Bill Graham

Alumni Relations

Congratulations Bill and all the best!

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Naomi Ierullo

Bill you always seemed to enjoy all the people you met and the stories they shared. I enjoyed your stories of your travels to meet them.

Lynn McGregor

Congratulations Bill!
Enjoy your well-earned retirement - you deserve it.
It was a pleasure to have had the opportunity to work with you for the short time I managed the alumni relations programs at Schulich.
All the best in your new adventure!
Regards,
Lynn

Martina Vrban

Thank you for your time and dedication and everything you have contributed to the Alumni and School. Enjoy your retirement!

Bob Wong

Congratulations, Bill, on a super job. Well done. Bob and Alice

Batty Alain

All the Best for this New chapter!

Paul Tsaparis

Dear Bill,
Congratulations on your retirement as President of the Schulich Global Alumni Network. Your dedication to this role had been exemplary as has the growth of the Alumni Network. I always enjoyed our conversations at the various Schulich Events over the years. Your insights on the School and our Alumni were always valuable!
I also recall your fundraising skills were equally strong as you encouraged our Alum to support the School. I wish you all the best in this next phase of life and hopefully you have all the time you need to devote to your interests!
Sincerely,
Paul Tsaparis

Ken Courtis

I remember meeting Bill at one of the events Dezso had organized to honour Schulich graduates who had made a real name for themselves and for the school. Bill was so enthusiastic about Schulich that that enthusiasm touched and excited everyone present... and that takes some doing in Dezso's always high energy presence!

schuyler ("skip") sigel

Hi Bill
Lynn and I wish you continued signal successes as you together with your dear wife begin your walk down the "yellow brick road' (aka your personal "trip-tik") guiding you two along the paths of retirement. It has been such a privelege and treat for me to have partnered with you during our many exciting and interesting years shephearding the myriad of students from around the world who have come to Canada to attend the IMBA Program - the Schulich School of Business' elite MBA program known as such throughout the globe
As we will, please keep us apprised of your current contact information to ensure we remain in close contact with each other
Fondest and warmest regards
Lynn and Skip Sigel

BERNARD WOLF

It's been great working with you for all these years! Very best wishes,
Bernie

William Craddock

Bill,
I have not had the great fortune of getting to work with you as closely and for as long as my colleagues, but even in my short time here at Schulich, your impact has been seen in many ways.
Your generosity in time, support, and passion to Schulich has left such a mark on the School and in the lives of so many staff, students, and alumni.
Thank you for everything!
William Craddock

Andre Kuzmicki

Bill, it’s hard to believe that your era has ended. You were an absolute fixture for so many years, showing up from time to time in our shared suite back in the day. Always taking the time to say hello and chat, always positive and quietly supportive yet never intrusive. I never understood all of what you were doing but I did see a helluva lot of photos of you visiting with alumni all over the world and that was quite impressive. I deeply appreciate your support of the SRPAA Leadership Awards, just another example of how you offer quiet but meaningful support. You walk the walk, my friend. That is inspiring for all who see. Thank you! I wish you all the best in your future endeavours and look forward to seeing you around. Cheers, Andre

Jeff Lem

Bill you are and continue to be an inspiration to myself and undoubtly everyone you've worked and socialized with.

Over the years, I've had the honour and pleasure of working with you on the Alumni council, Connect, and the many networking events hosted by Schulich.

You're a tour de force, role model and perhaps most importantly a genuinely good person.

Well done Bill and congrats. Looking forward to your next chapter.

All the Best,

Jeff Lem

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Jamieson Bryan

Bill,
Just wanted to Thank You for all of your travels to visit Schulich Alumni in all of the locations where I have been over the years - that included London, UK; Hong Kong; and Singapore.

Enjoyed catching up and seeing the fantastic developments that Dean Horvath and you had accomplished over those years.

Well done, and we shall miss your smiling face.
Cheers Jamieson in Sydney, AU
MBA '82

Abe Patricio

Bill,

I hope you and your family continue to be well and in good health in the midst of this pandemic.

On behalf of other Alumni, may I express my sincerest gratitude and appreciation for all of your contribution in making the School and the Alumni Association the success it is today. I have always admired your selfless efforts and service to the Schulich Community.

I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Abe

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Michael Yu

Hey Bill
We in Asia will certainly miss you. Your trips to Asia were always great with you sharing insights and experience with us. You will be missed. Thanks for your contribution to the school and keep healthy and well! Call us if you ever visit HK again.

Anthony Tse

Thanks for all your efforts during these years!

Theo Noseworthy

All the best Bill. I'll miss our chats. Your guidance and support have been tremendously valuable, rivalled only by your keen sense of humour. You will be missed.

Philip Lewin

I hope our small group from the program have all fulfilled our individual dreams!

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Colleen Johnston

Congratulations Bill on your outstanding contribution to Schulich. The engagement of our alumni is hugely important to the health and future of our amazing school. It’s been a pleasure working with you over the years. Sincere thanks and best wishes.

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Claire Simpson

Thank you, Bill, for your many years of dedicated service to the Global Alumni Network and the Schulich School of Business. You have been a leader, mentor, and friend to so many and it has been an honour to work with you these past eight years. Your legacy has set the alumni network up for success and I have no doubt we will continue to refer to you in the years to come.

Enjoy a much-deserved break, Bill!

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Jonathan CHEUNG

Bill. Janice tries to upload some photos of our good days in Shanghai in 2017 . See you soon. We are sure you are enjoying the retirement these days.

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David Bell

Bill,
Congratulations on your retirement!
It has been a great pleasure to work with you, race to keep up with you in airports and, most of all, witness your incredible generosity and dedication to the School firsthand. I consider myself truly fortunate to have been on the DAR team during your tenure. Thank you for your guidance, support and all your leadership - I learned so much from you. While I realize this retirement represents the closing of a significant chapter for you with the School, I have come to understand that no one ever really gets too far away from Schulich!
I look forward to keeping in touch.
David Bell

Aloma Gravel

Dear Bill,

I am very happy for you and your family. I will always appreciate your friendship, your listening ear and the kind way you dealt with people. Thank you for the genuine interest and care you have shown to our entire community. Traveling with you has been a wonderful adventure - you outdo us all in your stamina and airport navigation.

I attach one of my favourite photos - when we awarded you with the Outstanding Contribution to the School Award.

Congratulations my dear friend.

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Ann Marie Yamamoto

Bill,

Though your incredible efforts you have created an amazing legacy for us all!

You have been both the heart and engine for the alumni association, creating a community and relationships that literally stretch around the globe!

It has been inspiring and an honour to work with you over the years on many alumni activities and events.

You may be "retiring" from activity duty but you will always be there with encouragement and support as the school and its alumni continue to grow and succeed.

Thank you!
Ann Marie