Dean’s Society

Passionate. Generous. Global.

The Dean’s Society is a prestigious community of global leaders and philanthropists who share a passion for investing in the vision and future of the Schulich School of Business.

Funding from the Dean’s Society supports Schulich’s Annual Fund which focuses on strengthening Schulich in two key areas: providing students with innovative opportunities, and easing the financial burden, ensuring they have the support they need to reach their full potential.

Join us in shaping the future of Schulich and
empowering the next generation of business leaders.
Rick Waugh (MBA ’74, Hon LLD ’07), Lynne Waugh with Rhonda Lenton, President and Vice-Chancellor, York University. Kathleen Taylor (MBA/JD ’84, Hon LLD ’14) Chancellor, York University, photographed with a gentleman. Judy Schulich with her father Seymour Schulich, OC (Hon LLD ’03). Bharat Masrani (BBA ’78, MBA ’79, Hon LLD ’17) standing with Colleen Johnston (BBA ’82, Hon LLD ’18), and a female Schulich alumni.

Dean’s Society Levels

We invite you to join our network of global alumni leaders and philanthropists and unlock the benefits to investing in the future of promising business leaders.

An exclusive level for philanthropists who have committed a future gift to Schulich through their legacy. White Rose members benefit from the same experiences as Gold Leaf members

In addition to the opportunities noted below, Gold Leaf donors benefit from the following experiences:

  • private lunch with the Dean at the Schulich Executive Dining Room
  • exclusive invitation to the National Bank Open (August) in Schulich’s VIP box
  • listing on the Schulich Lifetime Donor Wall at the Ambassador Level

In addition to the opportunities noted below, Silver Leaf donors benefit from the following experiences:

  • attend a private Art Tour on campus
  • meet-and-greet with students benefitting from Dean’s Society support

Green Leaf donors benefit from the following experiences:

  • exclusive invitation to Schulich’s Annual Dean’s Society event celebrating philanthropy and impact
  • early rates and front-line access to special events such as the Annual Alumni Forum CONNECT
  • complimentary Schulich-branded gift to new members
  • a mailed copy of Schulich’s annual Spotlight on Research
  • listing on the Schulich Alumni Donor Wall (for gifts of $1,000+ cumulative)

Graduates of the past 10 years benefit from the same experiences as our Green Leaf members, along with:

  • access to an exclusive series of virtual workshops hosted by the Schulich Centre for Career Design leadership team, focused on topics related to early career advancement. A schedule of session topics and dates are available by request.

“I am happy to donate to Schulich as a way of paying it forward for the solid foundation the School provided to carry me through my career. Visiting the campus recently, I was impressed to see the continued progress Schulich is making to serve the changing times. The need for support and funds is greater than ever, and I hope students and graduates arelike-minded and will consider donating – every little bit helps!”.

Karen L. Kuwahara (MBA ’77)
President (retired), Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada

Headshot of Karen L. Kuwahara (MBA ’77)
Two people walking by the multi-coloured Schulich Alumni Donor wall.