Colin Jackson Jarislowsky Fellow 2012/13

The Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary is honoured that Colin Jackson, former President and Chief Executive Officer of the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts, has accepted the 2012/2013 Jarislowsky fellowship in business management.

"The University of Calgary is key to the ongoing prosperity of our community. As a proud Calgarian it is a privilege to support President Cannon and Haskayne School Acting Dean Jim Dewald as they raise our University to even greater heights and it is a joy to spend time with the keen minds and high energy of the students," said Colin Jackson. He will be sharing his experience and knowledge: participating as a guest speaker in classes, contributing as a commentator on student presentations, offering one-on-one mentorship, acting as a judge for academic competitions, networking with alumni and engaging with faculty and staff.

Bringing real-life experience to the classroom is an important mandate of the Jarislowsky program. Benefactor Stephen Jarislowsky believes strongly in exposing students and faculty to the importance of arts, culture and community as complementary and important to the delivery of effective business skills. Jackson will be able to add that first-hand experience and insight into the practical business skills learned in the arts and culture industry.

Jackson is best known as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts (1996 – 2008). More recently, he has led many international not-for-profit initiatives, and is the founder of imagiNATION 150 - a volunteer organization dedicated to identifying "gifts" everyday people can give to Canada in celebration of our 150th birthday (2017). Jackson has his Masters of Public Administration degree from Harvard and is a popular and sought-after public speaker.

"This is a great opportunity for faculty, staff and students to learn from an experienced and exceptional leader," says Jim Dewald, interim dean of the Haskayne School of Business. "Colin's excitement towards education and assisting in the student learning experience will significantly contribute to our students' academic experience. It is a great honour to have such an accomplished man working with our students and I am thrilled to welcome Colin to the Haskayne School of Business."