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SFU mourns the loss of beloved philanthropist Joe Segal

May 31, 2022

It is with deep sadness and a great sense of loss that we share the news of the passing of Joseph (Joe) Segal (C.M., O.B.C., C.B.H.F., LL.D.), cherished friend of Simon Fraser University and benefactor of SFU Beedie’s Segal Graduate School. He was a long-standing board member, chancellor emeritus and an extraordinary leader who influenced generations of Vancouver’s business community. Joe passed away peacefully in May 2022. He will be profoundly missed. A beloved philanthropist, community leader […]

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Long-time SFU friends Joe and Rosalie Segal honoured for lifetime of leadership

Nov 16, 2017

Joseph (Joe) and Rosalie Segal are legendary philanthropists whose generosity has touched countless lives and organizations—and had a transformative impact on Simon Fraser University. In honour of National Philanthropy Day (Nov. 15), the distinguished couple is being honoured for their extraordinary community leadership by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Vancouver Chapter and its first Giving Hearts Lifetime Achievement Award. The recognition does not stop there. Joe and Rosalie have fostered the same spirit of giving […]

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SFU celebrates 100th birthday of Dr. A. John Ellis

May 27, 2015

On the eve of Simon Fraser University’s own 50th anniversary celebrations, friends of Simon Fraser University and the Beedie School of Business gathered at the Segal Graduate School to celebrate the centenary of long-time supporter Dr. A. John Ellis.

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Joe Segal: Risk and Reward

Sep 24, 2012

Namesake and builder of SFU’s Segal Graduate School of Business on leadership, entrepreneurship and taking life chances. Joe Segal has never been one to mince his words – whether the topic is start-ups, philanthropy or the meaning of life. That’s a reflection of his gritty and inspired personal and business story. But it’s also an outcome of the values the namesake of SFU’s home for graduate business programs is so well known for: honesty, generosity, […]

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Ryan Beedie: Independent Spirit

Sep 21, 2012

A historic and record-setting $22 million gift from alumnus Ryan Beedie and his father Keith underscores Ryan’s longstanding relationship with Simon Fraser University and the Beedie School of Business. — On February 11, 2011, when Ryan Beedie and his father Keith made a record $22 million gift to Simon Fraser University’s business school, a bold statement was made not only about the future of the newly-named Beedie School of Business, but also about the school’s […]

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Ideas@Beedie digital magazine showcases business school’s research and industry impact

Jul 18, 2012

The Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University has launched Ideas@Beedie, a digital magazine showcasing the business school’s academic research, industry impact and engagement with the community. The magazine is available as both an app for Apple’s iPad, as well as in digital magazine format on the Beedie School of Business website.

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