June 2023

In this issue: Access exclusive events, sign up for various volunteer opportunities, get inspired by alumni stories, celebrate SFU pride

NIGHT OF BASEBALL, BBQ, AND FIREWORKS

Get ready for an exciting evening of baseball, BBQ, and fireworks at the Nat! Join SFU Beedie and cheer on the Vancouver Canadians as they take on the Everett Aquasox on July 29. Don't miss your chance to win prizes and enjoy a family-friendly night out. We are pleased to offer SFU Beedie alumni 40% off, so grab your tickets now before they sell out!

MEET OUR NEWEST BBA STUDENTS THIS FALL

SFU Beedie will welcome over 700 new Bachelor of Business Administration students this fall! Join us in welcoming these new students at “Launch", a fun and meaningful 3-day orientation to prepare students for their exciting new journey as business majors. Participation by alumni like you can make all the difference to the success of our young students, and we encourage you to connect with them! Launch is scheduled on September 16 and 17. Let us know if you’d like to participate in a portion of the event.

MENTORS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Remember how great it felt as a student to receive support and encouragement from alumni? Now is the perfect moment to pay it forward and extend that same kindness to current students. We've carefully curated opportunities, including the Mentors in Business program, tailored to your preferences, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact and enhance the student experience no matter your schedule or level of commitment.

2023 BC MBA GAMES X ALUMNI REUNION

SFU Beedie is hosting the BC MBA Games in October 2023 after winning the 2022 Games. Don't miss the exclusive Alumni Reunion on September 29 for past competitors. Save the date if you were part of the SFU Beedie BC MBA Games or National MBA Games teams during your degree year. Keep an eye out for an invitation email coming soon!

SFU WINS INTERNATIONAL AWARD

SFU is being recognized with the 2023 Deshpande Symposium Award for The Entrepreneurial University, in recognition of its leadership in entrepreneurial programming and innovation support. The award is given to a university that demonstrates excellence in curriculum innovation and student engagement in entrepreneurship.

GAIN SKILLS TO DRIVE DATA-INFORMED DECISIONS

The Advanced Data Management Certificate Program is presented in proud partnership with CPA Canada. Learn how to analyze data, reduce risk, add value, and drive future-focused decisions for your organization. Sign up for one of the upcoming courses today.

ALUMNI AND STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 20 SFU Hong Kong Reception (in-person)

Alumni Referral Program

We are interested in meeting people you think would be successful in our Graduate Programs (MBA, GDBA, MScFin). Many of our best students come from alumni recommendations. Let us know if someone in your network would make a great candidate.

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