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2024 TD Canada Trust Distinguished Teaching Award winners announced

Oct 29, 2024

We are pleased to congratulate the winners of the 2024 TD Canada Trust Distinguished Teacher Awards: Shafik Bhalloo and Peng Zhang. The TD Canada Trust Distinguished Teaching Awards is of the most prestigious teaching honours at Simon Fraser University. The award recognizes educators who have displayed an outstanding commitment to teaching and showcased excellence in teaching activities. Every year, students, faculty, and alumni at SFU Beedie nominate their preferred instructors from both undergraduate and graduate […]

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Innovative use for ancient plant takes top prize in pitch competition

Oct 28, 2024

Liz Mahon and BryoSphere Biotechnologies won first place and $5,000 at this year’s Invention to Innovation (i2I) Pitch Competition for their work turning moss into sustainable biofactories to make bioactive ingredients for skincare. The annual event at SFU’s Beedie School of Business celebrates entrepreneurial scientists who have completed the Invention to Innovation (i2I) Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology Commercialization program. Five finalists are selected from the graduating cohort to pitch their science innovation to […]

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Embracing curiosity leads BBA grad to her passion

Oct 7, 2024

With convocation approaching, Mia Dommann is prepared to make her mark in the world of commercial real estate development, armed with the skills, experiences and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) earned during her time at SFU Beedie School of Business. Dommann chose SFU Beedie for its comprehensive offerings, including her Ryan Beedie Leadership Award entrance scholarship. “I wanted to develop my leadership abilities and support others,” she explains, noting the many student clubs available […]

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PhD another milestone for lifelong learner

Oct 7, 2024

Dr. Husna Memon considers herself a lifelong learner and now has a PhD in Finance from SFU’s Beedie School of Business to show for it. Memon’s curiosity and drive led her to earn an MBA from the University of Wales, and then on to Vancouver to continue her studies. “I first joined SFU Beedie’s MSc Finance program to expand upon my knowledge base acquired through an MBA,” Memon explains. “Following the completion of my MSc, […]

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SSHRC Insight Development Grants awarded to SFU Beedie researchers

Sep 13, 2024

We are pleased to share that two SFU Beedie faculty members have each been awarded an Insight Development Grant from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). SSHRC is Canada’s funding agency that promotes and supports research and training in the humanities and social sciences. Aviva Philipp-Muller, assistant professor of marketing, was awarded $65,000 for How Donors’ Assumptions Impact the Recipients of Charity. This research examines how consumers make the choices to give different types […]

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Inaugural MBA Leadership Challenge a gift to incoming MBA cohorts

Sep 10, 2024

This year’s incoming MBA students capped off their orientation week with an inaugural experiential learning opportunity, thanks to a generous gift from SFU Beedie executive-in-residence and alumnus, Zabeen Hirji (MBA ’94). The Zabeen Hirji MBA Leadership Challenge is a one-day case competition challenging new students to develop thoughtful solutions to a business issue related to responsible leadership. Hirji’s gift is part of what she calls her “Purposeful Third Act”— a portfolio of activities in business, […]

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Students channel business acumen and innovative thinking into solutions to global health challenges

Sep 6, 2024

Two teams of SFU Beedie undergraduate students applied their business skills to tackle a chronic global health issue in a virtual global case competition. According to the World Health Organization, about 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, the majority (close to 80 per cent) live in low- and middle-income countries. The number of people with diabetes has nearly quadrupled since 1980 and the prevalence continues to increase, particularly in urban areas and amongst children and […]

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New appointments to SFU Beedie faculty for Fall 2024

Aug 30, 2024

The Beedie School of Business is pleased to announce the appointment of outstanding faculty members to its exceptional teaching and research team. With diverse backgrounds and extensive expertise, these educators will enrich the academic community and learning experience at SFU Beedie. We extend a warm welcome to both fresh faces and familiar ones joining us in new roles, and look forward to witnessing the energy and excellence they bring to our school. GHERARDO CARACCIOLOLecturer, Finance […]

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PhD candidate examines enacting values as a pathway to success for Indigenous entrepreneurs

Aug 12, 2024

Indigenous entrepreneurs often experience colonial dissonance—tension that arises from operating their business in a western marketplace based on competitive and capitalist values that are out of sync with their own as Indigenous Peoples. SFU Beedie PhD candidate and Indigenous (Michif) scholar, Jordyn Hrenyk, conducted research to better understand the role of values in Indigenous entrepreneurship, by engaging 40 Indigenous beadwork entrepreneurs from Nations across colonial states of Canada and the U.S. The business of beading […]

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Real-world problem-solving skills showcased in annual competitions

Jul 19, 2024

The annual PEAK and ELITE case competitions took place this summer at SFU Beedie. The events showcased the talent, critical thinking, and dedication of 166 participants who competed in front of a panel of judges. Both competitions are organized by SFU Beedie’s Office of Student Experiences (OSE) to challenge students with real world business problems they must solve within a limited time. The competitions present hands-on opportunities for participants to strengthen their analytical, problem solving […]

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