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The satellite revolution

Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA’16), CEO of Broadband Africa for Eutelsat, sits down with CIO Mag to shed light on Konnect Africa, an initiative that aims to bring internet access via satellite to even the furthest reaches of Africa.

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Published: 7 Aug 2018

These Montreal eateries should not be missed

Looking for an evening out at one of Montreal’s best restaurants?

A list published in Forbes outlines which local spots should not be missed, including Dominic Bujold’s (EMBA’13) popular eatery LOV.

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Published: 7 Aug 2018

Employers on lookout for fresh MBA grads

A GMAC survey shows that, as compared to last year, companies are more likely to hire recent MBA graduates.

The experiences of Amy Dumoulin (MBA’18) seem to coincide with this data, as she sits down with The Globe and Mail to discuss how her time at Desautels helped her land a job in a major Toronto consulting firm.

Published: 7 Aug 2018

McGill Student Team NutriPulse wins third place at 2018 Food Security Social Innovation Challenge

By Nii Addy

At the 2018 Social Innovation Challenge (SIC) held in Toronto on July 12, 2018, McGill team NutriPulse was adjudged the third place winner among eight finalists, with a $10,000 cash prize.

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Published: 26 Jul 2018

Walk of Fame star for IMHL alumna

Health advocate Dr. Joanne Liu (MDCM’91, IMHL’14, DSc’16) is among the 10 new inductees to the Walk of Fame, which honors Canadians who have excelled on the national and international levels.

As International President of Médecins sans frontières (Doctors Without Borders) Dr. Joanne Liu has worked with Malian refugees in Mauritania, helped people affected by the earthquake in Haiti and the tsunami in Indonesia, and tended to war-wounded patients in Syria.

Published: 26 Jul 2018

How early-career introverts can shine quietly

Professor Karl Moore, in collaboration with Rachel Burk (BCom’17), have compiled advice from young, self-professed introverts on how they are forging ahead in the workplace and getting noticed for their quiet accomplishments.  

Published: 19 Jul 2018

Meet the new Swiss diplomat in Tokyo

Markus Reubi (EMBA’16) has been promoted within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland to become the Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Switzerland in Tokyo, Japan.

Published: 16 Jul 2018

An EMBA grad on a mission to broaden internet access

Jeune Afrique has featured Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA’16), CEO Broadband Africa for Eutelsat, as his organization works to bring broadband internet to the far reaches of the African desert – zones that are not covered by fiber optic connections.

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Published: 16 Jul 2018

Canada’s Governor General on tour

Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, recently visited the Gaspé and Percé regions. Her visit included a series of meetings with officials from the region and non-profit organizations.

One such meeting included Manon Jeannotte (EMBA’16), Chief of the Micmac de Gespeg, who presented the Right Honourable Payette with jewelry crafted by a local artist.

Published: 16 Jul 2018

How a BCom alumnus upturned the fashion world from behind the keyboard

From the comfort of his Notting Hill flat, Imran Amed (Bcom’97) started the Business of Fashion blog, which has very quickly become the undisputed source on the inner workings of the fashion world.

In a recent interview, he credits much of his success to Montreal and his alma mater.

Read more in McGill News Alumni Magazine

Published: 5 Jul 2018

Live your Olympic fantasies at new museum exhibition

The Canadian Olympic Experience (COE), of which Eric Myles (EMBA’ 11) is Executive Director, Sport, has announced the opening of a series interactive exhibits that will allow visitors to immerse themselves in the exhilarating experience of competing at the Olympics. 

“People who are coming to visit us will get a lot of fun, especially in Zone 1 where they can test themselves physically,” Myles said.

Published: 26 Jun 2018

EMBA alumnus promoted to citizenship judge

Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Ahmed Hussen, has appointed Marie Senécal-Tremblay (EMBA’ 13) among a group of ten new citizenship judges who will serve for a three-year term.

The newly announced appointments bring the total of citizenship judges across Canada to 14.

Published: 26 Jun 2018

EMBA alumna makes history at SAQ

Catherine Dagenais (EMBA’18) has been promoted to President and CEO of the Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ), becoming the first female head of the crown corporation.

Having spent many years climbing its corporate ladder, Dagenais brings a profound understanding of the SAQ’s operations.

Published: 26 Jun 2018

MBA Next 50 Celebration

The Desautels community has come together for an amazing achievement. 

Thanks to incredible donor support, Desautels has a new home for our Masters programs - and extra space for our BCom students. 

Donors also created 34 new MBA awards for the #1 MBA Program in Canada and named more than 140 MBA Lockers.

Published: 26 Jun 2018

A new business venture for EMBA grad

Based on his work in the McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA program, Laurent Morisset (EMBA’18), President of C4 Communications, is gearing up to launch OBNL360. This new business venture, housed under C4 Communications, will offer integrated services in strategy, management and communications for non-profits.

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Published: 21 Jun 2018

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