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A Message from Schulich Dean Detlev Zwick on International Women's Day
Dear Members of the Schulich Community,
The Schulich community joins people around the world today in showing our support for this year’s International Women’s Day.
The day of celebration provides an opportunity to acknowledge and applaud the many achievements that women have made while also renewing our commitment to bring about women’s equality. It’s also an occasion for all of us to recognize the invaluable role that women play at Schulich.
Our School’s Women in Leadership (WIL) club is raising awareness through a number of events today, including a Social Media Challenge. The event is based on “Embrace Equity” – the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day – and involves challenges such as sharing stories about an inspiring woman in your life or listing your favourite women-run small businesses. The WIL club will also set up a table at Schulich today promoting International Women’s Day and encourages fellow students, faculty and staff to drop by and take part in various activities.
International Women’s Day is also a time for us to redouble our efforts to promote gender equality and empower female students by providing the adequate resources and support needed to advance their educational goals. Earlier this year, the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA Program created “The Executive MBA Women Leadership and Impact Award”, which will be presented annually to five incoming female students enrolled in the number-one ranked Kellogg-Schulich EMBA program. The first recipients of the award, which is worth $10,000, will be announced in January 2024.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, please join me in saluting the women who have contributed so much to our School’s success and to the strength and vitality of the Schulich community.
Sincerely,
Detlev Zwick
Dean & Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing Strategy
Schulich School of Business -
Schulich Dean Detlev Zwick
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Dear Members of the Schulich Community,
Every February, communities and organizations around the country observe Black History Month. This annual event offers our School the opportunity to recognize and salute the many contributions that Black Canadians have made to our country and to the Schulich community.
Here at Schulich, the Black Graduate Business Network is once again hosting a series of speaker events during Black History Month around the theme, “Celebrating Black Excellence”. I invite you to attend these virtual and in-person events, which are designed to inspire and engage.
I also encourage you to read this important message from York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton and Sheila Cote-Meek, Vice President, Equity, People & Culture. The message includes an update on how York is addressing anti-Black racism and creating more inclusive and equitable spaces for Black community members.
During the month ahead, please join me and the entire Schulich and York community in honouring the legacy of Black Canadians – a legacy that has strengthened and enriched our society.
Sincerely,
Dear Members of the Schulich Community,
Our School stands with many Canadians and others around the world in condemning the ongoing acts of violence against women and student protestors in Iran. Many of these brutal attacks and arrests have occurred on university campuses.
These incidents have been the source of a great deal of anxiety and distress for members of our community – particularly our students – who have ties to Iran. I want to let you know that we will do whatever we can to support you.
You should also be aware that York University has a number of resources available to support our students, staff and faculty. I encourage you to read this important message from York University President Rhonda Lenton for more details about we can provide assistance and support.
Sincerely,
Detlev Zwick
Dean & Tanna H. Schulich Chair in Digital Marketing Strategy
Schulich School of Business