The I.H. Asper School of Business is hosting two interactive public forums on economic inequality and business. In the backdrop of public debate on economic inequality, these forums will discuss the relationship between businesses and societal inequality, the basis for the “Occupy” movement. The public forums will feature panels of experts speaking on the issue, […]

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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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N. MURRAY EDWARDS TO RECEIVE INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR AWARD FROM UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
On Tuesday, September 21, 2010, the Associates, a group of more than 250 prominent business leaders who support the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba will presented N. Murray Edwards, financier and energy developer, with the 2010 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award […]

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University of Manitoba professor will discuss how to strategically leverage talent among seasoned employees and the new workers of generation Y to retain an effective workforce in tough times.
Canadian organizations are facing what could be the greatest labour shortage of our lifetimes. By 2010, more Canadians will be leaving the workforce than entering. This lack […]

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Dr. Fikret Berkes, Canada Research Chair in Community-Based Resource Management, is the co-chair of a newly established International Development Research Chair (IDRC) in Community-Based Resource Management. The partnership is one of only eight announced today by the International Development Research Centre and the Canada Research Chairs Program.
The new program, launched in December 2007, received 104 […]

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