Asper School of Business News Archive
Asper School of Business
Winnipeg Free Press: Lease policy spurs eatery turnover at The Forks
September 24, 2024 —
Lease policy spurs eatery turnover at The Forks
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education building connections, elevating the voices of Indigenous scholars and thinkers
September 19, 2024 —
From September 25 to 28, the University of Manitoba will host Mawachihitotaak (Let’s Get Together): Métis Studies Symposium.
Asper School of Business
Dr. Suzanne Gagnon receives unanimous renewal of Canada Life Chair in Leadership Education
September 17, 2024 —
Since 2018, Suzanne Gagnon has served Canada Life Chair of Leadership Education and director of the James W. Burns Leadership Institute, UM’s centre for leadership knowledge and education, housed at the Asper School of Business. In July 2024, Gagnon's role as Canada Life Chair in Leadership Education was unanimously renewed.
Research and International
UM researchers receive new project funding with nine Insight Development Grants
September 13, 2024 —
UM researchers receive federal funding for new projects seeking to build knowledge and understanding about people and societies.
Research and International
Five UM researchers awarded SSHRC Insight grants
September 13, 2024 —
UM researchers receive $955,927 in Insight Grant project funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.
Research and International
Introducing the 2024 Falling Walls Lab Manitoba winners
September 12, 2024 —
Twelve contestants presented their groundbreaking ideas at the Falling Walls Lab Manitoba competition.
Asper School of Business
Get to Know Asper School of Business Director of EDI, Jieying Chen
September 11, 2024 —
Associate professor of business administration and newly appointed director of EDI, Jieying Chen has conducted and published research on topics such as cross-cultural interactions, mindfulness, judgment and decision making, and strategic human resource management. She is currently conducting a project on immigrant adaptation, and some of her recent research examines factors that affect individuals’ adaptation in a new environment and gender issues in the workplace.
Asper School of Business
Get to know Asper School of Business Director of Sustainability, Minelle E. Silva
September 9, 2024 —
Associate professor of supply chain management and newly appointed director of sustainability, Minelle E. Silva pursues research that mainly concerns supply chain sustainability and inter-organizational relationships. He is passionate about social and environmental justice and develops academic work that sheds light on problems in supply chains. Silva was appointed director of sustainability at the Asper School of Business effective July 1, 2024.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Announcing the Merit Award Recipients of 2023
September 5, 2024 —
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Merit Awards. Merit Awards are awarded to faculty members for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, scholarly work and creative activities, and service in three different categories.
