Alumni

She Builds: Stories of Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:45:35 +0000

This event will feature a screening of the film How She Dares by �鶹��ý��վ alumna Zoonie Ngyuen followed by a panel discussion of women entrepreneurs who will share their experiences building their businesses in Canada.

Virtual Peer Support Group with the Eating Disorder Centre of SSMU

admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:26:42 +0000

In Person Peer Support Group with the EDC

admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:26:43 +0000

MIF Lunch & Learn 25: Supply Chain Management

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:11:09 +0000

With businesses globalized more than ever, managing suppliers is a critical part of business - even for startups. And while costs are a key factor, they are not the only factor.

E&I Champions student entrepreneurship at the 2026 Dare to Venture pitch competition

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:32:11 +0000

The Entrepreneurship & Innovation (E&I) Initiative was proud to support this year’s Dare to Venture student startup pitch competition, hosted by the �鶹��ý��վ Entrepreneurship Society (MES), by contributing half of the $1,000 grand prize and participating in the expert judging panel. Dr. Niels Billou represented E&I as a member of the judging panel, helping evaluate the finalist pitches.

The Diversification of Canada’s Trading Partners: How do we expand into new markets while complying?

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:18:04 +0000

Canada has announced policies and plans to encourage diversification of trade and investment into nontraditional markets such as Asia and Africa.

Foundations of IP and Patent Searching

admin — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:27:44 +0000

4th Annual Black Research Community Event

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:44:42 +0000

�鶹��ý��վ’s Black Inclusion, Success, and Strategic Initiatives (BISSI) team invites you to the 4th Annual Black Research Community Event, an evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration among Black scholars and professionals a

Finance Area Seminar: Semih Uslu

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:26:50 +0000

Semih Uslu Johns Hopkins University

Liquidity in the Cross Section of OTC Assets

Expert Panel Discussion: Strengthening climate resilience for coastal communities and commerce

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:16:42 +0000

As part of the Annual Grand Challenge on Sustainability, powered by Gildan, this moderated panel brings to

Pension Funds Enter a New Governance Era Amid Geopolitical and AI Disruption

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:50:21 +0000

As global trade wars, geopolitical tensions and AI advances reshape financial markets, pension funds face mounting pressure to adapt.

High prices and poor supply chain management are driving the growth of liquidation grocery stores

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:48:42 +0000

The price of groceries is rising—and so is the number of liquidation grocery stores. Once considered a niche option for cash-strapped shoppers, liquidation grocery stores are now being used by a broader cross-section of Canadian society, according to reporting in Canadian Grocer. The growth of liquidation of stores like Liquidation Marie reflects broader supply chain pressures, says Yu Ma, a Professor of Marketing at �鶹��ý��վ Desautels.

Real estate makes up a majority of household wealth

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:47:16 +0000

To rent or to buy—that’s the dilemma facing many today. Real estate prices are at historic highs, and elevated interest rates have pushed up the cost of homeownership. At the same time, stock markets have delivered strong returns in recent years. Beyond these financial pressures, the nature of homeownership itself adds another layer of complexity.

Frictionless e-commerce encourages impulse buys

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:45:44 +0000

Today’s online retail experience is built for convenience, removing nearly every barrier between browsing and buying. “E-commerce has reduced the friction of the purchasing process,” says Siddhanth Mookerjee, an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management.

MMF Luxembourg Online Info Session: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

john.sawaya@mcgill.ca — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:29:03 +0000

Join Professors Patrick Augustin (MMF Luxembourg, Academic Director) and Vadim di Pietro (Chief Investment and Comp