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Young Associates host inaugural IGNITE Award and Gala Dinner

August 8, 2022 — 
The Young Associates and The Associates create new opportunity to welcome new-to-Asper students to the business community

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Uber deliberately positioned itself as a tech company to avoid the regulations of the taxi industry. (Shutterstock)

Research and International

The manipulation of Uber’s public image profoundly impacted the lives of taxi drivers

August 3, 2022 — 
Uber’s controversial behaviour during its aggressive global expansion didn’t just help the company build its global empire, it put taxi drivers’ livelihoods at risk and negatively impacted their lives.

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Navigating today’s financial news

July 13, 2022 — 
UM Today asked Dr. Lei Lu for his opinion on the current world economy and financial situation, and for tips on how Canadians can navigate unsettled financial waters.

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Asper School of Business

Asper School of Business announces new Ph.D. concentration in Supply Chain Management

July 5, 2022 — 
After years of planning, the Asper School of Business has gained senate approval to introduce a concentration in Supply Chain Management (SCM) as part of the Ph.D. in Management program at the Stu Clark Graduate School.

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Dr. Bruno Silvestre

Asper School of Business

Dr. Bruno Silvestre announced as Dean of the I.H. Asper School of Business

June 29, 2022 — 
The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Bruno Silvestre as Dean of the I.H. Asper School of Business. Dr. Silvestre will begin his five-year term starting July 1, 2022.

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Indigenous

Sixth annual Indigenous Awards of Excellence celebrates 2021 and 2022 recipients in-person

June 22, 2022 — 
Each year, Indigenous Engagement and Communications, and the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) (OVPI) honours students, staff and faculty in the categories of community builder, trailblazer and outstanding achievement at the Indigenous Awards of Excellence

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View from the third floor of the Drake Centre. Looking from the balcony, across the way is a study area with glass around it and a sign that says Asper School of Business.

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National Indigenous Peoples Day: time for reflection and action

June 21, 2022 — 
Today, the Asper School of Business recognizes and celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day. We are located on Treaty 1 Territory, the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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Text in white and yellow on blue background, with text reading Distinguished Alumni Awards: Congratulations, 2022 recipients!

Alumni

2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients revealed

June 15, 2022 — 
Meet the honourees for the upcoming September ceremony

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Spring Convocation returns to in-person events for 2022

May 30, 2022 — 
Honorary degree recipients announced for Convocation, and President's Installation takes place June 7

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Dr Steven Zheng

Asper School of Business

Steven Zheng selected for the Stu Clark Professorship in Financial Management

May 19, 2022 — 
Dr. Xiaofan (Steven) Zheng from the Asper School of Business has been selected for the Stu Clark Professorship in Financial Management.

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