IDEA News Archive

August 7, 2020 — 
After an extensive review the IDEA committee has decided to further postpone IDEA to May 27, 2021. 

November 27, 2019 — 
The Associates of the Asper School of Business at UM have announced that Dr. Ernest Rady is the recipient of the 2020 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award

May 23, 2019 — 
Yesterday morning, Winnipeg business and community leader Dr. Hartley T. Richardson, recipient of the 2019 IDEA Award, met and spoke with more than 100 University of Manitoba students and faculty at the Asper School of Business.

September 6, 2018 — 
For only the third time in its 36-year history, a Manitoba entrepreneur will be the recipient of the University of Manitoba’s International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA)

June 14, 2018 — 
Arianna Huffington is founder of The Huffington Post and founder and CEO of Thrive Global

June 4, 2018 — 
Business icon Arianna Huffington will speak with University of Manitoba students at the Asper School of Business on Tuesday, June 12.

June 12, 2017 — 
On June 13, David Foster will speak to students and faculty of the Asper School of Business and the Desautels Faculty of Music, sharing his story and vision and answering questions

February 2, 2017 — 
Recognizing his contributions to the music industry, economic life in Canada, and his work with over 400 charities

May 31, 2016 — 
Prem Watsa, the recipient of the 2016 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA), will share his story of success with Asper School of Business students on Tuesday, June 7

December 4, 2015 — 
The 'Warren Buffett of Canada' shows us what can be accomplished with hard work, vision and a willingness to take calculated risks