Asper Alumni News Archive
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Asper School of Business
Embracing winter, one pedal at a time
January 28, 2022 —
Asper alum Sinan Leylek [BComm(Hons)/14] is the President & CEO of Spark Rentals Inc., Canada’s first ice bike company that rents bikes designed to ride on frozen water.
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Asper School of Business
Strengthening Manitoba’s Leadership Potential
January 24, 2022 —
James W. Burns Leadership Institute’s marquee initiative, the President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP), is now welcoming applications for its 2022 cohort.
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Asper School of Business
Asper School of Business to host the 17th annual JDC West competition
January 12, 2022 —
From January 14 to 16, the I.H. Asper School of Business will be hosting a virtual iteration of the 17th annual JDC West competition.
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Asper School of Business
10 gift ideas to shop local this holiday season
December 6, 2021 —
Support local businesses this holiday season.
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Asper School of Business
Beyond the win – the value in experiential learning
November 26, 2021 —
The Asper School of Business students have recently taken the experiential opportunity to a new level by not only developing their skills but also excelling in the process by winning prestigious national case competitions.
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UM alumnus Dr. Ernest Rady receives 2021 IDEA award
November 19, 2021 —
Visionary Dr. Ernest Rady honoured at IDEA event to celebrate his community impact and leadership
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Asper School of Business
Business community member leaves behind legacy of mentorship and kindness at Asper
November 17, 2021 —
The Career Development Centre at the Asper School of Business is saddened by the passing of longtime co-op employer Frank Chamarengah. Chamarengah leaves a legacy of mentoring over 25 Asper School of Business co-op students since 2013. He consistently took in one or two students every work term, leaving a lasting impact on students and alumni.
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Asper School of Business
Asper School of Business team wins national MBA case competition
November 16, 2021 —
The Asper School of Business MBA team represented by Eden Sorrell, Angus Cheung, Raymond Franczuk, and Sunny Sun took home first place at the DeGroote Innovative Solutions Competition.
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Asper School of Business
Asper alumna appointed CEO of The Forks North Portage
November 1, 2021 —
Asper School of Business alumna, Sara Stasiuk [BComm(Hons)/97] was recently named as the new CEO of The Forks North Portage Partnership, a not-for-profit organization that encompasses The Forks and the lands under and surrounding Portage Place Mall in Winnipeg
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Asper School of Business
A New Perspective for Peak of the Market
October 4, 2021 —
Asper Alumna, Pamela Kolochuk prioritizes company culture and community contributions as the new CEO of Peak of the Market