Asper School of Business News Archive
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Virtual entrepreneurship competition sparks student creativity
July 19, 2020 —
This June, the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) held a two-phase virtual competition for students to exercise their entrepreneurial creativity.
July 19, 2020 —
This June, the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) held a two-phase virtual competition for students to exercise their entrepreneurial creativity.
SSHRC invests in researchers studying issues related to individuals and society
July 7, 2020 —
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has awarded $91 million in funding to more than 1,253 researchers from 60 different Canadian institutions, following the 2019-20 Insight Grants competition. Among these are 10 UM researchers who collectively received $1,796,707 in funding.
July 7, 2020 —
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) has awarded $91 million in funding to more than 1,253 researchers from 60 different Canadian institutions, following the 2019-20 Insight Grants competition. Among these are 10 UM researchers who collectively received $1,796,707 in funding.
Students News
Convocation 2020: Honouring Indigenous graduates
June 29, 2020 —
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2020. UM campuses are uniquely strengthened by Indigenous student perspectives. The Indigenous campus community includes many student leaders who continue to define new directions and move our nations, province and country forward with their ideas and passions. The following Indigenous students will graduate during UM Virtual Convocation on June 29.
June 29, 2020 —
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2020. UM campuses are uniquely strengthened by Indigenous student perspectives. The Indigenous campus community includes many student leaders who continue to define new directions and move our nations, province and country forward with their ideas and passions. The following Indigenous students will graduate during UM Virtual Convocation on June 29.
Asper School of Business News
Celebrating Asper’s 2020 Medalists
June 26, 2020 —
We are proud of all of our graduates this year but would like to recognize our Asper BComm. (Hons.) medal winners, Riley Dirks and Peirce Dickson. Riley and Peirce have been recognized as students completing Bachelor of Commerce Program with the highest standing for the spring 2020 graduation.
June 26, 2020 —
We are proud of all of our graduates this year but would like to recognize our Asper BComm. (Hons.) medal winners, Riley Dirks and Peirce Dickson. Riley and Peirce have been recognized as students completing Bachelor of Commerce Program with the highest standing for the spring 2020 graduation.
Students News
Convocation 2020 – Beyond the Classroom
June 24, 2020 —
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2020. As students, these graduands embraced opportunities available to them outside the classroom – from international exchanges to undergraduate research – that broadened their horizons and helped them to find their passions.
June 24, 2020 —
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2020. As students, these graduands embraced opportunities available to them outside the classroom – from international exchanges to undergraduate research – that broadened their horizons and helped them to find their passions.
Asper School of Business News
Bringing the Indigenous Women’s Ecosystem in Canada to Life
June 22, 2020 —
As the Manitoba regional hub of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), the Asper School of Business is a part national network of ten regional hubs designed to increase women entrepreneurs’ access to financing, talent, networks, and expertise.
June 22, 2020 —
As the Manitoba regional hub of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), the Asper School of Business is a part national network of ten regional hubs designed to increase women entrepreneurs’ access to financing, talent, networks, and expertise.
Asper School of Business News
Connecting Indigenous values to business practices
June 19, 2020 —
Congratulations to Asper PhD student, Peter Pomart [MBA/18], who was award the SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) Doctoral Fellowship.
June 19, 2020 —
Congratulations to Asper PhD student, Peter Pomart [MBA/18], who was award the SSHRC (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council) Doctoral Fellowship.
Asper School of Business News
Shaw New Venture Camp
June 13, 2020 —
Apply by July 10th for this fully-funded virtual summer camp for Indigenous High School Students hosted virtually from July 20-24.
June 13, 2020 —
Apply by July 10th for this fully-funded virtual summer camp for Indigenous High School Students hosted virtually from July 20-24.
Asper School of Business News
Q&A with an MBA – Ivanka Watkin [BA/16, MBA/20]
June 10, 2020 —
After spending years travelling internationally to teach yoga and scuba diving, Ivanka Watkin decided it was time to take her career to the next level, and for Watkin, that next level required an MBA degree.
June 10, 2020 —
After spending years travelling internationally to teach yoga and scuba diving, Ivanka Watkin decided it was time to take her career to the next level, and for Watkin, that next level required an MBA degree.
Asper School of Business News
We Stand Together for Equality
June 5, 2020 —
At the Asper School we take great pride in our diverse community of students, faculty and staff. We are committed to welcoming, involving, and mutually learning from and with ALL members of our community.
June 5, 2020 —
At the Asper School we take great pride in our diverse community of students, faculty and staff. We are committed to welcoming, involving, and mutually learning from and with ALL members of our community.