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Asper School of Business News

Meet the 2023 Asper School of Business Medal Winners : Network News

June 26, 2023 —  Congratulations to these outstanding members of the Asper Class of 2023

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A UM graduate stands between the UM President and Vice-President (Indigenous), holding her diploma, at the graduation pow wow.

Indigenous News

UM’s Blankstein Momentum Program assists in student success : Network News

June 23, 2023 —  The Blankstein Momentum Program, offered by the Indigenous Student Centre, connects Indigenous students to UM resources they may not have known of or actively sought out on their own. Momentum uses a holistic approach that includes biweekly workshops (September – March), advisor meetings, access to tutors, group activities and cultural/spiritual care.

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Alumni News

Celebrating a milestone : Network News

June 23, 2023 —  Two UM alumni reflect on their time at UM and why they are each planning a 60th reunion

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Price Faculty of Engineering News

Civil engineering student project wins first place at national competition : Network News

June 23, 2023 —  A team of undergraduate civil engineering students placed first in the 2023 National Student Capstone Design Competition with their project aimed to improve active transportation networks in Winnipeg.

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Faculty of Education News

Dr. Deer discusses research with members of Parliament : Network News

June 23, 2023 —  Dr. Frank Deer, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Education at the Faculty of Education, was among researchers invited by the Speaker of the House of Commons to attend the Parliament Hill Research Showcase in Ottawa on June 8th.

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Desautels Faculty of Music News

The brilliant Ikjyot Bharaj already has a long list of accomplishments, but is just getting started : Network News

June 23, 2023 —  2023 Desautels Faculty of Music graduate Ikjyot Bharaj was raised by a huge community of musicians, and now will be the one to lift up the next generation of musicians.

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CBC The Current: UM grad Tyrell Bird : UM in the News

June 23, 2023 —  2023 UM graduate, Tyrell Bird, speaks to Matt Galloway on the CBC's The Current about his journey, his inspiration and drive to become a teacher, his poetry and music.

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Winnipeg Free Press: Asper marketing professors talk about Zara coming to Winnipeg : UM in the News

June 23, 2023 —  Kelley Main, acting dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, marketing professor and Kiran Pedada, marketing professor at Asper School of Business weigh in on the excitement around Spanish fashion retailer, Zara, coming to Winnipeg.

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Manitoba Co-operator: Rainfall 101: a refresher on how it makes or breaks your crop : Network News

June 23, 2023 —  Revisiting the basics of how plants use that moisture top-up

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Asper School of Business News

Succession and family enterprise : Network News

June 23, 2023 —  On June 9-10, 2023, the Asper School of Business welcomed family business leaders, advisors and academics to the 2023 Rod Senft Family Business Conference.

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