Sheridan Faculty of Business 2012 Academic Awards fills McDonald-Heaslip Hall to capacity

May 29, 2012

Sheridan Faculty of Business Academic Award winners

The Sheridan Faculty of Business Academic Awards saw nearly 100 business students rewarded for their academic excellence and community spirit in the annual event hosted in McDonald-Heaslip Hall at the Trafalgar campus.

Hosted by Professor and am640 radio host Lou Schizas, the annual Academic Awards event is funded by gracious corporate and individual donors including Cooper Construction, McTavish Travel, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP,  and BMO.  The event was attended by Sheridan President Jeff Zabudsky, Academic VP and Provost, Mary Preece, members of Sheridan’s Faculty of Business, program Coordinators, and the proud families and friends of 92 Faculty of Business students who took home more than $60,000 in scholarships and awards.

The Sheridan Faculty of Business Academic Awards also featured the induction into The Business Hall of Fame of Scott Stratten, Sheridan alumni, former Sheridan professor and current marketing guru and business speaker, and president of Unmarketing.

“The Faculty of Business Awards night was a wonderful evening recognizing the top performers and leaders in our business programs. I was delighted to meet the parents, spouses, and children of our award winners who came to share their pride in the accomplishment of their winner. As faculty we are equally proud of our students, the evening went far too quickly. Many thanks to all the donors who make such a celebration of success possible,” said Professor Sally Mitzel, Coordinator, Accounting.

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Scott Stratten Business graduate 1998 inducted into Sheridan Faculty of Business Hall of Fame 2012

May 24, 2012
Scott Stratten, President, UnMarketing

Scott Stratten, President, UnMarketing

Scott Stratten, marketing guru, sought-after business speaker and 1998 Sheridan Human Resources graduate has joined the elite ranks of Sheridan Faculty of Business graduates in the Sheridan Business Hall of Fame.

Formerly a music industry marketer, national sales training manager and a Professor at the Sheridan College Faculty of Business, Scott ran his UnAgency for nearly a decade before deciding to focus his efforts solely on speaking at events for companies looking for guidance through the viral/social media and relationship marketing landscape.  His clients have included a broad cross section of influential organizations such as PepsiCo, Adobe, Red Cross, Cirque du Soleil, Saks Fifth Avenue and Fidelity Investments.

Scott was named one of the top 5 social media influencers in the world on Forbes.com. His book UnMarketing: Stop Marketing, Start Engaging became a national best-seller before it was released, and recently earned the number one spot on the Globe and Mail Business best-seller list.

Scott’s efforts have helped his clients develop and launch viral marketing videos that have so far been viewed over 60 million times. Scott has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, USA Today, Entrepreneur Magazine, CNN.com, Inc.com and Fast Company.  He was recently recognized as one of “America’s 10 Marketing Gurus” by Business Review USA.

“Scott plugged into the power of social networking long before it was labeled as such. He had the ability to turn standard business practices up-side down. His inquisitive mind and determination gave him an education well beyond the Sheridan course curriculum. In the classroom, you never really knew which direction Scott would take; all you could count on is that it would be interesting and innovative,” said Laurie Kondo, Professor, Human Resources program.

Stratten was welcomed into the Sheridan Business Hall of Fame during the annual Faculty of Business Academic Awards event.

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International Business graduate Stephanie Kam is awarded the EDC-FITT Internship in Ottawa

May 14, 2012

Stephanie Kam, International Business graduate Sheridan Faculty of Business – photo by Katelyn Malo

Sheridan Faculty of Business International Business graduate, Stephanie Kam is awarded the Export Development Canada (EDC) Forum for International Trade (FITT) annual internship at FITT head office in Ottawa. This prestigious EDC-FITT one-year internship is designed to provide the work experience necessary to apply for the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation.

“I am absolutely thrilled about beginning my career at EDC, particularly because I have had my eyes set on the goal of achieving this internship since the start of the program. This wouldn’t have been possible without my program coordinator, Phil Adams, course instructors, classmates, and executives of the College believing in me. Let this be a testament that there is a strong support network at Sheridan that is willing to invest in your future if you put in your hard work and dedicate yourself to success,” said Kam.

Stephanie Kam is 2012 graduate of the Sheridan Faculty of Business graduate certificate program, International Business.  Kam is also a graduate of York University and Osgoode Hall Law School.

As a national strategic partner to FITT—Canada’s leading, industry-driven organization providing resources to advance the practice of international business—EDC contributes to the educational content of the FITTskills courses and supports FITT’s annual, cross-country events. Each year, an internship is also offered to one full-time student who has successfully completed the FITTskills  program. This one-year internship is designed to provide the work experience necessary to apply for the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation.

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Sheridan Tourism and Travel students host year-end Wonders of The World celebration

May 13, 2012

Sheridan Faculty of Business Tourism and Travel students host Wonders of The World

Sheridan Faculty of Business Tourism and Travel students recently hosted Wonders of The World to thank industry placement supervisors and Program Advisory Committee members for their support throughout the year. More than 125 travel industry people and Sheridan students gathered to mix, mingle and enjoy the Wonders of The World themed decor and the delicious buffet hosted at the Trafalgar campus.

“This example of experiential learning is just one component of the Sheridan Tourism and Travel program. Graduates of our program use real life, hands-on business training and leading edge curriculum at Sheridan College to go into all areas of the Tourism and Travel Industry,” said Victoria Renton, Coordinator, Sheridan Tourism and Travel program.

The Wonders of The World event was fully planned and implemented by members of the 4th semester Introduction to Meetings and Events class. The event assignment was focused on experiential learning for the students who were divided into teams based on their interests: Décor, Food and Beverage, Media and Program. A leader was nominated for each team and then overseen by the Assistant Coach. These leaders comprised the Management Team for the event.

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Miscalculation affords Advertising students a Bronze in OCMC Integrated Marketing Communications Event

May 2, 2012

Kylie Dalgliesh and Dane McBurnie, Bronze winners in Integrated Marketing Communications at OCMC 2011

It took a while, but finally after several months, an OCMC 2011 event results miscalculation was rectified and Sheridan Faculty of Business students Kylie Dalgleish and Dane McBurnie were awarded Bronze in the Integrated Marketing Communications event at the recent Ontario Colleges’ Marketing Competition 2011.

The late award was also made sweeter as both Dalgleish and McBurnie will graduate from Sheridan’s Advertising program this spring. They received the Bronze award in the Integrated Marketing Communications event at OCMC 2011 coached by Advertising Program Coordinator Peggy Barnwell.

McBurnie accepted the summer internship being offered by Cundari, where he will be working on the accounts team, dealing primarily with BMW.  Dalgleish is an Account Coordinator / Dealer Marketing Specialist with Jan Kelly Marketing.

“Once the disbelief passed and I started making phone calls to my family and friends about my award, the excitement and validation was almost overwhelming. We did a great job, after believing that we had not. A stage and a cheering crowd would have been nice aesthetics, but after it’s all done, the trophy is on my desk, and I know our hard work has paid off,” said McBurnie.

“The Ontario Colleges’ Marketing Competition is a remarkable experience that helps you grow as a student and as an individual. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity that not everyone gets to experience,and it opens a world of possibilities, said Dalgleish.

The Ontario Colleges’ Marketing Competition is an annual event sponsored by college publishers and marketing agencies to promote marketing skills and provide an arena of competition for Ontario college students.

The Sheridan OCMC 2012 team has already been chosen and is currently working with their faculty mentors to prepare for the intense competition at the annual event under the guidance of Annie Tarzi, Sheridan’s OCMC coordinator this year.

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