Asper News Archive
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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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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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Artificial intelligence in and beyond the classroom
July 6, 2023 —
Asper assistant professor Wenxi Pu explores artificial intelligence (AI) in his teaching and research, curious about the implications of this evolving, sometimes disruptive, technology.
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Asper School of Business
Meet the 2023 Asper School of Business Medal Winners
June 26, 2023 —
Congratulations to these outstanding members of the Asper Class of 2023
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Asper School of Business
The Asper School of Business celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2023 —
At the Asper School of Business, First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, alumni and colleagues are leaders in pursuing economic reconciliation for Indigenous peoples, as entrepreneurs, educators, accountants, analysts and more.
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Asper School of Business
Reconciliation through education
June 19, 2023 —
Jim Thunder [MBA/17], pursued an Asper MBA because he wanted a career that would allow him to contribute to solving problems and creating change on a larger scale, with a focus on enhancing Indigenous communities and amplifying calls for reconciliation.
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Asper School of Business
Asper supply chain professor collaborates to secure government grant
June 16, 2023 —
Paul D. Larson, Professor in Supply Chain Management secured $893,000 in funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) for their “Fast-Track to Supply Chains” project.
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Asper School of Business
Research imitates life for Asper Assistant Professor published in FT50 journal
April 19, 2023 —
Dr. Ratchel Zeng’s co-authored work on control and coordination receives prestigious publication and finds real-world application
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Asper School of Business
Asper Co-op program receives international recognition for sustainability initiative
April 17, 2023 —
The Asper School of Business has received recognition as a business school of tomorrow from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business AACSB International, the world’s largest business education alliance.
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Extended Education
Preparing for the future with micro-certificates
December 13, 2022 —
“Micro-credentials like these micro-certificates can play an important role, complement a degree, be stand-alone and provide employers with what they are looking for.” – Rod Lastra