NEWS & UPDATES
July 6, 2020
As we approach the 4th month of this global pandemic, we here at SBSS decided it would be interesting to look into what life was like for some Sprotties, who were on exchange,at the beginning of the pandemic back in the middle of March. When the news hit that we would be transferring to online classes many of us accommodated transportation back home to co...
June 22, 2020
June is a very significant month for the LGBTQ community as it is better known as pride month. Although you may not be seeing the parades through the streets of major cities this year due to unfortunate circumstances, the message is still being shared nationwide, just in slightly different ways. This month is used as a celebration of the contributions the...
June 8, 2020
I can’t breathe. The three words that erupted the world into anger, frustration, and motivation to change our system. George Floyd, or better known to some as Big Floyd, was a 46 year old man who had moved to Minneapolis to find work. Born in North Carolina, but raised in Houston, Texas, George Floyd was described as a gentle giant, and the father to a be...
June 1, 2020
The world is a completely different place than it was two months ago. In that time, schools have closed, international travel has been banned, and social distancing has been at the forefront of all our minds. Communication and human interactions are essential parts of our lives. Obviously, the way we interact has changed massively throughout this pandemi...
May 18, 2020
As the winter semester comes to an end we start the summer term with a better idea as to what it will entail. Online classes have allowed us to continue our studies in these uncertain times. For some, these class changes have been difficult to adapt to with live online classes or videos posted of lectures for everyone to watch at their own pace. Many peop...
April 20, 2020
As we all get used to this new way of living, many of you might be wondering about the coming school year and what to expect. Among many new exciting things coming up in the coming year, a new club is one of them! The Sprott Social Impact Club will join the Sprott community in the fall of 2020. SSIC for short, this club is a student run club that focuses...
March 13, 2020
Good afternoon,
On behalf of the SBSS Executive Team, we regret to inform you that based on the recent communications from Carleton University regarding the COVID-19 virus, and after discussions with the Sprott School of Business, the following events and operations will be cancelled until further notice:
- 5 Days for the Homeless
- First Year Bowling Event
-...
February 24, 2020
The Sprott Business Students’ Society is pleased to introduce the executive team for the 2020-2021 academic year. This team will be led by the incoming President, Emily Buchkowsky. To learn more about Emily Buchkowsky, please see our 2020-21 President announcement.
Executive team members were selected by an application, interview and voting process by Cla...
February 4, 2020
The Sprott Business Students' Society is excited to introduce Emily Buchkowsky as the incoming President of the SBSS for the 2020/21 academic year. Voting took place on January 31st, 2020 through Carleton University's CULearn platform. Only verified levy-paying members to the Sprott Business Students' Society were eligible to vote in this election. The fi...
January 28, 2020
With Bell Let’s Talk day approaching, mental health has re-emerged in many conversations. These topics range from depression and anxiety to a lot of stress with school or life in general. It is so important that mental health remains a priority for everyone as a healthy mind will lead to a healthy life. Since mental health is so important, we have put tog...