Asper Alumni News Archive

February 9, 2022 — 
Only one month into 2022 and Asper students are already busy successfully representing the School on the international and national case competition stages.

February 7, 2022 — 
As the winter melt begins, so does the construction of Canada’s largest urban reserve, Naawi-Oodena. The massive project involving the evolution of the Kapyong Barracks site into an urban reserve with world class attractions is led by Asper alumnus Whelan Sutherland [BComm(Hons)/06], CEO, and Tim Daniels, Chief Development Officer for the Treaty One Development Corporation.

January 31, 2022 — 
“You’re my fourth Zoom meeting of the day,” laughs Leanne Kisil [BComm(Hons)/09] who recently moved from Winnipeg to Vancouver. “I’ve been here since August for a couple of reasons, including looking for a B.C. distributor, I am closer to some of the U.S. stores on the West Coast, and it’s where my partner lives.” Kisil is the owner and self-titled Chief Alchemy Officer of Solbrü, a company that creates non-alcoholic elixirs made of mushrooms, herbs, and other organic ingredients.

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.

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.

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.

December 6, 2021 — 
Support local businesses this holiday season.

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.

November 19, 2021 — 
Visionary Dr. Ernest Rady honoured at IDEA event to celebrate his community impact and leadership

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.