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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Building a network of retail grads
When Sara Peshnak, TRSM ’13, was completing her retail management degree, she focused more on academics than extracurricular activities—and she feels she missed out. But since graduating in 2013, she has re-engaged with Ryerson in a big way.
For the last six years, Peshnak has volunteered on the board of directors of the Ryerson Retail Alumni Association. For the last four years, she has been head of the association and has helped organize events such as this year’s Retail Gala at the Arta Gallery in the Distillery District, which attracted about 140 people who celebrated the School of Retail Management’s 20th anniversary.
For Peshnak, it’s a privilege to give back to the institution that launched her onto a rewarding career path at Indigo, where she is a planning manager who oversees eight tabletop and wellness categories across more than 200 locations.
“Staying connected means a lot to me,” says Peshnak, who received a Ryerson G. Raymond Chang 2018 Outstanding Volunteer Award. “It’s important for graduates to know that once they graduate, they have a career support network.”
—Sharon Aschaiek
Ryerson + YOU Together forever How to stay connected through all the stages of life
EARLY CAREER
Start your job search right with help from the Ryerson Career and Co-op Centre, available up to five years after graduation.
MID-CAREER
You’re busy balancing career and family, so bring the crew to campus for a Rams game or summer camp for fun.
LATER CAREER
Mentoring fellow Ryerson graduates as they start their career can be a great way to find your next employee.
RETIREMENT
When you’re ready for retirement, stay connected through our travel program and lectures both on and off campus.
LIFELONG
Whether you are near or far, make lifelong learning a priority through online learning programs.
32 Ryerson University Magazine / Summer 2019
