling. Participants were tasked with trading
a fictional investment portfolio with an initial $200,000 in a simulation of financial marketing trading activities. JMSB team members finished first with an average portfolio of $576,441 and were awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. n
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Students on winning streak at competitionsMBA students finish first at George Washington University International MBA Case Competition
March proved to be a successful month at various student competitions. JMSB MBA students Carole Charbonneau, Nura Askar, Shawna Rose, Michael
Shatsky and Malaz Al Sebai teamed up with coach Jonathan Kuczer to deliver an outstanding performance at the 2009 George Washington University School of Business International MBA Case Competition. Competitors were asked to analyze a current situation facing a non-profit organization and present solutions that drew on the organization’s assets. Team JMSB also earned $3,000 for its stellar performance. n
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JMSB wins 12th Simulation boursière interuniversitaire de la SRA HEC Montréal— Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec competition
Thirty-six undergraduate students won first prize at the 17th edition of Happening Marketing organized by HEC Montréal. It was the JMSB’s sixth podium finish in the
last seven years and fourth consecutive win. The event includes competitions in academic cases, sports and social activities. Said Sarah-Claude Billette, president of the JMSB Happening Marketing Delegation, “We are honoured to continue JMSB’s excellent track record at Happening Marketing. Our students worked tirelessly before and during the competition; we’re incredibly proud of them. This is just another indicator that JMSB has one of, if not the best, marketing programs in the country.”
The John Molson Marketing Association (JMMA) would like to thank the following coaches for their commitment to Happening Marketing: Mark Haber, Harold Simpkins, Peter Elenakis, Peter Dedicik, Matt Hill, Mike Smouha and Robert Wong.
The JMSB delegation also recognizes the effotrs of Jean-Sébastien Bélanger, VP Executive for the Happening Marketing Organizing Committee, who has been a member of the JMSB HM delegations for the past three years. J.S. worked tirelessly for months preparing for the competition, which ran exceptionally well as a result of his experience and resolve.
The JMMA is also grateful to the John Molson School of Business, Commerce and Administration Students’ Association, Concordia Student Union, Concordia University Alumni Association, Concordia Council on Student Life, Les Consultants LBCD inc. and Rinox for their generous contributions, which made it possible for JMSB members to attend the competition. n
Students on winning streak at competitions
Eight students from the Kenneth Woods Portfolio Management Program classes of 2009 and 2010 delivered an outstanding performance from March 26
to 28, 2009, at the Annual Redefining Investment Strategy Education Symposium portfolio competition at the University of Dayton, Ohio.
Fund Managers placed first in the Undergraduate Division “Core-Style Portfolio” category.
Fifty entries were submitted to the various categories for the undergraduate and graduate portfolios and winners were selected based on their risk-adjusted performances for 2008. The value added from the active management by fund managers that year was 4.62%.
Fund managers also delivered a formal presentation on their management of the portfolio to a private panel of judges from Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel and Capital Guardian
Trust Company. Special thanks go to Dr. Abraham Brodt for coaching and guiding the team to victory.
Congratulations to all fund managers and Dr. Brodt for another solid performance during these turbulent times in the markets. n
JMSB captures overall gold at Happening Marketing 2009
Kenneth Woods Portfolio Management Program students nab top prize in core-style portfolio category at 9th Annual Global Student Investment Strategy Symposium
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Contact is published four times per year by the John Molson School of Business ( JMSB) Alumni Chapter. Its goal is to keep alumni up to speed on the activities of the Chapter and the JMSB. Opinions expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily reflect the views of Concordia University or the JMSB Alumni Chapter.
Editor: Catherine Barry Design: Concordia Marketing Communications P100018 Contributors: Mai-Gee Hum, Jacklin Lu
If you have any ideas or comments, or would like to submit an article for an upcoming issue, please contact Catherine Barry, VP Marketing and Communications of the JMSB Alumni Chapter, at [email protected]
This fall: Look for CASA’s 25th Anniversary REUNION in the new JMSB Building.
Reconnect with your old friends and colleagues from CASA.
For information: Lea Zimmerman [email protected]
Upcoming JMSB Events
Left to right: CASA presidents Lea Zimmerman 09, Victor Esposito 07, Adam Gold 08
The John Molson School of Business Alumni Chapter and Loyola Alumni Association proudly present the:
Concordia Annual Alumni Golf TournamentThese two alumni groups are joining forces for the first time to host the Concordia Annual Alumni Golf Tournament. With your support, the JMSB Chapter looks forward to continuing to raise funds toward student scholarships and the JMSB Alumni Room.
Thursday, September 10, 2009Brunch: 9:30 a.m.Shotgun start: 11:30 a.m.
Club de Golf Islesmere1199 Bord De l’EauSte-Dorothée, Laval, Que.H7Y 1A9Phone: 450-689-4130
Cost: $250 golf day $100 dinner only
For more information or to register today, visit alumni.concordia.ca/register.
Info: [email protected], 514-848-2424, ext. 8946
