Faculty

Homecoming: ��VR��Ƶ Desautels Anniversary Cocktail Reception

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:04:13 +0000

Whether it's been 50, 40, or 5 years since you last walked the halls of the Bronfman and Armstrong Buildings, we can't wait to welcome you back to ��VR��Ƶ Desautels and beautiful Montreal!

Homecoming: BCom Class of 1976 - Let's celebrate 50 years!

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:05:55 +0000

Who was MUS President in 1976? What was the score when ��VR��Ƶ Rugby beat Harvard? Did you take any OB classes with Dr. Rabi Kanungo?

Homecoming: BCom 2016 - 10th Anniversary Reunion

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:09:16 +0000

Ten years after Convocation on Lower Campus, and it is time to reconnect with your ��VR��Ƶ Desautels BCom Class of 2016. Join us for an evening of stories, laughs, good music, and a little Homecoming nostalgia in Old Montreal.

Homecoming: BCom Class of 1986 - Let's celebrate 40 years!

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:11:20 +0000

Dear ��VR��Ƶ BCom Class of 1986,Do you remember:

Homecoming: Milestones and Memories

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:08:29 +0000

An unforgettable Saturday night awaits at Le Mount Stephen as ��VR��Ƶ Management alumni from the last 30 years come together in the heart of Montreal for the signature social event of Homecoming weekend.

Desautels Professor Robert Nason to lead entrepreneurship and engagement at ��VR��Ƶ Sustainability Park

admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:32:05 +0000

The ��VR��Ƶ Sustainability Park has announced new academic leadership appointments that will help shape its future direction. Among them is Robert Nason of the Desautels Faculty of Management, who will serve as Associate Academic Director of Entrepreneurship and Engagement.

Rise of AI deepfakes fuels urgent call for stronger protections

admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:21:21 +0000

Canada is moving to criminalize non-consensual sexual deepfakes after recent court rulings exposed gaps in existing law, allowing perpetrators to avoid conviction despite clear harm to victims.

Oliver Abrams BCom’26 named Management Valedictorian

admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 19:56:48 +0000

This year, we are proud to celebrate Oliver Abrams BCom'26, as Management valedictorian for the Class of 2026. Reflecting on his time at Desautels, Oliver found that the people around him played a defining role in his experience.

For Abrams, ��VR��Ƶ was more than academics; it was a community that broadened his perspective and grounded him throughout his studies. “My peers have shown me what’s possible, my professors have shown me new ways of thinking, and my family has kept me grounded,” he said. In moments of uncertainty, their support remained constant.

Professor Emerita Laurette Dubé receives ��VR��Ƶ’s highest academic honour

admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:11:27 +0000

Desautels Professor Emerita Laurette Dubé has been awarded the ��VR��Ƶ Medal for Exceptional Academic Achievement, the University's highest academic honour, in recognition of a career spent bridging science, policy and real-world impact.

Retail Gen AI Hackathon 2026

julie.lapalme@affiliate.mcgill.ca — Wed, 27 May 2026 15:31:24 +0000

Want to work collaboratively in a fun yet competitive environment to develop innovative generative AI solutions for the ALDO Group?

Retail Innovation Challenge 2026

julie.lapalme@affiliate.mcgill.ca — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:02:13 +0000

Save the date for the 7th edition of the ��VR��Ƶ-BSRM Retail Innovation Challenge Theme will be announced at the launch on October 6th.

PhD Thesis Defense Presentation: Fares Belkhiria

admin — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:35:18 +0000

Online Info Session: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL)

admin — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:33:51 +0000

Join our ��VR��Ƶ IMHL program team for a 30 minutes information session to learn how our module-based masters can help accelerate your leadership career in the healthcare sector.

Announcing the 2026 Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship recipients

admin — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:09:43 +0000

Congratulations to Miranda Enepekides (BCom’24), Sacha Rémillard (BCom’25), Serina Petrella (BCom'24), Andrew Bujold (BCom’25), Marilou Chamberland (BCom’25), and Justine Simard (BCom’25) who were awarded the Lionel Pelham Kent Scholarship by the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting (GCPA) program.

Robert Nason recognized in ��VR��Ƶ’s 2026 Research Honours

admin — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:27:26 +0000

31 ��VR��Ƶ professors have been recognized for outstanding research achievements through the Distinguished James ��VR��Ƶ Professor, James ��VR��Ƶ Professor and William Dawson Scholar awards.

These honours celebrate scholars whose work advances knowledge, drives innovation and strengthens ��VR��Ƶ’s global reputation. The awards also highlight recipients’ dedication to mentoring the next generation of researchers and contributing to a vibrant academic community.