James W. Burns Leadership Institute News Archive
December 2021 UM Community Events
December 2, 2021 —
This December explore University of Manitoba’s wide range of events. Choose from an outdoor science exhibit, a visit with Santa or entertaining trivia night and more!
Asper School of Business
The LGBT Purge in Canada: A Forgotten History with Michelle Douglas
October 6, 2021 —
The James W. Burns Leadership Institute welcomes Michelle Douglas, human rights activist and survivor of the Canadian military “LGBT Purge” in the 1980s, for a discussion on what it means to make your voice heard and enact change through active engagement.
Faculty of Law
Shawn Singh and the President’s Student Leadership Program
September 10, 2021 —
This summer was unusual for 3L Shawn Singh. For one thing, he worked as a research assistant for Assistant Professor Brandon Trask, published three articles including two in the Manitoba Law Journal, and one in a book published by Springer Nature. He got married – that was huge. Oh yes, and he was the only law student to be selected to take part in the University of Manitoba President’s Student Leadership Summer Program.
Asper School of Business
The Asper School of Business Welcomes a New Associate Dean
July 12, 2021 —
The Asper School of Business welcomes Dr. Suzanne Gagnon, Canada Life Chair in Leadership Education and Director of the James W. Burns Leadership Institute, as the School’s Associate Dean of Professional Graduate Programs and Executive Education.
Asper School of Business
Asper PSLP participant receives the Janice Filmon Leadership Scholarship
June 23, 2021 —
Asper School of Business student, Lauren Slegers has been named as the recipient of the 2021 Janice Filmon Leadership Scholarship.
Asper School of Business
Speaking out against racism
March 23, 2021 —
Asper School of Business joins the conversation to support Winnipeg’s Anti-Racism week
Israel Idonije on leadership
March 18, 2021 —
Former NFL defensive end, entrepreneur and philanthropist Israel Idonije [LLD/14] first found his passion for leadership as a member of the UM Bisons football team.
Asper School of Business
President’s Student Leadership Program — Manitoba’s next generation of leaders
February 10, 2021 —
The President Student Leadership Program (PSLP), the marquee initiative of the UM’s James W. Burns Leadership Institute is now welcoming applications for its third cohort
Asper School of Business
The Power of Civic Engagement
December 11, 2020 —
University of Manitoba students had a unique opportunity to learn about civic engagement, the role of the media, and leadership at this year’s first James W. Burns Leadership Institute Critical Issues event.
Asper School of Business
Who are you in the democracy?
November 19, 2020 —
A panel discussion on how students can be leaders in democracy