Dhillon School of Business - ULethbridge Stories (Page 5)

Dhillon School of Business benefactor appointed to Order of Canada

The University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business’ benefactor and honourary degree recipient Dr. Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon (LLD ’19) has been appointed as Officer to the Order of Canada.

Elders in Residence offer campus community spiritual and emotional support

Through traditional teachings and storytelling, the Blackfoot Elders in Residence at the University of Lethbridge offers guidance, cultural support, and encouragement to the campus community. The Carolla (Napiakii) Calf Robe Elders and Ceremony

Our friends are your friends: How our partnership with MNP benefits students

Industry partnerships benefit Dhillon School of Business (DSB) students in many ways. Here three DSB alumni explore how MNP has given back to our students through course content, assisting with job preparation and supporting career transitions.

Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 recognizes Dhillon Alumna Angela Thompson

Every year Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 recognizes the achievements of Canadians who have demonstrated remarkable success before passing the age of 40. This year's 2021 honourees includes Dhillon School of Business alumna Angela Thompson (BMgt '12).

Advancing Indigenous ways of knowing

On September 30, 2021, Canada solemnly paused in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Throughout the week, the ULethbridge reflected on a painful, unjust part of Canadian history on the broadest of scales, committing to continue to take actions to build a better tomorrow.

Dr. Cor Van Raay helps secure the future of agribusiness in southern Alberta

Cor Van Raay had his eye on the future of the area when he donated funds to establish the Cor Van Raay Southern Alberta Agribusiness Program.

Being future ready through Insight

A six micro-course seminar program designed to enhance what von Heyking calls “human skills”, the Insight Series is squarely focused on the changing nature of the business world and its added emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, adaptability and collaboration.

Transformation in progress: the Dhillon School of Business since its renaming

On March 14, 2018, the Faculty of Management was renamed the Dhillon School of Business (DSB), accelerating the school’s transformative journey. Today, the DSB continues to strengthen its quality of programming, work on reconciliation, and focus on the student learning experience.

Dr. Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon helps prepare students for careers in a connected world

On March 14, 2018, Dr. Navjeet (Bob) Dhillon [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuWK7dGLN0M], founder, president and CEO of Mainstreet Equity Corporation, pledged a $10-million gift to the University of Lethbridge, the

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Through the establishment of scholarships and the development of programs, your support helps students become global citizens who think critically, communicate thoughtfully, engage in creativity an act in ways that better the world around them.

Exploring economic hardship and food waste with master's student Neda Ghafoorifard (MSc Mgt '21)

Master of Science (Management) and international student Neda Ghafoorifard (MSc Mgt '21) shares the compelling results of her thesis: Economic hardship, Ontological insecurity, and household food waste, along with her suggestions to overcoming consumption brought on by insecurity.

5 questions with Dhillon School of Business shining graduate David Morgan (BMgt '21)

University of Lethbridge graduate David Morgan (BMgt '21) and accounting major reflects on his Dhillon School of Business journey including persevering through heartbreak and lessons he learned along the way.

Fake it to make it? 5 questions with Dr. Brenda Nguyen and Dr. Jocelyn Wiltshire on job interview deception

Dhillon School of Business researchers explain how job applicants use both honest and deceptive behaviour to influence how they’re perceived, what role our personalities play in interview success as well as what employers should look out for during an interview.

Exploring Decolonization in Education with Master's Student Ashley Ens (BMgt '16)

Master of Science in Management student Ashley Ens (BMgt '16) talks about the grief that drove her to pursue post-secondary, the ways in which we can disrupt and decolonize the academy and what steps all Canadians can take towards reconciliation.

Shining Student: Ponokohkyiaao, Nathan Crow

Business student Nathan felt a strong connection to uLethbridge long before he applied. The University resides on traditional Blackfoot territory and he is a proud member of the Kainai Nation (Blackfoot).

Shining Student: Meghan Rennie

Meghan knew she was an artist from a young age. But when she started a business in Cold Lake, Alberta, at age 16, she discovered she also had a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

How the element of choice in business contracts can affect work quality- 5 questions with Dr. George Gonzalez

Dhillon School of Business faculty member Dr. George Gonzalez's most recent publication "Do Effort Differences between Bonus and Penalty Contracts Persist in Labor Markets?" will have companies thinking twice about how they award contracts.

Dhillon School of Business students raise record amount of funding in Streets Alive mosaic project

After almost a year, a fundraising project by students in the Dhillon School of Business finally came to fruition with the unveiling of a mural by Streets Alive on the outside of its downtown building.

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Zandria Bates

In this undergraduate research profile, we highlight the work of Zandria Bates, who is spending her summer researching tangible ways to address food waste and food insecurity.

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Makayla Koshuta

In this undergraduate research profile, we speak to Makayla Koshuta, who is spending her summer vacation researching how the pandemic has impacted consumer behaviour.

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Meghan Rennie

In this undergraduate research profile, we highlight the work of Meghan Rennie, who is spending her summer vacation studying political orientation and multi-level marketing.

Gift provides tuition awards for oral history summer institute

Blaise Bastien was one of five Indigenous students who received tuition awards to the Oral History Summer Institute.

Finding the familiar: exploring Indigenous student support in business education

Providing a sense of belonging and inclusion for Indigenous students at the University of Lethbridge's Dhillon School of Business.

Calgary Campus Shining Graduate: Ronke Ogunbiyi (BMgt '21)

My most memorable Lethbridge experience is getting to know the people, whether it was the staff or fellow students, a very diverse group of people. Each and every one of these connections deeply enriched my time at U of L and made my learning experience a joyous one.

Calgary Campus Shining Graduate: Krisanta Mae Armintia (BMgt '21)

Krisanta Mae Armintia (BMgt '21) believes that education pays the best interest and we should never stop learning. Learn more about Krisanta's experience and highlights as an international student at the Calgary Campus.