Asper School of Business News Archive
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Asper School of Business
Celebrating Co-op 2023 fetes transformative learning opportunities
February 2, 2024 —
On February 1, 2024, the 2023 Celebrating Co-op Awards welcomed over 270 co-op students and employer partners to toast to another successful year of co-op education. Sponsored by The Associates of the Asper School of Business, this annual event highlights the Manitoba business community’s dedication to educating the province’s future workforce and awards the 2023 Co-op Student and Employer of the Year.
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Indigenous
Angie Bruce appointed UM’s new Vice-President (Indigenous)
February 1, 2024 —
Angie Bruce has been appointed Vice-President (Indigenous) of the University of Manitoba. Her term commenced February 1, 2024.
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Asper School of Business
CTV Winnipeg: City of Winnipeg issues $200M in bonds to fund capital projects
January 26, 2024 —
CTV Winnipeg: City of Winnipeg issues $200M in bonds to fund capital projects
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Asper School of Business
Asper case experience goes around the world
January 26, 2024 —
Asper School of Business and Stu Clark Graduate School students competed in the fall case season. Supported by alumni, faculty and members of the Associates, and guided by coaches, mentors and judges, the Asper case experience continues to thrive and represent the School around the world.
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Asper School of Business
Asper School of Business announces prestigious professorship appointments, funded by CN, BMO
January 24, 2024 —
The Asper School of Business has appointed its latest distinguished professorships to two faculty members. Dr. Paul D. Larson now holds the CN Professorship in Supply Chain Management, and Dr. Gady Jacoby now holds the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Professorship in Finance.
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Asper School of Business
Edmonton Journal: WestJet begins recovery after cancelling 464 flights over four-day stretch due to extreme cold
January 17, 2024 —
WestJet begins recovery after cancelling 464 flights over four-day stretch due to extreme cold
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Asper School of Business
Asper MBA a promise of freedom for Arconas executive vice president
January 16, 2024 —
Asper MBA alum Pablo Reich [MBA/02] is the executive vice president of Arconas, a Canadian manufacturer and distributor of high-performance furniture for airports and passenger terminals in North America. Reich has built on the company’s legacy of sustainability, all while growing a successful business in a unique market.
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Research and International
Emerging Researcher Spotlight Series launches February 1
January 15, 2024 —
The inaugural Emerging Researcher Spotlight symposium on February 1 offers a compelling look into new and developing areas of research at UM.
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Asper School of Business
MBA alum leads with bravery, vulnerability and truth
January 10, 2024 —
Kathleen BlueSky [MBA/15] has always been driven by a desire to uplift Indigenous people and create more sustainable, just systems in her community.
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Asper School of Business
International business major dedicated to refugee resettlement, inspiring resilience
January 5, 2024 —
Alnaser’s story is international, already spanning an impressive portion of the globe. It is by engaging with diverse perspectives, cultures and people that he finds self-acceptance.