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Headshot of Valerie Wiebe.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

A Calling to Care : Network News

June 7, 2023 —  When Valerie Wiebe [BN/93, MN/99] became the first female president and chief operating officer of Concordia Hospital in 2015, she didn’t know the facility would soon be affected by a complete overhaul of Manitoba’s health-care system.

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Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News

Leadership announcements June 2023 : Network News

June 6, 2023 —  The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Stewart has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Education, effective August 1, 2023.

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The creation of UM’s new Strategic Plan: Where We Are Today : Campus News

June 6, 2023 —  Dear UM community,   Thank you to all who have participated in the consultation process for the University of Manitoba’s strategic plan so far. We are excited to share the Where We Are Today report for your review and input.  

Desautels Faculty of Music News

Perla of wisdom for future generations : Network News

June 6, 2023 —  2023 Desautels Faculty of Music graduate Perla Wiens is prepared for a future as an exceptionally talented music educator.

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Asper School of Business News

Congratulations Asper grads! : Network News

June 6, 2023 —  The Asper School of Business celebrates the Class of 2023 during convocation season!

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Howard Morry.

Alumni News

Meet the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award for Community Service recipient : Network News

June 6, 2023 —  Learn about Howard Morry’s journey from student to community builder and advocate

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UM Chancellor Anne Mahon and President and Vice-Provost Michael Benarroch were on hand to present Dr. Donald Triggs (centre) with an Honorary Degree.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Business entrepreneur and UM alum receives honorary degree : Network News

June 6, 2023 —  Earlier this month in Niagara on the Lake, the UM conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree upon Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences alumni Donald Triggs, who graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours).

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Students News

UM’s Governor General medal winners are determined to shape a better world : Network News

June 5, 2023 —  Meet some of the exceptional members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2023! These individuals have been awarded Governor General’s Academic Medals for outstanding achievement at their level of study.

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El-Shaddai Nyakiir

Faculty of Arts News

Love of political studies turns into MLA internship : Network News

June 5, 2023 —  Back in high school, El-Shaddai Nyakiir, knew she wanted to attend university but was unsure of what to study. After taking a variety of first year courses, the political studies program from the Faculty of Arts rose to the top of her list. In spring 2023, El-Shaddai will graduate with a bachelor of arts advanced degree in political studies with a minor in philosophy.

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Faculty of Arts News

Meet the 2023 Faculty of Arts Gold Medal Recipients : Network News

June 5, 2023 —  The Faculty of Arts is pleased to present the 2023 undergraduate academic medal winners. Their achievements are recognized in the Spring 2023 convocation ceremony.

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