Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship - University of Manitoba

08/27/2026

You don’t need an MBA to launch a successful business. Just ask Evgeniya Lapanov! 👇

Meet Evgeniya (Geniya) Lapanov, a talented staff member at the (Faculty of Law).
Despite having over 13 years of elite graphic design experience, she hit a common wall: scaling a sustainable business structure.

Everything changed when she enrolled in the FREE 6-week virtual "How to Start a Side Hustle" course at the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship - University of Manitoba (housed in the Business building).

Through expert coaching, she learned how to:
🎯 Define her exact target market
💰 Package tasks into premium services
🧠 Shift her mindset from designer to business owner

🔥 Want to build your own hustle?
The Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship is offering 30 FREE SPOTS for the upcoming Fall 2026 cohort. It is open to all UM students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

🗓️ Tuesdays (Oct 13 - Nov 17, 2026)
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (CT) via Zoom
⏰ Deadline: Sunday, September 20, 2026

🔗 Read the full article and submit your application today!
https://umtoday.ca/stories/redesigning-side-hustle-scratch


University of Manitoba: Faculty of Science

08/24/2026

You have 13+ years of experience. Your clients like your work. So why does running your side hustle feel like a frustrating freelance trap? 🛑

We sat down with UM Faculty of Law staff member Evgeniya Lapanov for a raw interview about hitting that exact wall.

Geniya was managing her daily design tasks perfectly, but the actual business was completely missing. She was stuck trading hours for dollars, until she joined the free, 6-week program at the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship and completely redesigned her venture from scratch.

"I'm no longer thinking as a designer who's just completing tasks," she shares. "I am now thinking as a business owner." 🧠💥

⚠️ CLOCK IS TICKING: ONLY 1 MONTH LEFT TO APPLY! ⚠️

The Fall 2026 cohort is officially open, but spots are vanishing. If your side business doesn’t look like the vision you started with, this is your sign to pivot.

✨ The Quick Facts:
🎟️ Cost: 100% FREE (Capped at 30 seats)
👥 Open to: All UM students, staff, and alumni
💻 Format: Live online sessions + private 1-on-1 coaching

Applications close strictly on Sunday, September 20. Stop letting your best ideas sit on a shelf.
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Read Geniya’s full interview & apply today:
https://umtoday.ca/stories/redesigning-side-hustle-scratch

08/14/2026

Kinda chic to stop scrolling and actually start building your vision. 💅

Go to our website to book a free coaching session, explore our webinars and free courses and amazing programs, or join our mailing list to stay up to date:
https://umanitoba.ca/asper/stu-clark-centre-for-entrepreneurship -education- 🔗✨

08/14/2026

Are you hesitant to start your own side hustle? 🤔

University of Manitoba staff member Selena Randall felt the exact same way. She knew her craft but lacked the foundational business confidence to take the leap.

The free, virtual "How to Start a Side Hustle" course at the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship changed everything. It gave her the exact structural blueprint needed to launch her business safely around her full-time career, and the confidence she knew she needs to make a successful business. 💼✨

Don't let hesitation hold you back.

📅 Application Deadline: September 20, 2026
🗓️ Program Schedule: October 13 to November 17, 2026
💻 Format: Weekly virtual live sessions on Tuesdays

👇 Apply today:
🔗https://umanitoba.startuptree.co/event/s/dPT7HXjsXZ8Ty9MiC8hEcD/Stu-Clark-%253A-How-to-Start-a-Side-Hustle-Course---Cohort-7

08/13/2026

"The challenge was my confidence, but also needing to know how to set up a business, not just the paperwork side of it."

💡In her recent interview, University of Manitoba staff member Selena Randall opened up about transitioning from a passionate dog owner to launching Insight Canine Behaviour Solutions. 🐾 While she knew canine psychology, navigating client acquisition and backend operations while working full-time was a major hurdle.

Everything changed when she registered for the free, six-week virtual "How to Start a Side Hustle" course at the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship. She gained the exact tools and confidence needed to build a sustainable online venture around her day job.

Ready to turn your own hidden passion into a business? The next cohort is open for registration now!

👇 Read Selena’s full interview 🔗 https://umtoday.ca/stories/bark-life-balance

Intrested? --> apply the Free Course by Sept. 20 – Only 30 Spots Available!

08/12/2026

Want to turn your favorite hobby into an extra stream of income, just like University of Manitoba staffer Selena Randall did with her business, Insight Canine Behaviour Solutions?

When Selena wanted to build her dog consulting venture around her busy day job at the Bannatyne campus, she faced a major roadblock: she didn't know how to run a business.

That’s where the How to Start a Side Hustle course came in. Led by Jeff Mitchell of Lane Two, this completely free, 6-week virtual workshop gives UM students, staff, and alumni the exact blueprints to:

🧭 Manage your time around your job or studies
💰 Uncover your ideal paying clients
🛠️ Build a safe, sustainable business model

💥 URGENT TIME SENSITIVITY: We are already in mid-August, and applications close on Sunday, September 20, 2026! Because the instructor provides close, personalized mentorship, spots are strictly limited to just 30 people, and they fill up incredibly fast.

Don't wait until it's too late. Click the link below to claim your free spot today!👇
https://umanitoba.ca/asper/stu-clark-centre-for-entrepreneurship/how-to-start-a-side-hustle-course

07/28/2026

"I was a shy kid my whole life, but when I saw this opportunity come up, I knew I had to go for it," shares UM alum Emily Thoroski. "Don't be afraid --> just go for it."

Emily combined music and environmental science to launch The Environmental Musician, writing songs that teach kids about nature.

To fill her business knowledge gaps, she joined the Stu Clark Centre's How to Start a Side Hustle Course.

Ready to launch your own passion project? Applications for our next 6-week virtual cohort are open to all UM students, staff, and alumni.

Note: Only 30 spots are available for this cohort!

👇 Apply by September 20, 2026
https://umanitoba.ca/asper/stu-clark-centre-for-entrepreneurship/how-to-start-a-side-hustle-course

07/20/2026

What happens when an idea breaks through?🚀

-> It becomes a possibility.
--> It becomes a movement.
---> It becomes something bigger.

At the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship, we believe every idea has the potential to create impact, and our role is to help people take that first step.
Through mentorship, education, resources, workshops, competitions, and a growing entrepreneurial community, we support innovators as they explore, build, and launch what comes next.

Because when Manitoba’s ideas break through, they have the power to create opportunities, businesses, and lasting impact across our province and beyond.

Whether you're exploring your first idea or ready to launch your next venture, we're here to help.

Discover everything the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship has to offer and explore our programs, events, and resources on our website.

https://umanitoba.ca/asper/stu-clark-centre-for-entrepreneurship

07/16/2026

Your side hustle won't build itself.

If you've been waiting for the "right time" to turn your skills or passion into something more, this is it.

--> Join our free 6-week Side Hustle Course.
--> Only 25 participants will be selected.

Apply by September 20

https://mailchi.mp/44ca56774087/something-new-is-around-the-corner-18249255

Learn how to turn your skills, ideas, and expertise into a business in our free six-week live online course. Whether you have a business idea, a passion project, or a skill you want to monetize, this course will help you take the next step toward building your side hustle.