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An unusual perspective on graduation.
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Keywords: Graduation, University, Education, Mortar Board, College Student, Student, Cap, High School Student, Graduation Gown

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Students and pedestrians are photographed walking along Gould St. on the Toronto Metropolitan University campus on Jan 22, 2024. The federal government has announced a two year cap on international student visas to help ease pressure on housing and health care. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)

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Christy Smith completed her MBA at the University of Northern British Columbia. “It changed my life,” says the 45-year-old vice-president of Indigenous and stakeholder engagement for Falkirk Environmental Consultants Ltd.

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backside graduation hats during commencement success graduates of the university, Concept education congratulation. Graduation Ceremony ,Congratulated the graduates in University during commencement.

backside graduation hats during commencement success graduates of the university, Concept education congratulation. Graduation Ceremony ,Congratulated the graduates in University during commencement.

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A woman checks out a jobs advertisement sign during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on April 29, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

A woman checks out a jobs advertisement sign during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on April 29, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Canada’s tight labour market makes this a perfect time to ask for a raise

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November 12, 2020

Phillip Alexandre Du Plessix reflects at his “spirit spot” which was part of week long wilderness retreat course while he was a student at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, October 28, 2020. Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail

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November 6, 2020

The Wellness Hub at the University of Ottawa offers online learning communities, study groups, workshops, mentors and writing assistance.

The Wellness Hub at the University of Ottawa offers online learning communities, study groups, workshops, mentors and writing assistance.

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Andrew Gemino, associate dean of graduate programs at Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business pictured in the Segal Graduate School of Business building on Granville Street in Vancouver on Mar. 5.

Andrew Gemino, associate dean of graduate programs at Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business pictured in the Segal Graduate School of Business building on Granville Street in Vancouver on Mar. 5.

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March 10, 2020

David Dunne, director of MBA Programs at the University of Victoria’s Gustavson School of Business, speaks to students in a classroom on campus.

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Sustainability goes mainstream for business education

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Dezsö Horváth, dean at York University’s Schulich School of Business speaking to master of management students at an event held in the McEwen Auditorium at the Schulich School of Business in 2016.

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Business schools adding master’s programs to boost students’ job prospects

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December 13, 2019

To obtain the CFP designation, candidates must pass a national exam, as well as meet education and work experience criteria.

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Free online MBA programs are useful – but might not advance your career

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June 30, 2019

Mindfulness is a learned behaviour that is finally being taught and appreciated

Mindfulness is a learned behaviour that is finally being taught and appreciated

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Soft skills are what distinguish one job candidate from the next

Soft skills are what distinguish one job candidate from the next

Soft skills are what distinguish one job candidate from the next

June 17, 2019

Multiracial Business Woman Collaborating at Work

Multiracial Business Woman Collaborating at Work

How changes in recruitment techniques may crack the glass ceiling

May 31, 2019

Recent alumni of graduate business programs better equipped to tackle workplace gender inequality

April 25, 2019

MBA graduate Camila Mendes, now living and working in Mississauga, has clocks at home set to Toronto time, Brazil time (her native land) and Paris time.

MBA graduate Camila Mendes, now living and working in Mississauga, has clocks at home set to Toronto time, Brazil time (her native land) and Paris time.

How international students can afford a $95,000 Canadian MBA

April 24, 2019

How companies can prevent market research from gathering dust on backroom shelves

April 18, 2019

Katie McLellan is an undergraduate business student at Algoma University who put her past college credits toward her degree.

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Colleges and universities drop barriers for students seeking best of both worlds

April 11, 2019

Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk smiles as he arrival at the Star City, outside Moscow, Russia, on Dec. 2, 2009.

Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk smiles as he arrival at the Star City, outside Moscow, Russia, on Dec. 2, 2009.

Astronaut pushes the envelope in taking an MBA

April 8, 2019

Brad Pitt in a scene from Moneyball.

Brad Pitt in a scene from Moneyball.

Why the ‘moneyball advantage’ is not always a home run

April 3, 2019

Donor Stu Lang at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ont.

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March 26, 2019

Nomophobia is the fear of not being able to use one's phone and the subsequent loss of access to information, connectedness and instant communication

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Employees suffer separation anxiety when deprived of their smartphones

March 22, 2019

A community leader in Ghana inspects a hand-held pump at a local water borehole. Synergy Water, a non-profit organization that grew out of a class project for a global executive MBA program at Rotman School of Management, is working with several communities in Upper West Ghana to expand access to safe drinking water.

A community leader in Ghana inspects a hand-held pump at a local water borehole. Synergy Water, a non-profit organization that grew out of a class project for a global executive MBA program at Rotman School of Management, is working with several communities in Upper West Ghana to expand access to safe drinking water.

Social entrepreneurs wade into a global problem – sustainable water

March 22, 2019

Dayo Odunfa, originally from Nigeria, poses on campus at The University of Western Ontario, where he is completing his MBA from Ivey Business School. He is looking forward to a career in banking and has already landed a job which he will start soon after graduation.

Dayo Odunfa, originally from Nigeria, poses on campus at The University of Western Ontario, where he is completing his MBA from Ivey Business School. He is looking forward to a career in banking and has already landed a job which he will start soon after graduation.

Africa a growing target for business school recruiters

March 21, 2019

A rendering of the proposed Sobeys Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub.

A rendering of the proposed Sobeys Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub.

Saint Mary’s business school raises its ambitions after receiving record donation

March 21, 2019

a rendering of The Sobeys Entrepreneurship & Innovation Hub.

Handout from Cale Loney
University Communications Officer | External Affairs
T 902.420.5051
cale.loney@smu.ca
Saint MaryÕs University

a rendering of The Sobeys Entrepreneurship & Innovation Hub.

Handout from Cale Loney
University Communications Officer | External Affairs
T 902.420.5051
cale.loney@smu.ca
Saint MaryÕs University

Sobey family empire donates $18-million to Saint Mary’s University

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