Asper School of Business News Archive
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Asper School of Business News
Register today for the 23rd Annual Fields on Wheels Conference
October 11, 2018 —
The 23rd Fields on Wheels conference takes place on Friday, November 2 at the Four Points South Hotel in Winnipeg.
October 11, 2018 —
The 23rd Fields on Wheels conference takes place on Friday, November 2 at the Four Points South Hotel in Winnipeg.
![RJ and fellow alumna Brianna at their wedding last summer.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Brianna_WEB-150x150.jpg)
Three types of people you meet at U of M, according to alumni
October 9, 2018 —
From finding your soulmate to finding your squad, here are the relationships our alumni say transformed their education
October 9, 2018 —
From finding your soulmate to finding your squad, here are the relationships our alumni say transformed their education
![Agriculture students hone their skills in a dairy laboratory classroom. // PHOTO FROM UM DIGITAL COLLECTIONS - ARCHIVES & SPECIAL COLLECTIONS](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Dairy_WEB-150x150.jpg)
13 classes our alumni think are A+
September 12, 2018 —
From amazing professors to perfect-score papers, these are the classes our alumni say have made the grade
September 12, 2018 —
From amazing professors to perfect-score papers, these are the classes our alumni say have made the grade
![Josh Zaporzan on the green in Longball athletic wear.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Josh_Longball-photo-150x150.jpg)
Asper School of Business News
Josh Zaporzan’s BComm (Hons) gave him confidence on the green and in the boardroom
September 12, 2018 —
For Joshua Zaporzan [BComm (Hons)/16], a career at Longball Athletics combines two of his passions in life: golf and entrepreneurship.
September 12, 2018 —
For Joshua Zaporzan [BComm (Hons)/16], a career at Longball Athletics combines two of his passions in life: golf and entrepreneurship.
![Lorena Prakash stuffs dates before they're coated with chocolate. // Photo by Jim Wells.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Alum-Lorena-Prakash-150x150.jpg)
Asper School of Business News
Love at first bite: Asper MBA grad brings Eastern snack to Canadians
September 11, 2018 —
For Lorena Prakash [MBA/02], owner of Duzu Dates, her relationship with the natural and nutritious fruit was an instant obsession.
September 11, 2018 —
For Lorena Prakash [MBA/02], owner of Duzu Dates, her relationship with the natural and nutritious fruit was an instant obsession.
![Mary Brabston with alumnus Kevin Parsons [BComm (Hons)/10].](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Mary-Brabston-Photo-150x150.jpg)
Asper School of Business News
Farewell to the newly retired Mary Brabston
September 10, 2018 —
In January of this year, Mary Brabston officially retired from her position after more than 20 years with the university.
September 10, 2018 —
In January of this year, Mary Brabston officially retired from her position after more than 20 years with the university.
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Asper School of Business News
Applying knowledge in a real-world context
September 7, 2018 —
Tyrell Fontaine is in his fourth year studying Marketing and Finance at the Asper School of Business.
September 7, 2018 —
Tyrell Fontaine is in his fourth year studying Marketing and Finance at the Asper School of Business.
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Business and community leader Hartley T. Richardson announced as 2019 IDEA recipient
September 6, 2018 —
For only the third time in its 36-year history, a Manitoba entrepreneur will be the recipient of the University of Manitoba’s International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA)
September 6, 2018 —
For only the third time in its 36-year history, a Manitoba entrepreneur will be the recipient of the University of Manitoba’s International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA)
![(L-R) Gail Asper, David Asper and Leonard Asper.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Aspers_WEB-150x150.jpg)
35 years of doing ‘something useful’; for U of M, for the world
August 27, 2018 —
At the U of M, the Asper family has collectively contributed over $17.5 million which continues to directly impact students, staff and faculty in nine faculties and all three colleges
August 27, 2018 —
At the U of M, the Asper family has collectively contributed over $17.5 million which continues to directly impact students, staff and faculty in nine faculties and all three colleges
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Alumni Answers: What was your most memorable class at the U of M?
August 14, 2018 —
We want to hear from you – our alumni – about your student days
August 14, 2018 —
We want to hear from you – our alumni – about your student days