Business Connected - Summer Newsletter 2023

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BUSINESS CONNECTED | SUMMER 2023
Contents
Featured Articles
22
15
Career Ready
07 “The Shop” on the bridge at —
——- Progress Campus
08-11 Bring on the Competitions!
11 ‘Tote’ally awesome Sourcing —
——- Project
13-16 FLIP’n all around the world!
————France, Panama and Chile
18 International Development ——
——- Week 2023
20 How students solve real ———
——- business problems in Fashion
——- Business and Management
22 Otishè: How a Centennial ——
——-College Student will be using a
——-Fashion Show to tell a story of
——-Black Resistance
25 Work-Integrated Learning in —
——-Insurance Management
Operational Effectiveness
12 Off the Charts Enrolment ———
——- Update
29 TBS Admin & Support Updates
Teaching, Learning &
Scholarship
03 Congratulations Grads!
04 Native Child & Family Services
——-Toronto Graduation 2023
06 CSR Revolution: How it’s ——
—— Changing the Game for Global
——-Business Students from ———
—— Awareness to Action. ——
12 Incredible generosity from CIFFA
—— supporting student scholarships
31 Long-Term Service Recognition
32 Exploring Student Perceptions
——-of Empowerment
Connected
27-29 New TBS Profiles
30 Happy Retirement Magdalen!
30 TBS Professor recognized by —
——- HRH Princess Anne for Building
——- Leadership Competencies
34 In Memoriam: Victor Sousa
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Dean’s Message
Welcome to Business Connected Summer 2023
Summer: A Time for Rest and Reflection
As Summer 2023 arrives, it brings a welldeserved
break after a year of dedication in
the office and classroom. As we wrap up the
academic year, it's time to shift our focus
towards enjoying quality time with loved
ones.
The past two years have presented
extraordinary challenges, but your
commitment and professionalism have
allowed you to face them head-on. The
recent convocation ceremonies were truly
inspiring, witnessing our students crossing
the stage in six ceremonies, surrounded by
friends, families, and partners.
These ceremonies serve as a powerful
reminder of our impact and the resilience
our students possess.
While the Business School remains active
with over 6,700 students registered this
semester, the warmer weather opens doors
to new ways of working and taking time for
ourselves. The whiteboard in our school
kitchen has generated a lot of ideas for you!
Explore our community by taking leisurely
afternoon walks to Bluffer's Park, where you
can admire the cliffs and soak in the sun's
warmth. Marvel at the stunning lake vistas
while strolling along the trails of the
Scarborough Bluffs or embark on a hike
with friends and family in Rouge National
Urban Park.
For downtown adventures, I recommend
visiting Kensington Market—a vibrant mix of
boutiques, cafes, and vintage shops
creating a unique and lively atmosphere.
Immerse yourself in the Art Gallery of
Ontario, where the works of the Group of
Seven might inspire you to plan a canoe trip
to Ontario's picturesque north. Discover the
rich history and culinary delights of the
Distillery District as you walk along its
charming cobblestone streets, indulging in
fresh coffee and local pastries. Don't miss
the opportunity to attend outdoor concerts
at Yonge-Dundas Square or the Budweiser
Stage on the waterfront.
As you embark on your well-deserved
holidays, I encourage you to prioritize selfcare
and reflection. Take time to disconnect
from Zoom and Teams, reconnecting with
loved ones in meaningful ways. Whether
you immerse yourself in captivating novels,
savor moments on the beach, or simply
enjoy leisurely outdoor meals, let this
summer be a season of restoration.
On an administrative note, I look forward to
seeing all of you at the School’s Fall Kick-
Off event on August 28th.
Our focus for this meeting will be on themes
including engaging our international
students, faculty scholarship, and
Indigenous entrepreneurship. It's a jampacked
schedule that I believe you all will
enjoy!
On behalf of the entire community, I extend
my deepest gratitude for your unwavering
commitment and exceptional
professionalism. May this summer be a
cherished time of relaxation, rejuvenation,
and personal fulfillment.
Cheers!
Barry O’Brien
Dean, The Business School
TBS Students Recognized for Academic Performance
We are proud of our 774 Business School students who received a formal letter
signed by Dean Barry O’Brien to recognize their academic performance, through
Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 semesters.
To qualify, a student must meet the following criteria: Be registered in an Ontario College
Credential and achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher over two
consecutive semesters. This academic achievement reflects an outstanding commitment
to learning. Congratulations, Everyone!
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Teaching , Learning & Scholarship
Congratulations Grads!
In June 2023, The Business School celebrated our 4,445 graduates
at the Centennial College convocation. We held 5.5 Convocation
ceremonies (the most TBS ceremonies in history) and had 22,236
views to the live broadcast of the TBS ceremonies worldwide.
We would like to recognize your hard work in making it through and
we are so proud of all of you.
We also had the unique opportunity to celebrate
our graduates who received a Virtual Convocation
in June 2020 and June 2021 with an in-person
graduate celebration on June 4, 2023.
So wonderful to see you all cross the stage!
A big congrats to the
Class of 2023! We hope
you keep in touch!
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Teaching, Learning & Scholarship
Native Child and Family Services Graduation
The Business School celebrated the graduation of our seventh cohort
of the Native Child and Family Services Administrative Assistant
program at the Progress Campus Event Centre on June 1, 2023.
This program is offered in partnership with Native Child and Family
Services of Toronto (NCFST), which provides services to families and
children of Indigenous heritage in the Toronto region.
The graduation ceremony opened with a welcome and prayer by Kevin
Fujita, Knowledge Keeper, NCFST. Graduates were joined by their family
and friends to celebrate this achievement, as well as members of the
NCFST and Centennial Community, including (From NCFST) Darren
Wilson, Manager of Youth Services, Education and Training and Andrea
Hayward, Supervisor, Youth Training & Employment, NCFST, Ali
Ramana, Education and Employment Case Manager, NCFST, and (from
Centennial College) Seán Kinsella, Director - The Eighth Fire, Dr.
Marilyn Herie, Vice President, Academic & Chief Learning Officer, Barry
O’Brien, Dean, The Business School, and Jennifer Northcote, Acting
Chair, Centre for Legal and Administrative Studies.
Congratulations to our graduates Ashley Turner and Mary Daniel-Hopf
on this achievement.
What’s to come for next year...
We are excited for the unveiling of Centennial’s new A-block expansion, on track for completion Fall 2023.
This building is a significant first step towards realizing the goals outlined in the College's Indigenous
Framework and advancing our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation with the Indigenous peoples of
Canada. The building design inside and out will reflect Indigenous values and principles, and is based on
the concept of “two-eyed seeing" -- viewing the world through the lens of Indigenous knowledge and the
lens of Western knowledge. We look forward to celebrating our next NCFST Graduation in this new space.
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Teaching, Learning & Scholarship
Leaders & Changemakers
Spurring Change with youth leaders
from around the world
We are proud to announce that Business Student, Lian Sayno,
was one of fifteen youth from around the world selected to be a
part of the Spur Change Youth Champions Program 2023. Youth
selected for the program are skilled in public engagement, are committed to the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and are leaders in their communities. Each
bring their experience
and passion for gender
equality and the SDGs,
and a willingness to
collaborate with peers
and mentors. Read more
about the program by
visiting icn-rcc.ca/en/
“I am Lian Sayno, currently studying
International Development at
Centennial College. For over 5 years, I
have been involved in uplifting the wellbeing
of women, children, and other
marginalized groups in various provinces of
the Philippines. To date, I have already worked
on several poverty reduction projects that touched
the lives of over 7,000 households. I bring innovative
ideas and translate them to project development and
implementation tools.
Working on these projects, I have developed a
passion for eradicating poverty (SDG 1) through
Gender Equality (SDG 5), Decent Work (SDG 8), and
Quality Education (SDG 3). I actively seek learning
opportunities to develop my trade in my spare time.
My deep passion for learning and maximizing one’s
potential extends to traveling, volunteering,
networking, and actively listening to podcasts.”
Leadership on Campus
Business School students and alum have been stepping up in big ways on campus, taking on leadership roles on the
Centennial College Student Association Incorporated (CCSAI) Board of Directors and on the Centennial College Board
of Governors.
“I am here to
advocate for you
by effectively
articulating your needs,
desires, interests and
concerns to ensure
equity and inclusion for
all students at
Centennial College.”
Ajané "AJ" Adams
President, CCSAI
Paralegal Court/Tribunal Program
*** CCSAI Board of Directors profiles available at ccsai.ca
Ketankumar "SK" Sharma
Vice President Progress,
CCSAI
Project Management Program
Heavenly Johnson
Student Governor
Practical Nursing Program and
Graduate of Office Administration –
Health Service with distinction in
Leadership
Student Shout-out: “Q” Haji Imam “I had the pleasure of teaching Abdelkadir Kelifa ‘Q’ Haji Imam in Summer 2022. He is driven and has a
passion for both Centennial and his future goals. Q has a passion for learning and people, is inquisitive, and is well-spoken. He listens intently without interruptions
and can articulate what others are thinking and feeling in a positive way that encourages others to trust and respect him. He is thoughtful and believes in helping
others before himself. At his own expense and time, I have watched Q go to great lengths to help his classmates not only with their studies, but also on a personal
level. He has spent so much time trying to make everyone around him feel good and do well so I felt he also deserved some recognition.” Professor Sherry Stanton
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Featured Article
INTL710 students pose with the Quantum Lifecycle Partners and Centennial CSR teams, building meaningful
connections and gaining hands-on experience in corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives.
CSR Revolution: How it's Changing the Game for Global
Business Students from Awareness to Action
"Our actions have consequences," a thought often
overlooked in our fast-paced, consumer-driven society. As
Global Business Management students from Centennial
College, we were fortunate enough to take a course on Corporate
Social Responsibility under Professor Natalie Chinsam, who was
incredibly knowledgeable and made every class an experience to
remember. The course opened our eyes to the impact of our daily
choices on the environment and society.
Plastic pollution, fast fashion, climate change, palm oil industry, and
deforestation are just some topics discussed in this course. It was
alarming to learn about the significant impact of our actions on the
environment, and it made us realize that we need to take
responsibility for our actions.
This course significantly impacted our group, changing how we see
waste, our spending habits, our view on recycling, and ultimately
how our small ways can impact the environment. We learned about
the various ways we can reduce waste, such as using reusable
bags, water bottles, and straws and opting for products that are
packaged in eco-friendly materials. We also learned the importance
of reducing our carbon footprint by reducing energy consumption,
carpooling, and using public transportation
However, the highlight of the course was our final presentation on
e-waste and its connection to mountain gorillas. This topic hit us
differently as we realized how hard it is to recycle our e-waste when
we went on our class trip to Quantum Lifecycle Partners LP -
Toronto [photo above]. It was a rainy Friday, and while seeing how
advanced their facilities were was amazing, seeing how tedious the
whole process was significantly impacted us. It left us wondering
whether we need the latest mobile phone or can make do with what
we have.
Green Minds team shines in INTL710 - Sec 001 class, winning best pitch and presentation awards.
As we move forward, we are grateful for the lessons we have
learned from this course. It has taught us to think critically, act
responsibly, and be mindful of our daily choices. We are now
equipped with the knowledge and skills to impact the environment
and society personally and professionally positively. We hope
others will join us in taking responsibility and making a difference.
Remember, our actions have consequences, and we must create a
better future for ourselves and future generations.
Say cheese! INTL710 - Sec 001 class of Winter 2023 captures a momentous occasion as they
embark on a global learning and cross-cultural collaboration journey..
Article by Clarisse Clemente
INTL 710 student, The Business School
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Career Ready
"The Shop" on the bridge at
Progress Campus
April 10 – 14, 2023, students in the Fashion Business and
Management program launched a pop-up shop
celebrating Indigenous art and design. The Shop opened
on the Progress Campus bridge from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM,
daily. All products sold in The Shop were by Indigenous artists
and brands found across Tuttle Island. Students collaborated
with nine artists and brands, bringing their products and story
to the Centennial College community. Indigenous artists and
brands who took part in “The Shop” included: Assinewe
Jewelry, Goodwill Collection, Kokom Scrunchies, MDW
Jewelry, MINI TIPI, SECTION 35, Skwálwen Botanicals,
Warren Steven Scott and Wildcraft.
The Shop was a huge success, closing with 71% of units
sold… better than most retail stores! A profit of $3,105.60 was
made, all of which has been donated to diverse Indigenous-led
organizations selected by the artists and brands themselves.
Organizations include:
• The Odawa Native Friendship Centre
• Mémiyelhtel
• Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre
• Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
• Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto
• Native Youth Health & Wellness Centre
• Indian Residential School Survivors Society
• Crosby Gitigaan Farm
The Fashion Business and Management students and faculty
would like to thank everyone that came out to The Shop for
their support. This experiential learning opportunity was one of
the highlights of the 2022/23 year. A special thanks goes out to
Dean, Barry O’Brien, and Chair, Steven Khan, for making this
opportunity happen.
Thank you to Professors Pamela Richards, Sharon Pope, and
Jason Morikawa for all their support with this event.
Cheers to students who keep things colourful
We like to share some pictures of our Medical
Terminology 2 classes 237-001 and 002. “One of my
students, Jason, started a color wearing trend every
Thursday and when I asked why he was organizing this he
stated, “ I want to enjoy my time at Centennial and have fun
at the same time so I chose different colours each week that
we could wear just for fun. This way I have pictures to look
back on” Jason was not only a great student but kind, fun and
caring just like all of the students that engaged in this simple
act. We had a great time taking the pictures and now I will
also have the memories forever too.”
Congratulations and good luck to you all.
Keep in touch.
Professors Diana Daniels and Sana Zargar
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Career Ready
Bring on the Competitions!
Centennial Wins Bronze at the Eastern Region
Financial Case Competition
Centennial College has a rich history as it
pertains to the Canadian Institute of Financial
Planning (CIFP) Case Challenge. In recent
years our teams have performed exceptionally well.
In 2017 Centennial College won a bronze medal at
the Eastern Canadian Competition. In 2018
Centennial College won a gold medal at both the
Eastern Regional Competition and at the National
Competition. 2019 marked the last year Centennial
College participated in the CIFP Case Competition
prior to the COVID 19 Pandemic. Once again
Centennial College upheld their winning ways by
winning a bronze medal at the Eastern Canadian
Competition.
2023 was the first time Centennial College competed
in the CIFP Case Competition since the COVID 19
Pandemic. We were fortunate to have a number of
highly motivated students who wanted to participate.
This resulted in Centennial College entering two
teams into the 2023 Eastern Canada Competition.
The coaches are equally proud of the two teams as
they both worked extremely hard throughout the
process and managed to perform at an exceptionally
high level under very stressful circumstances.
I would like to thank my fellow coaches, Professors
Michael Monette and Ken Elles, for their valuable
contributions as coaches throughout the process.
Article by Lyle Van Every BA, CFP
Professor, The Business School
Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Professor Lyle Van Every for
leading the case competition and all the support provided to
students and colleagues.
The team comprised of Navneet Kaur, Saloni Nath
and Thilaksi Chandresekar performed at an
exceptionally high level and won a well-deserved
bronze medal in the competition.
The team comprised of Patrick Uy, Bhoomi
Girdharbhai Gevariya and James Wong put on an
equally strong performance and came fourth in the
competition.
Cheers to Patrick Uy, Saloni Nath, Bhoomi
Girdharbhai Gevariya, Navneet Kaur, James
Wong, and Thilaksi Chandresekar
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Career Ready
Accounting Case Competition
On February 17, 2023, The Business School held an
Accounting Case Competition with the objective of allowing
students to showcase their technical accounting knowledge
and essential employability skills (i.e. critical thinking, collaboration,
teamwork and communication skills). Four student teams were
given 90 minutes to review the case and prepare their
recommendations to a panel of industry judges in a 15-minute
presentation. The judges provided overall feedback which reflected
the professionalism and knowledge of our students.
Congratulations the winning team, Sumanth Jaligama and Manh
Vu, and thank you to all student participants, ambassadors, and
faculty supporting cast of Timothy Ng, Cheryl Dyson, Stephen
Hudovernik, Reggie Plateo, Gopika Joseph, Anne Burpee, and
Jasmine Mather.
Thank you to our guest judges: Mohamed Irshad, Chief Accounting
Officer, Schneider Electric Canada, Lana Durst, Accounting
Faculty, Centennial College, Karen Beckles, Finance Department,
Centennial College, and Fatima Seedat, Director for Financial
Planning and Analysis, Geranium Enterprise Limited.
Pictured L-R: Guest judges: Mohamed Irshad, Lana Durst, Karen Beckles, and Fatima Seedat,
Winning Team Sumanth Jaligama and Manh Vu, and Dean Barry O’Brien.
We are pleased to share the following feedback from one of our
student participants, Sumanth Jaligama:
“I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for conducting
the Accounting Competition, which has been a great
opportunity for me to enhance my skills in the field of
accounting. Your efforts in organizing this competition have been
instrumental in providing a platform for students like me to
showcase our knowledge and skills in the subject. This
competition helped me grow both personally and academically,
and I am grateful for the recognition and validation that this has
brought.
Cheers to all our students who took part in the 2023 Accounting Case Competition, and all our faculty
and staff who provided support in this event.
Microsoft Office Specialist Qualifiers
Twenty-seven (27) Centennial College students qualified to
compete in this year’s Microsoft Office Specialist National
Championship. The competition was done virtually on June
5, 2023. Although we did not have any finalist this year, even being
invited to compete is an achievement to be recognized since only
the top 10 students with the highest exam scores in each course
[Microsoft Excel (Microsoft 365 Apps and/or Office 2019), Microsoft
PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps and/or Office 2019) and Microsoft
Word (Microsoft 365 Apps and/or Office 2019)] in each of the fall
and spring qualifying periods, were invited to compete at the
Canadian National Championship.
Further information about the competition available at
ccilearning.com/moschampionshipca/
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Career Ready
Typing their way to victory at the
Annual Keyboarding Championship
On April 1, 2023, Business School students took part in the
5th Annual Keyboarding Championship at Progress
Campus. Students put their typing skills to the test using the
Typist software, led by Typist CEO, and Centennial Program
Advisory Committee Member, Matt McInnis.
There was such great energy for the competition and in the end,
TBS student Maricris Marasigan finished 1st with a typing speed
of 95.5 wpm/98.6% accuracy, Yuen Ying Chan who was a close
2nd with a typing speed of 92.3 wpm/99.1% accuracy, and Hau Shu
Wong who finished 3rd with a typing speed of 80.7 wpm/98.5%
accuracy. Special mention to Professor Tammy Mang who won the
faculty typing challenge portion of the event.
TBS Students take part in the 5th Annual Keyboarding Championship, as their classmates cheers them
on from the window!
Participants also had the chance of winning and iPad, door prizes
and could take part in a 50/50 draw with proceeds going to The
Business School Scholarships.
Even though the event took place on a Saturday on campus, almost
100 students registered to participate. Thank you to Professors
Sherry Stanton, Linda Nikolaou and Tammy Mang for all their
help in organizing this event.
Students cheer on their professor during the faculty
typing challenge portion of the event.
Professor Linda Nikolaou and Typist CEO
(and former TBS Professor) Matt McInnis.
Enactus students compete in Cross College Entrepreneurship Challenge
Enactus Centennial students were once again in competition mode this
April 2023, taking part in the Cross-College Entrepreneurial
Challenge hosted by Riipen. This competition enables students from
across Ontario to collaborate to solve a real challenge for a business, while
collaborating with their peers and competing against George Brown,
Humber and Algonquin College.
For this competition, Muna M, founder of eight50coffee, (and Centennial
alum) provided the teams with a business challenge that they needed to
address. Teams also had the opportunity to have a 15-minute conversation
with Muna to ask questions and clarify any issues as they put their solutions
together. The expectation is that students would be doing research on the
industry to be able to utilize that information to further explore relevant
areas for Muna and her team. The Teams then submitted a 5 - 10 minute
video explaining their business solution(s) which was reviewed by the
company to select a winner in 3 categories: Best Overall Solution, Best
Video, and Best Intrapreneurial Skills. Plus, there will be an internship
possibility at eight50coffee for one of the members of the winning team.
Cheers to our team for taking part in this event!
Interested in participating in the
Enactus Centennial Team?
If you're a student interested in joining the team or a faculty
member interested in volunteering with projects, mentoring
the team or be a connection for industry partners, please
contact enactuscentennial.info@gmail.com. For more about
Enactus Canada, please visit enactus.ca.
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Career Ready
4th Annual Skills Competition
The School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
(SETAS) and The Business School (TBS) hosted the 4th
annual Skills Competition. This internal skills competition
focused on these areas: 1) Coding 2) IT Office Software
Applications 3) Web Design and Development. We would like to
congratulate TBS Student, Aneri Patel, currently taking our
Business Administration – International Business program, who won
the IT Office portion of the competition.
Enactus compete at Regionals
On March 9 and 10, 2023, the Enactus Centennial Team
competed at the Enactus Canada Regional Exposition –
Central Canada, held at Hilton Mississauga/ Meadowvale.
At the competition, the team’s presentation focused on Project
Reset, a social venture aimed at creating awareness and education
in mental health resiliency for youth ages 18 to 25. Although our
team did not win this time, it was an opportunity for the students to
bond, learn and develop new plans for the future.
After the Regional competition,
Enactus Centennial has kept
busy, collaborating with Career
Services to address Mental
Health by reducing the stress
associated with finding a job by
hosting a Resiliency Workshop
on March 23, 2023. The Enactus Centennial chapter continues to
develop other activities as well around campus and in the
community, with plans for a Mercato event still on the way.
For the IT Office competition, students were tasked with how well
they knew the standard tools of the business trade. “They tested us
on different aspects of the Microsoft Office,” Aneri says, “to see how
deep you know your skills, and how good you are with tools like
Word, Excel and PowerPoint.”
“I was really nervous about the competition,” she says about her
win, “but I'm happy I got to show what I'm capable of, and I'm happy
I got the award.” And in Aneri’s case, it’s not over. Not only has she
won at the college level, but she’ll specifically be moving onto the
provincial level, and representing Centennial at the Skills Ontario
competition.
“I'm pretty nervous
about that,” she admits.
“But at the same time,
it's good nervousness.
I want to show that I
can do it.”
Article content provided by
Anthony Geremia
Skill Competition Winner (IT Office Software Applications), Aneri
Patel, seen here accepting her award with Chair Amanda Stone
and Dean Barry O’Brien.
‘Tote’ally awesome Sourcing Project
Second semester Fashion Business and Management students competed with
one another to manufacture branded tote bags for The Business School.
Students researched and negotiated with vendors from all over the world to
ensure their tote bags could be made with the highest quality on time and
budget. The program once again partnered with the Graphic Design students at
Story Arts campus to design the artwork for their bags.
Congratulations goes out to the winning team, selected by Chair Steven Khan
and Program Coordinator Pamela Richards. The winning team was made up of
Razelle De Guzman, Adeeba Irshad, Johnrhe Recaza and Camilla Uson. The
winning artwork was designed by Xinping Chen.
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Operational Effectiveness
Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Off the Charts Enrollment Update
The Business School continues to see unprecedented growth
each semester, welcoming more students than ever before. In
2022, we had historic registration periods, enrolling 4,633
students in Winter 2022, 4,146 students in Summer 2022, and
5,974 students in Fall 2022. A total enrollment of 14,753 for 2022.
This momentum has continued strong into 2023. In Winter 2023, we
welcomed 7,571 students, an increase of 39% since 2022, and we
welcomed 6,268 in Summer 2023, an increase of 34% since 2022.
As it stands right now, our enrollment for Winter and Summer 2023
has almost reached our total for 2022 and we still have Fall 2023 to
go! For Fall 2023, we project an enrollment of around 6,440
students so we will be well off this chart below!
A big thank you goes out to all staff for your continued efforts and
support our growing number of students and all the help you
provide during the registration period.
Graduate Certificate in Strategic
Management - Accounting
Specialization - Exemption
Accreditation
The Business School’s Strategic Management
Accounting Graduate Certificate program (2844)
has received the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA) re-accreditation through
December 31, 2027, achieving an additional
exemption. The program was reviewed based on the 9
levels of ACCA professional competencies and, with
some curriculum modifications over the past 18
months, The Business School have achieved an
additional exemption for Performance Management
(Managerial Accounting – ACCT 701 and ACCT 722),
to bring us to 6 of 9 exemptions (previously 5 of 9
exemptions). Thank you to Professor Shirley Lamarre
for all her help with this accreditation.
Incredible generosity from CIFFA
supporting student scholarships
We are truly grateful for our amazing industry
partners including the Canadian International
Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) who
continues to go above and beyond supporting our
students. Not only did CIFFA cover the additional
$2000 when there was a 3-way tie of students who
qualified for their CIFFA scholarship, but, in addition,
through CIFFA’s new charity, CIFFA Cares, they will be
donating a grand total of $29,000 to Centennial
College this year. This $29,000 total includes the
existing $3000 scholarship, the additional $2000
requested, and an extra $24,000 for this year to
allocate to supporting our students. We are incredibly
thankful of this generosity.
Photo of Dean Barry O’Brien welcoming new students at the Student Orientation Event, Summer 2023.
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Exploring Fashion Trends
in the Heart of Paris
Six students in their final semester of the
Fashion Business and Management
Program, and one professor, travelled to
Paris France this February 2023 to take part
in the Premiere Vision Paris conference.

FLIP’n all around the world!
Our students have been travelling around the world, taking part in Faculty-Led International Program
(FLIP) excursions, from France to Panama to Chile. These trips mark the first international experiences
for Centennial students in three years due to COVID-19 lockdowns. The FLIP program aims to provide
participants with firsthand exposure to international leaders and organizations, promoting a deeper
understanding of economic and social development rooted in human rights, democracy, and peace.
Read more about their travels below.
PARIS FRANCE
In February 2023, six students in their final semester of the Fashion Business and Management Program (FBMT) traveled to
Paris, France, the fashion capital of the world, for the Premiere Vision Paris conference. The FLIP aimed to assess
international fashion trends, predict future trends, and develop innovative concepts aligned with entrepreneurship and social
enterprise. Led by faculty member Sharon Pope, the group delved into Paris's vibrant fashion scene during their five-day trip.
They dedicated two days to exploring renowned Parisian department stores, gaining firsthand understanding of the industry's
pulse. The highlight was the two-day attendance at the prestigious Premiere Vision Paris conference, where they gained
valuable insights into cutting-edge trends and networked with global fashion professionals. This transformative journey bridged
theory and practice, empowering the students to shape their careers and fuel their creativity in the dynamic world of fashion.
***Hear more about this experience directly from our students: Aliessia’s Video and Shawny’s Video ***
PANAMA CITY PANAMA
From April 23rd to May 1st, 2023, 14 students and 2 faculty from our Supply Chain and Logistics program travelled to Panama
City, Panama, to witness shipping and receiving at the hub, the Panama Canal. As the connecting point of the Pacific Ocean
and the Caribbean Sea, the Panama Canal has seen over 900,000 vessels and counting (tourismpanama.com). Students
learned the Canal's history and logistics and visited the Miraflores Locks Visitors Center. Other trip highlights included visits to
Panama Pacifico, the Regional Logistics Centre for Humanitarian Assistance, the Copa Airlines Training Center, the Agua Clara
Visitors Center, the Manzanillo International Terminal, the Colón Free Trade Zone, the Universidad Maritima de Panama, Metro
de Panama, and the Georgia Tech Logistics Innovation and Research Center. The itinerary also included cultural experiences
such as a visit to an Emberá Village, a coffee farm, and a partial transit of the Panama Canal. The expedition provided valuable
insights into supply chain and logistics operations while allowing participants to immerse themselves in Panama's beauty and
cultural richness.
SANTIAGO CHILE
In April 2023, students from the International Development program, led by Professor Vida Shehada, embarked on a FLIP
excursion to Santiago, Chile. They visited impactful organizations and gained insights into social and economic disparities and
human rights challenges. The group visited Balloon Latam, an NGO focused on reducing wealth inequality in Chile's rural
communities through sustainable entrepreneurship and business development. They also met with the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) national agency to learn about protecting fundamental human rights. Another
organization, Good Neighbours, shared their mission to empower Chile's youth for sustainable and just development. The
excursion broadened the students' understanding of international development complexities and showcased remarkable efforts
in creating positive change in Chile. The trip fostered cultural exchange, empathy, and appreciation for diverse perspectives,
enriching their academic and personal growth.
*** Faculty and staff can read more about it on Centennial Central by clicking HERE ***
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Eyes open in Chile
Students in the International Development
Program travelled to Santiago, Chile, this
April to visit impactful organizations,
gaining insights into social and economic
disparities and human rights challenges.

Supplying lots of memories in Panama
Students in our Supply Chain and Logistics Program travelled to
Panama City, Panama, in April 2023 and to witness shipping at
receiving at its hub, the Panama Canal.

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Industry Events
students along with 20 distinguished alumni, several prominent
guest speakers and select program faculty partook in the evening's
festivities.
The dinner, ably helmed by GBM student and Master of
Ceremonies Chinke Ikechukwu and supported by Event Planning
students from the School of Hospitality, provided both opportunities
for experiential learning, as well as leveraging the knowledge and
talent of our wonderful program alums. Vice President Industry
Employment and Community Relations Manji Jheeta opened the
dinner and spoke of her commitment to alumni engagement.
General Manager, Restaurant and Events Shannon Carrigan then
provided helpful tips to attendees regarding suggested business
dining etiquette. Thank you to Professors Adriana Carrillo,
Melissa Jimeno, Justin Molloy and Trevor Preston for supporting
students at the event and a special thanks to Event Planning
Program Coordinator Susan Morris and her students for their hard
work in coordinating the event.
Marketing Career Hacks: A Conversation
with CEO of ICIC Bank
On February 3, 2023, The Business School hosted a
Marketing Career Hacks event at Progress Campus with
esteemed speaker Sandeep Goel, President and CEO of
ICICI Bank Canada since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for
leading continuing growth of ICICI Group franchise in the Canadian
market. During the event, Sandeep discussed industry trends and
priorities, career pathing, key knowledge, skills and abilities
expected of new marketing hire, job interview and resume tips and
provided employment trends in the field of marketing. Despite
extreme weather, over 80 students were in attendance. Thank you
to Professor Tulsi Dharel for organizing this event.
International Business Etiquette &
Networking Dinner
The first International Business Networking and Etiquette
dinner was held March 29, 2023 to celebrate the continued
vitality of The Business School's Global Business
Management (GBM) and International Business Management (IBM)
post-graduate certificate programs. 75 GBM and IBM current
Developing future leaders through our 5th Annual
Digital Day event
In partnership with the Program Advisory Committee, The
Business School held its 5th Annual Digital Day for students in
the Digital Engagement Strategy program. The event took place
on March 23, 2023, at Dentsu Aegis Network’s headquarters in
downtown Toronto and featured a keynote speech by Aritzia’s
Director of Experience Design, Anna Care, as well as discussions
with industry leaders and PAC members. The event combined
curriculum, cutting-edge industry learning, trends, networking, and
professional recommendations to develop our next generation of
leaders.
Our PAC Agency partners actively engaged with our digital students
as job seekers and were pleasantly surprised by their high level of
employment-readiness. In fact, after the event, Dentsu reached out
expressing interest in hiring several of our students for open roles.
Thank you to our PAC Member who took part and to Professor
Jason Beaulieu for all his help in organizing this event.
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Photo from “Mapping the Ground We Stand On” - A workshop facilitated by Cheryl Marek of PWRDF
International Development Week 2023
The Business School’s International Development postdiploma
program organized its annual International
Development Week (IDW 2023) presentations on
February 7 and 8, 2023. The event, titled Synergies and
Stories: Fostering Partnerships Toward Sustainable
Development, reflects on how far we have come, how
connected we are, and how the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) can guide us to a resilient, inclusive and
sustainable world.
Women’s rights continued to be at the heart of our IDW event
with a discussion on “Gender Equality for a Peaceful,
Prosperous and Sustainable World” that highlighted the
feminist approach to international development, localization,
positive masculinity and housing rights to address injustice,
marginalization and climate change.
Participants engaged in two sessions on Indigenous culture,
rights and history: “Indigenous Cultural Recovery” with Seán
Kinsella, Centennial’s Director, the Eighth Fire, and “Mapping
the Ground We Stand On” - A workshop facilitated by Cheryl
Marek of The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund
(PWRDF). The event featured a conversation with Stuart
Savage, Director General for Engaging Canadians, Global
Affairs Canada, on informing, inspiring and involving
Canadians in international development efforts and the UN’s
Sustainable Development Goals. In the afternoon of February
7, a major NGO Fair took place, where non-government
organizations showcased their work and shared their stories
and best practices to achieve the SDGs with Agenda 2030.
Thank you to our industry guests who took part including:
Laura Lortie-Maurel, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
Students visiting one of the booths at the major NGO Fair as a part of IDW 2023.
Specialist at Cuso International, Ameena Ilahi, Executive
Director at Rooftops Canada, Rachel Oryema, Gender
Equality Advisor at Save the Children Canada and Centennial
Program Advisory Committee Members, Tina Sweeney, Senior
Outreach and Partnerships Officer at Cuso International, and
Nadine Grant, Vice President, International Programs and
Business at Plan International Canada
Special thank you to Professor Vida Shehada and Daryl
Mishka Watin for all your help in leading this event and for
providing the event photos as well.
Our International Development Week partners this year include Cuso
International, Save the Children, The Primate’s World Relief and
Development Fund (PWRDF), The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, Ontario
Nature, Good Neighbors Canada, Beautiful World Canada Foundation,
International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF), HelpAge Canada,
World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC), Rooftops Canada,
and the Ontario Council for International Cooperation.
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Guest Speakers – Winter 2023
During the Winter Semester, The Business School was joined
by numerous guest speakers, sharing their industry
knowledge with our students.
Our Corporate Account Management students were joined by inclass
industry guests (many Centennial alum!), who spoke on a
variety of topics, including:
• Nen Cervales, SMB Channel Sales Specialist at Microsoft
and Centennial College alum. In her presentation, Nen shared
her experience of working at Microsoft supporting the
company's SMB Channels, as well as what it takes to secure
a job in the competitive world of sales.
• Tanveer Mostafa, Senior Account Executive at Salesforce,
imparted his wisdom on how to develop a winning strategy
when starting at a new company. He shared actionable tips to
exceed one's sales quota and attain top-performer status in a
short period of time. In addition, Tanveer generously shared
his valuable insights and "golden nuggets" gleaned from his
interviews at his great podcast, Winning Streaks.
•
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VOYO Consulting. Discussion topic: Persona & Customer
Journey Mapping.
Edward Li, Director, Business Banking Segment Offer &
Pricing at CIBC. Discussion topic: Pricing and Integrated
Marketing Communications.
Pritesh Parekh, Realtor. Discussion topic: Marketing
Communications in Corporate vs. Entrepreneurial World.
Jamie Read, Founder & CEO at BriteBirch Collective.
Discussion topic: PR & Integrated Marketing
Communications.
Cypher & Lumi - couple influencers with 171k followers on
the Chinese social media platform RED. Discussion topic:
Social Media Marketing.
•
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Karamjeet Singh, Inside Sales Manager at ApplyBoard and
Centennial College alum, shared his journey from his
beginnings as International Student, all the way to his current
role. A lot of lessons were learned about Inside Sales and
how students can Do Much More to build their own successful
paths.
Alexy Silva, Sales Operations Team Lead (Americas) at
EcoVadis and Centennial College alum. Alexy provided
students with an introduction to the world of Sales
Operations, sharing the latest trends, exploring job prospects
in the field as well as providing valuable advice, tips, and
guidance.
Sections of INTL 702 from the Global Business Management
program were visited by the alumni who shared their experiences,
including: Sajia Lopez, Fonseca, Scotiabank, and TBS PAC
Members Leandro Guimaraes, Business Development Bank of
Canada (BDC), and Adnan Mehdi, Citibank.
Thank you to all our guest speakers and also to Professors David
Cardozo, Linda Traill, Xiaoling (Dolly) Shao and Melissa
Jimeno for your help in organizing.
The MKGT 116 course hosted in-class guest speakers including:
Visit to Telio Fashion Fabrics, Toronto
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Matt Carr, VP & Design Director at Umbra. Discussion topic:
Product Development
Amanda Chen, Manager
Consumer & Enterprise
Insights at Rogers. Discussion
topic: Market Research &
Brand Health.
Jennifer He, Founder &
Strategic Business Designer at
In April 2023, students from our FBMT 204 Fashion
Sourcing and Logistics course had the opportunity to visit
Telio Fashion Fabrics in Toronto. Our students were
product developers for the day, putting together their own
fabric assortments. They learned about fabric wholesaling
and where Canadian designers get the beautiful fabrics that
make up their collections. Thank you Sarah Haunts, their
Regional Sales Manager, for hosting us!
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Real-world Experience
Fashion Business and Management Students
partner with STC on large-scale “capstone” project
Fashion Business and Management students teamed up with the
Scarborough Town Centre mall in their latest, large-scale
“capstone” project. Over the course of 14 weeks, four groups of
FBMT students were tasked with researching and proposing
solutions based on real business needs. In December 2022, the
groups presented their proposals to a panel including a Centennial
College judges, as well as STC Management, resulting in not one,
but two winners being selected, due to the strength of their
proposals. Congratulations to Group 1 (Claudia, Laura and Irem) and
Group 3 (Shawny, Yolitzin, Nayeli and Luisa) whose strategies will be
implemented by STC. [Featured on the right >>>]
The Clarendon Trading Company
Professor Stephanie Herold partnered with Program Advisory
Committee Member Colette Liburd, Owner of The Clarendon
Trading Company, to develop an experiential learning
opportunity for students in the Fashion Business & Management
program. FBMT 206 Retail Environment students were granted the
opportunity to re-merchandise The Clarendon Trading Company
location at Scarborough Town Centre to flex their display skills using
sustainable, pre-loved garments. The students first created a
reimagined storefront for The Clarendon Trading Company without
any design constraints.
Then, in groups, they
created and executed
real-world visual
merchandising plans
working with the oneof-a-kind
product
available in store on
Valentine’s Day.
Digital Engagement Strategy Capstone
This April 2023, the Digital Engagement Strategy program
announced the winners of the 5th Annual Capstone
Competition. The Capstone program, led by student
consultants, successfully delivered a tailored digital engagement
strategy for Biosyyd, a leading Cannabis Research and Development
firm based in Lithuania. This comprehensive plan, developed through
extensive market research, data analysis, and creative solutions,
aimed to enhance Biosyyd's online presence and position them as a
health and wellness CBD brand, driving online leads and increasing
sales. The outcome of this work has been built into a case-study for
future reference and the program is deepening their relationship with
Biosyyd for future collaboration.
How students solve real business
problems in Fashion Business and
Management
The fashion world is a changing industry, full of
upheaval, advancement and shifts in the global
market, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, so
businesses like malls need to keep current. This very real
business need was the concern of Fashion Business and
Management students on their latest, large-scale
“capstone” project, which saw them teaming up with the
Scarborough Town Centre mall.
Here’s how the project, called Centennial x STC worked:
Over the course of 14 weeks, four groups of FBMT
students had to come up with the answers to four
questions:
• How to drive foot traffic to the STC mall to generate
revenue?
• How to celebrate the STC’s 50th anniversary in
2023?
• How shopping malls around the world stay
competitive?
• How to adopt digital tools to engage the community?
The four student teams were tasked with researching and
proposing solutions, and in December 2022, presented
them to a group of Centennial College judges, including
Business School Dean Barry O’Brien, Business School
Chair Steven Khan, Finance Professor Lana Durst,
Digital Marketing Professor Jason Beaulieu, and Pamela
Richards, the Capstone Professor who organized the
project. But more importantly, the student ideas were
also presented to STC Management, represented by
Vianna Ko, Marketing Manager, and Karen Monique
Calbuso, Marketing Specialist.
Excerpt from the Centennial College Blog. Read more about the
project and the students’ proposed strategies, by visiting:
centennialcollege.ca/centennial-college-blog/2023
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Otishè Fashion Show
Second year Fashion Business and Management student, Omamoke
(Mamo) Oyovwi, presents his fashion collection celebrating the rich
cultural heritage of Africa on March 16, 2023 at the Event Centre.
The fashion show was in partnership with the Centennial College
Innovation, Inclusion, Reconciliation and Healing (IIRH) department.

Featured Article
OTISHÈ: HOW A CENTENNIAL COLLEGE STUDENT WILL BE USING
A FASHION SHOW TO TELL A STORY OF BLACK RESILIENCE
Creating Otishè
“When I was back home, I’d create collections
every year, and always tell a story with the
collection,” Mamo says. “Here, I realized that I
haven't made a collection for the past two years,
and I'd been looking for an opportunity to do
that.”
“I heard about Black History Month, and the idea
just came to me that I would love to tell a story
about black culture and black history through my
craft,” he says. “I realized that I could tell the
perfect story with the African clothes that I make
about the culture, surviving slavery, and
resilience and creativity.” And, it turns out,
Centennial College would help him make it
happen.
“I proposed it to my professor and she was really
excited about it. She introduced me to the IIRC,”
he says. “They supported me with $2,000 to
fund the project.”
Telling a story
“I'm an African designer with an extensive
understanding about African culture,” Mamo
says about Otishè, a Nigerian word that means
“charm and resilience against effective assaults
and violence.”
“I'm designing this collection to tell a tale and to
celebrate diversity and inclusiveness here in
Canada,” he continues, “and to demonstrate
how black culture emphasizes equality, wealth
and similarities, not distinction. Also, since
Canada is a very diverse place, I really want to
hold it on Black History Month by creating this
collection and also to convey black
distinctiveness via materials, craft and patterns.”
“I picked five different African countries and 15
trendy designs,” he explains. “They’re western
designs, but with African prints with African
fabrics, to tell a story about diversity here at
Centennial College, as well.”
The next part of the journey
Outside of getting a chance to tell an important
story, putting the show on is going to serve as
an important step in Mamo’s career journey.
“This is going to be my first practical operation
here in Canada using what I've learned from the
school,” he says. “So I believe that expressing
my creative side is going to tell a story about my
personality to any firm that I apply to.” And as for
where he wants to end up?
“As an African designer that has passion for
fashion, I really want to explore fashion and
contribute to the fashion industry on the global
scene,” he says. “I want to learn more about the
fashion industries here in Canada, the USA and
other western countries. And with the knowledge
and experience I gather, I will be able to
restructure my brand “Mamomania” and take it
to another level.”
The courage to show yourself
“I was really scared to come up with this,” Mamo
admits about Otishè, “because this is a new city,
but I had to know what I want, and know what is
in me.” This is something he wants to pass on to
other students: being brave enough to express
the creativity inside you.
“You don't have to suppress what you have, you
just have to tell the story of what you can do,” he
continues. “We have a lot of people out there
that are even more talented than I am, but are
scared to actually come out with what they have.
They don't really get what they want, because
they’re scared to maybe tell the world what they
are made of. So my advice to them is to just
come out with what they have, and express
themselves.”
Centennial made it happen
As for the Otishè collection, the final finishing
touches are being put on the March 16 show,
something Mamo’s grateful to the College for.
“I graduated from university and I've also gone
to fashion school for one year,” he says. “And I
didn't get this kind of opportunity. Centennial
College actually helped me come up with this
great idea, and they encouraged me to come up
with my best, so I really appreciate that. And
that's why I'm happy to be here.”
Article by Anthony Geremia
Read the full article HERE
Photos provided by Omamoke (Mamo) Oyovwi
#mamomania_
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Bringing Job Opportunities on Campus
Henderson, Stephanie Portelance and Carolyn Seward who
helped make the event a great success and thank you to Career
Services for all their help in organizing this event.
CITT and Centennial College Professional &
Student Supply Chain Networking Afternoon
CIFFA Recruitment and Networking Event
In cooperation with industry partner, the Canadian International
Freight Forwarding Association (CIFFA), students enrolled in
CIFFA-affiliated programs (IBM, GBM, Business Administration -
International Business) were able to attend a special recruitment
event of CIFFA-affiliated employers including FedEx, Polimex,
Titanum Transportation and more on April 5, 2023. Important
highlights of the event included interview sessions with students
followed by a very robust panel discussion with panelists Arnon
Melo, Douglas Whitlock and Paul Gilionna. The panel answered
student questions and shared their experiences working in the
logistics sector. Thanks to PAC member Stephen McDermott for
moderating the panel and bringing the CIFFA employers to campus.
On April 5, 2023, we were excited to have the Canadian
Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) return to host a
live Professional and Student Supply Chain Networking
event at Centennial College Event Centre. The event began with
Welcome Remarks from Pina Melchionna, President & CEO, CITT,
and Centennial College PAC Member, followed by guest speakers
Ruth Joseph-Jones of Bolloré and Ryan Bloor of Celestica who
spoke on New Trends in Logistics. Alumni Malou Espinola and
Gursimran Singh then shared their experience and perspectives
as CCLP Centennial graduates and then students had the
opportunity to meet the CITT Toronto Area Council. The event
concluded with Networking and a Job Fair with booth set up with
organizations looking to recruit emerging talent and connect with
graduating students. The Business School working towards the
CITT-Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) designation via CITT's
online courses were invited to take part in this event.162 students
graduating from Centennial College Supply Chain Management
Logistics program were in attendance.
Insurance Management Employers & Professional
Organizations Event
On January 24, 2023, our Insurance Management Program, in
partnership with Career Services, hosted an Insurance
Management Employers & Professional Organizations
Event, connecting students with industry employers and
professional associations. As key industry partners, members from
our Program Advisory Committee were in attendance, and we were
pleased to have Aviva, Crawford, IBAO, IIC, Northbridge and
ORIMS join us. In addition, Liberty Mutual and Desjardins, key
insurance employers and supporters of the program, were able to
attend. Students had the chance
learn about each of the
organizations at promotional
tables and to network with
various representatives from the
insurance companies and
organizations, to discuss
insurance careers and to make
connections with industry
professionals. Thank you to our
PAC Member representatives
Brett Boadway, Marnai
Cimolai, Veronica Grace, Sarah
Camera ready Cheers to our Fashion Business and Management
students and our Business Analytics and Insights students who participated
in a recent photoshoot with the Centennial College Marketing Department.
As a part of this photoshoot, some students also shared stories of their
career path and experience at Centennial. Two video links from the session
provided on page 14 (Paris FLIP). Thank you to all those who took part!
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Learning from the Experts
Centennial College Grads Selected for New
Graduate Program at Northbridge
Northbridge Financial recently created a new graduate program
for students graduating from insurance related college
programs. The program begins with a two-month educational
program, learning about underwriting, claims, risk services and
shared services within the company. Once they have successfully
completed the program, the graduates will jump-start their career
with Northbridge, in either claims or underwriting. We are extremely
excited to share that Northbridge has selected Centennial College as
one of their targeted partners in this initiative. Four of our 2023
graduates from the Insurance Management Program have been hired
to join Northbridge under their Claims Graduate Program. The new
graduates will begin their training in June before embarking on a new
and exciting career as claims adjusters. The graduates are extremely
excited to be able to begin their insurance careers with Northbridge
and the Insurance Management Program is honoured to have been
able to work with Northbridge on this and look forward to
strengthening our ties with them in the future.
WANT TO ENTER THE LEGAL WORLD?
HERE’S WHY YOU WANT TO BECOME
A PARALEGAL
If you’re interested in getting straight to work in Canada’s legal
world, then Centennial College’s one-year Paralegal program
represents a quick, convenient way to get the education and
experience to start a career in Canadian law as a Paralegal.
Read more on The Business School Blog:
centennialcollege.ca/the-business-school-blog/2023
THE SECRETS TO CAREER SUCCESS:
FASHION BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
STUDENTS ASK THE EXPERTS
Four pros from the fashion industry met with students for a networking presentation,
hosted by The Business School, and provided valuable, insider information about their
industry, how to get into it and how to succeed. Thank you Anna Care, Director of Digital
Experience at Aritzia, Colette Liburd, Owner of the Clarendon Trading Company, Janet
Ellis, Corporate High End Manager at Louis Vuitton, and Tracy Platt, Associate Vice
President of Product Development Style and Home at Canadian Tire. Here’s a peak at
one of the questions:
What skills are the most
important to have?
For Anna, it’s the ability to collaborate. "I've
worked with a lot of different teams, a lot of
different personalities," she said. "And it's really
just kind of adjusting and figuring out ways to
work with one another in an effective way."
For Tracy, it’s the ability to market yourself.
"Being able to market yourself is a skill that takes
a lot of time to develop," she said. "What are your
strengths? And how do you promote that and
even market that to other people?"
For Janet, it’s interpersonal skills. "What's
really important is not just being an effective
communicator," she said. "For me, it's also about
listening and gauging the response. I'm actually
quite introverted, and when I'm meeting with
colleagues or clients, a lot of what I do is listen
and observe. Because for us, it's about
relationships."
For Colette, its good old-fashioned believing in
yourself, as informed by her own life experiences.
"My parents are immigrants, they came to this
country with a very clear plan," she said.
"Venturing into the role of entrepreneurship is
very gray and unstable and worrisome for
someone like a parent, right? I really had to work
on honing in on my belief in myself, and my ability
to take something in my mind and transition it into
something that's physical and tangible."”
Excerpt from Article by Anthony Geremia
Full article on the Centennial College Blog HERE
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Work-Integrated Learning in Insurance Management
To cap off their insurance studies, students in the
Insurance Management program had the opportunity to
put their new skills and knowledge into practice through a
two-week field placement. Our Program Advisory Committee
(PAC) members and employer partners welcomed students into
their workplaces, providing opportunities for experiential
learning. Students were given the chance to job shadow
insurance professionals, participate in a ride along, attend
business meetings and perform insurance related tasks. With a
record number of students enrolled in the program, our PAC
members stepped in to provide additional placements and to
promote the field placement program to their members and
networks. With the help of our PAC, we were able to expand
our employer partner network, ensuring that every student had
the opportunity to work with an employer for the field
placement. PAC members Aviva, Crawford, Intact and
Northbridge all hosted multiple students. Additionally, The
Commonwell arranged a special field placement to allow a
student with a keen interest and experience to learn about farm
insurance in Canada.
Our PAC industry partners IBAO, IIC (Career Connections) and
ORIMS went above and beyond in promoting the program to
their members and within their networks to help us forge new
partnerships. With the assistance of our PAC members, we
were able to place our 39 students with 26 employers,
including 18 new employer partners. Student feedback on the
placements was overwhelmingly positive and there was a clear
consensus that this opportunity is extremely valuable to
student learning. We are extremely proud that several of our
students have been offered employment upon graduation with
some of our field placement partners, including Crawford,
Northbridge and Hunters International.
We are extremely grateful for the continued support of our PAC
members, who help make the field placement program
successful and allow us to offer quality education to our
students.
Students participating in the insurance management field placement at Northbridge
Financial were able to job shadow and participate in claims and insurance sales ridealongs.
Shown above (L-R): Baishnav Ankit Mishra, Aarushi Sukhramani, Riona Dsouza,
Tsun Ho (Nick) Wong.
Conntecting with Industry
Women Inspire 2023
In honor and celebration of International Women’s Day, on March
10, 2023, a group of Business School students, joined by faculty
Adriana Carrillo and Melissa Jimeno and VP - Manjit Jheeta,
participated in the 2023 Women Inspire Event at the Toronto Board of
Trade Forum. Students learned about the unique hurdles that young
women face when starting their entrepreneurial journeys, how women
can grow sustainable wealth, and the challenges for women in rising
to top leadership. In addition, students had the opportunity to network
with local entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Economic Club of Canada Event
On June 1, 2023, nine students from our Economics for
Business Analysis course, and Professor Alex Maletich,
took part in an event titled, Is Canada Ready to Fully
Embrace Electric Vehicles?, hosted by the Economic Club of
Canada at One King West Hotel in Toronto. The event was led by
influential guest speakers from the electric vehicles industry such
as the President and CEOs of Volkswagen Group Canada Inc and
Mercedes-Benz Canada. Topics discussed included the readiness
of Canadian municipalities concerning planning and zoning
changes to accommodate bulk charging and the re-shaping of the
automobile industry's global economy.
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Industry Partners
Partner Appreciation Event 2023
On April 27, 2023, Centennial College hosted its Partner
Appreciation Reception at the Centennial College Event
Centre. The event celebrated Centennial’s amazing partners,
donors, and employers and the impactful partnerships that had been
cultivated throughout the years. The evening featured keynote
speaker, Giles Gherson, Executive Vice President & Chair of the
Economic Blueprint Institute at the Toronto Region Board of Trade,
presented on the "Future of Work."
The Partner Appreciation Reception provided an opportunity for
esteemed partners, donors, and employers to celebrate the success
of the partnerships. Attendees connected, exchanged ideas, and
explored new avenues for collaboration.
Thank you to all our Program Advisory Committee Members for all
the support you provide to our students.
Program Advisory Committee Member, Emilia
Ligeti, Asset Management Specialist at
Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp, and Mary
Devine, Chair of Accounting, Financial
Services and Insurance.
Emilia Ligeti at the podium with Centennial College
President and CEO Dr. Craig Stephenson (left) and
Andrew Petrou, Director, Strategic Initiatives and
External Relations (SIER) and Executive Director,
Downsview Aerospace Innovation and Research
(DAIR)
Welcoming our new PAC Members
Program Advisory Committees (PAC) provide an essential link between Centennial College
and the community they serve. PAC members inform programming with respect to industry
trends and thus any changes in skill and knowledge requirements, keeping curriculum
aligned with industry needs. The Business School has over 200 PAC Members. We are
excited to welcome our new PAC Members below!
Khwaja Arsalan
Descartes MSR Software
Product Owner
Christine Claveria
Ministry of the Attorney General
Regional Recruitment Manager
Alison Goldman
The Central Group of Companies
Director of Marketing
Joanna Jaskielewicz
YWCA Toronto
Manager, JUMP Scarborough
Andrea Mancini
Adecco
Head of Sales
Kathleen Moore
Opentext
Senior HR Business Partner
Kubes Navaratnam
Nava Wilson LLP
Managing Partner
Maria del Pilar Aulestia
PC Financial - PC Bank
Product Manager
Elliott Smith
Deloitte Digital
Director, Experience Design
Ahtursh Vaithilingam
South Asian Legal Clinic of
Ontario (SALCO)
Paralegal and Community Legal
Worker
Saganja Vasanthakumar
Ministry of Attorney General
Court & Client Representative
Find out more
about PACs at
Centennial
by clicking
HERE
Retiring PAC Members
We would like to take a moment to
thank our retiring PAC Members for
all the support they have provided
to TBS and our students over the
past years, including:
• Jennifer Falzon
Business Administration-Leadership &
Management PAC since 2020
• Shannon Goddard
Marketing PAC since 2019
• Sonya Meloff
Marketing - Corporate Account
Management PAC since 2016
• Raj Thavaratnasingham
Business Administration-Leadership &
Management PAC since 2008
• Rahmat Ushaksaraei
Project Management PAC since 2016
• Cranla Warren
Business Administration-Leadership &
Management PAC since 2021
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NEW TBS Profiles
Brian Atkinson
Academic Chair, Business & Management
What I do
I am an Academic Chair accountable for providing
academic and administrative leadership,
supervision and direction to faculty, managers,
support staff and students in the School. Also
provide leadership in the development and
delivery of a related cluster of courses and
programs in the Business and Management
department of the School. The full-time program
cluster includes programs such as Business
Administration and Leadership, Human Resources
and Project & Strategic Management.
Before I joined Centennial
I was senior human capital leader with over 25
years of international and domestic progressive
experience with a demonstrated ability to lead
human capital functions as a business; by setting
people strategies that are aligned to business
goals; resulting in improved performance. I have
worked in various areas of Human Resources
(Equity, Diversity & Inclusion; HR Business
Partner; Onboarding & Career Program
Management, Organizational Effectiveness &
Development and Talent Acquisition &
Development). I also taught at Durham College for
10 years in their Continuous Learning School.
Things you may not know about me
I am a proud 1991 Centennial College graduate
from the Hospitality & Tourism program at the
former Warden Woods campus. I lived in Kuwait
for 2.5 years in 1997 to end of 1999 and was an
Executive Director at a private British Academy. I
am a lifelong learner and my daughters tease me
about the number of diplomas I have.
The best part of my day
I am a firm believer that there should be an
element of fun to the work we do and I enjoy a
good laugh with a colleague or student.
Accomplishments
- MBA from Ivey Business School
- Certified Board Director, Institute of Corporate
Directors
Arun Mathew
Operations Administration Support Officer
What I do
I am the Operations Administration Support Officer
at The Business School. I joined The Business
School in January 2023 and my job area includes
assisting onboarding of new faculties, helping with
school’s scheduling activities, coordinating projects
such as room reservation, invigilation and helping
with other operational functions of The Business
School.
Before I joined Centennial
I came to Canada as an international student and I
completed my studies at Lambton College
Mississauga. I was lucky enough to pursue a co-op
opportunity on campus as a student service
representative and later it turned out to a full-time
opportunity. During my tenure of 4 years at the
college, I worked in different roles as an admin
assistant, academic assistant and lastly as the
schools’ scheduler.
Things you may not know about me
I was born in Kerala, India and moved to Canada
in 2017 as an International student. My mother
tongue is Malayalam and I speak English and a
little bit of Tamil. I love watching soccer and I am a
big fan of Manchester United. I love exploring food
items and I have tried a variety of dishes from
different countries.
My interests outside of work
I love going out with my family and friends to
capture the beauty of the nature. I also like to play
soccer and tennis for fun with my friends. I like to
do outside activities like biking, camping, canoeing,
paddle boards and I have done parasailing once.
The best part of my day
Getting home after work and relaxing on the couch
with a cup of tea (TV on :))
Accomplishments
I have completed my Bachelor’s degree in
Commerce and Master degree in Business
Administration and also hold a diploma in
International Business.
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NEW TBS Profiles
Saida Mohamed
Success Advisor
What I do
I am a success advisor at The Business School. I
help students make informed academic choices
and navigate their academic journey, such as
developing study plans to avoid graduation delays.
I support students with advice on selecting
programs, building timetables, changing programs,
transferring credits and connecting students with
resources and people in the college. I advise the
student in verifying ways such as scheduling oneon-one
advising meetings, Virtual drop-ins and
hosting program informational webinars.
Before I joined Centennial
I worked with the award-winning Pathways to
Education Program, which provides high school
students living in low-income communities across
Canada with a holistic combination of academic,
financial, social, and one-on-one support that is
proven to remove barriers to graduation and
promote positive youth development during critical
high school years. After Pathways, I went to explore
the world: I worked back home as a counsellor with
the Turkish Maarif Foundation of Mogadishu. I
travelled to London, UK and Middle East to teach
English. When the world shut down, I came back
and I started working as Career Development
Counsellor with Regent Park Community Health
Center. I then found a contract position with the
School of Community and Health Studies.
Things you may not know about me
I am an introvert; I love travelling and learning
about new cultures. I have been to 30 cities in 20
countries and 3 different continents, and planning
to go more.
The best part of my day
Greet with hugs and kisses by my 3-year-old niece
every time and get home.
Accomplishments
-Becoming permanent staff with Centennial College
-Raising 3 boys to become men (the most
challenging job I’ve done)
-Planting 350 trees
Racine Senining
Success Advisor
What I do
I am a Success Advisor with The Business School
providing academic advising to students in the
Supply Chain and Project Management programs.
My goal is to offer students support and guidance
on their academic journey and providing them with
resources that the college offers to ensure their
success at Centennial College.
Before I joined Centennial
I was working as a Job Skills Counsellor with the
YMCA Durham Employment team before joining
Centennial. Before that, I’ve worked as an
Employment Counsellor and Volunteer Coordinator
with Yonge Street Mission and as a Transitions
Facilitator at Humber College.
Things you may not know about me
I was born in the Philippines and moved to Toronto
in my late teens. I lived in Scarborough for over 12
years and now reside in Pickering. I love to sing
(big fan of karaoke) and I play the guitar. I love
cruises and have sailed on the Disney Cruise Line
5 times in the last decade. I am obsessed with
Broadway musicals, travelling to new places,
history, and food – especially Japanese and
Korean food! I have a big sweet tooth for
chocolate and will never say no to a KitKat bar or
anything with Nutella.
My interests outside of work
I really enjoy spending time with family, friends,
and loved ones including my beloved dog, Dexter.
I love going on hikes in the summer, exploring new
places around Ontario, and trying out new food
and experiences. When I’m home, I love listening
to music, reading books, watching interesting
videos on Youtube or browsing internet blogs and
forums.
Accomplishments
I have an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in
Psychology and Mental Health Studies and I also
have a diploma in Social Service Work.
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NEW TBS Profiles
Dr. Resmi Ann Thomas PhD
Full-time Professor, Marketing Research & Analytics
What I do
I am serving The School of Business as a faculty,
teaching Market Research and Analytics. I was
serving Centennial part time before I joined as a
full timer. I do what I am most passionate about:
talking, teaching and research.
Before I joined Centennial
Even with over 12 years of research, teaching and
consultancy experience back from India, it has
been quite a professional journey for me in
Canada. I started by volunteering to teach mental
math to school students, before joining an
organization as a research analyst. I was the
Director for Data Quality of an MNC. And here I
am, serving my Alma-mater as a full timer and
simply love it here.
Things you may not know about me
I am a proud mom of two teenagers. It has been 7
years since I moved to Canada and had to take
care of my kids by myself because my husband
couldn’t move with me from Saudi Arabia. He
joined us this year, and we are looking forward to
enjoying every minute of family time together. I am
also hoping to bring my MIL and parents to Canada
so that my kids can cherish and treasure the love
of their grandparents (and also because I miss real
tasty food back from home).
The best part of my day
This brings out the duality of my personality. I love
being in campus teaching students and at the
same time love being at home unwinding. It is
interesting to meet and engage with students also
to learn much more when they ask their doubts. I
equally enjoy being with my family who
unconditionally accepts me. Let’s just say that I
enjoy every day, every minute to the fullest.
Accomplishments
I did my PhD from Indian Institute of Technology-
Madras. I have published in A and B rated journals
and have guided and produced two PHD’s. I scored
the first rank for my PG and won the gold medal
from the State.
TBS Admin & Support Updates
Welcome, Welcome Back and Congrats!
The Business School team has been growing! These past
months, we welcomed new members to the admin and support
team including: Brian Atkinson, Chair, Business and
Management Studies, Arun Mathew, Operations Administration
Support Officer, Saida Mohamed, Success Advisor, and Racine
Senining, Success Advisor (Read their profiles on pages 27-28)
We also welcomed back Maricar Traballo and Camille Jimenez.
Maricar was a Success Advisor with TBS from November 2020 to
August 2021, and returned in May 2023, as a Field Placement
Officer, working with Gayle Anderson. Camille worked on a contract
as a Department Assistant from October 2021 to August 2022 in TBS
and returned as a Department Assistant, supporting the Business
and Management department. So nice to have you both back!
We would like to congratulate: Sonia Sims who transitioned from her
position as TBS Program Support Officer to a full-time Success
Advisor and Jasmine Mather joined TBS in full time capacity on April
2023. Jasmine has been supporting the Accounting and Financial
Services cluster as Department Assistant since October 2022.
Support Staff Goodbyes
In Winter 2022, we said goodbye to Success Advisor, Hanaa Ali,
who started a new position as a Student Transition Programs
Coordinator with Centennial’s Student Community Connections
team. Wishing Hanaa the very best in this next chapter.
We also said a temporary goodbye to Success Advisor, Shadya
Abdulrahim, who began her parental leave in April. Congratulations
to Shadya!
Welcome New Program Coordinators
The Business School welcomed new coordinators to the team in
Winter 2023: Terry Pruner, Program Coordinator, Office
Administration: General, Executive, Health, Legal, Robert
Tanha, Program Coordinator, Paralegal - Program Quality and
Compliance, and Sana Zargar, Program Coordinator, Office
Administration: Health. Thank you to past coordinator, Sandrine
Maheux, who supported Marketing - Research & Analytics, from
January to March 2023.
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Connected
Recognition & Achievements
Happy Retirement, Magdalen!
The Business School said a big congratulations and farewell to Professor Magdalen
Cheung who retired from the College in May 2023, after over 23 years at The
Business School. Magdalen has been an exceptional and respected faculty member
of our School, showing such care and kindness to her students and colleagues. Her
unwavering dedication to her learners and their success has been inspiring to see.
She wanted to leave quietly, although in true Magdalen fashion, brought in cake one
afternoon for us to share on her behalf. We wanted to take a moment to appreciate all her
contributions and wish her the very best in her well-deserved retirement.
Magdalen wanted to thank those who have been working with her and helping her all
along. She will miss her coworkers and students at Centennial College, but also
acknowledges the benefit of retiring. “The rest of my life will be a prayerful life. I try to
attend morning Mass every day. I'll be going on pilgrimage to Italy and France this early
June. I remember all of you in my prayers.” Thank you, Magdalen, for over 23 years of
commitment to learners and being an integral part of their post-secondary journey!
TBS Professor recognized by HRH Princess Anne
for Building Leadership Competencies
In April 2023, during the semester break, Professor Sandy Di
Felice was recognized by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne for
long standing contributions to building leadership across
Commonwealth countries. A ceremony held at St James's Palace
on April 27 recognized Sandy as a Board Director of the Duke of
Edinburgh's Commonwealth Study Conferences Canada (DECSC)
and her work to advance experiential learning across academic,
labour and corporate leaders who collaborate to develop new
perspectives and approaches to meet today's challenges.
increasingly interconnected world. Competencies include cultural
intelligence, complex problem solving, ethical decision-making,
collaborative negotiation, inclusion and diversity, innovation, and
conflict management.
In June, Canada will host 300
emerging leaders and 100
program alumni during the 2023
Commonwealth Study Conference.
Sandy's charitable work mirrors
her commitment at Centennial
College to build future leaders.
Founded at Oxford University, the program enables participants to
learn the skills to lead diverse teams and work with partners in an
Professor Spotlight - Tulsi Dharel
Cheers to TBS Professor Tulsi Dharel, CMA Board Council
member and NMA founder, who was spotlighted in the Chartered
Marketer website. In the feature, Tulsi discusses his passion and
pursuit to educate marketers through his experiences. Read the
full article at: charteredmarketer.ca
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Teaching, Learning & Scholarship
Long-Term Service Recognition
We would like to take a moment to recognize our Business
School colleagues who were celebrated at Centennial
College’s Long-Term Service Awards recognition event on
February 22, 2023. This event recognized those who reached
milestones in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Congratulations, everyone!
Please note, due to complexities in the system it is possible some members in our
area may be missing from the list below. Also, the information used to calculate
the years of service is calculated by employment type (Eg. for staff who started
out as part-time, then moved to full-time roles, it unfortunately does not capture
the contract time).
Terry Pruner, Diana Daniels, Scott Tanaka, Abrahim Farah Neto, Tahmina Qassem, and Holly Main
celebrate 5-years of service at the Long-Term Service Recognition Event
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Abrahim Farah Neto
Afsheen Bhimji
Allan Tompkins
Alyssa Muzaffar
Amy Kranz
Andrea Moffat
Andrea Rennie
Anita Agrawal
Avinash Jagtap
Colleen Paterson
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David Tooke
Denica Kouame
Diana Daniels
Elaine Marans
Erin Noble
Fayon Waugh-
Williamson
Holly Main
Holly Pearlman
Iain Chalmers
Justin Molloy
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Kamlesh Ghag
Kathleen Burton
Kathy Ragoo
Kim Nguyen
Kyriacos Elles
Liliana Curtean
Lina Jaglowitz
Lucas Thung
Luis Silva
Luki Danukarjanto
Lyle Van Every
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Nadia Pereira
Natalie Chinsam
Olena Onupko
Patrick Smith
Peter Garcia- Sjogrim
Radu Cureteanu
Remi Gaudet
Ronald Chaikin
Ronald Tsang
Samar Hamid
Sana Zargar
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Surjeet Singh
Tahmina Qassem
Tammy Mang
Terry Pruner
Toussaint Xavier
Trevor Preston
Tulsie Ramdayal
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Amanda Stone
Debra Lee-Hue
Ewa Kowalski
Farhad Moayeri
Gayle Anderson
Gopika Joseph
Graeme McPhaden
Hoang Dai Trang
Nguyen
Linda Nikolaou
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Michael Karambatos
Michael Ryan
Nadia Kangal
Rajiv Issar
Robert Tanha
Roger De Peiza
Sheldon Shiewitz
Shirley Lamarre
Thomas Butler
Tulsi Dharel
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Bob Xourafas
Jeffrey Parsons
Jennifer Walker
Kim-On Ma
Mila Romaniuk
SM Hasanuzzoha
Tina Norton
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Angela Fernandes
Anil Dean
Elizabeth Clarke
Jai Goolsarran
Patricia Steger
Sherene Shaw
Wenlu Feng
30 Year Louie Nanos
35 Year Vicky Ghazarian
40 Year Reggie Plateo
“It has been a privilege doing this job and a
responsibility I continue to take seriously - to
provide hope, guidance and knowledge to
learners eager to receive it. I have been very
blessed by all the students who have crossed my
path over the years. I have also been blessed to
be in a very positive work environment with so
many kind people.”
Reggie Plateo
Professor, The Business School
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Teaching, Learning & Scholarship
Scholarly Activities
Exploring Student Perceptions of
Empowerment
In 2021/2022, Professor Katie Bannon had the
opportunity to lead a research project funded by the
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) that
explored Student Perceptions of Empowerment in higher
education (specifically COMP106 students were invited
to participate).
Business School Faculty Exchanges Abroad
This March, Business School faculty participated in international
faculty exchanges in France and Andorra. Professors Peter
Jackson and Jason Beaulieu, taught at INSEEC University in
France in the areas of International Business and Supply Chain and
Digital Engagement Strategy respectively, while using the case
method. Also, Human Resources Professor Erin Noble, attended the
University of Andorra, teaching on how mental health impacts HR
Practices. Thank you to Professor Peter Jackson for providing the
photos above.
Learning and Development Committee
In Winter 2023, The Business School announced the relaunch of
the Learning and Development Committee, under the leadership of
Chair Steven Khan, which had been temporarily suspended due
to COVID-19. We to welcome submissions again from faculty and
staff. The LDC mandate is to support and advocate for individual and
group professional development opportunities within School, thus
advancing our collective capacity for a high-standard of learning
practice, leadership and scholarship. The goals of the committee are
to promote professional development opportunities in the Academic
School and encourage sharing of newly acquired knowledge across
the Centennial College stakeholder community. If you are interested
in submitting for an upcoming Learning and Development opportunity,
the link to the application form can be found HERE.
We encourage you to check out Katie’s article in the
latest issue of Teaching and Learning Innovation Digest
which includes a poster and short podcast exploring this
research further. The article not only relates to the topic
of teaching and learning but it is an opportunity to learn
from the amazing students who participate in the COMP
courses.
“I had so much fun working on this project, and
although I feel as though I barely scratched the
surface of the topic of empowerment, I learned so
much from the students who participated. I was
supported by an amazing team including my research
assistants (former Centennial students Maria Vergel
Aressi and Twinkle Garg), the SoTL department and the
chairs who approved the opportunity for me to conduct
the research (thank you, Amanda!)”
Read the full article here: Teaching and Learning
Innovation Digest_The ReTurn (submission on page 100
of the Digest).
Critical thinking Instructional Approaches in
Asynchronous Online Discussion Forums
In March 2023, Professor Elaine Marans took part in Centennial
College’s Critical Thinking in Education Symposium, delivering a
session, Critical Thinking Instructional Approaches in
Asynchronous Online Discussion Forums, was based on research
Elaine completed as part of her Master of Education degree.
Read more about the event HERE.
Podcast
transcript
available
HERE
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In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Victor Sousa
March 26,1955 - March 29, 2023
It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of our beloved colleague, and friend to
many, Victor Sousa.
Victor loved Centennial College with all his heart and was a passionate professor who taught in
the Marketing Research & Analytics Program and other Marketing programs across The
Business School.
Victor taught in the School for more than 20 years and was always there to support faculty,
staff, and most importantly his students, which whom he always put first. Even when he wasn’t
feeling at his best, he made it clear that he wouldn’t let anything impact the learning experience
for his students. Victor really strived to do his best and in turn get the best out of his students.
Victor believed in giving back to the community and had served on several hospital boards,
such as UHN, Doctor's Hospital, and helped found the Kensington Health Gardens. His care,
kindness and good humour reached all those around him.
Many of you knew Victor well and we will miss him for the wonderful person he was.
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Upcoming Events
July
3
July
7
Canada Day - College Closed
Mid-Term Grades Deadline
Summer 2023
14
July
Withdrawal without academic
penalty deadline
17
July
Application to Graduate for
Summer 2023 deadline
August
7
Civic Holiday - College Closed
18
August
End Date - 14 Week Summer
semester programs
23
August
Summer 2023 Grades Deadline
28
August
TBS Fall Kick-Off
at the Event Centre
September
1
Transfer Credit Deadline
Fall 2023
September
4
Labour Day - College Closed
September
5
Start Date – 14-Week Fall
Semester
12
September
Course Change Deadline /
PLAR Application Deadline
Fall 2023
19
September
Withdrawal with Partial Refund
Deadline - Fall 2023
30
September
National Day for Truth and
Reconciliation 2023 -
College Closed
October
9
Thanksgiving - College Closed
November
3
Mid-Term Grades Deadline
Fall 2023
10
November
Withdrawal without academic
penalty deadline
December15
End Date – 14 Week Fall
semester
20
December
Fall 2023 Grades Deadline
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Thank you to all those who shared their stories, content, and
photos for this issue of Business Connected:
Gayle Anderson
Brian Atkinson
Beverley Bannon
Jason Beaulieu
David Cardozo
Natalie Chinsam
Clarisse Clemente
Diana Daniels
Mary Devine
Tulsi Dharel
Sandy Di Felice
Tanya Domize
Angela Fernandes
Vicky Ghazarian
Vanessa Hiltz
Peter Jackson
Sumanth Jaligama
Melissa Jimeno
Leona Jones
Steven Khan
Nicole Koss
Emilia Ligeti
Holly Main
Alex Maletich
Tammy Mang
Elaine Marans
Jasmine Mather
Arun Mathew
Vickie McInnis
Matt Mcinnis
Saida Mohamed
Tyler Murphy
Louie Nanos
Timothy Ng
Austin Njoku
Jennifer Northcote
Barry O’Brien
Omamoke Oyovwi
Thi My Anh Phan
Reggie Plateo
Tahmina Qassem
Pamela Richards
Misael Santos
Racine Senining
Xiaoling (Dolly) Shao
Vida Shehada
Kerri Shields
Rathika Sitsabaiesan
Sherry Stanton
Amanda Stone
Byron Tobar
Resmi Ann Thomas
Linda Traill
Lyle Van Every
Daryl Mishka Watin
Sana Zargar
With contributions and assistance from other areas of Centennial College, including:
Marketing and Communications (Special thanks to Anthony Geremia, Emma Jamieson & Sharon Lewis), Melanie Holmes
from Transitions and Student Life, Carrie Kirkbride from Student Records, Colleen Marquand from Enrolment Services,
and Linda Palma from People & Equity.
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