Sobey School of Business News & Events
The Sobey School of Business is an exciting, vibrant centre of research and learning. To learn more about some of our recent accomplishments and initiatives, click on the links below:
News and Events- 2012
- Sobey School of Business Student Named 2012 HSBC Woman Leader of Tomorrow
- SIFE Students win First Place!
- A Talk with Nancy Knowlton
- Dr. Patricia Bradshaw named new Dean
- Congratulations to our January 2012 Graduates!
- Michael Brown wins the Frank H. Sobey Awards for Excellence in Business Studies
- Regional CFA Challenge Sends IMPACT Students to New York
News and Events- 2011
- Alumni Dinner an Inspiration to Give
- Local company pays it forward
- Congratulations to the Class of 2011!
- RRFB Research Grant
- Co-op Celebrates 30 years at Saint Mary's University
- Louis Westegard wins the Frank H. Sobey Awards for Excellence in Business Studies
- CMA Information Session- February 14
- Are you Smarter than a CEO? deadline Feb. 21
- Bloomberg Assessment Test (BAT) on campus Saturday, March 5 and March 12
- National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) at Saint Mary’s
- Apply now for the 2011 EDC International Business Scholarship
News and Events- 2010
- JP Leroux selected as Part of “The Next 36”
- Peter Gilfoy chosen as Student Ambassador to Germany
- Saint Mary's University Academic Writing Awards
- 10th Annual Reserach Symposium to be held at Dalhousie
- Wine and Cheese with Paul Hollingsworth
- What's the Big Idea? Pitch Competition Results
- The Frank H. Sobey Fund for Excellence in Business
- Robinson's Sweet Success
- FORD/ IARD Recruitment Program Information Session
- Pricewaterhouse Coopers Job Opportunity
- J. D. Irving CA Training Program Candidates
- Sobeys Chartered Accountant (CA) Training Program
- Grant Thornton looking or Full-time CA Articling students
- Applications for the IMPACT Program due September 23
- The 6th Annual Canada-Hillsdale Research Award
- Accounting program receives CGA accreditation.
- University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Hari Das
- New Courses offered in Real Estate Management
- LEAP to Success!
- Krista Harris Fellowship Recipient Watching News Unfold
- Congratulations to our Spring 2010 Graduates!
- 2010 Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees
- SIFE SMU named in the Top 10
- Hong Kong Canada Business Association Luncheon
- Peter Gilfoy awared 2010 EDC International Business Scholarship
- JK Morgan wins Trumped CompetitionI
- Impact Team Storms New York City
- Erin Garner wins The Frank H. Sobey Awards for Excellence in Business Studies
News and Events - 2009
- 2009 Atlantic Valuation Conference November 26th
- “You’re Hired” Scotiabank Interview Competition November 20th
- Social architect Bill Strickland speaks at Saint Mary’s
- Sobey MBA Society fundraiser helps youth dream big
- Sobey prof moderates discussion at Atlantic Business Summit
- Sobey students in finals against “Americas” best
- Sobey students represent Atlantic Canada in global investment challenge
-
Mickey MacDonald inducted into the Turning Points Hall of Leadership
- Sobey MBA student wins national logistics award
- Business students get chance to win $10,000
- Sobey School of Business prof to help Nova Scotia businesses compete
- British dragon to speak at Saint Mary's
News and Events - 2008
- Saint Mary's hosts first annual Sobey Business Skills Competition
- Saint Mary's MBA student wins interview competition
- Saint Mary's business students judged best in Atlantic Canada
- Atlantic Gateway Business Summi
- Sobey School of Business granted full CMA accreditation
- Sobey School of Business announces business program for Rankin Inlet
- Sobey School of Business ranked top five in the country
- National advertising organization impressed by Sobey students
- Saint Mary's alumni and friends honoured at Top CEO awards
- David F. Sobey to be installed as Chancellor of Saint Mary's
- Russians visit Saint Mary's to plan new business school in Siberia
- Saint Mary's to host annual Turning Points in Leadership Dinner
- Saint Mary's MBA student wins Krista Harris CBC Fellowship
- University's IMPACT Fund continues to shine at RISE
- Business case competition gives students a taste of business world
- Students to salute top profs at Commerce Dinner; Ron Joyce keynote speaker
- Look out Canada, this student means business
- Robert (Bob) Shaw named to Turning Points Hall of Leadership
- Sobey student hailed as top provincial entrepreneur
- Chamber of Commerce praises Santamarians
- Chamber of Commerce lauds Sobey student
- CEO Bob Kelly to host annual Turning Points in Leadership dinner
- Editor-at-large for the Financial Post to meet Sobey students
News and Events - 2007
- They'll be talking about him in India, that's for sure
- MMCCU at SMU will help my homeland grow
- Unique Saint Mary's Program Achieves Double Milestone
- SMU and NSCC make higher education even more accessible for students
- Santamarian Named Good Samaritan
- We call him Mr. Biz
- Psychology Healthy Workplace Awards Ceremony a Major Success
- Sobey MBA students mean business when they play games
- Professor Fletcher by day, coach Fletcher by night
News and Events - 2006
- Krista Harris CBC Fellowship
- Sobey School of Business Prof wins President's Award from IPMA-Canada
- Sobey Grads Make Atlantic Business Magazine's Honour Roll
- London School of Economics Calls on SMU Student for Duty in China
- SMU prof and researchers net almost $1 million from SSHRC to save coastal resources
- Corporate Knights Reports that the Sobey School of Business is just right!
- Saint Mary's is set for the World: University Hosts the Seventh World Congress on the Management of e-Business
- MBA Student Wins Handyside Award
- David Sobey Recognized as Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year
- University's IMPACT is on the RISE
- Will Spirituality Help our Health Care System?
- Contemplative Practices Brown Bag Series: Consolation and Desolation in the Workplace
- Eskasoni, here we come: Partnership Provides MBA Students With Real-World Consulting Experience
- Careful, watch the public
- Let the business challenge begin!
News and Events - 2005
- Let the business challenge begin! Jan 3
- Sobey MBA student lands on the cover of Canadian Business Magazine Oct 28
- When you are rude, I get stressed Oct 28
- Profs click with students Oct 4
- Sobey PhD Students Shine at 2005 Atlantic Schools of Business Conference Oct 3
- He's got hope Sep 30
- Sobeys, Empire and Sobey Foundation donate $2 million to Saint Mary's University; Gift directed to financial aid for students and support for construction of new building Sep 24
- Sobey School of Business Unveils its Centre for Leadership Excellence. Sept 21
- Total Recall. Aug 19
- Join Rutte for an evening on Heaven on Earth. Aug 19
- Now That's the Spirit! Aug 17
- Checking the pulse of Nova Scotians Aug 5
- Preview of University Life Valuable for Both Students and Families. July 22
- Saint Mary's University chosen as Atlantic ICT (Information, Communication, Technology) Partner. June 24
- Establishment of the Alex Handyside Ethical & Social Responsibility Award
- Sobey Students Sparkle in First Round of ICBC Case Competition Nov 25
- Saint Mary's University chosen as Atlantic ICT (Information, Communication, Technology) partner for bi-coastal world chambers of commerce business cluster headquartered in Canada. June 24
- Sharon Skaling is a Leader of Tomorrow June 14
- Sobey School of Business Launches Award to Honour Business Leader of Tomorrow June 6
- Saint Mary's Launches New Centre for Spirituality and the Workplace May 27
- Hewers of Wood and Drawers or Pioneers of the New Economy? May 26
- Saint Mary's Professor Wins Major International Filmmaking Awards May 25
- Over 1,000 Students Join the Saint Mary's Alumni Family Worldwide; University graduates first PhD student in Management May 24
- Sobey Prof Wins $10,000.00 for Best Research Paper May 24
- Saint Mary's and Scotiabank Celebrate! May 12
- Saint Mary's President Named Top CEO May 12
- What's the Big Idea?
Annual business competition has everyone talking about Saint Mary's May 11 - Catherine Lovekin Wins Leadership Award May 9
- Spring 2005 Honorary Degree Recipients Announced May 4
- ACOA Invests Nearly $300,000 in Entrepreneurship Development at Saint Mary's University April 29
- It's Showtime for Sobey School of Business EMBA Manager April 25
- Saint Mary's Plays its Role in Promoting Health and Safety April 20
- Ethics Count! April 15
- WORDS @ WORK April 14, 2005
- Hey, Are You Awake At Work? Apr 13
- From Nova Scotia to Asia: Sobey EMBA students discover unique trade opportunities in China and Vietnam Apr 4
- David F. Sobey Makes $3 million Gift to Saint Mary's Business School Mar 22
- Sobey School of Business Students Win Major Case Competition Mar 16
- Saint Mary's Co-Op Student Receives National Recognition Mar 16
- Ride Like the Wind: Sobey School of Business MBA Team Tops in CanAM Bowl Mar 15
- A Maritime Business Ethics Research Workshop
- Dr. Wesley Cragg Presents: Integrating Ethics across the curriculum
- What's the Big Idea? Feb 15
- Jazz for Life: A Path to balance Feb 11
- Workers beware: Your boss could be putting you at risk Feb 10
- Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award Winners Announced Jan 31
- Global Vision looking for Global Leaders. Jan 31
- Saint Mary's Sparkles in Finals of ICBC Case Competition Jan 21
- We're "Grand Winners": Sobey MBA team places second overall at prestigious international case competition - Jan 10 2005
News and Events - 2004
- CIBC Invests $400,000 in Sobey School of Business - Dec 21
- Three-year Agreement Benefits University Students - Dec 07
- Saint Mary's is Tops in Executive and Professional Development - Dec 06
- Saint Mary's Sparkles in First Round of ICBC Case Competition - Nov 26
- Saint Mary's Student Wins Major Scholarship From EDC - Nov 17
- Prime Minister Paul Martin to Dr. Colin Dodds: Here's a new chair for Saint Mary's - Nov 12
- Sobey School Prof Co-Edits Book on Workplace Stress: Newly released work being hailed as a must-read-classic - Nov 8
- It's official - Maclean's has ranked Saint Mary's among the top universities in the country - Nov 8
- New Human Resources Guide Will Be Valuable Tool For Businesses - Nov 3
- The Saint Mary's alumni family just got bigger; University bestows honorary degrees on four leaders - Nov 1
- Hola Saint Mary's! MMCCU students visit Spain - Oct 29
- We're covered, yet again: MBA students in the Sobey School of Business featured in Canadian Business - Oct 27
- The Westray Bill: Can the New Law Really Hold Corporate Officers and Directors Criminally Liable? - Oct 19
- Atlantic Metropolis Atlantique (AMA) to Host Immigration and Outmigration - Oct 15
- $400,000 Donation From TD Bank Financial Group Provides Bursaries to Saint Mary's University Students - Oct 14
- Santamarians Shine At 15th Annual "Women Of Excellence" Awards - Oct 14
- The 'Westray Bill:' Can the New Law Really Hold Corporate Officers and Directors Criminally Liable? - Oct 14 (pdf)
- Sobey School of Business Launches New E-Journal; Workplace Review expected to promote better workplaces - Sep 24
- Sobey School Profs Enlist the help of British Pop Icon Billy Bragg and Cape Breton Singer Nipper MacLeod in their search for cultural production in Nova Scotia and the UK - Sep 7
- Sobey MBA Students Make Movie; "A Scary Green-Eyed Monster" addresses business ethics, expected to be a Hit in HRM - Aug 20
- Sobey School of Business Presents: "Spirituality and Business" by Michael A. Stephen - Jul 22
- Students from the North Graduate from Saint Mary's - Jun 16
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car Establishes Minority Scholarship at Saint Mary 's - May 27
- Saint Mary's Bestows Six Community Heroes with Honorary Degrees; University to graduate well over 1,000 students - May 7
- Here, Have an Apple: Sobey MBA students conduct business strategy for popular computer company April 27
- Sobey Students Sparkle in First Round of ICBC Case Competition
- Sobey Student Wins Major Scholarship From EDC
- Sobey School of Business Attains AACSB Accreditation Apr 26
- Sobey School of Business Students Serve Up Awards for Top Profs at 30th Annual Dinner; Tyler Hayden gives motivational speech on governance and entrepreneurship in Canada Mar 25
- Sobey School of Business Team Competes at the International Queen's Entrepreneurship Competition; Saint Mary's represents Atlantic Canada at major event in Kingston, Ontario Mar 17
- Sobey MBA Students Impress the World!; Saint Mary's team praised for linking ethics with business at the John Molson 2004 MBA International Case Competition Jan 13
News and Events - 2003
- GAMA International Canada and Centre for Leadership Excellence, Sobey School of Business Form Strategic Partnership Nov 19
- Noted Business Author, Speaker and Consultant will 'Undress the Corporation' at Breakfast Seminar Oct 28
- He's Got it in Writing: Commerce professor releases book on how to win at life Jun 12
- Sean Gets SSHRCed - Commerce professor wins major grant to study investment and finance decisions May 02
- Top Student, Top Marks, Top Award! Apr 26
- Gorman, MacMillan and Bridges Sure Enjoy that Student Biz! Mar 27
- MBAs Say Wicks is AOK - Dr. David Wicks Wins the MBA Professor of the Year Award Mar 24
- Sobey MBA Team is Number One in Canada! - A team of Sobey MBA students have won a well-known national case competition. Jan 07
News and Events - 2002
- We're covered! Sobey MBA is Number 1!! Oct 29
- Raising Our Expectations - New Dean of Commerce on Building National Profile Oct 21
- CMA-MBA: Official Signing Takes Place at AGM Jul 18
- Saint Mary's University to offer Canada's first-ever Industry recognized MBA in Management Consulting Apr 17
- "And the Winner Is..." - Dr. Harvey Millar wins ECMA Feb 12
News and Events - 2001
- Saint Mary's EMBA - One of the Best for Canada's Execs! Nov 01
- Saint Mary's MBA Ranks Sixth Best in Nation! Oct 30
- Now There's a Professor! Jun 22
- Dr. Harold Ogden Receives Professor of the Year Award Mar 22
News and Events - 2000
- Get Ready to Rock the Boat at MBA Games 2001 in Halifax! Dec 20
- Saint Mary's Professor Receives Regional Teaching Award Sep 19
- MBA Students Shine at World Competition May 10
- Management Professor Receives Top Award for Excellence in Teaching May 08
- MBA Students Present a Gift of Time Apr 03
- MBA Students Win $15,000 National Prize! Apr 03
- Dr. John Chamard is the MBA Professor of the Year Mar 27
- Commerce Students Award Professors for Excellence in Teaching Mar 23