UBC Faculty of Management

We are pleased to announce the formal establishment of the https://www.linkedin.com/company/ubcfom/ Vancouver Alumni Chapter, which took place last week in a truly remarkable event.

This gathering brought together alumni, partners, and supporters of the Faculty, all dedicated to fostering excellence in business leadership. A particularly significant aspect of the evening was our collaboration with the Management Student Association’s Vancouver Business Trip, which provided a valuable platform for alumni and current students to engage, exchange knowledge, and cultivate professional relationships.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended this pivotal occasion.

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For what promises to be a fascinating presentation by Dr. Darren Dahl, Dean of Sauder School of Business, join us at the next IdeaFest installation! March 6, 2026 in EME 4116!
In Why Horizontal Organizations Don’t Fall Flat: Organizational Structure Shapes Perceptions of Egalitarianism and Company Warmth, Dr. Dahl discusses why some organizational structures are easier for people to relate to, and how that relatability is closely tied to whether the organization is arranged in a tall hierarchy, or a more spread out and flat way- And how that view is tied to consumers political ideologies.

Come celebrate the launch of the Vancouver Alumni Chapter on February 18! It’ll be a fun night to catch up with other UBC Faculty of Management grads, meet Dean Gady Jacoby and Chapter President Kelly Davidson, and get a sneak peek at upcoming events and mentoring programs.

When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 5-7:00 p.m.
Where: Westin Bayshore, 1601 Bayshore Dr., Vancouver

Register using this link: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0UKUIS0tLcSsJUi

We are grateful to Dr. Russ Belk for his interesting and lively presentation based on his research on gendered violence between humans and robots. Dr. Belk also gave an exciting and thought-provoking presentation on Psychological Possessions, based on his research on how we interact with physical items as we move closer to a post-ownership world, at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Many thanks to Dr. Belk for his insights and his time!

This was part of our Faculty’s IdeaFest series. Join us Friday March 6, in EME 4116 at 12:00 pm for our next speaker, Dr. Darren Dahl.

Congratulations to Faculty of Management students Artemis Radin, Esteban Gardiner, Brian Fiddes and Zyan Suri for placing 2nd in the Battle on Bay Case Competition!
We are proud of how they represented Faculty of Management and excited to see students' future successes.

Join us for the next presentation in our IdeaFest series, January 23, 2026, at 12:00 pm-1:00 pm in EME 4116. In Gendered Violence Between Humans and Robots: Rebel Robots and Human Inadequacy, Dr. Russ Belk will explore societal attitudes and ethical considerations related to gendered violence occurring between humans and artificial entities.

Join us at the next IdeaFest on Friday November 28 in EME 4116 at 12:00pm for an insightful talk by Dr. Maxim Voronov from the Schulich School of Business at York University.

In From Disruption to Production: How the Clean Air Movement Created New Forms of Expertise, Dr. Voronov will examine how crisis disrupt established authority and trigger the emergence of new expertise. Learn more at: https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/ideafest-from-disruption-to-production-how-the-clean-air-movement-created-new-forms-of-expertise/

Join UBC HR and on Nov. 20 for the Thrive Keynote with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier for this online event, as she draws upon her unique blend of business insight and clinical expertise as a practicing workplace psychologist.

Thursday, Nov. 20 from 11am-12 pm
💻 Online via Zoom
🔗 UBC faculty & staff are invited to register at [ https://wpl.ubc.ca/browse/wellbeing/wellness/courses/thrive-keynote-building-resilience-in-times-of-change] or visit link in bio.

Check out the UBCO Community Market tomorrow from 10:30am-2:30pm for a great opportunity to support local and learn about exciting projects happening on and around campus. Learn more at: https://events.ok.ubc.ca/event/ubco-community-market-5/2025-11-04/