Sheridan School of Business Convocation provides a celebratory close to the 2009 academic year

June 24, 2009
Joyful graduate applaud the convocation speaker

Joyful graduates applaud the convocation speaker

The Sheridan School of Business Convocation 2009 capped the academic year for more than 1000 graduates from more than 20 disciplines and programs in the school. Beaming Sheridan School of Business students and their equally proud parents filled Hammerson Hall at the Mississauga Living Centre recently to march in pomp and circumstance and celebrate their graduation from Sheridan College.

Graduand file into Hammerson Hall

Sheridan Business Graduates file into Hammerson Hall

The annual spring event marks the end to studies – for the moment – at Sheridan College and the embarkation of new directions and career paths for Sheridan graduates.

Sheridan Business graduates packed the Mississauga Living Arts Centre for Sheridan’s 2009 School of Business Convocation ceremonies ready embrace the new freedom, the new opportunities, and the new responsibilities graduation brings.

Gerard Mercer, Dean, and David Schnarch, Associate congratulate School of Business graduates.

Gerard Mercer, Dean, and David Schnarch, Associate Dean congratulate School of Business graduates.

The new graduates were warmly applauded by family and friends as they crossed the stage to receive their Sheridan College School of Business diploma.

Emotion filled the room as Sheridan Business faculty warmly congratulated their new graduates.

James Milway Executive Director of The Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity spoke to the eager graduates

James Milway Executive Director of The Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity spoke to the eager graduates about employment after Sheridan College.

The 2009 Sheridan Business Convocations featured keynote speakers included James Milway, Executive Director of The Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity who spoke to our graduates about the need to re-define the world that they will work in. He talked about the need to build new prosperity.

Popular broadcaster shared many witty and insigtful moments much to the deligh of the audience.

Popular broadcaster Lou Schizas shared many witty and insightful moments much to the delight of the Sheridan audience.

Popular business broadcaster Lou Schizas preached the new philosophy of entrepreneuerism to the graduates, challenging them to be unsatisfied with just a job and urging them to find new areas of growth and possibility and to exploit them as part of the new economy.

Diane Francis of The Financial Post receives an honorary degree.

Diane Francis of The Financial Post receives an honorary degree.

The Financial Post’s Diane Francis, awarded with an honorary degree, spoke to our Sheridan School of Business graduates of humble beginnings, expounding how she began her career in journalism at Sheridan College, made her own connections in the industry, kept moving ahead and never looked back.

Sheridan Business graduates packed Hammerson Hall at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre for Sheridan’s 2009 School of Business Convocation ceremonies sneaking a peekwhile families and friends beamed as they watched the new graduates aross the stage to receive their college diplomas. Student pride filled the room as this journey to graduation became a reality.

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Sheridan Business Council presents cheque to Halton Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter to aid good works

June 24, 2009
Seth Stover and Gerard Mercer present Elaine Collins with a cheque for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Halton

Seth Stover and Gerard Mercer present Elaine Collins with a cheque for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Halton

Seth Stover, president of the Sheridan School of Business Council and Gerard Mercer, Dean, Sheridan School of Business presented a cheque for $1150 to the Halton Chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters. The donation was a result of the Beach Bash fundraising conducted by the School of Business Council to raise money for their annual student award.

The money raised during the School of Business Carnival contributed to the $1150 donation to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Halton , and to two $500 scholarships that were presented at the recent Sheridan School of Business Awards ceremony to two deserving students who have demonstrated active community involvement during this past year.

The Sheridan School of Business Council is composed of School of Business students who organize activities designed to promote active student involvement in both college and community activities.

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Sheridan School of Business Banking and Wealth Management students market “brands” in banking

June 23, 2009
Gerard Mercer, Dean of Sheridan School of Business questions Banking and Wealth Management students, Kamar McLeod, Justin Tucci, and Scott Amendoeira about their display.

Gerard Mercer, Dean of Sheridan School of Business questions Banking and Wealth Management students, Kamar McLeod, Justin Tucci, and Scott Amendoeira about their display.

In a project designed for Sheridan School of Business students to discover the marketing of a bank brand from the corporate level down through to the individual teller and branch staff member, groups of 5-6 Banking and Wealth Management students created displays to market the “brand” of each of the national banks. The resources required include the bank’s annual report and website, their advertising in newspapers and internet and the local branch brochures and pamphlets.

Professor Michael Kaine speaks with Brittney Tayles, Heather Bell, Laila Saleh, Sana Qadri, and Rabia Batool about their banking display.

Professor Michael Kaine speaks with Sheridan Business students Brittney Tayles, Heather Bell, Laila Saleh, Sana Qadri, and Rabia Batool about their banking display.

Each group was allowed to self select and chose one of the big 5 banks. A key part of the assignment is for them to identify a branch and manager of their bank in the Oakville area who would be willing to participate.

Gerard Mercer is flanked by Banking and Wealth students Sana Ijaz, Candice Thorn, Eyad Fallaha, Jamie Basil, and Zeeshan Chaudhry.

Gerard Mercer is flanked by Banking and Wealth students Sana Ijaz, Candice Thorn, Eyad Fallaha, Jamie Basil, and Zeeshan Chaudhry.

The output of the project is to build an information kiosk that would portray or present their findings using pictures, written material, handouts, or videos. Each group in the Sheridan Banking and Wealth Management class then presents their material to the other groups and to selected visitors – from industry and other faculties who also provide feedback on their work.

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Alumnus, Randy Powell, features the Bachlorette on the Rocky Mountaineer sight-seeing train in B.C.

June 22, 2009
Jillian Harris and her suitors embarked on a romantic journey of a lifetime on the Rocky Mountaineer

Jillian Harris and her suitors from the ABC reality tv show The Bachelorette embark on a romantic journey of a lifetime on the Rocky Mountaineer

Sheridan School of Business Hall of Famer, Randy Powell reports on his new venture which places the reality television show The Bachelorette in beautiful British Columbia, on the rocky mountain traversing train – The Rocky Mountaineer.

Powell’s latest promotional efforts have resulted in great fun breaking new ground and setting new records as his team and he take the Rocky Mountaineer brand to new heights! On June 22nd, you can experience the Rocky Mountaineer for yourself on ABC’s “The Bachelorette.” Powell’s advertising agency estimates this two hour segment has a value of over $4 million!  www.rockymountaineer.com


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Sheridan School of Business Academic Awards celebrate academic excellence during annual event

June 18, 2009
Students and parents pay close attention to the award winners

Students and parents pay close attention to the Academic Awards Ceremony.

More than one hundred academic awards of excellence were conferred on Sheridan School of Business students during the recent annual Sheridan School of Business Academic Awards Ceremony held in Macdonald-Heaslip Hall.

Master of Ceremonies, Associate Dean, David Schnarch

Master of Ceremonies, Associate Dean, David Schnarch

This year the Sheridan School of Business academic awards program donations reached an all time high of $51,310, an increase of approximately 20%, for a total of 104 awards.

Vice-president Academic, Mary Preece

Vice-president Academic, Mary Preece

School of Business program areas included the Business Administration programs, Accounting, Banking and Wealth Management, E-commerce, Finance, Human Resources, and Marketing. School of Business programs also included Advertising, Court and Tribunal Agent (Paralegal), Office Administration, and Tourism and Travel.

Gerard Mercer, Dean, Sheridan School of Business

Gerard Mercer, Dean, Sheridan School of Business

Graduate Certificate programs included Marketing Management, International Business, Financial Planning, and Advertising Management.

Dr. Robert Turner receives a standing ovation.

Dr. Robert Turner, Sheridan President, receives a standing ovation.

This year’s ceremony marked the last time outgoing Sheridan President, Dr. Robert Turner will attend the Sheridan Business Academic Awards. Dr. Turner was honored with a lusty standing ovation as his college achievements were recognized by School of Business Dean, Gerard Mercer. Sheridan Vice-president Academic Mary Preece also praised the School of Business and its achievements in her first School of Business Awards ceremony.

John Keilty, 2009 Sheridan Business Hall of Fame inductee

John Keilty, 2009 Sheridan Business Hall of Fame inductee

This year’s Academic Awards ceremony also marked the induction into the Sheridan School of Business Hall of Fame, of alumni John Keilty, Business Administration 1970, a successful eastern Ontario business person and highly creative entrepreneur and current owner and president of the Gananoque Inn & Spa. Keilty had great praise for the Sheridan School of Business and recommended Sheridan’s business programs to all students present.

Some of the more than 100 award winners gather for a group picture

Some of the more than 100 award winners gather for a group picture

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Sheridan School of Business students host Small Business workshops in Brampton Enterprise Centre

June 18, 2009

Marketing student, Bhavandeep Aulakh, delivers a workshop for small business in Brampton

Marketing student, Bhavandeep Aulakh, delivers a workshop for small business in Brampton

Sheridan School of Business Marketing, E-commerce and Human Resources students recently designed and delivered workshops geared to small businesses with the promotion and support of the Brampton Small Business Enterprise Centre.

Sheridan second and third year School of Business students from the Davis campus, to date, have designed and delivered eight workshops for Small Business and entrepreneurs at the Enterprise Center in downtown Brampton. The workshops are an initiative of the Sheridan School of Business Council, developed with the support of Sheridan Business professors, and are offered in conjunction with the Brampton Small Business Enterprise Centre which is operated by the City of Brampton with Government of Ontario funding.

The workshops have included presentation, interactive and coaching components. Students covered topics from Self Motivation and Leadership to Negotiation and Positive Influence. This year two Human Resources students, Oshin Chhabra and Lisa Bissoondhari were able to develop the negotiating skills part of our people Engagement theme by providing a practical step by step approach and a hands on activity for each small business owner to apply and practice with.

Both Marketing and E-commerce students have worked together to deliver four “Relationship Marketing and E-commerce” workshops to small business men and women. Students covered topics from Sales and Networking to Customer Retention and Web Design. Two of the Marketing students, Armando Toossi and Bhavandeep Aulakh helped small business owners develop strategies for customer retention and for building increased customer loyalty. Similar to the HR workshops, these workshops included presentation, interactive and coaching components.

“These workshops have provided local small businesses with very useful business skills and inspiration from the energetic delivery. The Enterprise Centre appreciates the partnership we have with Sheridan students and faculty over the years,” said Cassandra Baccardax of the Brampton Small Business Enterprise Center.

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John Keilty inducted into Sheridan School of Business Hall of Fame 2009

June 17, 2009

John Keilty, owner of the Gananoque Inn & Spa and a 1970 Business Administration graduate is the 2009 inductee into the Sheridan School of Business Hall of Fame, celebrated during the recent Sheridan School of Business Academic Awards ceremony.

John Keilty, Sheridan School of Business Hall of Fame 2009

John Keilty, Sheridan School of Business Hall of Fame 2009

Keilty was a member of the first class in the Sheridan School of Business and held student number 22. After graduating Sheridan College, he began his career in sales with the Campbell Soup Company. He was then recruited by Pepsi Cola Canada as Sales Manager, for Ontario and Western Canada.

Striking out on his own, Keilty bought into Smiths Falls Bottling Works and Frontenac Beverages which had bottling and distribution franchises for Pepsi-Cola and Seven Up products. He sold the companies in 1989 and retired at age 40. Boredom soon set in and he started a wholesale food distribution company called Findlay Foods. He then sold his shares in this company in 1999.

During this period, in 1995, Keilty bought The Gananoque Inn & Spa and restored it to its former grandeur, expanding rooms, adding fine dining, a pub and a spa. Now rated as one of Ontario’s Finest Inns, The Gananoque Inn & Spa was voted by Canadian Country Inns magazine as Canada’s most improved inn.

As the owner of Keiltyco, John has acquired numerous real estate holdings in Eastern Ontario. John Keilty represents the entrepreneurial spirit that is the hallmark of the Sheridan School of Business.

“Sheridan Business gave me credibility. Sheridan Business enabled me to get my foot in the door of two major corporations. Then it was up to me to perform and to prove I was worth what I was earning. My professors taught me there is a bigger picture and encouraged me to go after the ‘golden ring’. Speaking of the ‘golden ring’, I still wear it with pride today – my gold Sheridan College ring,” said Keilty.

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