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Justice league
Artificial intelligence will one day help settle most lawsuits. A team at Smith and Queen’s is already working on it. Their goal: to make the law accessible to everyone.
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Leadership lessons from the great pandemic of 2020
Yes, these are “unprecedented times”. But extraordinary leadership is timeless. And it starts with the smallest things.
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A mountain to climb
In an excerpt from his new book, Michael Schauch, AMBA’07, writes about a trip to the Himalayas and his attempt to reach the top of a mysterious peak.
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Hidden leaders
Who are the custodians who step up to protect institutions when it really matters? A water crisis in crumbling Detroit led researchers to an answer.
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Alumni voices: race and racism
What is the role of universities and business schools in tackling racism and discrimination? How can they ensure better opportunities for all, no matter a person’s colour or background?
Sarah Davis profile
The president’s choice
Sarah Davis, BCom’89, is putting big data and analytics into the grocery basket of Canada’s biggest supermarket chain.
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On a roll
Steve Beauchamp, MBA’99, has turned a small Chicago payroll company into a $7-billion powerhouse that just keeps growing.
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Coming full circle
A broken suitcase led Kristi Soomer, AMBA’09, to launch Encircled, a versatile clothing brand that’s good for the planet, and society, too.
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School of rock
Justin Tessier, MMIE’20, had a big year. He earned his master’s degree, of course. Then came that Juno Award nomination.
Table of contents
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Inside Smith

A degree for the fintech age
Celebrating five years of Smith
Pedal power
Taking on racism and exclusion
The new professor
Two professors recognized for their work with students
Update: Finding the new dean
Venturing out
Working with First Nations

Parting Shot

My Smith Experience

Dean's Message

Dean's Message