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A graphic illustration of two faces looking away from a symbol in the centre. Beneath them sits a mountain.

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

Give teaching through entrepreneurship a second look

March 5, 2024 — 
The Teaching Through Entrepreneurship workshop is on March 19 at 10 am

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Aspiring entrepreneurs can book an appointment with Startup Coach Ben Isakov today.

Asper School of Business

Your success is his story

February 12, 2024 — 
Ben Isakov, Startup Coach at the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship, welcomes aspiring entrepreneurs by getting to know the “why” behind their vision.

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Attendees at Better Together listening to a presenter

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

Better Together event builds entrepreneurial thinking skills

January 4, 2024 — 
Enthusiasm and creative energy filled the Multi-Purpose Room in UMSU University Centre at the first-ever Better Together event in November, a two-day exploration of entrepreneurial thinking for UM students, staff and faculty.

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Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

What a great idea! Annual report showcases entrepreneurial thinking

December 14, 2023 — 
UM’s first Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking Report explores the opportunities UM provides for students, staff and faculty to learn about, for and through entrepreneurship.

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November is Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking Month at UM

October 6, 2023 — 
Throughout November, faculty, staff and students will have opportunities to learn about, for and through entrepreneurship.

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One of Carl Szczerski's painted 3D models.

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

Entrepreneurial thinking in teaching and learning

June 7, 2023 — 
Sparked by his own curiosity, Carl Szczerski, a technician in the Faculty of Science, purchased his first personal 3D printer in 2018. Now, he’s using the technology to support teaching and learning, too.

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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

Instructors invited to attend a Map the System information session Monday, June 19

May 19, 2023 — 
Map the System is a global competition out of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at the University of Oxford. Map the System requires participants to use a systems-thinking approach to demonstrate deep understanding of a pressing social or environmental challenge. In doing so, students ultimately uncover levers for change. Last year 16 Canadian post-secondary institutions participated in this global challenge. In 2024, Map the System is coming to the University of Manitoba!

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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

Farzana Ebrahim finds ways to be entrepreneurial as a staff member at UM

March 30, 2023 — 
Farzana Ebrahim is an excellent example of intrapreneurship, a way for employees of organizations to bring entrepreneurial thinking to their work.

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Director Debra Jonaason-Young with Graduate team winners.

Asper School of Business

Stu Clark New Venture Championships returns in-person for high-caliber competition

March 16, 2023 — 
The 2023 Stu Clark New Venture Championships welcomed student entrepreneurs from across North America to compete for the opportunity to kickstart their unique and diverse ventures.

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President Michael Benarroch with crossed arms and a smile

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

President Benarroch invites you to think differently about entrepreneurship

March 6, 2023 — 
President Benarroch talked about his non-traditional view of entrepreneurship and why entrepreneurship is more about ideas and impact than dollars and cents.

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