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March 2010

Mar.: CA Magazine - FVA: Smoke & Mirrors? Article on Fair Value Accounting written by Michel Magnan (Accountancy) and Dan Thornton.

Mar.: CA magazine - How Fair is Fair? Column by the Editor in Chief refers to Michel Magnan's (Accountancy) article FVA: Smoke & Mirrors?

Mar. 18: Times Higher Education - From where I sit: Tenure - nirvana for the lazy. Opinion piece by Suresh Goyal (Decision Sciences & MIS).

Mar. 17: LCN TVA - Université: notre journaliste a les détails. 5 Days for the Homeless (HEC & Concordia) was featured.

Mar. 17: Argent (Business) - Argent Maintenant. 5 Days for the Homeless was featured.

Mar. 17: Montreal Gazette - Generation Me gets mixed reviews.  Suresh Goyal (Decision Sciences & MIS) letter to the Editor in response to Peggy's Curran's article What happens when Generation X is teaching Generation Me?

Mar. 16: Global - Global Montreal Evening News.  5 Days for Homeless was featured (22:36 minutes in, and
1:20min. remaining).

Mar. 16: Globe & Mail - JMSB Globe & Mail ad. David O'Brien benefactor of the David O'Brien Centre for Sustainable Business was featured in a JMSB ad.

Mar. 16: The Concordian - Homeless campaign enlists Justin Trudeau. About Justin Trudaeau's participation in Concordia & JMSB's 5 Days for the Homeless campaign.

Mar. 16: The Link - Building a green business world. About the March 19 Sustainability Conference at JMSB.

Mar. 16: CJAD AM - The Andrew Carter Show.  5 Days for the Homeless Organizer Josh Redler was interviewed.

Mar. 15: Globe Campus - EMBA course shot through with green. Dean Sanjay Sharma is quoted.

Mar. 15: Canoe - Quêter au profit des itinérants. About 5 Days for the Homeless.

Mar. 15: The Gazette- Exchange-traded funds starting to attract attention from retail investors. Tom Saif was the guest speaker in the latest Goodman  Institute of Investment Management Speaker Series which was held on Tuesday March 9, 2010.

Mar. 15: La Presse - La souris qui vous va comme un gant. John Molson Ph.D. candidate Mark Bajramovic is featured in this article about his invention the Air Mouse.

Mar. 15: La Presse - La course au MBA: le jeu en vaut-il la chandelle? John Molson B.Comm alumnus Luis Garcia is quoted.

Mar. 15: Montreal Express - Study students take fair trade ideas around the world.  John Molson MBA student Mirella Mokbel is featured in this article about  project at The Study.

Mar. 13: Global Television - Focus Montreal.  JMSB alumni and 5 Days for the Homeless Montreal Organizers Josh Redler and Kristina Partsinevelos were interviewed by Jaimie Orchard about the national 5 Days campaign. (07:05 remaining on the countdown clock).

Mar. 13: Les Affires - Plus d'Impact grâce au Web.  Bruno Delorme (marketing) is quoted.

Mar. 12:  The Gazette - Down and Out in Montreal.  The article covers Concordia and JMSB's participation in 5 Days for the Homeless, a national event to raise awareness and money to assist homeless youth.

Mar. 12: CIBL FM - Le Midi Libre.  5 Days for the Homeless Montreal Organizer Josh Redler was interviewed about Concordia and HEC's participation in the national 5 Days for the Homeless campaign.

Mar. 11: Rue Frontenac - Des étudiants deviennent itinérants. Des étudiants et diplômés de l’École des Hautes Études commerciales (HEC) et de l’Université Concordia passeront cinq jours dehors et vivront comme des itinérants afin d’amasser des fonds pour l’organisme Dans la rue. Josh Redler (BComm alumni) is co-chair of this event that is taking place from March 14-19, 2010.

Mar. 11: CNW Telbec - Le retour de la campagne 5 jours pour les sans-abris - Les étudiants de HEC Montréal et de l'Université Concordia dorment dans la rue en vue d'amasser des fonds pour l'organisme Dans la rue. Josh Redler (BComm alumni) is co-chair of this event that is taking place from March 14-19, 2010.

Mar. 11: Renewable Energy world - SolarWall PV/Thermal Technology Wins Renewable Energy World Award. Conserval Engineering has been awarded the 2009 Renewable Energy World Award for Best Building Integrated Renewable for their SolarWall® PV/Thermal (PV/T) technology installed at the new John Molson School of Business at Concordia University in Montreal.

Mar. 11: Montreal Gazette - The greening of business schools. On Friday, March 19, the John Molson Sustainability Group at Concordia University will host Sustainable Edge: Sustainability as a Competitive Edge.

Mar. 9: CBC Radio 1 - These days, many products on store shelves are on recall. The problem is with an additive called hydrolysed vegetable protein. Jordan Le Bel (Marketing) was interviewed during this broadcast.

Mar. 9: Kelowna.com - Provincial-government dollars turning Montreal into tech geek's paradise. Lawrence Kryzanowski (Finance) discusses the downside of pouring public money into unproven businesses.

Mar. 8: Montreal Gazette - Engendering a sense of power. Steven Appelbaum (Management) discusses the difference of men and women in the workplace.

Mar. 8: CNW Telbec - Consultative votes on executive compensation (Say-on-Pay) should not be imposed on all Canadian corporations. The Institute for Governance of Private and Public Organizations (IGPPO) is a joint initiative of HEC Montréal and Concordia University (The John Molson School of Business). The Institute is committed to promoting strong corporate governance practices among organizations in Quebec and the rest of Canada.

Mar. 6: Montreal Gazette - Going Geeque - Quebec digs deeper and gambles more on a high-tech future, but it won't just throw money, it will nurture its fledglings to maturity. Lawrence Kryzanowski (Finance) discusses the downside of pouring public money into unproven businesses.

Mar. 4: CTV Montreal - Blackberry offers convenience, alienation. At Concordia's John Molson school of Business hallways are pockmarked with lit LCD screens and busy fingers typing emails and text messages.

Mar. 2: Australian Financial Review - Ailing staff are not to be sneezed at. Gary Johns (Management) is quoted in this article.

Mar. 02: Financial Post Magazine - Beyond Mintzberg - Managers Are Made, Not Born. But Can An MBA Program Teach A Person To Be A Good One? That Debate Will Probably Never Be Resolved. But It Drives The Evolution Of Management Education. John Molson MBA Program Director Alan Hochstein weighs in on MBA Programs.

Mar. 1: Montreal Gazette - Returning to his roots. Michael Fish is expanding his firm in the same building where he worked with his father, Aaron, as a child. Mr. Fish (BComm alumni) opened a new branch of his Vancouver-based company in his father's factory - in the same building where he worked as a child.

March 2010: Report on Business - Concordia partners with the Globe and Mail in a special feature that has run monthly since January. This is the second in a series of four case studies where professors from various faculties give advice on how enterprises can become more sustainable. Several professors are featured in this second story, including Management professor Judith L. Walls, Marketing professor Jordan Lebel, and Stephanie Berger, PhD candidate with the JMSB. To view the article, please click here.

February 2010

Feb. 27: Les Affaires - À chacun sa carte de fidélisation. Michel Laroche (Marketing) is quoted in this article.

Feb. 26: CNW Group - Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs): Why Invest? As part of the Goodman Institute's speaker series at the John Molson School of Business, Som Seif, President and CEO of Claymore Investments Inc. will be discussing Exchange Traded Funds and the reasoning behind their instant popularity as an investment option in the Finance Industry.

Feb. 25: Advisor.ca - "Laurentian offers free planning" and more news. CIBC makes Montreal donations totalling nearly $4 million. $500,000 is set aside for Concordia's John Molson School of Business.

Comments by Steven Appelbaum (Management) have been published in “You’re Hired. Now What?”, a book that is part of the Arrival/Survival series for immigrants to Canada by Oxford University Press. The book will be released next fall.

Feb. 25: TradingMarkets.com - CIBC commits nearly $4 million to health care, fine arts and post-secondary education in Montreal. Commitments include $3,000,000 for Montreal hospitals; $500,000 to Concordia's John Molson School of Business; and $400,000 to Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

Feb. 25: Groupe CNW - La Banque CIBC versera près de 4 M$ - santé, beaux-arts et éducation postsecondaire à Montréal. Ses engagements englobent 3 000 000 $ destinés aux hôpitaux montréalais; 500 000 $ à l'école de gestion John Molson de Concordia; et 400 000 $ au Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal.

Feb. 23: Le Téléjournal (RDI) - Expert Commentary, Isabelle Dostaler (Management) - C'est sûr qu'il y a quelque chose d'extrêment séduisant. On donne l'impression d'une vitalité économique si on a ce moyen de transport. Et souvent, quand on donne l'impression de la vitalité économique, on finit par l'avoir.

Feb 20: Montreal Gazette - Laura Secord buyer plans bit of a facelift. Jordan Le Bel (Marketing) comments on the need for the new Canadian owners of Laura Secord to modernize the brand.

Feb. 19:  CBC News - Bruno Delorme (Marketing) appeared on CBC News to discuss the branding of Tiger Woods following his public apology last week, as well as Olympic branding and the famous Canadian Olympic ‘red mittens’ sold by the Hudson Bay Company.

Feb 19: CNW Telbec - Université du Québec en Outaouais team clinches the VIA Rail Canada Challenge 2010 marketing contest. The VIA Rail Canada Challenge is part of Marketing Week 2010, organized by the business schools of four Montréal universities: HEC Montréal, the John Molson School of Business (Concordia University), ESG-UQAM and McGill.

Feb. 19: CNW Telbec - Le concours marketing Challenge VIA Rail Canada 2010 est remporté par l'équipe de l'Université du Québec en Outaouais.  The VIA Rail Canada Challenge is part of Marketing Week 2010, organized by the business schools of four Montréal universities: HEC Montréal, the John Molson School of Business (Concordia University), ESG-UQAM and McGill.

Feb. 14: Montreal Gazette - Jordan LeBel pairs teaching with chocolate for a delicious online course. Jordan Le Bel (Marketing) is featured in this article about his new class "The World of Chocolate: Explore, Experience and Enjoy".

Feb. 13: Montreal Gaxette - Business succession When a founder dies, there's always a risk the company will follow. There are ways to avoid it. Bakr Ibrahim (Management) is quoted in this article.

Feb. 13: Les Affaires - W. Brian Edward - Des dirigeants qui sont aussi des entrepreneurs. Michel Magnan (Management) is quoted in this article.

Feb. 12: National Post - Wine & Chocolate: When grape meets bean. Jordan Le Bel (Marketing) is quoted in this article.

Feb. 11: Globe and Mail - Search terms: Canadian mobile kitchen companies. Michael Carney (Management) is quoted in this article.

Feb. 9: The Daily Planet - Chocolate can benefit love life and health, says expert. Jordan Le Bel (marketing) is quoted in this article.

Feb. 9: CSR wire - MBA Students Tackle Corporate Social Responsibility in Annual Competition. A team from the John Molson Business School at Concordia University will compete in this year's Corporate Social Responsibility challenge at Rotman University.

Feb. 5: CBC News Montreal - It has been a very bad couple of weeks for toyota. Millions of recalled vehicle, plummeting sale and class-action lawsuits from customers. Tonight we asked the question, how can it turn things around. So joining me now to answer that question, Bruno Delorne, a Marketing professor at Concordia. How bad is it for toyota right now?

Feb. 5: Montreal Gazette - Scan plan raises delay concerns. Naid Ali-Khodja, a Concordia marketing student, tried to board a plane to Los Angeles from Trudeau, but was told he matched the profile of someone who was a security risk.

Feb. 5: MediaPost News - The Future Of Automotive Design: Sex And Koons. According to new research by Gad Saad (Marketing) and John Vongas of Concordia University, "driving a cool car such as a Porsche actually does raise one's level of sexual potency; there's something visceral happening that goes beyond the reactions of bystanders."

Feb. 4: AOL Autos - Why Biology And Sex Is The Future Of Automotive Design. Researchers Gad Saad (Marketing) and John Vongas of Concordia University have uncovered a biological response to fast cars that compliments, if not replaces, Veblen's theory of conspicuous consumption.

Feb. 3: EuroInvestor.com - NQ Exploration Inc.: Alexander Banks Appointed to the Board of Directors. Mr. Banks is a candidate for CFA (certified financial analyst) certification in June 2011, and has a bachelor's degree in finance and accounting from the John Molson School of Business (Concordia University).

Feb. 3: Le TVA 22 heures - Michel Magnan (Accounting) was quoted: "C'est pas une mauvaise chose en soi, si on investit dans une entreprise syndiquée." Les fonds de la FTQ et de la CSN, eux, sont très à l'aise avec leur structure de gouvernance.

Feb. 1: Les Affaires - Une souris ergonomique : fini les blessures au bras? Concordia PhD candidate Mark Bajramovic appeared on CBC's program The Dragon's Den last Wednesday (January 20) proposing the 'Air Mouse'. He and his company partner won the support of two of the judges, who then invested $75,000 in his start-up business.

Feb. 1: entete UQTR - Quatre podiums pour l'UQTR aux Jeux du Commerce. JDC 2010 was hosted by the John Molson School of business.

January 2010

Jan. 31: Cyberpresse.ca - Petit plaisir, grosse transaction. Jordan Le Bel (Marketing) was quoted in this article.

Jan 31: Rue Frontenac - La SAQ compte sur les clients friands de célébrités. Jordan Le Bel (Marketing) was quoted in this article.

Jan. 30: Global Montreal - Concordia PhD candidate Mark Bajramovic appeared on CBC's program The Dragon's Den last Wednesday (January 20) proposing the 'Air Mouse'. He and his company partner won the support of two of the judges, who then invested $75,000 in his start-up business.

Jan. 29: Globe and Mail - Report on Business - In this sustainable enterprise series Concordia University experts address contemporary business challenges. Paul Shrivastava (Management) is featured in this article (page 12).

Jan. 29: CNW Group - Goodman Institute Announces New Initiatives Designed to Produce Savvy Investment Professionals - Bloomberg and Excel Modelling added to Program. Concordia University's Goodman Institute is pleased to announce many recent updates at the school as part of an ongoing mission to be a leader in the field of investment management education.

Jan. 28: Concordia Journal - Cool, calm and collected. JMSB student charms investors on CBC's Dragon's Den. PhD candidate Mark Bajramovic and his partner Oren Tessler walked onto the set of the CBC reality show Dragon’s Den with a business proposal.

Jan. 28: Food Ingredients first - Robert Aspell (BComm alumni) Appointed as President of Cargill China.

Jan. 27: The Suburban - Small Business and Sustainability. Mrtin Marens (Management) is featured in this article (page 24).

Jan. 27: Fox Business - Appointment of a Vice-President Operations at SFK Pulp. Mr. Jean-Pierre Benoit (MBA alumni) was appointed to the position of Vice-President Operations for SKF Pulp Fund.

Jan 27: Biz-affaire.com - Nomination d'un vice-président opérations chez SFK Pâte. Mr. Jean-Pierre Benoit (MBA alumni) was appointed to the position of Vice-President Operations for SKF Pulp Fund.

Jan 27: Le Devoir - Droits de scolarité - McGill restera un cas isolé. Concordia (JMSB) has two MBA programs; one that is subsidized which is more universal, and one that is private which is aimed at business professionals already in the job market.

Jan 27: The Globe and Mail - Seeking peace of mind in a low-interest-rate era. Reena Atanasiadis (Finance) was quoted in this article (page E2).

Jan 26: Montreal Gazette - Lectures and other events of interest. On Wednesday February 3, 2010 The Council of Canadians meets at 7 p.m. at the Concordia University Molson School of Business, 1450 Guy St. Stephane Rouillon will give a presentation titled Electoral Reform followed by a short meeting of the Montreal Chapter. Free. Call 514-369-8933.

Jan 25: Radio-Canada - Jordan Lebel (Marketing) appeared on Christiane Charette’s radio show on Première Chaine Radio-Canada to discuss the role of sodium in a daily diet.

Jan. 25: Canadian Business - Pension fund manager Caisse de depot sets a more cautious course for 2010. Reena Atanasiadis (Finance) was quoted in this article.

Jan. 25: Seacoastonline.com - Names & Faces: Elie joins NAI Norwood Group. Pierre Elie (BAdmin alumni) joines NAI Norwood Group as business broker for the state of New Hampshire and the North Shore area.

Jan. 23: Examiner.com - Sexy Science: 'It turns out that pornography is good for you' reports Psychology Today. Gad Saad (Marketing) discusses a review of a broad number of studies on the effects of sexually explicit material (SEM) published in September 2009 in the International Journal of Law and Psychiatry titled "Pornography, public acceptance, and crime: a review".

Jan. 23: Le Devoir - Sciences de la gestion: L'Université McGill a innové en 1906 avec l'ouverture d'une première école de gestion à Montréal. This article features each of Montreal's Business schools, including the JMSB, and a photo of the new Molson Building.

Jan. 20: CBC Dragon's Den - Mark Bajramovic (PhD in Administration candidate) along with his business partner was recently featured on CBC's Dragon's Den (Episode 3, January 20, 2010) with their innovative product the Air Mouse. The portion featuring PhD candidate Mark Bajramovic begins at the 07:50 minutes.

Jan. 20: CTV News - Yesterday evening, JMSB professor Steven Appelbaum’s class was featured on CTV News, recognizing the moment of silence held by Quebec universities in support of Haiti. To view, please click here (coverage begins at 7:45).

Jan 20: TMCnet.com - Cohn & Wolfe expands Integrated Health Communication team. Patrick Keenan (BComm alumni) joins Cohn & Wolfe as a senior vice president.

Jan. 20: CNW Group - Cohn & Wolfe expands Integrated Health Communication team. Patrick Keenan (BComm alumni) joins Cohn & Wolfe as a senior vice president.

Jan. 20: Therapeutics Daily - Cohn & Wolfe expands Integrated Health Communication team. Patrick Keenan (BComm alumni) joins Cohn & Wolfe as a senior vice president.

Jan. 20: CNW Telbec - L'équipe santé de l'agence de communication Cohn & Wolfe s'agrandit. Patrick Keenan (BComm alumni) joins Cohn & Wolfe as a senior vice president.

Jan. 20: Le Lezard.com - L'équipe santé de l'agence de communication Cohn & Wolfe s'agrandit. Patrick Keenan (BComm alumni) joins Cohn & Wolfe as a senior vice president.

Jan. 18: News Bureau - Peekaboo Beans Inc partners with Darrell Kopke. Darrell Kopke (BComm Marketing) is a Vancouver Businessman who has spent the past 8 years building the global player Lululemon.

Jan. 16: Les Affaires - Des programmes en constante évolution. L'école de gestion John-Molson propose depuis cet automne un nouveau diplôme de 2e cycle en administration, présenté comme un diplôme intermédiaire entre le premier et le deuxième cycle.

Jan. 16: Psychology Today - The Benefits of Simon Cowell’s Harsh but Honest Feedback. Article written by Gad Saad (Marketing).

Jan. 16: Les Affaires - Les mots à la mode de 2010. Jordan Lebel (Marketing) was quoted in this article.

Jan. 16: Les Affaires - 12 questions à se poser avant de faire le saut. Anne-Marie Croteau (DS MIS) was quoted in this article.

Jan. 15: Cyberpresse - Laval toujours championne. La délégation de l'Université Laval a été couronnée championne des Jeux du commerce TD Assurance Meloche Monnex 2010, qui se sont déroulés à l'École de gestion John-Molson de l'Université Concordia du 8 au 10 janvier.

Jan. 13: The Suburban - Making the Classroom Relevant. Jordan LeBel, (Marketing) is showcased in this article related to universities introducing courses that study the food industry.

Jan. 2010: Canadian Living - Creating a spiritual workplace. Steven Appelbaum (Management) is quoted in this article.

Jan. 12: Health Key - Do Fast Cars Make Men Hot? Study performed by Gad Saad (Marketing) and John Vongas is summarized in this article.

Jan. 12: 5 News - Do Fast Cars Make Men Hot? Study performed by Gad Saad (Marketing) and John Vongas is summarized in this article.

Jan. 11: FOX Business - Université Laval takes top honours at the 2010 Jeux du Commerce TD Assurance Meloche Monnex hosted by the John molson School of Business.

Jan. 11: biz-affaire.com - L'Université Laval, grande gagnante des Jeux du Commerce TD Assurance Meloche Monnex 2010 hosted by the John molson School of Business.

Jan. 11: RDI - Petro-Canada détient 65 % de la licence d'exploration- production, l'Allemand Wintershall 20 %, et le Norvégien Spring Energy, 15 %. On vous parlait des jeux du commerce en entrevue la semaine dernière, organisés à l'Université Concordia de Montréal cette année.

Jan. 11: The Globe and Mail - Succession planning with family members. Dr. Pramodita Sharma is quotes in this article.

Jan 11:  Journal Métro - Concours international d’étude de cas du MBA John-Molson: Les Jeux olympiques du MBA.  Article about the John Molson MBA Case Competition which features John Molson MBA student and competitor Shawna Rose and Michelle Nero.

Jan. 11: Montreal gazetter - Calgary's Haskayne business school wins Molson competition. Calgary's Haskayne School of Business took the top prize in the 2010 John Molson School of Business MBA International Case Competition.

Jan. 10: Thw Globe and Mail - Recommendations for family businesses. Pramodita Sharma (Management) was quoted in this article.

Jan. 8: Air & Cosmos - Shane Eddy (MBA) Named Vice President, Sikorsky Global Helicopters.

Jan 8:: CBC Radio 1 - A conference was held yesterday at the john-molson school business on how to market a brand. Mba students were invited to find new ways to market the montreal canadiens logo during an all week special events on marketing.

Jan. 8, 2010:  La Presse Affaires -  Des étudiants scrutent le marketing du Canadien. Article about the MBA International Case Competition’s Live Case on the Montreal Canadiens.

Jan. 8, 2010:  The Gazette - Scholars assisting on Habs' goal - International case competition; Students from around world take shot at devising marketing plan for team. Article about the MBA International Case Competition’s Live Case on the Montreal Canadiens.

Jan. 8, 2010:  FaceOff.com – Scholars assisting on Habs' goal - International case competition; Students from around world take shot at devising marketing plan for team. Article about the MBA International Case Competition’s Live Case on the Montreal Canadiens.

Jan. 7: The Link radio - Klemen Ferjan, 2010 MBA ICC Logistics Organizer and JMSB MBA student, was interviewed by Marc Montgomery on CBC's The Link (scroll down right hand menu, select The Link – part 2 – 2010/01/07).

Jan. 7: Global montreal - The 2009 International Case Competition, held at Concordia last week, was featured on Global’s January 7th news broadcast. Click here to watch.

Jan. 7, 2010:  Global News - Making the Case. News clip about the John Molson MBA International Case Competition's Live Case on the Montreal Canadiens.  (Fast forward to the last 7 minutes of the clip to view the relevant portion).

Jan. 7, 2010: The Gazette - Habs 501: Selling hockey's best brand. Article about the MBA International Case Competition’s Live Case on the Montreal Canadiens.

Jan. 7, 2010:  Branchez-vous.com - Fraude de 2,2 millions $US d'un diplômé de Concordia! Feras Arafe (a John Molson student) was sentenced for operating an elaborate telemarketing scheme.

Jan. 7, 2010:  La Presse Afaires - Une fraude de 2,2 millions pour payer ses études à Concordia! Feras Arafe (a John Molson student) was sentenced for operating an elaborate telemarketing scheme.

Jan. 7: National Post - Business student's job nets US $2.2M, and jail time.  Feras Arafe (a John Molson student) was sentenced for operating an elaborate telemarketing scheme.

Jan. 7: Montreal Gazette - Concordia grad jailed for $2.2M telemarketing scam. Feras Arafe (a John Molson student) was sentenced for operating an elaborate telemarketing scheme.

Jan. 7: Au fil des événements - Des Jeux du commerce verts. Students from 13 universities across eastern Canada will come to the John Molson School of Business (Jan 8-10) to compete in this year's Jeux du Commerce.

Jan. 7: Montreal Gazette - Humanities get short shrift. Editorial by Suresh Goyal (Decision Sciences & MIS).

Jan. 6: Montreal Gazette - Scan plan raises delay concerns. Naid Ali-Khodja (BComm Marketing) was delayed several hours to board a United Airlines flight to Los Angeles Monday.

Jan. 5: CBC Radio 1 Montreal - New security measures are being put in place by the U.S. Government and they are already being felt here in montreal. That U.S. is targeting people from a list of fourteen countries travelling to their country. Naid Ali-Khodja (BComm Marketing) was delayed several hours to board a United Airlines flight to Los Angeles Monday.

Jan. 5: Yahoo Canada - Stricter airport security delays Quebec student. Naid Ali-Khodja (BComm Marketing) was delayed several hours to board a United Airlines flight to Los Angeles Monday.

Jan. 5: Montreal Gazette - Poker champ shares loot with his buddies. Jamie Klinger (BComm Marketing alumni) hit the jackpot big-time, all in a good cause. Against 507 other entrants, he walked away from the UB Starlight charity poker tournament in Montreal in November with a first-place finish - a $100,000 win.

Jan. 5: Financial Post - Elusive lessons of leadership. Tracy Hecht (Management) is quoted in this article.

Jan. 4: CBC Radio 1 Montreal - A former commerce student at concordia has lost his lawsuit against the university. George Bardas claimed concordia and two of its professors owed him damages for allegedly costing him money over the time it took him to obtain his degree.

Jan. 4: CBC Radio 1 Montreal - The city's transit corporation is in the middle of a re-branding campaign that authorities hope will send a more environmentally friendly message. Harold Simpkins (Marketing) was interviewed during this broadcast.

Jan. 2: Telegraph-Journal - Parties pledge in pact to get along. Lawrence Kryzanowski (Finance) was quoted in this article.

Jan. 2010: L’actualité - 8 Idées pour éviter la catastrophe. The solar panels on the new Molson building were listed among eight innovations in Quebec that are working to protect the environment and slow climate change.

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