#AsperCommunity News Archive
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BComm Spotlight
March 8, 2024 —
Fidelia De Souza has always known that a CPA designation is her dream destination, and she’s started on a number of paths to getting there, always applying a more exploratory than prescriptive approach, but guided by a true passion for the practice of accounting.
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Where community begins
March 6, 2024 —
Ashley Richard [BComm(Hons)/17], who is now Lead of Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), Indigenous, can recall many connections that began at Asper through IBEP, made with people that she still actively works or keeps in touch with.
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BComm Spotlight
February 22, 2024 —
A BComm student, Darbara Kaushal’s Asper story so far is defined by connection. He has been involved in Asper case competitions and the University of Manitoba Actuarial Club (UMAC) since he started his BComm in 2022, right as UM students were returning to in-person learning full-time for the first time since 2020.
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BComm Spotlight
February 14, 2024 —
When Asper BComm student Zahara Husain chose her majors, she thought as much about her career goals as she did her personal ones. With aspirations to pursue the Chartered Professional Human Resources (CPHR) designation after graduation, she is now completing a double major in human resource management and marketing.
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Asper BComm student wins first prize at international case competition in Mexico
February 6, 2024 —
Asper School of Business BComm student Avery Groeneveld brought home gold for the school during fall case season at the Business and Management Case Competition hosted by Universidad Panamericana in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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Asper MBA a promise of freedom for Arconas executive vice president
January 16, 2024 —
Asper MBA alum Pablo Reich [MBA/02] is the executive vice president of Arconas, a Canadian manufacturer and distributor of high-performance furniture for airports and passenger terminals in North America. Reich has built on the company’s legacy of sustainability, all while growing a successful business in a unique market.
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MBA alum leads with bravery, vulnerability and truth
January 10, 2024 —
Kathleen BlueSky [MBA/15] has always been driven by a desire to uplift Indigenous people and create more sustainable, just systems in her community.
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International business major dedicated to refugee resettlement, inspiring resilience
January 5, 2024 —
Alnaser’s story is international, already spanning an impressive portion of the globe. It is by engaging with diverse perspectives, cultures and people that he finds self-acceptance.
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Asper School of Business students receive Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards
December 7, 2023 —
Two Asper School of Business undergraduate students have received Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards (MIYAAs). Brenden Tait won in the Academic (Senior) category, while John Lodge won in the Business/Entrepreneurship category.
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2023 Asper Holiday Gift Guide
November 30, 2023 —
As a hub for entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, the Asper School of Business is here to help with your holiday shopping. Support local and check out our selection of student- and alumni-led businesses this year.