James W. Burns Leadership Institute News Archive
Asper School of Business
Connie Walker O.M. named Burns Leadership Institute Leader-in-Residence
October 15, 2024 —
The James W. Burns Leadership Institute has appointed Connie Walker O.M. as Leader-in-Residence (LIR), effective September 1, 2024.
Asper School of Business
Dr. Suzanne Gagnon receives unanimous renewal of Canada Life Chair in Leadership Education
September 17, 2024 —
Since 2018, Suzanne Gagnon has served Canada Life Chair of Leadership Education and director of the James W. Burns Leadership Institute, UM’s centre for leadership knowledge and education, housed at the Asper School of Business. In July 2024, Gagnon's role as Canada Life Chair in Leadership Education was unanimously renewed.
Asper School of Business
President’s Student Leadership Program welcomes sixth cohort
June 20, 2024 —
Having recently celebrated the first five years of immersive leadership education, the James W. Burns Leadership Institute at the Asper School of Business is pleased to announce the sixth cohort of the President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP), a unique-in-Canada development fellowship for Manitoba postsecondary students. Representing universities across the province, these 23 students were selected for their demonstrated leadership in community and student life.
Asper School of Business
A legacy of leadership
April 26, 2024 —
Twenty-two emerging leaders received their certificates and joined the PSLP community of leaders
Asper School of Business
President’s Student Leadership Program works with local organizations
September 25, 2023 —
From forging intergenerational connections to providing basic necessities to the community’s most vulnerable, the fifth cohort of the President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP) recently completed five innovative and meaningful community leadership projects. PSLP brings together student leaders from post-secondary institutions across Manitoba, with specialties ranging from microbiology to marketing, at levels ranging from diploma to doctoral programs.
Asper School of Business
The President’s Student Leadership Program visits The Pas
February 9, 2023 —
The President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP) will visit The Pas, Manitoba from February 10 to12, 2023, to meet with and learn from local leaders.
Asper School of Business
Applications open for 2023 President’s Student Leadership Program, Deadline is Feb. 19.
February 7, 2023 —
The President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP), Manitoba’s premier leadership program, has opened applications for its fifth cohort of exceptional post-secondary students.
Asper School of Business
First ever Asper Leadership Case Competition kicks off in February
January 20, 2023 —
The I. H. Asper School of Business is proud to host the inaugural Asper Leadership Case Competition (ALCC), presented by the Stu Clark Graduate School.
Asper School of Business
Keren Taylor-Hughes named Burns Leadership Institute Leader-in-Residence
December 21, 2022 —
The Leader-in-Residence helps to foster connections between the Institute and private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, and serves as a link to the community through the recruitment of guest speakers and the promotion of student networking events.
Asper School of Business
President’s Student Leadership Program works with local organizations
November 21, 2022 —
The fourth cohort of the President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP) recently completed their 2022 summer community leadership projects.