UM’s gift to the world: Canola

UM’s gift to the world: Canola

July 27, 2023 —
Looking back at the inaugural inductee of Innovation Plaza, Baldur Stefansson

Alumni, plant science, Research and International

From left to right, Isbister Scholarship recipients John Vail (’56), Calvin Loi (’20) and Kezia Wong (who is a current student) sat on a panel at the 2023 Isbister Legacy Society luncheon on May 11.

Isbister’s legacy lives on through student scholarship recipients

July 20, 2023 —
Celebrating 140 years of the Isbister Legacy Society—scholarship recipients discuss how donor support has changed their lives

Alumni, donor relations, Gratitude Report

Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry graduate Dr. Jones Young has supported UM by establishing the Dr. Jones and Katie Young Scholarship in Dentistry and funding the Dr. Jones Young Student Lounge.

Donor’s generosity impacting the next generation of Dentistry graduates

July 20, 2023 —
UM alum Dr. Jones Young reflects on the importance of giving back

Alumni, donor relations, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Gratitude Report, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invests 10 Officers (O.C.) and 13 Members (C.M.). into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on 6 May 2022. The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest honours. Appointments are made for sustained achievement at three levels: Companion, Officer and Member. Officers and Members may be elevated within the Order in recognition of further achievements, based on continued exceptional or extraordinary service to Canada. Credit/Mention de source: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall, OSGG-BSGG Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Newest Order of Canada appointees include six UM community members

June 30, 2023 —
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has announced new appointments to the Order of Canada. “Today, we recognize individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to our society," said Simon. "A group of individuals who, through dedication and ajuinnata—perseverance—make our communities and our country better every day.”

Alumni, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, Order of Canada, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Photo of Vice-President (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook. Photo by Thomas Fricke.

Dr. Catherine Cook Wins the 2023 Vanier Medal

June 28, 2023 —
Recognized for improving health outcomes for Indigenous peoples

Administration, Advancing Reconciliation and Promoting Indigenous Achievement

Streamers at the top with a collage of four reunion photos below.

Alumni News

Celebrating a milestone

June 23, 2023 —
Two UM alumni reflect on their time at UM and why they are each planning a 60th reunion

community, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Indigenous News

Honouring the contributions of Mihskakwan James Harper

June 15, 2023 —
National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month celebrate the history, culture, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across all of Turtle Island. One of the extraordinary young alumni we are honouring for his contributions and successes is Mihskakwan James Harper, who will receive UM’s Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Young Alumni for 2023.

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