St. John's College News Archive
St. John's College News
Honouring 2025 graduates, scholarship awardees, and honourary degree recipients
October 31, 2025 —
On Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, St John's College community members will come together to recognize the accomplishments of our 2025 graduating members, along with students, fellows, and alumni who have made meaningful contributions to the College. This year, St John's College is proud to support students across the University of Manitoba by awarding over $220,000 in scholarships and bursaries!
October 31, 2025 —
On Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, St John's College community members will come together to recognize the accomplishments of our 2025 graduating members, along with students, fellows, and alumni who have made meaningful contributions to the College. This year, St John's College is proud to support students across the University of Manitoba by awarding over $220,000 in scholarships and bursaries!
Mythbusting for Truth and Reconciliation
September 29, 2025 —
The road to Reconciliation is continuous and truth is imperative on the journey. In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, UM professors and education experts from the NCTR dispel some long-held myths around Indigenous Peoples and cultures.
September 29, 2025 —
The road to Reconciliation is continuous and truth is imperative on the journey. In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, UM professors and education experts from the NCTR dispel some long-held myths around Indigenous Peoples and cultures.
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Colouring ‘da Rock: Scenes from Newfoundland
September 16, 2025 —
St John's College invites you to explore Colouring 'da Rock, a solo exhibition by Liv Valmestad, an Art Librarian and Senior Fellow at St John's College. This exhibition will be on display in the Quiet Room, room 111 St John's College, from September 22 to December 24, 2025. It is open to public viewing on Mondays to Fridays, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and will have an opening on Thursday, October 23rd from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
September 16, 2025 —
St John's College invites you to explore Colouring 'da Rock, a solo exhibition by Liv Valmestad, an Art Librarian and Senior Fellow at St John's College. This exhibition will be on display in the Quiet Room, room 111 St John's College, from September 22 to December 24, 2025. It is open to public viewing on Mondays to Fridays, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and will have an opening on Thursday, October 23rd from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
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Exploring work and vocation in a time of climate crisis through poetry
August 25, 2025 —
How does our work (what we do to earn a living, and the conditions in which we do it) and our vocation (our deeper sense of purpose or calling in life) get affected during a time of climate crisis? A new workshop at St John's College invites participants to reflect on this question through poetry.
August 25, 2025 —
How does our work (what we do to earn a living, and the conditions in which we do it) and our vocation (our deeper sense of purpose or calling in life) get affected during a time of climate crisis? A new workshop at St John's College invites participants to reflect on this question through poetry.
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Jumpstart into the new academic year with St John’s College
August 21, 2025 —
As the new academic year approaches, anticipation often comes with equal parts excitement and uncertainty. To ease the transition and celebrate the return to campus, St John's College invites all members to attend Jumpstart, the College's annual beginning-of-term celebration!
August 21, 2025 —
As the new academic year approaches, anticipation often comes with equal parts excitement and uncertainty. To ease the transition and celebrate the return to campus, St John's College invites all members to attend Jumpstart, the College's annual beginning-of-term celebration!
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The tradition that connects generations of Johnians
August 14, 2025 —
St John's College is excited to invite student members, Fellows and staff to one of our most cherished traditions: Matriculation! Matriculation marks your formal welcome into the St John's community, a celebration that connects you to centuries of members, Fellows, and staff who have been part of the College before you. Whether you are a new student joining us for the first time or a continuing member showing your support, this ceremony is a special moment to gather as Johnians and celebrate our shared community
August 14, 2025 —
St John's College is excited to invite student members, Fellows and staff to one of our most cherished traditions: Matriculation! Matriculation marks your formal welcome into the St John's community, a celebration that connects you to centuries of members, Fellows, and staff who have been part of the College before you. Whether you are a new student joining us for the first time or a continuing member showing your support, this ceremony is a special moment to gather as Johnians and celebrate our shared community
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Dr. Jocelyn Thorpe awarded with prestigious UM Teaching Excellence Award
June 2, 2025 —
St John’s College is proud to announce that Dr. Jocelyn Thorpe has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Dr. And Mrs. H.H. Saunderson Award for Excellence in Teaching! This prestigious award recognizes a UM educator who has demonstrated teaching excellence and made significant contributions to the advancement of teaching and learning at both the UM and national or international level.
June 2, 2025 —
St John’s College is proud to announce that Dr. Jocelyn Thorpe has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Dr. And Mrs. H.H. Saunderson Award for Excellence in Teaching! This prestigious award recognizes a UM educator who has demonstrated teaching excellence and made significant contributions to the advancement of teaching and learning at both the UM and national or international level.
Research and International News
The Conversation: The American mass exodus to Canada amid Trump 2.0 has yet to materialize
May 29, 2025 —
In February 2025, the New Republic, reported there were a growing number of Americans who wanted to leave the country following the election of Donald Trump.
May 29, 2025 —
In February 2025, the New Republic, reported there were a growing number of Americans who wanted to leave the country following the election of Donald Trump.
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Home isn’t just a place: How a Malaysian student adjusted to life in Canada
May 20, 2025 —
Raihanah Rahim’s decision to study in Canada began with a bold proposal to her parents. After finishing high school at 17 and completing her A-Levels, she found herself facing limited university options in Malaysia. The schools her parents considered "good" didn’t offer her admission, and private universities were simply too expensive. She presented an alternative: “If you really want me to go to university, I want to study in either Canada or Australia.” Between the two, Canada stood out for its educational opportunities and welcoming approach to immigrants after graduation.
May 20, 2025 —
Raihanah Rahim’s decision to study in Canada began with a bold proposal to her parents. After finishing high school at 17 and completing her A-Levels, she found herself facing limited university options in Malaysia. The schools her parents considered "good" didn’t offer her admission, and private universities were simply too expensive. She presented an alternative: “If you really want me to go to university, I want to study in either Canada or Australia.” Between the two, Canada stood out for its educational opportunities and welcoming approach to immigrants after graduation.
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“I wish I had known sooner”: How St John’s College changed Chloe Dreilich-Girard’s university experience
April 21, 2025 —
For Chloe Dreilich-Girard, joining St John’s College during her fifth year of university was a turning point—one she wishes had come much earlier. A proud Métis woman and Manitoba Métis Federation citizen, Chloe came to law school after completing her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. She is currently working with a sole practitioner to provide free wills and estate services in Nunavut and will be spending her summer with the Legal Help Centre, continuing her focus on accessible justice.
April 21, 2025 —
For Chloe Dreilich-Girard, joining St John’s College during her fifth year of university was a turning point—one she wishes had come much earlier. A proud Métis woman and Manitoba Métis Federation citizen, Chloe came to law school after completing her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. She is currently working with a sole practitioner to provide free wills and estate services in Nunavut and will be spending her summer with the Legal Help Centre, continuing her focus on accessible justice.