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Week of February 25, 2024

2024 Global Stock Pitch Competition Info Session

In 2023, there were over 215 delegates representing 45 universities globally participate in the Global Stock Pitch (GSP) Competition. This year, before the deadline of March 21st, participants can submit a pitch covering any firm with a market capitalization between US$1 billion – US$10 billion and a share price greater than US$5.00, once adjusted for exchange rates, as of market close on March 21st, 2024. Participants will be competing for a prize pool of C$7,500, and finalists will then pitch to sponsors, which include Point72 and Warburg Pincus.

Insurance Institute - Virtual Insurance 101 with Guest Speaker

Join this webinar to hear about the basics of the Insurance Industry in Canada. Learn about Risk, how it is managed and the different roles within the industry. Hear from a current professional on what it is actually like to work in the business. Date: February 27, 2024 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time 

David Sobey Centre National Retail Case Competition - Registration Deadline

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This unique competition provides students with the chance to immerse themselves in real-world challenges faced by retailers today. Teams from across Canada will compete in crafting innovative solutions to address these industry pain points. Students will have the opportunity to engage directly with company executives, gaining invaluable insights and perspectives that will enhance their problem-solving skills.   Here are some key details about the competition:

Blazing the Trail of Black Excellence: Celebrating the Past & Building a Strong Future

Join our AVP, Indira Naidoo-Harris and three amazing Black Canadian trailblazers as they share their stories, their perspectives and their hopes for a strong future. About the Panelists Hamlin Grange Hamlin Grange is a diversity and inclusion strategist. He is President/CEO and founder of DiversiPro Inc., a workplace diversity and inclusion consulting company based in Toronto.