Asper School of Business News Archive
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Biscontri appointed as Asper Associate Dean, Undergraduate and International Programs
November 1, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba and the I.H. Asper School of Business have announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Biscontri as the new Asper Associate Dean, Undergraduate and International Programs.
Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Raman Dhaliwal
October 19, 2022 —
UM alum, key player in Manitoba's COVID-19 response named among Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women
Supporting entrepreneurial dreams for 25 years
October 14, 2022 —
The Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) at the Asper School of Business is celebrating 25 years of supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of University of Manitoba students. With 500+ Venture Coach meetings, more than $750,000 in prize money given to student ventures, and with 1250+ students from all over North America having participated in SCCE competitions – there's lots to celebrate.
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Experiential education across the globe
October 7, 2022 —
The exchange was a much-anticipated opportunity for the participating students, professors and staff after a two-year program pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cheer on Asper student athletes in seven Bison sports teams
October 5, 2022 —
This year, we are excited to cheer on 39 Asper student athletes across 7 sports as they balance their schedules in sport and in the classroom.
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Three Asper faculty members receive Associates Fellowships
October 1, 2022 —
Three I.H. Asper School of Business faculty members have been named the first recipients of The Associates Fellowships for their excellence in teaching, research and professional collaboration
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Five decades of service leads to Professor Emeritus title for Asper faculty member
September 23, 2022 —
For many alumni, staff, faculty, and students, the appointment of John McCallum as Professor Emeritus isn’t a surprise. McCallum has dedicated 48 years to the Asper School of Business, seeing more students graduate, more alumni retire, and more deans move through the School than any faculty or staff member.
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Get to know the Dean of the I.H. Asper School of Business
September 20, 2022 —
We chatted with Dr. Silvestre about what excites him about the role, advice he has for students and the unique perspective he gained while growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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The Young Associates celebrate the IGNITE awards
September 16, 2022 —
On September 7, 2022, The Young Associates of the Asper School of Business celebrated the inaugural IGNITE awards. A crowd of more than 600 Asper students, business leaders and faculty honoured Ash Modha [BA/98], President and CEO of Mondetta Clothing.
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50 years of connection
September 12, 2022 —
Asper alum Don Keatch [BComm/72], feels the collegiality and strong connection within the Commerce class of 1972 is thanks to the small number of students in the program at the time.





