Asper School of Business News Archive
St. John's College
Finance student finds college community and a place to build network
November 8, 2023 —
In coming to UM, Dharmil was excited to start this new adventure in business while doing his first semester online after travelling to Canada during the pandemic. After getting to Canada, Dharmil wasted no time getting involved at UM, where he found council work, extra-circular activities, and a co-op opportunity with the Asper School of Business.
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Faculty of Law and Asper School of Business launch concurrent JD/MBA at the University of Manitoba
November 7, 2023 —
The Faculty of Law and Stu Clark Graduate School, housed at the Asper School of Business, are launching the province’s first concurrent JD/MBA program at the University of Manitoba.
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CTV Winnipeg: ‘It’s a Halloween miracle’: Distributors get creative amid pumpkin purchasing slump
October 31, 2023 —
'It's a Halloween miracle': Distributors get creative amid pumpkin purchasing slump
Winnipeg Free Press: Grain exports stalled by strike at St. Lawrence Seaway
October 30, 2023 —
Grain exports stalled by strike at St. Lawrence Seaway
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Making mental health services more accessible for students
October 27, 2023 —
Phill, a graduate of the Asper School of Business MBA program, is the founder and CEO of My Student Wellbeing, an online platform where university students can access virtual counselling sessions with qualified therapists. A former social worker who gained business knowledge and skills in his MBA, Phill strives to make mental health services more accessible for students.
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Asper School of Business marks sustainability month reflecting on a year of progress
October 24, 2023 —
The Asper School of Business is championing sustainability with a series of initiatives engaging staff, faculty, students and alumni. In light of UM’s Sustainability Month, Dean Bruno Silvestre is excited to highlight Asper’s commitment to sustainability in business education.
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CBC Manitoba: University of Manitoba grad speaks on overcoming University struggles
October 20, 2023 —
University of Manitoba grad speaks on University struggles
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Asper School of Business celebrates Fall Convocation 2023
October 19, 2023 —
At Fall Convocation 2023, the Asper School of Business celebrates its first graduating cohort of Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics (MSCM) students and a cohort of amazing new alumni!
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Asper PhD candidate explores how businesses can contribute to creating a better world
October 13, 2023 —
Asper School of Business researcher, instructor and PhD candidate Mojtaba M. Shourkaei explores how businesses can advance sustainability. He recently completed research on Patagonia, an outdoor apparel brand, and published his findings this year in Business Strategy and the Environment, a leading academic journal in the field of business sustainability.
CBC Manitoba: An expert weighs in on how social media is being “weaponized” during world conflicts
October 12, 2023 —
An expert weighs in on how social media is being "weaponized" during world conflicts