Asper School of Business News Archive
![A UM grad in cap and down looks off into the distance. Their tassle has 2022 on it and they stand in front of a limestone brick building with stained glass doors.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/UM-Today-Photos-1200x800-grad-1-150x150.jpg)
Students News
Persistence and dedication pay off for grads winning top awards
October 17, 2022 —
Congratulations to the class of 2022! Meet two graduating students receiving medals for remarkable academic achievements. Fall Convocation will be held from October 19-20 (Fort Garry campus) and on October 27 (Bannatyne campus).
October 17, 2022 —
Congratulations to the class of 2022! Meet two graduating students receiving medals for remarkable academic achievements. Fall Convocation will be held from October 19-20 (Fort Garry campus) and on October 27 (Bannatyne campus).
![A graduating student wearing a black gown holds a UM parchment folder in their hands. It is brown with gold accents](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/UM-Today-Photos-1200x800-grad-4-150x150.jpg)
Students News
UM degree sets new grads up for success
October 17, 2022 —
Meet some outstanding graduates of UM’s class of 2022. Fall Convocation will be held from October 19-20 (Fort Garry campus) and on October 27 (Bannatyne campus).
October 17, 2022 —
Meet some outstanding graduates of UM’s class of 2022. Fall Convocation will be held from October 19-20 (Fort Garry campus) and on October 27 (Bannatyne campus).
![Donor Stu Clark wearing a black suit smiling and talking to Asper MBA students.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/mckcgg190605-244-150x150.jpg)
Supporting entrepreneurial dreams for 25 years
October 14, 2022 —
The Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) at the Asper School of Business is celebrating 25 years of supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of University of Manitoba students. With 500+ Venture Coach meetings, more than $750,000 in prize money given to student ventures, and with 1250+ students from all over North America having participated in SCCE competitions – there's lots to celebrate.
October 14, 2022 —
The Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) at the Asper School of Business is celebrating 25 years of supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of University of Manitoba students. With 500+ Venture Coach meetings, more than $750,000 in prize money given to student ventures, and with 1250+ students from all over North America having participated in SCCE competitions – there's lots to celebrate.
![Photo of a large group of students in Jerusalem](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Jerusalem-150x150.jpg)
Asper School of Business News
Experiential education across the globe
October 7, 2022 —
The exchange was a much-anticipated opportunity for the participating students, professors and staff after a two-year program pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 7, 2022 —
The exchange was a much-anticipated opportunity for the participating students, professors and staff after a two-year program pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Asper School of Business News
Cheer on Asper student athletes in seven Bison sports teams
October 5, 2022 —
This year, we are excited to cheer on 39 Asper student athletes across 7 sports as they balance their schedules in sport and in the classroom.
October 5, 2022 —
This year, we are excited to cheer on 39 Asper student athletes across 7 sports as they balance their schedules in sport and in the classroom.
![Three women and two men dressed in suits standing in a row.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/3793-Asper-Achieve.-Awards_UM-Today-story-150x150.jpg)
Asper School of Business News
Three Asper faculty members receive Associates Fellowships
October 1, 2022 —
Three I.H. Asper School of Business faculty members have been named the first recipients of The Associates Fellowships for their excellence in teaching, research and professional collaboration
October 1, 2022 —
Three I.H. Asper School of Business faculty members have been named the first recipients of The Associates Fellowships for their excellence in teaching, research and professional collaboration
![Side by side photos, one current and one older, of professor emeritus John McCallum](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/John-McCallum-150x150.png)
Asper School of Business News
Five decades of service leads to Professor Emeritus title for Asper faculty member
September 23, 2022 —
For many alumni, staff, faculty, and students, the appointment of John McCallum as Professor Emeritus isn’t a surprise. McCallum has dedicated 48 years to the Asper School of Business, seeing more students graduate, more alumni retire, and more deans move through the School than any faculty or staff member.
September 23, 2022 —
For many alumni, staff, faculty, and students, the appointment of John McCallum as Professor Emeritus isn’t a surprise. McCallum has dedicated 48 years to the Asper School of Business, seeing more students graduate, more alumni retire, and more deans move through the School than any faculty or staff member.
![Dr. Bruno Silvestre](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/unimrl220908-17-150x150.jpg)
Asper School of Business News
Get to know the Dean of the I.H. Asper School of Business
September 20, 2022 —
We chatted with Dr. Silvestre about what excites him about the role, advice he has for students and the unique perspective he gained while growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
September 20, 2022 —
We chatted with Dr. Silvestre about what excites him about the role, advice he has for students and the unique perspective he gained while growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Asper School of Business News
The Young Associates celebrate the IGNITE awards
September 16, 2022 —
On September 7, 2022, The Young Associates of the Asper School of Business celebrated the inaugural IGNITE awards. A crowd of more than 600 Asper students, business leaders and faculty honoured Ash Modha [BA/98], President and CEO of Mondetta Clothing.
September 16, 2022 —
On September 7, 2022, The Young Associates of the Asper School of Business celebrated the inaugural IGNITE awards. A crowd of more than 600 Asper students, business leaders and faculty honoured Ash Modha [BA/98], President and CEO of Mondetta Clothing.
![Group of students sitting on a parade float](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/freshie-parade-150x150.jpg)
Asper School of Business News
50 years of connection
September 12, 2022 —
Asper alum Don Keatch [BComm/72], feels the collegiality and strong connection within the Commerce class of 1972 is thanks to the small number of students in the program at the time.
September 12, 2022 —
Asper alum Don Keatch [BComm/72], feels the collegiality and strong connection within the Commerce class of 1972 is thanks to the small number of students in the program at the time.