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agrees and says that their Odette experience has been
supportive of this.
“We consider the extracurricular activities offered by
Odette as almost another full program. They give you an
opportunity to dive into things that you wouldn’t be able to
do just in the classroom. It’s really enriching to the program.”
“Faculty members are very supportive,” he adds. “In
particular, Professor Jim Marsh and Dean Allan Conway
have been outstanding when it comes to opening avenues for
students to discover themselves.”
SIFE recruited Clark in May 2010 for a project called
Demo Camp, an event held every other month in which
people pitch their business ideas to a panel of business
professionals.
“They receive feedback and help in finding financing,”
says Clark. “Once I realized how many things SIFE does out in
the community, I wanted to be involved.”
In November 2010, Cushman also joined. “I heard it did
great community outreach projects and that it combines
business with environmental, helping out socially and
economically. It gives you an opportunity to help out where
you want to and be creative,” she says.
For example, SIFE distributed $100 each (provided by
the Windsor Family Credit Union) to five groups of students
at a local Windsor high school. Each group used the funds to
develop and execute its own business concept.
“It’s mentoring,” says Cushman. “We’re teaching them
how to run their own businesses. I thought it was amazing to
have the opportunity to share what you’ve learned to date and
not only apply it in a realistic situation but to teach it.”
In fall 2011, Cushman takes on the role of SIFE president
as well as VP of Philanthropy for the Commerce Society.
January 2012 will see Clark journey to Hong Kong
Polytechnic for a business exchange. His long-term plans
are to start an educational technologies company to share
quality materials.
“I’ve spent a lot of time travelling the world and found the
educational experience outside city centres troubling. There is
strong support across the globe from teachers who just want
to teach. They want to share their publications and have a
positive impact on someone’s life.”
Cushman would like to earn her MBA and start up her
own web-based company as well.
They both credit their Odette experience as having taught
them how to push their limits and learn who they wanted to be.
“I’ve learned that it’s great to jump on opportunities when
they come but it’s better to have something to bring to the
table,” says Clark.
Adds Cushman: “I never knew that I could be entrepreneurial.
Just being at Odette gave me the tools to learn about myself
and push my limits. It tests you every day.”
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If your son or daughter is considering a business education,
the Odette School of Business is definitely worth studying
up on. As one of the leading business faculties in Canada,
Odette combines classroom learning and practical
experience like no other school. Generation after generation,
the Odette family of graduates continues to grow and make
its mark on the world of business. We look forward to
helping your kids carry on the tradition.
Three generations of proud alumni working together
at Roth Mosey & Partners LLP.
odette.uwindsor.ca
Greg Mosey | Partner | B.Comm ‘75
Anthony Mascaro | Partner | B.Comm ‘98
David Beaudoin | Senior Accountant | B.Comm ‘10
