Asper Alumni News Archive
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Asper School of Business
Alumnus races to a podium finish in France
October 5, 2020 —
Asper Alumnus, David Richert [BComm. Hons./16] recently earned a second place finish in the Ultimate Cup Series at Magny-Cours, France. The championship series, initiated by Vincent Vigier, with the support of Michelin and other partners is comprised of seven weeks of racing with four in France and three in other parts of Europe.
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Asper School of Business
Celebrating World Teacher’s Day
October 2, 2020 —
In celebration of World Teacher’s Day on October 5, 2020, we reached out on social media and asked: “Is there an Asper professor who made a difference in your life?”
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Asper School of Business
Celebrating ACU’s commitment to the community and our environment
October 1, 2020 —
Manitoba-based Assiniboine Credit Union (ACU) achieved a B Corp Certification with the sixth highest assessment score in the world.
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Acting on passion: Meet the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
September 29, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is honouring nine remarkable individuals with 2020 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
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Asper School of Business
Q and A with an MBA – Larissa Kanhai
September 17, 2020 —
For this month’s Q & A with an MBA story feature, we connected with recent Asper MBA graduate, Larissa Kanhai, to learn more about her experience in the program, her commitment to the community, and dedication to female empowerment.
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Asper School of Business
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
September 15, 2020 —
Through the EDI task force, we endeavor to foster a more inclusive learning environment for every single student that attends and/or interacts with the Asper School of Business.
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Asper School of Business
Q & A with an MBA: Dean Beleyowski [BComm. (Hons.)/92, MBA/03]
July 20, 2020 —
For this month’s Q & A with an MBA feature we share the story of one of our Asper alumni and highlight the generosity and community support of the local organization he works for.
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Students
Convocation 2020: Honouring Indigenous graduates
June 29, 2020 —
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2020. UM campuses are uniquely strengthened by Indigenous student perspectives. The Indigenous campus community includes many student leaders who continue to define new directions and move our nations, province and country forward with their ideas and passions. The following Indigenous students will graduate during UM Virtual Convocation on June 29.
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Asper School of Business
Bringing the Indigenous Women’s Ecosystem in Canada to Life
June 22, 2020 —
As the Manitoba regional hub of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), the Asper School of Business is a part national network of ten regional hubs designed to increase women entrepreneurs’ access to financing, talent, networks, and expertise.
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Asper School of Business
We Stand Together for Equality
June 5, 2020 —
At the Asper School we take great pride in our diverse community of students, faculty and staff. We are committed to welcoming, involving, and mutually learning from and with ALL members of our community.