Woo Hoo! Algoma U students Andrew, Evan, Marc & Matthew!

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ALGOMA UNIVERSITY

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University case competition draws quite a crowd
 
Luncheon at the Water Tower well-attended by business community
 
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (April 2, 2012) - The sixth annual Algoma University Business Case Competition has "raised the bar" for the event, according to Business Department Chair Cathy Denomme.

"Having this event here at Algoma's Water Tower Inn, with a featured guest judge like Amanda Lang, has truly elevated our competition to the next level. It's hard to believe how far we've come in such a short period of time."
 
This year's competition saw 51 graduating Algoma University students, from both the Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton programs, competing for the title.

In the end, the team of Andrew Johnston, Evan Situ, Marc DeAmorim and Matthew Karwaski came away with top honours, with a tie for second place between the team of Brandon Gribelli, Marcus Wilson, Tony Ritrovato and Vincent Scornaienchi and the team of Jessica McCabe, Randall Allison, Sierra Spadafora and Susan Guo.

Each team was evaluated on two cases they presented to the judges panel, with the cumulative total determining the winner.
 
Aside from a host of local business people, this year's judge's panel featured Amanda Lang, co-host of CBC's Lang & O'Leary Exchange.

Lang also spoke to the city's business community as well as the students at a luncheon between the first and second round of the competition.

She spoke to the students, and the business leaders, about the importance of innovation and the creative process to being successful in business.
 
For her part, Denomme was thrilled with the outcome: "To have the local business community come and support our program like that, and provide our students with an opportunity not only to showcase their talent and ability, but also to network with those people who might be on the other side of the desk in a job interview in a few months time is really beneficial. People are already talking about next year's competition, and that bodes well for the program and the University."

PHOTO CAPTION: From left - Professor Cathy Denomme, Marc DeAmorim, Matthew Karwaski, Andrew Johnston, Evan Situ, Professor Dave Galotta.

About Algoma University

Algoma University offers a wide variety of liberal arts and sciences degree options including programs in psychology, c omputer science, business administration, fine arts, community economic & social development, and biology in Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton, Timmins and St. Thomas.

As a partner with Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, Algoma U is committed to respecting Anishinaabe knowledge and culture.

Algoma University has launched its Essential Elements Campaign to expand its campus and offer more scholarships and awards to students.

To learn more, visit here.

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