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Announcements
Recent announcements and news from Gustavson.
Inaugural cohort graduates from first-of-its kind MBA in Advancing Reconciliation at UVic
The University of Victoria Peter B. Gustavson School of Business and the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) marks the graduation of 22 students on Thursday in the first class...
A New Name and a New Purpose as the Centre for Social and Sustainable Innovation Becomes the Centre for Regenerative Futures
CRF leaders Natalie Slawinski and Simon Pek talk about what drove the Centre's pivotal rebrand, how sustainability falls short in today's climate crisis, and what it really takes for business to...
Tiny Founders Andrew Wilkinson & Chris Sparling Named Distinguished Entrepreneurs of the Year
Andrew Wilkinson and Chris Sparling, co-founders of holding company Tiny (TSXV: TINY), have been named the UVic Peter B. Gustavson School of Business 2025 Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year...
BCom
Stories, profiles and news from Gustavson's Bachelor of Commerce program.
From the volleyball court to the kitchen: A Gustavson grad’s entrepreneurial path
Mara Pappas turned her passion for volleyball into a coaching program and now she’s bringing her business skills to the kitchen. Learn how this Gustavson grad is carving out a unique...
Mission Impossible: Gustavson's global sustainability showdown
In just one day, students from around the globe join forces to tackle real-world sustainability challenges. BCom student Tereza Jarosova reveals how this high-energy event reshaped her views on...
Connecting people, empowering communities: A BCom student’s leadership journey
At just 18, Sophia Vaillant has already saved her local hospital thousands of dollars and been honoured with a national medal for community leadership. This BCom student has a passion for bringing...
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MBA
Stories, profiles and news from our MBA in Sustainable Innovation.
How Jessica Garcia bet on herself and found a new career path
Five years ago, if you had told Jessica Garcia, MBA ’23, that she’d be working in the sustainability sector at Ernst & Young, she wouldn’t have believed...
Isabel de Verteuil is the 2023 co-op student of the year
MBA student Isabel de Verteuil is UVic’s business co-op student of the year. Each year, UVic recognizes co-op students who have excelled in their work terms. Co-op students are nominated...
Fearless at Fifty
Fear, an uninvited guest that lingers in the corridors of our careers. It’s the invisible shackle that can trap people in unfulfilling jobs during their prime years. Not for Greg Booth,...
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MGB
Stories, profiles and news from Gustavson's Master in Global Business program.
Engineering a path to the global stage through the Master of Global Business program
Yinka Fasheun, MGB ’20, shares how she unlocked a seat at the business table—and a passport to the entire world.
Kicking goals worldwide
How Sachi Swift's MGB experience took her from the soccer fields of Vancouver Island to the global business arena.
Creating community on the road
The Master of Global Business (MGB) program takes students across three continents in 16 months or less. We asked three new grads what it takes to rise to this unique challenge and they answered:...
PhD & research
Stories, profiles and news about Gustavson's PhD program and research.
Balancing goodness and profit
New research from Gustavson explores the vital link between Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) decisions and strategy. Top photo: (L-R) Professor Ravee Chittoor and Gustavson PhD graduate...
PhD grad Indigenizing business in Canada
Emily (Williams) Salmon graduates with a PhD in International Management and Organization from UVic’s Gustavson School of Business this month. The Coast Salish researcher has already...
Starting with place
New research explores how place-based social enterprises revitalize their communities despite socio-economic and environmental challenges—and how we can do the same.
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Alumni
Stories, profiles and news about Gustavson alumni.
How to scale a start-up—and live a balanced life: One grad’s perspective
Jesse Horwood, BCom ’19, wears many hats: founder of YourPlace Music School, grant analyst with the BC Government, president of the Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival Society...
From Gustavson grad to Dragon’s Den deal: Garett Senez launches Quark Baby
Scaling an innovative idea into a sustainable business is no small feat—but securing $2 million from some fiery dragons will certainly help. Garett Senez, MGB ‘11, recently...
A breath of fresh air: BCom grad makes outdoors more accessible
Nature has a knack of imparting valuable life lessons. Sydney Munk, BCom ’21, discovered her passion for sustainability and the environment through travel and the outdoors. This in turn...
Giving
Stories about giving at Gustavson.
Breaking Barriers: BCom student becomes the 1st recipient of the Eunice Lowe Award
In today’s world, it can be tough to get a higher education. Students often face all sorts of challenges that can stop them from reaching their goals. That’s why the Eunice Lowe...
Voices of Gustavson
Stories from Gustavson students, staff and faculty.
Reflections from the First Graduating Cohort of the MBA in Advancing Reconciliation
As they celebrate their convocation, graduating students from the first cohort of the MBA in Advancing Reconciliation shared what this journey has meant to them—both personally and...
In Conversation with Acting Dean Jen Baggs
Professor Jen Baggs is the acting dean at UVic’s Gustavson School of Business. An economist by training, Jen has been at the school since July 2005 and served as the Academic Director,...
Cineplex’s $38.9 million fine is a wake-up call about corporate sustainability practices
Cineplex has been fined by the Competition Tribunal for allegedly engaging in deceptive marketing practices. By Douglas Stuart, Gustavson School of Business. Originally printed in The...
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