Asper School of Business News Archive
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Virtual support for entrepreneurs during COVID-19
March 26, 2020 —
When life gives you lemons…make lemonade! It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has quickly and drastically changed people’s lives across the globe. But this doesn’t mean productivity or creativity needs to stall.
March 26, 2020 —
When life gives you lemons…make lemonade! It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has quickly and drastically changed people’s lives across the globe. But this doesn’t mean productivity or creativity needs to stall.
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COVID-19 crisis will drive innovation, says business expert
March 24, 2020 —
Wan is convinced that a shift in business models will enable many businesses to survive, and perhaps even thrive.
March 24, 2020 —
Wan is convinced that a shift in business models will enable many businesses to survive, and perhaps even thrive.
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Wpg Free Press: Economist feels markets behaving exactly as expected in times of fear, uncertainty
March 23, 2020 —
Chi Liao, a behavioural finance expert in the Asper School of Business, shares her thoughts
March 23, 2020 —
Chi Liao, a behavioural finance expert in the Asper School of Business, shares her thoughts
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Online learning the way to go during COVID-19 crisis
March 20, 2020 —
Wan and her Asper colleagues have worked fast and hard on moving much of their programming online
March 20, 2020 —
Wan and her Asper colleagues have worked fast and hard on moving much of their programming online
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UM researchers receive federal and provincial funding for COVID-19 projects
March 20, 2020 —
UM researchers have received funding for projects directly related to COVID-19, including one that looks at a promising vaccine
March 20, 2020 —
UM researchers have received funding for projects directly related to COVID-19, including one that looks at a promising vaccine
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Message from the Asper Career Development Centre for students and employers
March 18, 2020 —
In response to the COVID-19 threat, the University of Manitoba is minimizing contact between people and as of Wednesday March 18th, has moved all classes to an on line forum. The University is still open.
March 18, 2020 —
In response to the COVID-19 threat, the University of Manitoba is minimizing contact between people and as of Wednesday March 18th, has moved all classes to an on line forum. The University is still open.
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Economist says Feds need to make choices to boost economy during COVID-19 crisis
March 18, 2020 —
Dr. John McCallum said this is not the time for the federal government to raise any taxes in its upcoming budget.
March 18, 2020 —
Dr. John McCallum said this is not the time for the federal government to raise any taxes in its upcoming budget.
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Tony Quach named Business Students’ Association President of the Year
March 16, 2020 —
Tony Quach, 2019-20 President of the Commerce Students’ Association (CSA), won the Business Students’ Association President of the Year award at the Roundtable Conference in Victoria, British Columbia at the end of February. This marks the third year in a row the CSA President has won the award.
March 16, 2020 —
Tony Quach, 2019-20 President of the Commerce Students’ Association (CSA), won the Business Students’ Association President of the Year award at the Roundtable Conference in Victoria, British Columbia at the end of February. This marks the third year in a row the CSA President has won the award.
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A message from Asper Dean Gady Jacoby regarding COVID-19
March 16, 2020 —
This message is regarding the next steps for Asper students and our School’s role in helping contain the transmission of COVID-19.
March 16, 2020 —
This message is regarding the next steps for Asper students and our School’s role in helping contain the transmission of COVID-19.
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Asper MBA case teams ready to compete
March 11, 2020 —
After months of practice and a series of competitions, two Asper MBA teams are prepared to apply the skills, knowledge and experience they’ve gained in class to compete with some of the best business schools in the world.
March 11, 2020 —
After months of practice and a series of competitions, two Asper MBA teams are prepared to apply the skills, knowledge and experience they’ve gained in class to compete with some of the best business schools in the world.