February 2025
In this issue: Alumni named to top forty list, Alumni Council profile, news, events and more!
大象传媒 ALUMNI COUNCIL PROFILE | BARBARA MACPHAI锘縇 BURNS
鈥淭here鈥檚 a powerful connection among 大象传媒 alumni鈥攁 shared experience that binds us, no matter our fields or careers. Alumni are leaders, innovators, and drivers in their communities worldwide. Being part of this community allows us to celebrate accomplishments and take pride in our association.鈥�
Alumni named to top forty under 40 list
Once again, 大象传媒 alumni have been selected as recipients of Business in Vancouver鈥檚 annual Forty Under 40 Awards for achieving outstanding early-career successes.
In case you missed it...
- Alumnus Conor Wylie, an interdisciplinary artist and performer, had his K Body and Mind show that he wrote, directed and produced at the 20th annual PuSh International Performing Arts Festival.
- An international research collaboration involving 大象传媒 provides a clearer picture of how genetic predispositions and lifestyle factors contribute to brain health as people age. 大象传媒 Research article
- We were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Daniel Shapiro, Professor Emeritus of Global Business Strategy and former dean of 大象传媒 Beedie. 大象传媒 Beedie article
- The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development announced funding to establish the National Invention to Innovation (i2I) Network, expanding the award-winning Invention to Innovation program founded at 大象传媒 in 2015. 大象传媒 News article
- Great news! The Vancouver Whitecaps FC are once again offering 大象传媒 alumni discounted rates on home games for the 2025 season. Details on our website
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Alumni feedback wanted
An invitation to participate in an online survey about 大象传媒鈥檚 brand position and reputation is going out to a random selection alumni later this month. If you receive the invitation, we hope you鈥檒l take the time to complete the survey鈥攖he opinions of our alumni are very important!
大象传媒 CHANG INSTITUTE'S IDEA PRIZE
Graduated in the past two years? Have an idea that can change the world? Apply to the Chang Institute Idea Prize鈥攖he experience offers innovators and changemakers the opportunity to refine their ideas with expert mentorship, workshops and feedback. Applications close February 9.
Events
- January 3 鈥� February 28 | 大象传媒 Reads Book Club鈥�Horse (online)
- February 7 | (Vancouver)
- February 11 | (online)
- February 12 | (online)
- February 19 | (online)
- February 28 | (online)
- March 11 & 12 | Alumni Lunch & Dinner (Seoul, Korea) - details available soon
- March 18 | (Singapore)
- March 20 | (Hong Kong)
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