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Global ConnectionsFind out why our culturally diverse

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IMI is here!Making space for tomorrow’s

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Make your Mark

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Shamini Sellvaratnam, Creative DirectorLauren Ho, Contributing Author

Fizza Hasan, Contributing Author

Naina Gazula, Chief EditorShaalini Sellvaratnam, Creative Director

MAGAZINE TEAMTHE EXECUTIVES

SPECIAL ADVISORS

NOTE FROM THE CREATORS

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Heather Hines,Assistant Director Operations

The beginnings of this magazine were simple. After sharing by e-mail or social media, many good news pieces about our Department, it struck us that we should capture our successes in one place where we could proudly share them with others. That, in a nutshell, was how this magazine came about.

Our work-study team and more than a number of volunteers have worked tirelessly to pull this together within a very short timeframe and they have done an admirable job. We’re very proud of their work. But then, the pesky question of what to call the magazine arose. A question that proved much more challenging than creating the magazine itself had been. Titles were tried and discarded, brainstorming sessions produced little, and we began to despair of ever finding the right word or words. That is, until IMPACT was suggested. We tried it out and found, to our delight, that it worked! This magazine is all about impact – that students make on each other through their many peer activities and initiatives on campus and beyond; that our faculty make on our students with their teach-ing and research; and that the Department of Management has on U of T and even the world. There are so many other combinations of impactful relationships that we could detail, but we want you to hurry up and get to the good stuff. So, with that being said, we hope you enjoy this magazine and find it as satisfying to read as we found the process of showcasing who we are.

We are now entering that time of the year when the sense of closure is in the not too distant future. It could be the closure of a season, a semester, and for some, their undergraduate career. This year, we decided to bring that sense of closure to life – by reliving the journey that got us here. The idea of having a magazine that showcased the achieve-ments and experiences of our multitalented faculty, students, and alumni struck us as not only amazing, but also necessary. It brought to light the essence of who we all are as a part of the Management family – strong and driven individuals who strive to make our mark. We hope that you will enjoy reading this magazine just as much as we enjoyed creating it.

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CONTENTSA YEAR IN REVIEW

Messages from the Chair and Director of Undergraduate Programs

FOCUS ON FACULTYBrief overview of the newest members of the Department of Management’s faculty

WINTER 2014

NEW EXPANSIONHighlighting the growth – both as a unit of the University and in terms of physical space

COVER STORY: TEDx UofTMississaugaUniversity of Toronto Mississauga hosts their first ever TEDx conference

ALUMNI MENTORS: BACK ON CAMPUSIn conversation with the alumni who came back to mentor the leaders of tomorrow

GLOBAL CONNECTIONSShowcasing the global diversity within UTM’s Commerce and Management programs

ENHANCING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCEStudents facilitating learning outside the classroom

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INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT & INNOVATION

Stories of students attaining success above and beyond the boundaries of UTM

Showcasing IMI’s inaugural Director and first ever event

A LOOK BACKA visual journey into the past year

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STUDENT INVOLVEMENTExploring the various forms of engagement opportunities offered by our two student groups

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LOUIS FLORENCEDirector, Undergraduate Programs, Department of Management

Chair, Department of ManagementMIHKEL TOMBAKThe administration and faculty have been quite busy developing plans for new initiatives which will strengthen our faculty and help us deliver more and better courses and services to our over 2000 undergraduate and over 200 graduate students in 9 different programs. We have been revamping our Accounting curriculum to take into consideration the structure and requirements for the new CPA designation. Along with that change will be a proposed new stream within the Masters of Management and Public Accounting degree program which will allow those Account-ing specialists with a B.Com to complete the degree in one year. Another change will be the newly approved Human Resources and Industrial Relations stream within the Management degree program which will help students attain the CHRP professional designation. Lastly, the Depart-ment is involved with the startup of a new Masters degree program - the Masters of Science in Sustainable Management.

Of course such programs cannot be offered unless we attract world-class faculty. I am pleased to introduce the latest additions to our faculty cohort – Jakob Hirsch (Ph.D., Psychology, University of Toronto; post-doc, Kellogg, Northwestern U.), and Peter Landry (Ph.D., Economics, Duke; post-doc, Caltech). Both have solid research records and I look forward to the exciting contribu-tions they will undoubtedly make to our Department. In the spirit of University of Toronto’s motto “Velut Arbor Aevo” – as a tree with the passage of time, we will be growing stronger and stronger.

As I reflect on the academic year which is coming to an end, my first year as the Director, Under-graduate Programs, I am most struck by the realization of just how much wonderful activity happens outside our classrooms. I have been so impressed with both the Commerce and Manage-ment leadership teams - UCS and SMA, and the many social events, competitions, and other sessions initiated by either these societies or by the dedicated team within the Department of Management. I am now more clearly aware of the complexity and challenges associated with the operation of a department like ours - the home for almost 2000 undergraduate students, with over one hundred course offerings and dozens of faculty. While our programs are very strong, there is still so much more we can do and will do in 2014-2015 and beyond.

We are constantly engaged as well in a reflective exercise about how to best fulfill our twin goals of providing a world class university educational experience to our students, while at the same time fulfilling our mandate of preparing our students for exciting careers as business profession-als, with everything that implies in terms of ethics, professionalism, and the mastery of a very substantial and growing body of knowledge. Congratulations to our graduating students and all the best to all our stakeholders - students, faculty, staff and alumni for continued success!

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Matthew Osborne, Assistant Professor of Marketing

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Gerhard Trippen is a Lecturer in Quantitative Methods and Operations at the Department of Management. Dr. Trippen also teaches at the Master of Management and Professional Accounting Program (MMPA) as well as at the Rotman School of Management. His previous teaching experience includes being a Sessional Lecturer at University of British Columbia and Humber College. Dr. Trippen holds a Ph.D. from

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a Masters in Science from Saarland University in Germany.

Dushyantkumar Vyas is an Assistant Professor of Accounting who also teaches at Rotman School of Management and the University of Minnesota. When asked about what he loves most about teaching at UTM, he said it was the interaction with students here who are full of intellectual curiosity. “I love the fact that teaching here is a two-way process – students constantly challenge me to think deeply about conceptu-al issues – and I end up learning something new in each class as well”. Dr. Vyas has a Ph.D in Accounting from University of Toronto and a Masters in Finance from Queen’s University.

Abraham Iqbal is a Lecturer who teaches taxation courses in the graduate and under-graduate programs at both UofT Mississauga and Rotman School of Management. In the past, he has taught for the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (ICAO) School of Accountancy. Mr. Iqbal was a Senior Manager at Ernst & Young LLP and an Executive Director, Taxation at Fairmont Raffles Hotels International Inc. When asked about his teaching philosophy, he said that he likes encouraging students to ask questions in class. "I find that this is an effective way of teaching."

Matthew Osborne is an Assistant Professor of Marketing. When asked about his teach-ing philosophy, Dr.Osborne answered: “I think it is important for students to learn practical skills as well as to be exposed to state of the art research in our field. I also think it is important for students to learn to present their ideas and engage with their peers. In real world settings, a big part of being successful is being able to defend your

ideas in front of others”. Dr.Osborne holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford Univer-sity and a B.A. in Mathematics and Economics from University of Western Ontario.

NEW EXPANSION

We are happy to announce that each of you is now officially part of the new Institute for Manage -ment & Innovation or IMI. What does this mean for you? IMI is a collaborative institute which brings together undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of disciplines including; commerce, management, life sciences, earth sciences, and engineering. One of our key strategies is to provide tailored education to our students along with outstanding support on all levels includ-

ing access to high quality faculty, innovative programming and enhanced professional development opportunities.

As you have all seen, the construction on the new Innovation Complex is well on its way, and is due to open September 2014. Yes, this year! This complex will house all the administrative offices for IMI, the Departments of Management, Com-merce and Economics as well as the Registrar’s office. We look forward to celebrating the launch of IMI this June and you will have the opportunity to join us for this exclusive event. Details coming soon!

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Hosted on November 25th, 2013 by the Institute forManagement & Innovation (IMI), the 2nd annual Countdown to Success was an evening of network-ing and thought provoking speeches. This year’s theme revolved around innovation: both as a university and as humans. The evening started off with the charming Master of Ceremonies, Ulrich Krull, welcoming Mississauga’s Mayor Hazel McCal-lion to shed light on the city’s efforts to produce graduates who place a greater emphasis on innovation.

The keynote speaker this year was Amanda Lang, senior business correspondent for CBC’s The National and co-host of the CBC TV show, Lang & O’Leary Exchange. The theme of her keynote address was based on innovation. In her speech, she said that she believes curiosity should not be disbanded but rather developed by the educational system to drive innovation and change in our lives and the business environment. Some of her empowering words at the event were, “Living an engaged and curious life can help foster innovation and make you feel good". This is the prime message of the book she published last year called “The Power of Why”, free copies of which were given out to the first hundred attendees. The audience included faculty, the general public, alumni, industry representatives, and UTM students. It was a free community event comprised of a trade show as well as a networking reception.

2ND ANNUAL COUNTDOWN TO SUCCESS

HUGH GUNZ, DIRECTOR

Moving new initiatives forward requires a tremendous amount of energy, leadership and vision. In Professor Hugh Gunz, the Institute for Manage-ment & Innovation (IMI) has been fortu-nate to have found an ideal individual to serve as its inaugural Director.

Professor Gunz started his career in Chemistry and eventually moved into the world of Management in the field of Organizational Behaviour. His back-ground and experience working across various disciplines make him well suited to help IMI reach its goals of fostering interdisciplinary teaching and research. We’re looking forward to seeing IMI’s development and continued evolution under his guidance.

Ph.D., University of ManchesterDp.B.A., University of ManchesterD.Phil, University of SussexB.Sc., University of Canterbury

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TEDx UofTMississaugaBy Naina Gazula

his winter, the University of Toronto Mississauga opened its doors to its first

ever TEDx conference. Throughout the talk, each speaker explored one of three dominant themes: “Are we, as a Human Race, Happy?”, “To Boldly Go”, and “Learning from our Teachers”. The first theme was championed by Lynda Dyer, Dave Howlett, and Joel Hilchey, who specu-lated and shared their insight about mankind’s most universal yearning: Happiness. To inspire people with stories of adventure and the unknown were Liz & Len Stanmore, Gregg Terrence, and Anya Kats, who talked about chasing your dreams and stepping out of your comfort zone. TEDx UTM came to an end with wise words from three

great minds in our UofT community – Monika Havelka, Rhonda McEwen, and Marc Dryer. The day included more than just talks from the speakers – there were dance and music

performances by Jesse Alarcon, Cawthra Park Secondary School, and UTM’s Erindale Campus African

Students Association. Furthermore, delegates even had the opportunity to

network with the speakers over several breaks. TEDx, both the idea and its success, can be attributed to those who

brought it to UTM: Sarah Adnan and Sarah Israr, fourth year Management students who are also the President and Vice President respectively of the Student Management Association (SMA).

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Why did you decide to become a mentor?I decided to become a mentor because when I was going through school I didn't really have a mentor other than my parents, whose path was very different than my own. Having gone through the work world and tried and failed and tried again to make a career, I thought I could offer some insights to people thinking of a career in accounting.

What would you recommend to a student look-ing for a mentor?

To students entering this program, I would say: Mentors are not there to help you with

your homework (though bonus if they can help), mentors are a sounding board to help you figure out your thoughts and choices. Use their experience to help you make decisions, not to give you answers. No two people go through the same path, so a mentor cannot tell you what to do or how to achieve success, but we can help guide you and help you figure things out based on our own individual experiences. Have more than

one mentor if you can, so you get a variety of feedback.

What’s one piece of career advice you’d give to current students? Career advice - you will fail and you will have challenges. A great education is helpful, but that's not going to make your career. Just because you were a superstar student doesn't mean you'll be a superstar employee, and that's okay. You have a great foundation from UTM, use that to help you learn in the workplace, and if it doesn't work out learn from your mistakes and never look back.

Why did you decide to become a mentor?I decided to become a mentor because of the impact my own mentors have had on my career progression. Being a B.Com. student, the path was more clearly defined to become an accountant or to pursue finance and the fact that I was pursuing risk management (a non-traditional path) made it more difficult to rely upon the existing frame-works. Being able to converse with my mentors has provid-ed me with great insights I would not have had otherwise and my career path would have likely been negatively impacted. In becoming a mentor, I hope to help students in a similar position.

What would you recommend to a student look-ing for a mentor? When looking for a mentor, students need to be willing to open up and share their personality. The best conversations occur when both parties are fully engaged and by allowing the mentor to see your full personality the opportunity to devel-op a connection is increased. Remember that the mentor is there to help you navigate your career path. A huge mistake I see is when the mentee immediately starts asking for job leads - in my expe-rience if a mentor grows to trust you and sees your potential, he/she will be more than happy to make an introduction. That level of trust, however, is earned over time, not after a single encounter.

What’s one piece of career advice you’d give to current students? My biggest piece of career advice is to try and combine your career and your passion - if you can find yourself work-ing in an industry that you are greatly interested in it will make your workday far more enjoyable. Use the tools that you have developed at UTM to achieve your goals.

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An Advanced Mentorship Program was launched this year as a partnership between the Undergraduate Com-merce Society, the Office of Advancement and the Department of Management. As part of the program, we were pleased to welcome back to campus, graduates such as Kristopher and Shalini. As a married couple who met at UTM, and are now mentoring together, we thought it would be particularly interesting to get their take on this new initiative. The mentorship experience is generously sponsored by Manulife Financial, one of UofT’sthree Affinity Partners.

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Bogota, Colombia

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PIOTR KRZYZANOWSKI MANAGEMENT, 2ND YEAR

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ful and well-rounded.

I picked the UTM management program because of its great facilities, its experienced profes-sors, and the valuable network that creates a bridge to the busi-

ness world.

I prefer being within a close knit community, which is exactly what the Management program is; your classmates become your new

family away from home.

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SNEHA KUKREJACOMMERCE, 4TH YEAR

MUHAMMED HAMZA KHATTAKMANAGEMENT, 4TH YEAR

JONAH HUANG MANAGEMENT, 4TH YEAR

SHERRY TANG COMMERCE, 2ND YEAR

Anhui, China

OLUWAFUNMILAYO JIMOHCOMMERCE, 2ND YEAR

Manila, PhilippinesDubai, U.A.E

Lagos, Nigeria

I chose UTM’s Management program for two reasons: First, it gave me an oppor-tunity to experience and be a truly global citizen given its multiculturalism. Second, I believed that the talented faculty and resources such as the Finance Learning Centre would make

my learning experience exceptional.

The Management program has surrounded me with driven indi-viduals who will eventually be

difference-makers.

I love its multicultural student body and staff as well as the myriad on-campus opportunities available through student groups such as the Undergraduate Commerce Society.

UTM's Commerce program is unparalleled mainly because it offers learning that goes beyond academics - the Professional Skills Development Program helped me develop valuable soft skills and it even gets recog-nized on my transcript for my employers

to see!

I personally like UTM's Commerce pro-gram because it gives me a broader and deeper knowledge of Commerce, while giving me a diverse perspective. At the same time, it equips me with the tools to

be ready for the real world.

Show Me the Green Conference (SMG) is an annual Ontario Universi-ty environmental sustainability case competition held at the Univer-

sity of Toronto Mississauga. It aims to inspire sustainable innovations amongst future business leaders. This year’s 7th annual SMG conference i partnered with platinum sponsors CPA Ontario and Enersource, gold sponsor CGA, and several others. A total of 22 teams participated with 5 external teams from universities including UOIT, UofT Scarborough and UWaterloo. The event comprised of a keynote speech from Principal Deep Saini, interactive workshops, and a networking session which sought to foster sustainable innovation and progressive thinking. This year’s winning idea was presented by Arnav Gupta, Shaan Mir, Connor Kelly, and Srdjan Djurica of FSU Consulting who took away the grand cash prize of $3000.

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READY, SET, MARKET!

On Wednesday, January 22nd, the Student Management Association hosted their second annual Charity event and raised over a thousand dollars for the Pencils for Kids foundation. With the goal of providing all children with an education, this organiza-tion aims to contribute

classroom supplies, programs, libraries and schools to communities in need all over the world. All the students who attended enjoyed a great night filled with interactions and enjoyment while making a much needed contribution to the world.

The 5th Annual Business Banquet, UTM’s biggest networking event held this year, gave a record number of students the opportunity to socialize and build relationships with industry representatives. Students received valuable feedback and insight while engaging with business professionals from various fields such as marketing, consulting, finance, and accounting. Furthermore, this year’s keynote speak -er Doug Keeley, a ‘chief storyteller’ and CEO of the Mark of a Leader, wove in his message of “it’s never too late to jumpstart your future” with his humor-ous and captivating stories. The speech tied together beautifully, both his message as well as the theme of the night: the world is in your hands!

This year, UTM hosted its first ever marketing conference, "Ready, Set, Market". Organized in collaboration with the Undergraduate Commerce Society (UCS) and the Student Management Association (SMA), this conference was mainly a case competition based on the Institute for Management & Innovation (IMI). All the teams who participated also enjoyed a memorable day as they networked with marketing industry professionals from top companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Rogers, in addition to presenting their case. The winners of this competition were Team J&M, who truly impressed the judges and garnered a cash prize of $400.

Fair for Hope is an annual fundraiser organized by UCS, in collaboration with other UTM clubs, where students gather for an afternoon of fun to raise awareness about Cancer; all proceeds were donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. This

year the theme was "Movem-ber" and so prostate cancer was chosen. This fair included many activities from getting pied in the face, bake sales, hair braiding and video games-to shaving heads, but overall, a gathering for a great cause.

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Provincials 2014 marked DECA U Ontario’s largest undergradu-ate conference to date; the conference comprised of 2300 students from 19 universities, 61 of which were from DECA UTM. These delegates participated in various competitive events such as individual and team case competitions, Quiz Bowl, Case Boss, Ad Campaign, and the Innovation Challenge. The time and effort of the DECA UTM delegates were recog-nized as they garnered four medals in the following categories: 3rd place in Travel Management Presentation and 2nd place in the Travel Management Exam were awarded to a fourth year Marketing student, Steacy Mcllwham. Chelsea Wong, a first year Commerce student achieved 2nd place in the Innovation Challenge and Mehru Khurshid, a third year Management student stood in first place in Human Resources Management Overall.

E-Venture is a program designed to equip students with the tools to become successful entrepreneurs and innovators in the com-munity. This platform for creativity and career building was founded by the students of the UTM Residence Council: Hani Al-Dajane (Management), Laasya Annadevara (Commerce), Pavit Grewal (Commerce), Aditya Kristiono (Commerce), Jack Liao (Environmental Management and G.I.S.), Faiza Anam (Life Sciences), and Hassan Nawaz (Digital Enterprise Management). Entrepreneurship is a concept that many students are interested in but there were very limited opportunities for students to actu-ally explore it and gain transferable skills from experiential learn-ing. The founders, therefore, saw E-Venture as a way to fill this gap as well as enhance professional development opportunities on residence and enhance student life on campus as a whole.

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UTM’s “Fast Four” Jun Yo Kim, Sally Lam, Jin Young Han, and Jiachen Yao placed as one of the top 25 teams in the final round of this year’s National Investment Banking Competition held in Vancouver. The team’s remarkable problem solving abilities, presentation skills, and knowl-edge of advanced financial concepts helped them surpass 220 other teams from all across North America, Europe, and Asia. Not only did the students represent UTM’s talent to an industry-renowned panel of judges, but they also enjoyed the valuable opportunity to network and learn from esteemed mentors. NIBC marked the beginning of UTM’s presence in global business competitions. NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANKING COMPETITION

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Sandro Iannicca, Entrepreneur and

Consultant: Master the Art of Networking

Anjula Evans, Toastmasters: “Improv” your

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Rumeet Billan, noted TEDx speaker and entrepreneur: Social Impact: Making a

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Sami Jo Small, gold medal Olympian:

A Vital Lesson in Teamwork

Robert Meth, marketing and

social media guru: Your Virtual Footprint – Social

Media + Online

PSDP

Students who earn 25 PSDP points or attend all five FASTrack sessions throughout one academic year may apply to join the prestigious Director’s Circle. This event provides a valuable networking opportunity for students to interact with profes -sors, notable alumni, as well as industry represen -tatives.

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The Professional Skills Development Program was created for Commerce and Management students to expand their learn-ing outside of the classroom and enhance their practical skills. If students earn a minimum of forty-six points across six cate-gories of development, they are eligible to receive a transcript notation. By participating, students build and strengthen their soft skills, make meaningful connections, and learn how to take on new opportunities.

FASTrack is a series of five sessions within the Professional Skills Development Program (PSDP). Attending these is one way to become part of the Director’s Circle. The FASTrack program seeks to provide insight into topics with great practical value through renowned and inspirational speakers. This year, the themes of the five sessions are ones that have never been touched upon before:

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Commerce at UTM expands your horizons. The program perfectly combines theoretical knowledge with networking opportunities, allowing students to be success-

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I picked the UTM management program because of its great facilities, its experienced profes-sors, and the valuable network that creates a bridge to the busi-

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STUDENT EXPERIENCE FASTrack: Then & Now

The FASTrack program came about from the reali-zation that there was a skills gap between being a student and being a professional in the workplace. The program, which was a partnership between the Department of Management and the Undergradu-ate Commerce Society, was created to address this gap. The prospect of adding value to the student experience in a new and different way intrigued and excited me. The importance of this program can be judged through its success: every seminar exceeded our expectations for attendance and student feed-back was extremely positive. In retrospect, working on the development of this program also enriched my own experience at UTM, exposed me to new opportunities, and helped me understand my own career path. As a senior IT auditor with a major financial institution, I have moved on from tests and examsto the professional life that FAStrack exposed us to.

As the Professional Development Directors, we have the opportunity to directly help Management and Commerce students enhance their skill set to become well-rounded individuals. Our events this year have been focused on preparing the students for the challenges in the real world, and it is our responsibility to provide a diverse experience in this regard. This year's FASTrack events provid-ed the opportunity for eager and dedicated future corporate leaders to learn outside of a classroom setting. It is our duty as PD representatives to be able to deliver the topics that we feel will be beneficial to the students' development. One of our accomplishments that we are most proud of is this year’s Business Banquet, which boasted the highest overall turnout since its inception and received extremely positive reviews.

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OPHELIA CHANG,COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

NADIA OUDIT & JONAH HUANG,PD DIRECTORS UCS & SMA

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I chose UTM’s Management program for two reasons: First, it gave me an oppor-tunity to experience and be a truly global citizen given its multiculturalism. Second, I believed that the talented faculty and resources such as the Finance Learning Centre would make

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THANK YOUThank you to all our students, faculty, alumni, and partners for your participation and support of Department of Management initiatives. We couldn’t do all that we do, without your time, talents, and desire for excellence.

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HEATHER HINESASSISTANT DIRECTOR OPERATIONSHEATHER.HINES@UTORONTO.CA

905-569-4972

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For questions or inquiries, please contact:

http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/management/welcome