Asper School of Business News Archive
Asper School of Business News
Q & A with an MBA: Tanis Brako [MBA/19]
November 13, 2019 —
As a full-time Manager of Customer Energy Services at Manitoba Hydro and mother of two young children, it would seem that balancing the Asper MBA program would have been challenging for recent graduate Tanis Brako. But not only did Brako successfully complete her MBA, she thrived in the program while finding additional time to support others in her industry.
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November 13, 2019 —
As a full-time Manager of Customer Energy Services at Manitoba Hydro and mother of two young children, it would seem that balancing the Asper MBA program would have been challenging for recent graduate Tanis Brako. But not only did Brako successfully complete her MBA, she thrived in the program while finding additional time to support others in her industry.
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Céleste Grimard [PhD/03] – Asper alumna inducted into the Royal Society of Canada for her research on healthy workplaces
November 12, 2019 —
Asper graduate Céleste Grimard [PhD/03] was recently elected to the Class of 2019 as Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Division of Social Sciences. Grimard studied at Asper from 1995 to 2003, completing her dissertation under the guidance of Asper School of Business professors Raymond Lee, Bruno Dyck and John Godard.
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November 12, 2019 —
Asper graduate Céleste Grimard [PhD/03] was recently elected to the Class of 2019 as Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Division of Social Sciences. Grimard studied at Asper from 1995 to 2003, completing her dissertation under the guidance of Asper School of Business professors Raymond Lee, Bruno Dyck and John Godard.
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Asper co-op program makes students shine
November 6, 2019 —
The Asper Co-op Program helps connect interested students with a job in a field they are studying
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November 6, 2019 —
The Asper Co-op Program helps connect interested students with a job in a field they are studying
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Experiential learning sparks entrepreneurial spirit in Asper undergraduate students
November 6, 2019 —
On Friday, October 25, the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) hosted the inaugural ENTR 2030 Pitch Competition for 185 undergraduate students who were ready to pitch their business idea in a two-round pitch competition.
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November 6, 2019 —
On Friday, October 25, the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) hosted the inaugural ENTR 2030 Pitch Competition for 185 undergraduate students who were ready to pitch their business idea in a two-round pitch competition.
Can the Prairies reap rewards from new veggie burgers?
October 28, 2019 —
Asper School's 24th annual Fields on Wheels conference will explore the question
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October 28, 2019 —
Asper School's 24th annual Fields on Wheels conference will explore the question
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15th anniversary celebration of Manitoba’s Indigenous entrepreneurs
October 21, 2019 —
Since 2005, the I.H. Asper School of Business has profiled and celebrated the achievements of Indigenous entrepreneurs at the VIBE Awards - one of Manitoba’s most prestigious events honouring Indigenous business leaders.
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October 21, 2019 —
Since 2005, the I.H. Asper School of Business has profiled and celebrated the achievements of Indigenous entrepreneurs at the VIBE Awards - one of Manitoba’s most prestigious events honouring Indigenous business leaders.
The rise and fall of United Grain Growers
October 17, 2019 —
For much of the twentieth century, United Grain Growers was one of the major forces in Canadian agriculture. What happened?
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October 17, 2019 —
For much of the twentieth century, United Grain Growers was one of the major forces in Canadian agriculture. What happened?
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Share your voice at the Asper Town Hall Meeting
October 8, 2019 —
Asper undergraduate students are invited to a Student Town Hall Meeting on Monday, October 21, from 4-5 p.m. in 343 Drake, where the proposed Strategic Plan for the Asper School of Business will be presented.
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October 8, 2019 —
Asper undergraduate students are invited to a Student Town Hall Meeting on Monday, October 21, from 4-5 p.m. in 343 Drake, where the proposed Strategic Plan for the Asper School of Business will be presented.
Alumni News
Alumni name their fav UM profs
October 4, 2019 —
We were overwhelmed with messages about faculty who taught challenging topics with ease; inspired news ways of thinking and creating; and expanded students’ horizons
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Alumni name their fav UM profs
October 4, 2019 —
We were overwhelmed with messages about faculty who taught challenging topics with ease; inspired news ways of thinking and creating; and expanded students’ horizons
Asper School of Business News
Asper School of Business mourns passing of long-time professor and alumna
October 3, 2019 —
Asper School of Business alumna and celebrated professor, Dr. Usha Mittoo [MBA/81] passed away on September 14, 2019.
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October 3, 2019 —
Asper School of Business alumna and celebrated professor, Dr. Usha Mittoo [MBA/81] passed away on September 14, 2019.