Kane Writers Award: Apply by Nov. 30

The Edna and Velma Thomas Kane Writers Award supports aspiring writers of African Nova Scotian and Black/African descent. Valued at $30,000, the award will be presented to an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts upon graduation from Saint Mary’s. 

Floyd Kane BA’92

2024 award criteria: 

To be eligible, undergraduate BA and BES students must: 

• be graduating from Saint Mary’s in 2024, 

• be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, 

• identify as Black/African descended, with priority going to African Nova Scotian students, 

• have good academic standing, 

• have demonstrable financial need, and 

• aspire to a career in writing, broadly defined.  

 This award was established through the generosity of alumnus Floyd Kane BA’92, a writer, lawyer, filmmaker and creator of the acclaimed TV series, Diggstown. It aims to reduce financial roadblocks for graduating students by supporting them in pursuing further studies, training or self-directed projects to advance their writing aspirations. Broadly defined, writing can include (but is not limited to) creative writing, spoken word, film/television writing, digital publishing or an academic career path in an arts and humanities discipline. 

 Application deadline: Thursday, November 30, 2023 

 Learn more and apply today!  https://www.smu.ca/arts/arts-awards-andfunding.html 

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Academic Integrity Week: Oct 30-Nov 2

Academic integrity is the foundation of higher learning. It refers to a set of ethical values relating to how we treat our sources of knowledge, and how new knowledge is constructed and shared with others. The values of academic integrity go beyond student citation mistakes, plagiarism, and cheating, as the technical manifestations of violations associated with it. Academic integrity is a shared responsibility among all members of the University community.

The aim of this week-long event is to engage students, faculty and staff in learning and sharing with others how they can uphold academic integrity to increase student success and promote the ethical values of scholarly dialogue and respectful knowledge creation.

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Schedule of events

Faculty Panel on AI (Artificial Intelligence) and AI (Academic Integrity)

Monday, October 30
3-4:30 p.m.  
Virtual Event

The panel will be moderated by Dr. Karen Grandy, Chairperson of the Academic Senate and the Senate Committee on Academic Integrity. Panelists include Academic Integrity Officers, members of the Academic Integrity Appeal Board, and Education Developer Julian l’Enfant from The Studio for Teaching and Learning.

Bring your questions, challenges, and ideas about maintaining Academic Integrity in our classes now that Artificial Intelligence tools are widely available for everyone to use.

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 826 4860 0695   Passcode: 603419  

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Citation Station: activities, fun AI resources and prizes

Tuesday, October 31
1-4 p.m.
Student Common Space, 5th Floor of the Student Centre. Drop-by station.   

Visit us at the Citation Station on the 5th floor of the Student Centre from 1-4 p.m. to learn about citations and plagiarism, to receive writing and referencing help on your papers and for the chance to win prizes!  

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Avoiding Academic Mistakes Workshop

Wednesday, November 1
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 
Virtual Event  

Chat with the Writing Centre and Library staff about academic integrity and get tips to help you with writing a paper, assignment, or test. Learn how to avoid common academic mistakes! This workshop is designed to provide you with resources to help with your writing, research, and proper citations/references.

Zoom link
Passcode: academic

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Intersections Between Copyright and Academic Integrity

Thursday, November 2
2-3 p.m. 
Virtual Event 

Copyright is more than knowing the limits of what you can copy. Whether you’re using images, videos, or scholarly sources, there are many scenarios where knowledge of copyright can be helpful – from knowing how to apply exceptions found in the Canadian Copyright Act to what you need to know before you submit your completed thesis. Join Suzanne and Patricia as they explore the intersections between copyright and academic integrity. 

Presenters: 

• Suzanne van den Hoogen MLIS, University Librarian and Copyright Officer

• Patricia Langille, MA, Copyright Assistant 

Microsoft Teams link
Meeting ID: 229 086 915 918
Passcode: PzxmqJ

Saint Mary's biomedical lab is on the frontiers of collagen exploration

Dr. Veres and his students study in great depth the structural makeup of collagen within the body to identify the unknown

Dr. Sam Veres (left) works in a research lab with Master of Science in Applied Science student Amanda Lee

What comes to mind when people think of exploration is typically outer space, or the deep ocean. But within the human body, there are many structural and functional questions that remain unanswered. 

The structural makeup of collagen within the body, and how it develops and is comprised in injury and disease, is one area still under exploration. Dr. Sam Veres and his graduate students explore this topic with great depth in Biomedical Structure-Function labs. 

Sam Veres

“We think hard about identifying things that are unknown, problems that persist and how we might solve them,” says Dr. Veres, interim Dean of Science and Professor in the Division of Engineering at Saint Mary’s University. “A more complete understanding of the collagen in our bodies, how it develops and how it can become structurally compromised, could lead to development of new treatments to help reduce disabling soft tissue injuries like sprains, strains, and overuse tendinopathies.”

Research and collaboration

Collagen provides structural integrity to tissues in human and animal bodies, including the skin, bones, tendons and ligaments, articular cartilage, even discs in our backs. 

Dr. Veres and his lab specifically study collagen fibrils, which are tiny in size—roughly 1,000 times smaller than a human hair. The size of these fibrils is why many aspects of their development remain unknown, and why the multidisciplinary lab uses knowledge and techniques from engineering, physics, chemistry, biology and medicine to study them.

“These sorts of problems are inherently multidisciplinary, and you need to have collaborative teams that come together and work on these problems together,” says Dr. Veres.

Identifying unknowns

It’s a very exciting time in the lab, with four of its graduate students publishing results within the next year. 

Kelsey Gsell is a PhD student who Dr. Veres co-supervises with Dr. Laurent Kreplak through Dalhousie University’s School of Biomedical Engineering. Her research looks at how collagen in the body respond to enzymes that help control tissue repair and renewal.

Dr. Veres is also working with master’s student Ted Lownie, whose research has shown that the specialized collagen structure of highly loaded tendons like the Achilles extends back to the earliest stages of fetal development rather than being driven by mechanical loading after birth, as previously thought.

Dr. Veres is excited to see his students take part in this innovative, multidisciplinary research and continue asking questions, and exploring in the hopes of finding answers. 

“It’s really satisfying to see students go on to do other great things and take this background with them,” he says. “Seeing my students gain an appreciation for what is unknown and still to be discovered is really so wonderful.”

To learn more about Dr. Sam Veres and his graduate students’ research, visit their lab’s website at vereslab.com.  

Saint Mary's ranked third best Canadian undergraduate university by Maclean’s

For the second consecutive year, Saint Mary's University has been ranked third in the nation among the Best Primarily Undergraduate Universities in the annual  Maclean’s university rankings.

The ranking also affirms Saint Mary’s position as the top-ranked primarily undergraduate university in Nova Scotia for the third year in a row.

"I am delighted that Saint Mary's University is again being recognized as a leading institution in our region and in Canada,” says Saint Mary's University President Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray. "We will continue to create the space for possibility for our students, offering our distinctive combination of access to world-class academics and research within an incredibly supportive and vibrant community.”

The university’s long-standing commitment to and investment in student support is also made clear in the rankings, with Saint Mary’s taking first place for scholarships and bursaries and tying for second place in student awards.  

Other investments in the student experience include a refreshed Bachelor of Commerce program–the flagship degree of the Sobey School of Business–launched in Fall 2023; the creation of new healthcare data analytics and management programs, and the opening of the Sobey Inspiration Hub, a four-storey, 43,000-square-foot building designed to create a natural intersection for the business, academic and student communities.

Notably, Saint Mary’s ranked second in medical/science grants and fifth in social sciences & humanities grants; a reflection of the university’s rising prominence and recognition of its research strength. Saint Mary’s is now Nova Scotia's second-largest research university by research income.

"At Saint Mary's, we are inspired and motivated by a true sense of community," says President Summerby-Murray. "Our top-level ranking is a testament to the excellence, dedication and care of our faculty, staff, alumni and donors. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for all that you do for our students and community, and I know we will continue to distinguish ourselves as a leading institution.”

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Interested in seeing what Saint Mary’s can offer?

Attend our Open House on October 28. Visit the Future Students page for more information.

Saint Mary’s University unveils Sobeys Inspiration Hub as flagship of innovation and entrepreneurial excellence

43,000-square-foot expansion designed to foster innovative multidisciplinary collaboration

On October 11, Saint Mary’s University celebrated the new Sobeys Inspiration Hub, a four-storey, 43,000-square-foot building dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship and innovation at the university. The Sobeys Inspiration Hub is named in recognition of a $5-million investment in the building, part of an $18-million gift from the David & Faye Sobey Foundation, The Sobey Foundation and Sobeys Inc., as well as the personal donations of Paul and Marsha Sobey, and Janis Sobey-Hames and Chris Hames, all longtime supporters of the university.

The Sobeys Inspiration hub is designed to create a natural intersection for the business, academic and student communities. Its incubators, accelerators and technology labs will provide a catalyst for innovation where students can seamlessly participate in classes, workshops, internship opportunities, seminar series, conferences and business plan competitions. The Hub is adjacent to and integrated with the Sobey School of Business, home to one of Canada’s leading Commerce programs, which has attracted business minds from around the globe.

Students work on the DSC retail robot project

The building is the new home of the David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retailing and Services (DSC). Established through the generous support of the late David F. Sobey, the Centre focuses on cutting-edge retail research, innovation and education and will feature a mock store for testing new retail concepts and technologies, a biometric lab for neuroscience research and a digital lab for developing apps and AI solutions. Students, researchers and industry partners work together at the David Sobey Centre to lead innovation in Canada’s retail sector.

“In today’s world, we must all think differently to make great things happen; where we not only seek, but embrace, new approaches to the old way of doing things,” says Michael Medline, CEO of Empire Company Limited. “That is why we are so excited to see the Sobeys Inspiration Hub come to life. This environment is about tapping into potential, the incubation and growth of ideas, the space to challenge, take chances–and yes, even fail–and in turn, create greatness. Most importantly, it is a space where students are certain to thrive.”

A centrepiece of the Sobeys Inspiration Hub is the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre, supported by a $5-million gift from Arthur L. Irving, Sandra Irving DCL’10, Sarah Irving, the Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation and Irving Oil Limited. The Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre addresses the needs of the modern student, fostering an ‘entrepreneurial mindset’ across all faculties. It features a collider space, discovery zone, digital prototyping lab, meeting spaces and a podcasting production studio. Most notably, this campus expansion arrives at a time when the university is engaging more students than ever across the region and Saint Mary’s students are consistently achieving high-level results in national entrepreneurship competitions.

“We are proud to support Saint Mary’s University in their pursuit to provide the very best in business education, instilling the values of hard work, respect and passionate commitment to community," says Arthur Irving. “We are honoured to have the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre as part of The Sobeys Inspiration Hub, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada.”

The Sobeys Inspiration Hub is a catalyst space that energizes the connection between the Sobey Building and the Loyola Academic Building, fostering innovative multidisciplinary work, and strengthening the connectivity and engagement of Saint Mary’s University’s more than 6,600 students, professors and researchers across all faculties, including Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and Research, and the Sobey School of Business. The hub will also play a vital role in the activities of the David Sobey Centre for Excellence in Retailing and Services.

“The way students learn as well as how and where they learn is a strong consideration for us. This transformational addition to our campus is a demonstration of how we are responding to the needs of our curious, forward-thinking scholars who need the environment and resources for those natural collisions to happen–so different perspectives can come together to create innovations for the times ahead,” says Saint Mary’s University President and Chancellor, Robert Summerby-Murray.

In an early effort to spur entrepreneurship and innovation for the province, the Government of Nova Scotia made a significant contribution to this project with its funding of $11 million in 2018. The Government of Canada is contributing $8 million to support green energy and green infrastructure on campus, which includes the Sobeys Inspiration Hub. 

“The Government of Canada is proud to have contributed to the Sobeys Inspiration Hub, a space on campus that will provide programming designed to help under-represented groups, as well as supporting small business owners, those with an interest in entrepreneurship and those seeking employment services. This outstanding addition to Saint Mary’s campus will make the possibility of entrepreneurship a reality for more community members,” says Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax.

Innovative retail store will revolutionize how we shop

Saint Mary’s University, recognized as a top Canadian university, is teaming up with some of Canada’s most influential retail companies to create one of the foremost retail laboratories on the continent. It’s all part of the ground-breaking research at SMU’s David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retailing and Services.

Visitors will soon become part of a living experiment designed to transform the future of shopping and reshape the retail landscape. Students and visitors to the south end of campus will walk into a deceptively simple convenience store that is actually a cutting-edge laboratory.

The retail robot is programmed to glide through stores tracking price tags, missing items and other information, which it relays to employees.

Inside, a retail robot glides through the aisles, logging items that have run low and sending messages to the stockroom. The robot is designed for large stores where it tracks inventory on shelves and assesses planogram and price compliance, explains Ramesh Venkat, Director of the David Sobey Centre. “The robot, equipped with cameras, matches price tags to the computerized lists, checks price tags for compliance for the latest discounts, spots misplaced or missing items, generates a report and sends a real-time alert to an employee.”

And if a shopper wants to take an item home? No need to look for a cashier; there isn’t one. Instead, when you exit the store your credit or debit card is charged automatically. But wait, maybe you want to try on something before purchasing? Step in front of 3D digital screen to model clothing using virtual fitting technology.

SMU researchers are building a futuristic “frictionless customer experience” without inconveniences such as line-ups and check-outs, where customer privacy and protection of information are priorities. “We don't collect any video footage or store any credit card or debit card information. We will provide best-in-class privacy and security, which will set us apart from companies that are doing computer vision in retail environments,” adds Venkat.

The David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retailing and Services brings together university researchers and Canadian retailers to test new technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and robotics. Vivek Sood MBA’98, Executive Vice President, Related Businesses, Empire Company Limited and Sobeys Inc., and Chair of the David Sobey Centre notes, “The retail sector is one of the main drivers of Canada’s economy and an incredibly exciting place of major innovation right now. Each time I visit campus I am eager to see the advances being made by the professors and their top research students.”

Students gain hands-on experience building tech solutions for retail

The retail store and its related labs offer SMU students unparalleled opportunities for hands-on learning and collaboration. Saint Mary’s University professors and students are building leading-edge tech from scratch: computer vision systems, augmented reality and robots.

The digital lab and mock store will allow researchers to track shoppers as they interact with digital platforms, including websites and advertisements. In the biometrics lab, graduate students will use advanced tools such as EEG (Electroencephalography), eye-tracker glasses and GSR (Galvanic Skin Response) sensors to understand customer behaviour and decision-making. Faculty and student researchers from several disciplines–marketing, psychology, information systems, engineering, and computer science all benefit.

Jason Rhinelander

Engineering Professor Jason Rhinelander, Head of Technology and Innovation for the David Sobey Centre, understands that the David Sobey Centre presents him and SMU students with a huge opportunity. “Retail has so many challenges and that is key for engineers and computer scientists. We don’t invent algorithms for the sake of it. We need problems to solve.”

“We can benefit small and medium-sized Atlantic Canadian companies recovering from the pandemic and battling stressors like inflation. By placing their products in our store which acts as a ‘living lab,’ we can provide data about how customers feel about their packaging, service and overall quality. We can also test the retail environment for accessibility: lighting levels, noise levels, and colour schemes.”

Watch: Jason Rhinelander loves solving problems with technology

Vinod Bachhao

Vinod Bachhao came to SMU as a Master’s student in 2015, graduated to PhD studies and is now the university’s first AI engineer. “I could have gone to Toronto, but I love Halifax and the environment here. I grabbed the opportunity to work on the SMU robot and state-of-the-art AI and computer vision. There is nothing better than this.”

The labs, mock store and the cashier-less store all provide the infrastructure for exploring new ideas and innovations that can shape the future of Canadian retail. “The purpose of the David Sobey Centre is to develop and share innovations, expertise and skills that help build a vibrant retail sector–domestically and globally. This new infrastructure and the collaboration between researchers, retailers and technology companies vitally enable us to achieve that vision. It's really exciting,” says Venkat.

Mental Health Series: Information for staff and faculty

Faculty and staff play a crucial role in supporting student mental health and wellness. The Counselling Centre is here to support you navigate these conversations!

Our Mental Health Series is a 4-part training opportunity that equips you with the knowledge, resources, and tools to better support student mental health. The Fall 2023 dates for the Mental Health Series are below. Please Register here!
 
Mental Health 101: Recognizing and Responding to Students in Distress
Monday, October 16,1:30–3:30 p.m. (in-person)
 
Mental Health 202: Practical Approaches for Supporting Students Who Are Stressed, Anxious and/or Depressed
Monday, October 30,1:30–3:30 p.m. (hybrid!)
 
Mental Health 303: Suicide Risk and Facilitating Referrals for Students
Monday, November 20,1:30–3:30 p.m. (in-person)
 
Mental Health for International Students
Monday, November 27, 1:30–2:30 p.m. (in-person)
 
You can now access Mental Health 101 on demand! This course is now offered virtually through Brightspace, in addition to in-person sessions. Email counselling@smu.ca to register or if you have any questions. 

Saint Mary's community gathers for Campus Reflection Walk

On Thursday, September 28, members of the Saint Mary’s community gathered for a Campus Reflection Walk in advance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Dr. Robert Sumerby-Murray, Saint Mary’s President, and Dr. Rohini Bannerjee, Associate Vice-President (Diversity Excellence), welcomed more than 80 students, staff and faculty as they gathered for an opportunity to connect with and acknowledge Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of L’nu, on which Saint Mary’s is located.

The collaborative event consisted of an accessible route, marked with ten posters, each prompting questions or statements for reflection, as Treaty people, in considering the 94 Calls to Action brought forward by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. “Everyone took their time on the walk,” says Dr. Bannerjee. “There were moments of silence and moments of deep conversation.”

In particular, Dr. Bannerjee made note of the student participants who joined from The Language Centre, noting, “their presence embodied curiosity and a commitment to better understanding T&R from the point of view of visitors to the land.”

At the end of the route, members of the Residence Life team hosted a final reflections table, with orange t-shirt paper cut-outs for people to write their thoughts, express their gratitude toward the land or highlight something from the walk that resonated with them. The reflections will be on display on the bulletin board across from Loyola Residence (LR) 108 for the month of October, with new pieces being added throughout the month.

Can’t find a parking spot? Here's why.

Anyone who drives to campus might have noticed that parking is trickier than usual at Saint Mary’s.

At the September 28 University Town Hall, Michelle Benoit, VP Administration and Finance shed some light on the situation, noting there are several factors impacting parking availability.

“A significant factor is changes to neighborhood street parking. Many areas around campus that were once 2-hour parking now require a permit,” she said.

Construction around the campus area is also having an impact. “Road construction on Inglis Street has reduced the availability of street parking, with about 20 construction crew typically arriving at 6 a.m. to park on adjacent streets for the day,” she added.

“Additionally, up the street, the IWK has reduced parking due to construction, which means that more of their employees are parking in the neighborhood.”

Part of ensuring availability is the ability to use parking enforcement tools like ticketing and parking boots. Facilities management and the Security team are actively monitoring parking throughout the day, and issuing tickets as needed to unauthorized vehicles, which has led to some improvement.

Regulations for use of parking boots have changed, and currently SMU is not permitted to use them. The university is working with the HRM to obtain required designation.

Some good news: the parking lot in front of Inspiration Hub should be paved within the next two weeks and be turned over for use shortly after, opening up 12 to 15 parking spots.

ICCM celebrates 20 years of co-operative management education and research excellence

Graduates of the 2023 MMCCU class

This year marks 20 years since the launch of the International Centre for Co-operative Management’s (ICCM) flagship Master of Management, Co-operatives and Credit Unions program. Today, ICCM has grown to offer a suite of online, part-time graduate programs, short courses, a credit union leadership program, international co-op study tours and special topics webinars.

Since their creation, ICCM’s education programs have engaged more than 1,100 co-operative professionals in over 360 organizations from 41 nations. Additionally, ICCM is acknowledged as a global leader in co-operative research, which has culminated in symposia, books, journal articles and reports.

Read the 2023 ICCM Impact Report

On September 21 and 22, 2023, more than seventy founders, faculty, staff, students, alumni, partners and friends gathered at Saint Mary’s University to mark ICCM’s 20-year anniversary. This event focused on learning, networking, visioning and celebrating and featured:

• A day of storytelling, reflexivity, visioning and knowledge-sharing;

• Local co-operative tours with Glitter Bean Café Co-operative, Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative, Healthy Minds Cooperative and Halifax Circus Co-operative;

• A harbour boat tour and networking social;

• Convocation ceremony for the 2023 class followed by an evening of revelry.

“During my time with ICCM, I can see the impact of our work within the co-operative sector,” says Karen Miner, ICCM Managing Director and Adjunct Professor. “We have built a global network of partners, been meaningfully involved in key areas of research, and provided a wide spectrum of education opportunities for working professionals. We continue to innovate and adapt to meet the needs of co-operative enterprises of all sizes, types, sectors, and locations. Marking 20 years is a significant achievement.”

ICCM exists to elevate the global co-operative sector through education and research that is by, for and about co-operatives.

Celebrating Mi'kmaq History Month at Saint Mary's

October is Mi’kmaq History Month! This year marks the 30th anniversary of this important celebration of Mi’kmaq culture and heritage.

This year, there is a special focus on highlighting traditional sports, games and pastimes central to Mi’kmaw culture. These activities help young people develop their understanding of Mi’kmaw culture and carry those teachings into adulthood.

Visit mikmaqhistorymonth.ca to learn more and to download a copy of the 2023 poster!

Saint Mary's University acknowledges that the university is located on the traditional land of the Mi’kmaq Nation. This territory is covered by the "Treaties of Peace and Friendship" which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1725.

Resources and related links:

The Patrick Power Library's Mi'kmaq History Month collection is on display throughout the year. Access the collection on campus or online this month to learn more about Mi'kmaw culture and history. The Library is also proud to host an exhibit of Mi'kmaw cultural artifacts on loan from the Nova Scotia Museum. These important artifacts represent a range of landscapes, sites, traditional activities and cultural periods in Mi'kma'ki. Everyone is welcome to visit the exhibit!

The library has also created an online Indigenous Studies guide. This guide is a resource for research and study in the interdisciplinary aspects of Indigenous studies. It particularly focuses on Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

• Saint Mary’s Indigenous Community

• Learn more about Mi’kmaq History Month, and the 2023 theme!

Saint Mary's University shines at Atlantic Schools of Business Case Competition

Ashish Ganapathy, Lauren Golding, Professor Jeff Muton, Ramji Srinivasan, Shiva Kakkar

Team 1: Lindsey Nalunga, Katherine Hanscom, Mark Mitton

Team 2: Ashish Ganapathy, Lauren Golding, Ramji Srinivasan, Shiva Kakkar

On September 24, Sobey School of Business Bachelor of Commerce students Lauren Golding, Shiva Kakkar, Ramji Srinivasan and Ashish Ganapathy walked away with a second-place win at the Atlantic Schools of Business (ASB) Case Competition sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP (Canada), hosted by Mount Saint Vincent University. The competition was part of the annual ASB Conference—one of Canada’s longest-running academic business conferences. 

“I had a wonderful, enriching and insightful experience at the ASB Case Competition,” said Ganapathy, a third-year BComm student majoring in Accounting and Finance. “I prepared forecasts using financial analysis techniques and improved my public speaking and financial analysis skills.” 

Teams representing universities across the Atlantic provinces participated in a competition where students were asked to analyze and create a solution to a business case (a narrative about a real-life company and the problems it’s facing) and present it to a judging panel. This year’s business case was centered around a Newfoundland-based Childcare Cooperative in need of expansion to meet the overwhelming demand for such services.

“It was a proud moment for our team. Our case was based on real challenges faced by Atlantic Canadians—immigration and population growth. We were tested on an array of skills like critical thinking, quantitative and analytical skills.” said Shiva Kakkar, a second-year BComm student majoring in Finance. “Jeff Muton, professor for the BCOM 4481 Business Case Competition course, provided excellent mentoring throughout our preparation for the competition. The learning experience was exceptionally valuable, as we acquired a solid framework for effectively tackling business cases.”

The Bachelor of Commerce Business Case Competition course takes students from classroom learning to real-world challenges. Students get to test their abilities to think on their feet and compete against other students, in consultation with industry leaders. 

At the Sobey School of Business, students will not only learn how to do business well, they’ll learn how to do business for good.