An Evening with the University of Minnesota Duluth

This week’s @1860 Winnipeg Arts Meeting will see our group connecting with the Labovitz School of Business and Economics, University of Minnesota Duluth, for a special night of cross-border conversations.

Meetings are open to all, and each week we will have a special theme. Tonight’s session will be longer than usual. We’ll have our regular meeting from 4:30-5:30, and then we’ll break for a group dinner. From 7:20 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. we will have a special knowledge exchange session with Dr. Wenqing Zhang, PhD and graduate students from the Labovitz School of Business and Economics at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Dr. Wenqing Zhang, PhD is Associate Professor in Operations and Supply Chain Management at Labovitz School of Business and Economics, University of Minnesota Duluth. He received his PhD in Management Science/Operations Management from McGill University in 2012. Dr. Zhang’s research interests lie in contemporary operations and supply chain issues, with a particular focus on strategies to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in supply chains. His research endeavors also encompass the advancement of equitable development for indigenous communities, as he seeks to enhance our understanding of how individuals and organizations interpret social responsibility and sustainability when making operational or supply chain decisions for these communities.

Our @1860 Winnipeg Arts collective meets each Wednesday evening from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and we welcome everyone who is interested to contact us at niriqatiginnga@gmail.com on how you can take part or learn more.