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![Toques from the Heart](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2021/02/Toques-thumb.jpg)
DeGroote students bring warmth to Hamilton’s homeless through Toques from the Heart
Three McMaster University commerce students donated more than 1,750 toques to people experiencing homelessness in 2020.
![Case Study](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2021/02/Case-Study-thumb.jpg)
The tradition continues: DeGroote’s 24-Hour Case goes virtual
The DeGroote School of Business hosted the third annual 24-Hour Case for all first-year students virtually. Learn more about its impact!
![Kellogg Case Competition](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2021/02/Kellogg-thumb.jpg)
DeGroote MBA students place third in Kellogg Healthcare Case Competition
The DeGroote MBA team placed third overall in the 2021 Kellogg Healthcare Case Competition, which focused on COVID-19 vaccination rates.
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Five ways the RBC Challenge prepares students for the future of work
DeGroote students put their problem-solving skills to the test and experienced life as consultants during the RBC Challenge in January.
![JDCC 2021 Champions](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2021/01/JDCC-thumb.png)
DeGroote is named “School of the Year” at JDC Central
The DeGroote team, led by co-chairs Liam O'Brien and Emilie Suwala, won a school-record of 10 trophies and placed first overall.
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Get to know Dean Len Waverman
Our Dean shares more about the meetings, opportunities, and changes to his life since the start of the pandemic.
![MBA Games 2021 Team](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2021/01/MBA-Games-thumb.jpg)
DeGroote students place third overall in MBA Games competition
The DeGroote team, led by Co-Chairs Lisa Davidson and Brandon Balthazaar, finished strong in the 2021 MBA Games national competition.
![BMO Connection Zone Mockup](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2021/01/BMO-gift-thumb.jpg)
BMO’s $2.5M gift fosters new opportunities for students
Students will have opportunities to enhance their skills and competencies with the creation of the leading-edge BMO Connection Zone.
![Khaled Hassanein](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2021/01/KH-thumb.jpg)
New Dean of the Faculty of Business
Khaled Hassanein, a strong academic leader from within the DeGroote School of Business, has been named the new Dean, effective July 1, 2021.
![Chloe with her mom wearing Hats for Hope](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2021/01/Chloe-Mom-thumb.jpg)
Day in the Life with Chloe Asselstine (January)
Chloe tells us about trying new things, why it is important to help others, and what she is most grateful for during these times.
![Rachel West walking in the forest](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2021/01/Rachel-thumb.jpg)
Day in the Life with Rachel West (January)
Rachel talks about her internship at PepsiCo, her Ninja power, and how she has developed as a student at DeGroote.
![Megha Tretha with her dog](https://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/files/2021/01/Megha-thumb.jpg)
Day in the Life with Megha Tretha (January)
Megha shares more about her time at DeGroote, how to stay positive, and what new skills she has baked up!