Fall 2020

Features

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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.

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.

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.

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?

Profiles

A leader in love with constant learning

Lulu Liang, BCom’14, Artsci’14, jumped into the CEO spot of Luxy Hair at just 25. Now she’s leading the company’s global expansion (and launching her own business, too).