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I am excited to share the enhancements in student experience, advancements in our research agenda and some of the community outreach initiatives delivered in the past year as a result of this group of engaged leaders.

As I look at the list of Haskayne Founders’ Circle members, I am inspired by the number of individuals supporting the school and their unique stories. To our generous donors – you are some of the school’s greatest champions. There are as many different reasons for becoming a Haskayne Founders’ Circle member as there are members; the common element that each of you have is a commitment to supporting business education and the vision of the Haskayne School of Business. On behalf our Haskayne family—faculty, staff, alumni and students—I thank you.

I encourage each of you to engage further with our community – to help spark the minds of the next generation of business leaders. Throughout these pages, we have highlighted ways you can be a part of the exciting initiatives at Haskayne and I look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events.

Sincerely,

Jim Dewald, PhD

Dean, Haskayne School of BusinessMember, Haskayne Founders’ Circle

It is a privilege to reach out to you with news from the Haskayne Founders’ Circle, one of the most important initiatives we have at the Haskayne School of Business.

Join the conversation at Haskayne

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Recognizing the generosity of our 2014-2015 Haskayne Founders’ Circle members

Thank you

* Honourary member: Additional major contributor to the Haskayne School of Business

Dan Adams and Elaine Arthur

Matt R. Aufricht

Erik B. Bakke

Roy J. Barr

Trent Boehm

William A. Borger

M. Scott Bratt

Keith Brown *

Brawn Family Foundation *

Brown Family Foundation *

Tom Buchanan

BURNCO Family Foundation

David Byler

Danny Chiarastella

Kent A. Clark and Helen V. Vera

Carri Clarke

Allan D. Clowes *

Janet Denhamer

Jim Dewald

Avik and Farnoush Dey

Warren Dyer *

N. Murray Edwards *

Michael Evans

John Ferguson

Sandra and Bruce Fiell

Gregory S. Fletcher

Kirby Gavelin

Mithoo and Nabat Gillani

Jolene and John Gordon

Richard F. Haskayne

Michael Heffring

Wayne Henuset *

Derrick and Mona Hunter

Doug and Diane Hunter and Family *

Scott Hutcheson

Vernon Jones

Andrew Judson

Gordon J. Kerr

Gary Kovacs

Steve Larke

Nancy Lever

William Lister (SecurFund)

Charlie Locke *

Elaine Montgomery and Robert Maitland

Michael Makinson

Riaz Mamdani

Ronald P. Mathison

Kenneth R. McKinnon

Robert McNish

Andrew Melton and Family

Martin Molyneaux and Deborah Yedlin

Ken Mullen

Bruce Pachkowski

Menal Patel

Kurt Pedersen

Rob Peters Family

Gord Phillips

Cameron Plewes

Christopher Potter

Curtis Probst

Darryl Proudfoot

Fred and Cheryl Pynn

Brian G. Robinson

David B. Robson *

Brent Rusk

Guillermo and Allison Salazar

Stephen J. Savidant

Glen Schmidt

Dr. Bob Schulz

Ralph Scurfi eld

Salvatore (Sam) Secreti

Larry Shelley

Don Smith

Barry W. Stewart

Michael and Renae Tims

Aarnoud and Monica van Weelderen

Mac and Susan Van Wielingen and Family *

David Vankka and Heather Heasman

Jay Westman *

Helen Wesley and Ron Wuotila

Steve Wilson

Ralph and Gay Young

Brad and Tanya Zumwalt

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The Haskayne School of Business:Advancing business leadership since 1967

“I have been so impressed by the achievements of the Haskayne Founders’ Circle and by those who are now a part of the circle. When I attend Haskayne Founders’ Circle events, I am moved to see how many people also subscribe to my belief that it is better to give than receive. I am honoured to have this generous group carry my name and to be a part of the Haskayne Founders’ Circle, furthering business education in Calgary.”

- Richard (Dick) Haskayne, OC, AOE, FCA

Member, Haskayne Founders’ Circle

The Haskayne legacy was cemented in 2002 when the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Management was renamed the Haskayne School of Business following Dick Haskayne’s transformative gift, which has grown to be one of the University of Calgary's largest endownments. Dick Haskayne’s support of our school is game-changing. The stable funding provided by his endowment allows the school to advance research and attract top scholars and students. Dick Haskayne provided the essential seed funding that launched the Global Energy Executive MBA program and is a contributing member of the Haskayne Founders’ Circle. His continued generosity is felt in every corner of our school and by every student, graduate and stakeholder.

...I am moved to see how many people also subscribe to my belief that it is better to give than receive.”

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HASKAYNE STUDENTS MAKE UP 10.8% OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY STUDENT BODY

Building on the University of Calgary’s Eyes High strategic vision, our sights are set on taking the Haskayne School of Business to top-tier status.

We will be an internationally recognized centre of excellence for business education, research and community engagement. We will emphasize those distinct elements that defi ne Calgary and Alberta: advanced leadership, entrepreneurial thinking and

innovation. Our focus is on energy and industries key to Calgary – one of the most enterprising locations in Canada.

The Alberta Haskayne Executive MBA was ranked among the

top 100 Executive MBA

programs worldwide

by the Financial Timesin 2014

The Haskayne MBA was ranked among the

top 10 MBA programs in

Canada by Canadian

Business Magazinein 2014

3,260Haskayne students

22,000 alumni in over 80 countries83%Undergraduate

• BComm (18 concentrations)

• MBA (5 specializations)

• Executive MBA

• Global Energy Executive MBA

• MSc in Sustainable Energy Development

• PhD in Management (12 specializations)

17%Graduate

6 degree programs o� ered:

3 major centres established to advance our vision:Westman Centre forReal Estate Studies

Canadian Centre for Advanced Leadership in Business

(CCAL)

Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Haskayne Founders’ Circle is advancing the vision of the Haskayne School of Businessand connecting business leaders to business education through philanthropy

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Not a Haskayne Founders’ Circle member yet? See page 15

for ways to join this generous giving circle that is accelerating business

education in Calgary.

Thank you for investing in Haskayne

Received from Haskayne Founders’ Circle members in 2014-2015

Total gifts and pledges from Haskayne Founders’ Circle members since inception in 2011

Haskayne Founders’ Circle members in 2014-2015

Haskayne Founders’ Circlemembers are generous and visionary individuals who support the Haskayne School of Business with a gift of $10,000 or more each year

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Driven by volunteersDedicated volunteers make the success of the Haskayne Founders’ Circle

possible. By connecting with their peers to build support for the school,

these alumni, friends and business leaders are engaging our community

and making a real impact on the future of business education.

Paris AdenPartner and Co-founderValitas Capital PartnersBComm’94

Bruce Fiell Vice PresidentPalisade Capital ManagementBComm’83

John Gordon Canadian Managing Partner, AuditKPMG

Steve Larke Managing Director, Institutional SalesPeters & Co.BComm’94

Michael MakinsonVice President Finance and CFONorthern Blizzard ResourcesBComm’81

Ken McKinnon Managing PartnerCitrus Capital PartnersBComm’80

Bruce Pachkowski PrincipalTrident Capital PartnersBComm’77

Fred PynnPartnerRichmond Equity ManagementBComm’81

Dr. Bob SchulzProfessorHaskayne School of Business

Aarnoud van WeelderenPrincipalRiver Bench PartnersBComm’96

Thank you to the 2014-2015 volunteer cabinet:

Thank you to the 2014-2015 co-chairs of the Haskayne Founders’ Circle volunteer cabinet, Aarnoud van Weelderen and Michael Makinson

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Making an impactAt the Haskayne School of Business, we are working to spark the minds of

tomorrow’s leaders with engaging student experiences, research to benefi t

society and community connections with leaders like you. The support from

the Haskayne Founders’ Circle has propelled Haskayne forward in each of

these areas.

Find out more about the vision for the Haskayne School of Business by downloading the 2014 Haskayne Community Report at haskayne.ucalgary.ca/about

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• Haskayne Founders’ Circle scholarships

• Global study opportunities

• Business competitions: A winning legacy

• PhD Entrance Scholarships

• PhD Summer Research Grants

• Engaging events

• Distinguished speakers

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Haskayne Founders’ Circle members create a legacy for students Many Haskayne Founders’ Circle members have chosen to support student awards. To date, over $834,000 in gifts and pledges from members have funded or established new scholarships and bursaries at the Haskayne School of Business. These awards provide needed support to students, easing fi nancial stresses and allowing them to focus on their studies. Student awards offer the opportunity to make a more personal gift by allowing donors to select the criteria and name of the award, with many donors choosing to create a lasting legacy by honouring the memory of a loved one.

Haskayne Founders’ Circle Scholarship Endowment Fund Thanks to the generous gifts and pledges from Haskayne Founders’ Circle members, we have now endowed an undergraduate and graduate scholarship at the school. This means that gifts from the Haskayne Founders’ Circle will continue to give in perpetuity. The fi rst ever recipients were selected in 2014: Lilian Liu, BComm student, and Heather Hirst, MBA student. As of summer 2015, the Haskayne Founders’ Circle Scholarship Endowment Fund is at $195,000 in gifts and pledges and continues to grow – providing a stable source of funding to support future Haskayne students.

“As a second-year commerce student, this award has motivated me to continue my involvement in student leadership and community service, and pursue academic endeavors beyond the classroom, including competing in the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition. I am very humbled to be a recipient of the Haskayne Founders’ Circle Scholarship this year.”

- Lilian LiuBComm student

...this award has motivated me to continue my involvement in student leadership and community service...”

Enriching the student experienceSupporting access, inspiring excellence and providing innovative

educational environments are all part of the vision of the student experience

at the University of Calgary and at the Haskayne School of Business.

The Haskayne Founders’ Circle has supported this vision with investments

in scholarships and the Student Experiences Fund, o� ering global study

opportunities that provide a new approach to teaching and learning.

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A day of discovery for fi nance students A group of Haskayne School of Business students and faculty travelled to New York City to visit eight exceptional alumni who have made a name for themselves in fi nance. The meetings ranged from casual lunches and Q and A sessions to a New York Stock Exchange tour. The students, who received travel support from the Haskayne Student Experiences Fund, achieved insight into where they can aspire to take their careers.

International excellence at the Hult Prize competitionThe Hult Prize is an opportunity for social entrepreneurs to develop ideas to make big change in the world. The winners receive $1 million in seed capital and mentorship to implement their innovative solution. In 2015, the mission of the Hult Prize is to educate 10 million children in urban slums around the world by 2020. The Haskayne Student Experiences Fund supported travel for the 2015 Haskayne Hult Prize competition team, fi ve highly motivated women from a variety of educational backgrounds. The team fi nished among the top 30 worldwide out of a record 20,000 applications for the competition.

Haskayne students with faculty advisors, Larry Wood and Vern Jones, at the New York Stock Exchange.

Haskayne’s Hult Prize competition team from left: Melanie Rosario, Syeda Ahmad, Meghan Perry, Danika Kelly and Rosalynn Dodd.

Global study opportunities

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Invest in a named trading station within the N. Murray Edwards Trading

and Finance Lab and become a Haskayne Founders’ Circle member.

Inter-Collegiate Business Competition: 37 years strong1978 was a year that saw signifi cant fi rsts: the fi rst "micro on a chip" was patented by Texas Instruments, Velcro was fi rst put on the market and University of Calgary business students competed in their fi rst annual Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC) led by professor and coach Dr. Bob Schulz. Haskayne has now amassed 84 national championships at this elite competition, far more than any other university, confi rming a legacy of winning that spans four decades.

Maintaining this winning legacy was the stimulus for the development of the Haskayne Founders’ Circle – creating a priority fund to provide fi ve years of fi nancial support to hire and mentor a candidate to succeed Dr. Bob Schulz, ICBC team coach since 1978. The search for the right candidate has renewed and continues to be a priority for Haskayne. The Dr. Bob Schulz Business Competition Succession Fund has been successfully established thanks to the generosity of Haskayne Founders’ Circle members. With this fund in place, the school is well positioned to implement a succession plan and maintain this winning legacy.

Rotman International Trading Competition: A new legacy beginsThe N. Murray Edwards Trading and Finance Lab was established at Haskayne in 2011, one year later the fi rst team went to the Rotman International Trading Competition in Toronto. Teams from Haskayne have placed better each year. The 2015 team placed 4th out of 50 teams, competing alongside top schools such as MIT, Cornell, Princeton, Duke, Berkeley, University of Toronto and McGill. Considering the short history of the N. Murray Edwards Trading and Finance Lab compared to the fi nance programs at these well-established institutions, the achievements of Haskayne teams are even more signifi cant.

To maintain our winning legacy against top business schools in other fi nancial centres, continued investmentis required. Contribute to the Haskayne Capital Enhancements Fund to invest in a named trading station in the N. Murray Edwards Trading and Finance Lab.

Dr. Bob Schulz

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Investing in researchLeading in research and knowledge creation is one of our key goals within

the University of Calgary’s Eyes High vision and at the Haskayne School of

Business. The Haskayne Founders’ Circle has invested in this vision through

PhD student support, which is essential to a strong research program.

PhD Entrance Scholarships A strong PhD program needs to attract the brightest students. Four $15,000 scholarships, funded by the Haskayne Founders’ Circle, have signifi cantly increased our ability to recruit talented PhD students. The path to a PhD is not easy, and the support provided by the Haskayne Strategic Plan Fund helps fuel students’ educational achievements and provides motivation to continue.

Receiving this award encourages me and makes me feel that the Haskayne School of Business really cares about PhD students. I talk about the award with my prior classmates who also want to apply for a PhD program. They said this award is very attractive for them, and also affects their decision to apply.”

PhD Summer Research Grants Haskayne offers a Summer Research Project/Research Development course to enhance research skills and academic preparedness of our PhD candidates. Students develop a research project, compose a research manuscript and communicate the project to an academic audience. The top two students received $5,000 each, with the other nine students receiving $1,000 each. This course and funding from the Haskayne Strategic Plan Fund builds a strong foundation for Haskayne PhD students, setting them on a path to success. The Haskayne Strategic Plan Fund also supported 14 students to attend nine different conferences, offering additional opportunities for learning and collaboration.

See research come to life at Haskayne Hour, a breakfast discussion of new research and its application to industry. Add your name to the invitation list: founderscircle@haskayne.ucalgary.ca

Madelynn Matthews, Best Research Award Recipient for

‘Safety Climate Antecedents on Safety Management Eff ectiveness at Mitigating

Harm and Loss: The Mediating Role of Management Commitment to Safety.’

- Vicki MaPhD student and entrance scholarship recipient

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An evening with Dr. Robert Thirsk Haskayne Founders’ Circle members got a glimpse of a world that others only dream of. On May 5, 2015, Dr. Robert Thirsk, University of Calgary chancellor, Canadian astronaut and proud University of Calgary alumnus shared his experiences in orbit as well as exclusive photos of our home planet from the unique perspective of the International Space Station. Dr. Thirsk also highlighted innovations that were test-driven in space and are now changing lives on earth. One example, the Neuroarm, was developed by a University of Calgary researcher and is based on Canadarm II technology. The Neuroarm performs intricate brain surgeries and is saving lives right here in Alberta.

Creating community connectionsThe Haskayne Founders’ Circle o� ers the opportunity to engage with

other members to create an active community of support for the school.

We invite you to join us at our Fall 2015 Haskayne Founders' Circle event.Watch your e-mail for your invitation.

An evening with Gary Kovacs Silicon Valley technology innovator, CEO of AVG Technologies, and proud Haskayne Founders’ Circle member, Gary Kovacs, BComm’90, MBA’99, engaged the Haskayne Founders' Circle in a thought-provoking evening on November 12, 2014. Gary’s TED Talk, Tracking the Trackers, is one of the top 50 most viewed TED Talks of all time with over 2.75 million views.

An engaging speaker who has access to the latest prototypes, other technology innovators and even the President of the United States, Gary spoke on the implications of the next 2 billion internet users coming online.

Gary Kovacs

Dr. Robert Thirsk

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You can help ignite the minds of tomorrow’s business leaders.The momentum of the Haskayne

Founders’ Circle is growing.

Since its inception in 2011, the

Haskayne Founders’ Circle has

advanced priority initiatives at the

school. Your support is helping

to realize our vision of becoming

a leading global business school,

focusing on Calgary’s defi ning

elements: advanced leadership,

entrepreneurship and energy.

Invest in Haskayne

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By investing in the Haskayne School of Business, you can impact the future of business education and the development of tomorrow’s leaders.

Become a member of the Haskayne Founders’ Circle. For more information on how

you can get involved, visit us athaskayne.ucalgary.ca/founders-circle

Haskayne Founders’ Circle members can choose to support any initiative

at the school.

This year our priority areas are:

HASKAYNE STRATEGIC PLAN FUND Advances the vision of the Haskayne School of Business by contributing to faculty development, program development, research expansion and enriched student experiences in the areas of advanced leadership, entrepreneurship and energy.

HASKAYNE STUDENT AWARDS FUNDOffers targeted awards for Haskayne undergraduate and graduate students – the next generation of business leaders. This fund provides direct fi nancial support that recognizes Haskayne students for their leadership and academic strength in pursuing a business degree.

HASKAYNE CAPITAL ENHANCEMENT FUND Helps to build an environment that supports our pursuit of transformative student experiences, outstanding research and community outreach opportunities. This fund will help create new spaces to accommodate more students and professors, allow usto obtain the latest in technology,and will provide resources to create innovative learning spaces.

For more information about the Haskayne Founders’ Circle or how you can get involved, please contact:

Haskayne School of Business2500 University Drive NWCalgary, AB T2N 1N4CANADA403.220.8690founderscircle@haskayne.ucalgary.ca

haskayne.ucalgary.ca/founders-circle