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Dhillon School of Business

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Yash Dixit receives Jo and Anne Vanee Memorial Award for kindness

Created in 2017 by Joyce Sakamoto and Bonnie Jarokosky to honour the memory of their parents, the Jo and Anne Vanee Memorial Award is awarded each year to a student in the Dhillon

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Dhillon students take third place on the global trading stage

The Dhillon School of Business continues to make its mark on the global stage, with students Maxim Ciobanu and Bill Houenagnon earning an impressive third-place finish at the International Commodities Trading Competition. Hosted

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HRC West Team Gains Real-World HR Experience at Premier Case Competition

The Dhillon School of Business was proudly represented at this year’s HRC West Case Competition, a leading experiential learning event for aspiring HR professionals in Western Canada. Competing against teams from across

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Shining Dhillon student Nadine Thyssen

Nadine Thyssen is an exceptional double major student in economics and finance at the Dhillon School of Business whose academic excellence, real-world experience and global perspective set her apart. From earning one of

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Rising to the challenge: Dhillon students shine on the national stage

Canada’s 2026 NextGen Risk: Insurance Case Competition, held in Calgary, brought together students from across the country to test their skills against real-world insurance risk challenges. A team of four accounting and

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Shining Dhillon student Nicole Gray

Nicole Gray is an accounting student at the Dhillon School of Business who brings dedication, integrity and a strong work ethic to everything she does. From early mornings spent studying in the library

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Dhillon students take part in Blackfoot tipi raising

At the University of Lethbridge, learning doesn’t just happen behind a desk. In the IGBM 3522 Indigenous Project Management class led by faculty member Dr. Don McIntyre, at the Dhillon School of

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Preserving the past for the future with Dhillon alumna Ashley Ens

A proud member of the Gwich’in Nation, Ashley Rae Ens completed both her Bachelor of Management (2016) and Master of Management (2021) at the Dhillon School of Business.

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Co-op Success Story: Doreen Kooy Award Winner Haroon Assaf

Haroon Assaf, a dedicated student in the general management program, embodies a proactive and collaborative approach to his education and career. His journey through the co-op program has allowed him to explore the dynamic world of HR and connect with professionals across the globe.

Experiential & Work-Integrated Learning 3 min read

From Textbooks to the Field: My Co-op Journey at the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Bethlehem Tessema, a remarkable fifth-year student in the Urban and Regional Studies and Economics dual degree program, has distinguished herself through a pioneering and proactive approach to her career. Her journey through the Co-op program has equipped her with invaluable professional skills.

Experiential & Work-Integrated Learning 4 min read

Introducing the Poomaksin Pens Award: Carrying the word forward

The Dhillon School of Business is proudly launching a new annual tradition: the Poomaksin Pens Award, created to honour a graduating Indigenous student who exemplifies academic excellence, cultural strength and leadership. “Poomaksin” is

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Dhillon School of Business team places second at HRC West 2025

Four Dhillon School of Business students — Nikki Neave, Mmesoma Ezebuala, Chine Rajafa and Deon Davidson — recently put their human resource (HR) skills to the test at HRC West 2025, a prestigious case competition

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Dhillon School of Business Gold Medal Winner Ashley Pierson

Ashley Pierson, recipient of the Dhillon School of Business Gold Medal, is a standout graduate whose academic journey combined business, public health and a passion for research. From transformative international exchange experiences in

Spring 2025 Convocation 4 min read

Maral Kiani Tari is championing change and empowerment one step at a time

At the Dhillon School of Business, we’re proud to celebrate the achievements of our sessional instructor, Maral Kiani Tari, who was recently honoured with the Catalyst for Change Award at the YWCA

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Remembering Dean Gallimore (BMgt ’84)

Dean Gallimore (BMgt '84) will be remembered for how he leveraged his professional accomplishments to effect long-lasting change in his community, advocate for post-secondary education and create pathways to success for the next generation of students.

Community 7 min read

Empowered to lead: Joyce Vayalumkal's Health Services Management journey

Joyce Vayalumkal (MHSM '23) credits the Dhillon School of Business' and Faculty of Health Sciences' Master of Health Services Management program with shaping how she approaches her new role as

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Moyosoreoluwa Oladoye receives Jo and Anne Vanee Memorial Award for kindness

Established in 2017 by Joyce Sakamoto and Bonnie Jarokosky in memory of their parents, the Jo and Anne Vanee Memorial Award is presented annually to a Dhillon School of Business student at the

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Dhillon School of Business 2025 Scholarship Dinner honours Elders in Residence and raises funds for Indigenous student scholarships

On March 21, 2025, the University of Lethbridge's Dhillon School of Business (Mokakit) hosted its annual Scholarship Dinner. This year’s event celebrated 40 years of Indigenous business management education and

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Mokakit: Dhillon School of Business receives Blackfoot name

On March 17, 2025, in traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory, the Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge was gifted the Blackfoot name Mokakit. Meaning practice wisdom, apply your knowledge, Mokakit carries

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Empowering Futures: The Labuhn Family’s Commitment to Indigenous Leadership and Reconciliation

At the University of Lethbridge, the Labuhn family’s deep-rooted commitment to community-building and education will leave a lasting mark on Indigenous students and reconciliation efforts through the Labuhn Family Indigenous Impact Prize.

Giving 6 min read

Burns Visiting Scholar Dr. Sue Burton shares about marketing research impact and consumer challenges

This semester, the Dhillon School of Business welcomed Dr. Sue Burton on campus as the Burns Visiting Scholar. The Burns Scholars program brings acclaimed academics to the University of Lethbridge to share their

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Mike Burland, Academic Advisor, Dhillon School of Business

Growing up in Lethbridge, Mike Burland had ties to ULethbridge even as a kid when he took classical guitar lessons on campus. He came back to campus to work as an International Recruitment Officer in 2015, a position that eventually led to his current job as an Academic Advisor.

Employees 1 min read

Shining Student Ethan Hunt

Ethan Hunt, a driven Bachelor of Management student majoring in accounting at ULethbridge, has been shaped by hands-on co-op experiences and a passion for connecting with his community.

Students Who Inspire 5 min read

Shining Student Roberto Bello

Roberto Bello, a Bachelor of Management student majoring in marketing at ULethbridge, has embraced work-integrated learning through three co-op placements and an international applied studies experience in Mexico City, significantly shaping his professional and personal growth.

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Doreen Kooy Memorial Prize 2024/25

Doreen Kooy (BEd '88), a proud University of Lethbridge alumna and former Dhillon School of Business Co-operative Education Coordinator, was deeply committed to supporting students in achieving their full potential. Her life

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