Donor Relations News Archive
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Donor Relations News
Celebrating a Partnership for Change
November 10, 2022 —
A partnership between UM and the Mastercard Foundation’s EleV program will support thousands of Indigenous young people on their postsecondary journey
November 10, 2022 —
A partnership between UM and the Mastercard Foundation’s EleV program will support thousands of Indigenous young people on their postsecondary journey
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Donor Relations News
Alumni step up for nursing students
November 10, 2022 —
Support from alumni helps nursing students complete education and enter the healthcare field
November 10, 2022 —
Support from alumni helps nursing students complete education and enter the healthcare field
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Donor Relations News
Renewed support helps hundreds of new Indigenous students bridge the gap to post-secondary learning
November 10, 2022 —
Qualico pledged another $1 million for programming and supports to help ensure the university transition is smooth for Indigenous students joining UM.
November 10, 2022 —
Qualico pledged another $1 million for programming and supports to help ensure the university transition is smooth for Indigenous students joining UM.
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Donor Relations News
The Kwan Family Bursary – Continuing a Legacy of Giving
November 4, 2022 —
UM alum continues legacy of hard work and value of education through scholarship named for their parents.
November 4, 2022 —
UM alum continues legacy of hard work and value of education through scholarship named for their parents.
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Donor Relations News
Scholarship helps make university dream a reality for a first-year student
November 2, 2022 —
Scholarship supports make it possible for student to focus on studies while transitioning form an urban setting to a post-secondary education.
November 2, 2022 —
Scholarship supports make it possible for student to focus on studies while transitioning form an urban setting to a post-secondary education.
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Supporting entrepreneurial dreams for 25 years
October 14, 2022 —
The Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) at the Asper School of Business is celebrating 25 years of supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of University of Manitoba students. With 500+ Venture Coach meetings, more than $750,000 in prize money given to student ventures, and with 1250+ students from all over North America having participated in SCCE competitions – there's lots to celebrate.
October 14, 2022 —
The Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) at the Asper School of Business is celebrating 25 years of supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of University of Manitoba students. With 500+ Venture Coach meetings, more than $750,000 in prize money given to student ventures, and with 1250+ students from all over North America having participated in SCCE competitions – there's lots to celebrate.
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Cultural changemakers to receive honorary degrees at UM 55th Fall Convocation
October 12, 2022 —
Convocation ceremonies at the University of Manitoba celebrate new graduates as well as bestow honorary degrees upon exceptional individuals who have achieved pre-eminence in the advancement of science, culture, scholarship and leadership.
October 12, 2022 —
Convocation ceremonies at the University of Manitoba celebrate new graduates as well as bestow honorary degrees upon exceptional individuals who have achieved pre-eminence in the advancement of science, culture, scholarship and leadership.
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Donor Relations News
Wawanesa Insurance invests in UM’s iconic Taché Hall
September 14, 2022 —
Recent event took place to unveil the name for the newly named Wawanesa Insurance Lounge at Taché Hall
September 14, 2022 —
Recent event took place to unveil the name for the newly named Wawanesa Insurance Lounge at Taché Hall
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Asper School of Business News
50 years of connection
September 12, 2022 —
Asper alum Don Keatch [BComm/72], feels the collegiality and strong connection within the Commerce class of 1972 is thanks to the small number of students in the program at the time.
September 12, 2022 —
Asper alum Don Keatch [BComm/72], feels the collegiality and strong connection within the Commerce class of 1972 is thanks to the small number of students in the program at the time.
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Donor Relations News
Emergency Bursary ensures students can continue pursuing their dreams in times of crisis
July 13, 2022 —
The Emergency Bursary Fund is a crucial resource for students during difficult times. To date, this fund has supported 28 Ukrainian students in crisis and 118 students in total, thanks to more than $300,000 from our generous UM giving community.
July 13, 2022 —
The Emergency Bursary Fund is a crucial resource for students during difficult times. To date, this fund has supported 28 Ukrainian students in crisis and 118 students in total, thanks to more than $300,000 from our generous UM giving community.