Faculty of Business Administration - University of New Brunswick

The Faculty of Business Administration at the University of New Brunswick held its 21st annual Business Awards Dinner on Wednesday, November 5, at the Delta Fredericton Hotel.

Three hundred guests joined the faculty to celebrate the academic achievements of business students, the professional accomplishments of graduates, and to show appreciation to donors and friends. The audience was made up of students and their families, faculty members, university officials, donors and business partners.

More than $326, 683 in scholarships, bursaries and prizes were awarded this year to business students. These students, as well as those on the BBA and MBA Dean’s Lists were recognized during the awards ceremony.

Glenn Goucher and David W. Stevenson both received 2008 Certificates of Achievement. This certificate is given each year to business graduates who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities. Glenn Goucher, CFA (BSE ’86, MBA ’92) is the senior vice-president, Financial Markets, for The Montreal Exchange. David W. Stevenson, FCA, CAIRP (BBA ’68) is a partner with Stevenson & Partners LLP.

This year, two Certificates of Appreciation were presented to the following: The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), and Kathleen and Terry Malley of Malley Industries Inc. Phillip Filleul, Associate Vice-President, NB, CIBC Retail Distribution, accepted the Certificate on behalf of CIBC. Kathleen Malley is the human resources and communications director for Malley Industries Inc., while Terry Malley is the chief executive officer.

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Faculty of Business Administration alumnus Adrienne O’Pray, the current Senior Vice-President, Operations with Atlantic Lottery Corporation, has been named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 by Caldwell Partners and announced in the Globe and Mail on May 6.

The award is intended to honor Canadians who have already reached a significant level of success before reaching the age of 40. The program was created to promote mentorship and professional development by introducing these people to the business community so they can serve as role models to young Canadians.

O’Pray graduated from UNB with an MBA degree in 1992 and was awarded the Faculty of Business Administration’s highest honour, the Certificate of Achievement at this past year’s Business Awards Dinner.

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Adam Martin, a 2005 graduate of UNB Fredericton’s BBA program has been accepted into Canada’s high-profile Accelerated Economist Training Program. One of 14 students chosen out of 700 applicants from across Canada, Adam is just completing an MA in Economics at UNB.

The AETP is geared towards high caliber students pursuing Masters Studies in economics or public policy, providing them with the opportunity to work with Canada’s top decision-makers on social, economic and international policy agendas. The two year program includes four six-month assignments in government departments that have economic and public policy sector responsibilities. Three placements are with the Treasury Board Secretariat, the Department of Finance, and the Privy Council Office. The fourth placement is chosen from a list of line departments. All assignments are located in the National Capital Region.

Martin applied for this program to gain a broad experience within public policy in Canada. “I realized that this was truly an exceptional and unique opportunity,” said Martin, “I have always been interested in how policies are created, how they are implemented, and who they will affect. So it seemed to make sense that I should have some part in this process.”

Seventy candidates participated in a two-day interview process in Ottawa last January. During the first day, candidates wrote a two-hour exam. The second day consisted of a face-to-face interview with a panel of five interviewers. The 14 successful candidates were notified of their acceptance in May. Martin starts his new position with the AETP on June 26.

Originally from Bathurst, NB, Martin graduated from UNB Fredericton in May 2005 with First Class Honours in Finance-Economics and a Co-op designation. As a BBA student he held a position of leadership in the Peer Mentor Program and received a variety of scholarships and bursaries for his academic achievements. “I value my experience in the Faculty of Business Administration’s Co-op Program and the three years that I spent with the Peer Mentor Program,” said Martin, “My advice to anyone in university is to get involved.”

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