Chip Wilson, co-founder and chairman of Lululemon Athletica Inc., has been named the recipient of the University of Manitoba’s 2013 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA) by the Associates, a group of more than 260 prominent business leaders who support the Asper School of Business.
The award will be presented to Wilson at a formal dinner in […]

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Teams of business students from around the globe will be coming to Manitoba this week to participate in the Manitoba International Marketing Competition and Conference (MIMC) at the University of Manitoba, January 9-12, 2013, presented by CG Power Systems Inc.
In its 31st year, MIMC is Canada’s only international marketing competition. The competition consists of 13 […]

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The Warren Centre for Actuarial Studies and Research at the University of Manitoba has received accreditation by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA). This is the first time that Canadian universities are being accredited by the CIA.
“We are proud to be included as one of the inaugural partners of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, says […]

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The University of Manitoba community joins others around the world that today mourn the passing of Albert D. Cohen, O.C., LL.D. (Hon.), noted business and community leader, philanthropist and significant donor and supporter of the University.
Cohen passed away on November 21, 2011 after a brief illness. He was 97 years young. He leaves behind his […]

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Reginald B. (Reg) Alcock, executive in residence at the University of Manitoba’s I.H. Asper School of Business, died suddenly today. He was 63 years old.
“I am greatly saddened by the passing of Reg Alcock,” said David Barnard, University of Manitoba president and vice-chancellor. “In addition to his outstanding work for our university, he dedicated […]

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The University of Manitoba’s I.H. Asper School of Business and its Career Development Centre are pleased to present a public panel discussion: OUT in Business: Understanding Different Perspectives of the LGBT Workforce.
The event is designed to start a conversation at the Asper School of Business and the University of Manitoba among students, faculty, and stakeholders […]

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The Associates, a group of more than 250 prominent business leaders who support the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba, are delighted to announce Jim Sinegal, co-founder and CEO of Costco Wholesale Corporation as the recipient of the 2011 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA).
“It is my pleasure to announce that this year’s […]

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