Asper School of Business News Archive
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Dedicated leader does her part to help rescue U-Pass
April 6, 2020 —
Asper MBA student and community leader Tanjit Nagra revisits her UMSU role to help save the U-Pass.
UM COVID-19 researcher given ‘extraordinary first virtual citizenship ceremony’
April 3, 2020 —
A University of Manitoba researcher who is scheduled to soon begin a study on supply chain management issues in the era of COVID-19 is the first person awarded Canadian citizenship through a virtual citizenship ceremony
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Supports in place for entrepreneurs during COVID-19
March 31, 2020 —
The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub has compiled a list of the many supports that are in place for all entrepreneurs, including women, in response to COVID-19.
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CBC News: In the wake of COVID-19, what can Manitobans expect in the next few weeks?
March 26, 2020 —
As more Canadians are staying home and practicing social distancing, the economy is taking a hit. University of Manitoba marketing professor Fang Wan says business owners in Manitoba and abroad will have to adapt or die.
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Virtual support for entrepreneurs during COVID-19
March 26, 2020 —
When life gives you lemons…make lemonade! It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has quickly and drastically changed people’s lives across the globe. But this doesn’t mean productivity or creativity needs to stall.
COVID-19 crisis will drive innovation, says business expert
March 24, 2020 —
Wan is convinced that a shift in business models will enable many businesses to survive, and perhaps even thrive.
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Wpg Free Press: Economist feels markets behaving exactly as expected in times of fear, uncertainty
March 23, 2020 —
Chi Liao, a behavioural finance expert in the Asper School of Business, shares her thoughts
Online learning the way to go during COVID-19 crisis
March 20, 2020 —
Wan and her Asper colleagues have worked fast and hard on moving much of their programming online
UM researchers receive federal and provincial funding for COVID-19 projects
March 20, 2020 —
UM researchers have received funding for projects directly related to COVID-19, including one that looks at a promising vaccine
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Message from the Asper Career Development Centre for students and employers
March 18, 2020 —
In response to the COVID-19 threat, the University of Manitoba is minimizing contact between people and as of Wednesday March 18th, has moved all classes to an on line forum. The University is still open.