Undergraduate Students /desautels/taxonomy/term/3199/all en Data Processing in Python /desautels/channels/event/data-processing-python-373273 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:09:22 +0000 admin 2946282 at /desautels Statistics in R (Part 2) /desautels/channels/event/statistics-r-part-2-373274 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:09:23 +0000 admin 2946283 at /desautels Canada’s sovereign fund hinges on returns and costs /desautels/channels/news/canadas-sovereign-fund-hinges-returns-and-costs-373265 <p>Canada’s proposed sovereign fund is drawing scrutiny over its cost and potential returns, but <a href="/desautels/sebastien-betermier">Sebastien Betermier</a>, Associate Professor of Finance at 91˿Ƶ Desautels, sees conditional upside. He argues the roughly $750 million annual interest burden is manageable if the fund is well structured and generates returns above borrowing costs.</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:19:23 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 2946276 at /desautels Airlines reassure travelers as jet fuel concerns ease /desautels/channels/news/airlines-reassure-travelers-jet-fuel-concerns-ease-373264 <p>Jet fuel shortage fears in Europe have eased sharply in recent weeks, and <a href="/desautels/karl-moore">Karl Moore</a>, Associate Professor at 91˿Ƶ Desautels, says the earlier alarm was not misplaced. Initial warnings pointed to potential supply disruptions tied to geopolitical tensions, creating real uncertainty for airlines and travellers alike.</p> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:17:05 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 2946275 at /desautels Canada seeks investment edge in shifting global economy /desautels/channels/news/canada-seeks-investment-edge-shifting-global-economy-373226 <p>Canada is positioning itself as a more compelling destination for global capital, and <a href="/desautels/sebastien-betermier">Sebastien Betermier</a>, Associate Professor of Finance at 91˿Ƶ Desautels, says the shift reflects both necessity and opportunity. As geopolitical tensions and U.S. trade pressures mount, Betermier argues Canada must attract more private investment, particularly in infrastructure and energy transition assets.</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:37:52 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 2946270 at /desautels Why AI time savings aren’t translating into productivity gains /desautels/channels/news/why-ai-time-savings-arent-translating-productivity-gains-373225 <p>As the Bank of Canada highlights AI’s promise to boost productivity, <strong>Simon Blanchette</strong>, a faculty lecturer at 91˿Ƶ’s Desautels Faculty of Management, says Canada risks overestimating the impact of time savings alone.</p> <p>Even as workplace efficiencies improve, he argues the real challenge lies in turning those gains into higher-value outcomes. “Today is the day that AI will be the least powerful in our lifetime,” he says, warning that organizations need to move faster.</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:35:54 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 2946269 at /desautels New ownership raises questions for the online creators /desautels/channels/news/new-ownership-raises-questions-online-creators-373224 <p>As OnlyFans enters a new era under owner Yekaterina “Katie” Chudnovsky, professor <a href="/desautels/emmanuelle-vaast">Emmanuelle Vaast</a> says much about the platform’s direction remains unclear. With Chudnovsky remaining largely out of the public eye, questions remain about how the company may evolve.</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:33:45 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 2946268 at /desautels Business ethics case competition brings students together to tackle finance challenges /desautels/channels/news/business-ethics-case-competition-brings-students-together-tackle-finance-challenges-373223 <p>Students from across North America came together for an intense, fast-paced challenge at the fourth annual <a href="/desautels/initiatives-institutes/laidley-centre-business-ethics-and-equity-lcbee/business-ethics-conference">Business Ethics Case Competition</a>, hosted by 91˿Ƶ’s <a href="/desautels/initiatives-institutes/laidley-centre-business-ethics-and-equity-lcbee">Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity</a>.</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:29:59 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 2946267 at /desautels 91˿Ƶ-HEC Montréal EMBA Online Information Session: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 /desautels/channels/event/mcgill-hec-montreal-emba-online-information-session-wednesday-june-3-2026-373213 <p>This <strong>91˿Ƶ-HEC Montréal EMBA information session</strong> will feature the Executive MBA’s:</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:51:52 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 2946259 at /desautels 91˿Ƶ-HEC Montréal EMBA Online Information Session: Thursday, August 20, 2026 /desautels/channels/event/mcgill-hec-montreal-emba-online-information-session-thursday-august-20-2026-373216 <p>This <strong>91˿Ƶ-HEC Montréal EMBA information session</strong> will feature the Executive MBA’s:</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:58:39 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 2946262 at /desautels 91˿Ƶ-HEC Montréal EMBA Online Information Session: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 /desautels/channels/event/mcgill-hec-montreal-emba-online-information-session-wednesday-august-5-2026-373215 <p>This <strong>91˿Ƶ-HEC Montréal EMBA information session</strong> will feature the Executive MBA’s:</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:57:43 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 2946261 at /desautels 91˿Ƶ-HEC Montréal EMBA Online Information Session: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 /desautels/channels/event/mcgill-hec-montreal-emba-online-information-session-wednesday-july-8-2026-373214 <p>This <strong>91˿Ƶ-HEC Montréal EMBA information session</strong> will feature the Executive MBA’s:</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:56:48 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 2946260 at /desautels Homecoming: BCom Class of 1986 - Let's celebrate 40 years! /desautels/channels/event/homecoming-bcom-class-1986-lets-celebrate-40-years-373199 <p>Dear 91˿Ƶ BCom Class of 1986,Do you remember:</p> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:11:20 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 2946258 at /desautels Homecoming: BCom 2016 - 10th Anniversary Reunion /desautels/channels/event/homecoming-bcom-2016-10th-anniversary-reunion-373198 <p>Ten years after Convocation on Lower Campus, and it is time to reconnect with your <b>91˿Ƶ Desautels BCom Class of 2016</b>. Join us for an evening of stories, laughs, good music, and a little Homecoming nostalgia in Old Montreal.</p> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:09:15 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 2946257 at /desautels Homecoming: BCom Class of 1976 - Let's celebrate 50 years! /desautels/channels/event/homecoming-bcom-class-1976-lets-celebrate-50-years-373197 <p><strong>Who was MUS President in 1976? What was the score when 91˿Ƶ Rugby beat Harvard? Did you take any OB classes with Dr. Rabi Kanungo?</strong></p> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:05:54 +0000 john.sawaya@mcgill.ca 2946256 at /desautels