Schulich’s Dean Signs Partnership Agreement and Visits Alumni in China and Singapore
Schulich recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China, and York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering. This joint educational collaboration, part of York’s “3+1+1 Program”, allows engineering students from SUSTech to complete their fourth year at Lassonde and then enroll in the Master of Management program at Schulich in Year Five.
Dean Detlev Zwick and Christina Niederwanger, Executive Director of Advancement and Alumni Engagement, were able to share this news in person earlier this month when they visited with several Schulich alumni in China and Singapore during a business trip to Asia. This was the first time in five years that Schulich has been on an official visit to China and Southeast Asia. They engaged with Schulich alumni in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Singapore.
“We would like to thank all of our alumni that we have been able to connect with,” said Niederwanger. “Our highly skilled and talented Schulich alumni community around the world is undeniably a community of movers and shakers, and the energy in each city is palpable.”
Niederwanger said she was thrilled to re-connect with Schulich alumni in person after a lengthy interval, and to introduce them to Schulich Dean Zwick. School-wide updates were shared as well as involvement opportunities in support of current and future Schulich students. The visit strengthened ties, fostering a sense of unity and shared commitment.
“We have over 400 alumni in China/Hong Kong and are well-connected by WeChat groups,” said Jonathan Cheung (MBA ’73), Chapter Head, China. “”COVID-19 paused our gatherings, but that is not forever. The recent visit of our Dean and his team brought us together again and we will renew our link with Schulich and contribute our knowledge of China to all Schuligans.”
With over 35,000 alumni in more than 90 countries, Schulich boasts a substantial global presence. The Alumni Engagement Team at Schulich organizes a variety of activities, events, and programs worldwide, fostering a strong connection within the Global Alumni Network.
“We leverage the power of the Schulich connections through our global alumni network,” said Kishore Moorjani (BBA ’94, MBA ’95), Founder & CEO, LXA, and former Senior Managing Director & Head of Tactical Opportunities, Asia, The Blackstone Group. “It’s a powerful tool at our disposal and I have made great personal and professional contacts through the network. Having Dean Zwick back in Singapore was an excellent catalyst to reconnect our alumni here.”
The trip to Asia not only rekindled Schulich’s relationships with its alumni but also solidified a promising partnership that will shape the future of education and innovation. To connect with our Chapters in Asia Pacific and around the world, visit https://schulich.yorku.ca/alumni/global-alumni-chapters.