Asper School of Business News Archive
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Remembering James Burns: business giant, alumnus, philanthropist
February 14, 2019 —
Alumnus James Burns, one of Canada’s most prominent business leaders, died Monday in Winnipeg
February 14, 2019 —
Alumnus James Burns, one of Canada’s most prominent business leaders, died Monday in Winnipeg
![Lindy Norris, [BA/07, BComm (Hons)/09].](https://umtoday-wordpress.ad.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Norris_WEB-150x150.jpg)
Alumni News
Lindy Norris: 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient for Outstanding Young Alumni
February 11, 2019 —
Norris wears many hats: tireless volunteer, community leader and business professional
Lindy Norris: 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient for Outstanding Young Alumni
February 11, 2019 —
Norris wears many hats: tireless volunteer, community leader and business professional
The Conversation: Out of the closet: Easing the backlash against same-sex couples in advertising
February 6, 2019 —
Gay-vague advertisements have proven popular with the LGBTQ community members while avoiding backlash from straight consumers. However, as society has become more accepting, mainstream brands started featuring same-sex couples in their advertisements
February 6, 2019 —
Gay-vague advertisements have proven popular with the LGBTQ community members while avoiding backlash from straight consumers. However, as society has become more accepting, mainstream brands started featuring same-sex couples in their advertisements
Students News
Leadership in 2019
February 5, 2019 —
Suzanne Gagnon, Canada Life Chair in Leadership Education, shares her insight on how we should be approaching leadership in 2019
February 5, 2019 —
Suzanne Gagnon, Canada Life Chair in Leadership Education, shares her insight on how we should be approaching leadership in 2019
Asper School of Business News
Asper students finish first in two categories at ICBC
January 31, 2019 —
Two teams of students from the Asper School of Business recently competed at the finals of he Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC) at Queen’s University from January 17-19
January 31, 2019 —
Two teams of students from the Asper School of Business recently competed at the finals of he Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC) at Queen’s University from January 17-19
Asper School of Business News
Leaders creating new leaders
January 14, 2019 —
On Jan. 14, 2019, a new leadership development program at the University of Manitoba opened to applications
January 14, 2019 —
On Jan. 14, 2019, a new leadership development program at the University of Manitoba opened to applications
Creating opportunities for business education in honour of 2019 IDEA recipient Hartley T. Richardson
December 6, 2018 —
New initiative to raise $2 million for bursaries to support Asper School of Business students
December 6, 2018 —
New initiative to raise $2 million for bursaries to support Asper School of Business students
Global: ‘Uber for snow removal:’ New app inspired by Winnipeg’s winter weather
December 3, 2018 —
The University of Manitoba computer science student said he was inspired by Winnipeg’s nickname of Winterpeg.
December 3, 2018 —
The University of Manitoba computer science student said he was inspired by Winnipeg’s nickname of Winterpeg.
Inaugural chair announced for innovative Institute for Leadership Development
November 29, 2018 —
Dr. Suzanne Gagnon has been announced as the Great-West Life Chair in Leadership Education
November 29, 2018 —
Dr. Suzanne Gagnon has been announced as the Great-West Life Chair in Leadership Education
Sweet win for Bee Box
November 26, 2018 —
The 2018 edition of Game Changer: Manitoba’s Idea Competition, wrapped up with an exciting round of presentations from the three finalist teams
November 26, 2018 —
The 2018 edition of Game Changer: Manitoba’s Idea Competition, wrapped up with an exciting round of presentations from the three finalist teams