St. John's College News Archive
St. John's College News
Holiday Greetings from Allison Abra
December 22, 2023 —
Message from Warden and Vice-Chancellor, Allison Abra celebrating St John's College accomplishments from 2023. I hope you enjoy this video retrospective of our last year at St John's College. It's been a wonderful year the first normal feeling one since the pandemic where we have welcomed new students, fellows, and staff to our community. We have celebrated academic excellence through Convocation and graduation banquet, awarded many scholarships to our students, and seen our fellows produce incredible scholarship, and have had wonderful visits with alumni here in Winnipeg and across Canada. That's the best part of my job is connecting with all of you at different stages of your life in connection to the College and so I hope to see you in 2024. In the meantime, I wish you a happy holiday season, everyone at the College is, and a wonderful new year.
December 22, 2023 —
Message from Warden and Vice-Chancellor, Allison Abra celebrating St John's College accomplishments from 2023. I hope you enjoy this video retrospective of our last year at St John's College. It's been a wonderful year the first normal feeling one since the pandemic where we have welcomed new students, fellows, and staff to our community. We have celebrated academic excellence through Convocation and graduation banquet, awarded many scholarships to our students, and seen our fellows produce incredible scholarship, and have had wonderful visits with alumni here in Winnipeg and across Canada. That's the best part of my job is connecting with all of you at different stages of your life in connection to the College and so I hope to see you in 2024. In the meantime, I wish you a happy holiday season, everyone at the College is, and a wonderful new year.
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World travelling alum comes back to her home roots
December 19, 2023 —
Growing up in rural Manitoba, specifically Kenton then Neepawa, Nicole has always been a curious person, wanting to try new things, travel the world, and enjoy herself while doing it. Upon graduating high school, Nicole spent a year in Taiwan as a Rotary Exchange student, then received her Fine Arts degree at the University of Manitoba. Coming from a small community, Nicole stayed at the St John's college residence while studying. She was the international student representative and a Don in her last year. She loved every minute of the small college community.
December 19, 2023 —
Growing up in rural Manitoba, specifically Kenton then Neepawa, Nicole has always been a curious person, wanting to try new things, travel the world, and enjoy herself while doing it. Upon graduating high school, Nicole spent a year in Taiwan as a Rotary Exchange student, then received her Fine Arts degree at the University of Manitoba. Coming from a small community, Nicole stayed at the St John's college residence while studying. She was the international student representative and a Don in her last year. She loved every minute of the small college community.
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Creating family within the Daily Bread Cafe
December 13, 2023 —
The Cafe located on the first floor of St john's College is a place where people gather over a meal, connect, and study with their friends. For staff member Edgar, this Café has been his work family for thirteen years, motivating him to be a better person every day.
December 13, 2023 —
The Cafe located on the first floor of St john's College is a place where people gather over a meal, connect, and study with their friends. For staff member Edgar, this Café has been his work family for thirteen years, motivating him to be a better person every day.
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Tips for students moving into college housing
December 7, 2023 —
To help ease the transition and make your move in as easiest as possible, here are five tips for new students moving into St John’s college residence.
December 7, 2023 —
To help ease the transition and make your move in as easiest as possible, here are five tips for new students moving into St John’s college residence.
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Scholarship and bursary awards changing the lives of college students
December 6, 2023 —
St John's college scholarships and bursaries provide University of Manitoba students with academic excellence as they look to continue their studies and move their respective careers forward in various ways. This year, the college was proud to present $200,000 worth of scholarships to students from faculties including, Science, Arts, Engineering, Asper School of Business, Nursing, Health Sciences, Indigenous students, and University 1 students, to name a few.
December 6, 2023 —
St John's college scholarships and bursaries provide University of Manitoba students with academic excellence as they look to continue their studies and move their respective careers forward in various ways. This year, the college was proud to present $200,000 worth of scholarships to students from faculties including, Science, Arts, Engineering, Asper School of Business, Nursing, Health Sciences, Indigenous students, and University 1 students, to name a few.
Celebrating UM students
December 4, 2023 —
From groundbreaking research to stellar performances in sports, the University of Manitoba community has experienced a year marked by an unwavering list of accomplishments.
December 4, 2023 —
From groundbreaking research to stellar performances in sports, the University of Manitoba community has experienced a year marked by an unwavering list of accomplishments.
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First year psychology student finding her home in college residence
November 27, 2023 —
Finding a place like home where you can connect with friends and enhance your student experience is what St John's college residence is about. Grace started her journey to Canada from Kenya to the University of Manitoba last fall, where she now stays in the St John's college residence. The first-year psychology student, currently in the Faculty of Arts, came to Canada last fall to the University of Manitoba, where she started her passion for learning about mental health. After 24 hours of travel to Canada, Grace felt at home at her college residence. Although it was late when she arrived, it took her no time to meet those around the residence, including the dons and residence council, who have quickly become some of her best friends.
November 27, 2023 —
Finding a place like home where you can connect with friends and enhance your student experience is what St John's college residence is about. Grace started her journey to Canada from Kenya to the University of Manitoba last fall, where she now stays in the St John's college residence. The first-year psychology student, currently in the Faculty of Arts, came to Canada last fall to the University of Manitoba, where she started her passion for learning about mental health. After 24 hours of travel to Canada, Grace felt at home at her college residence. Although it was late when she arrived, it took her no time to meet those around the residence, including the dons and residence council, who have quickly become some of her best friends.
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Daily Bread Café bringing college community together
November 23, 2023 —
The St John’s college food services operations, specifically the Daily Bread Café and Soup4U, are at the heart of the community at St John’s college. The college prides itself on bringing people together over a delicious meal and refreshments, especially for events throughout the college and UM campus. Behind the food services operations of the college are passionate staff like Stephanie Griffth, who you may have seen in the Daily Bread Café, Soup4U, or catering events throughout the college. Since joining the food services team in October 1999, Stephanie has been around the college for 24 years and brings her positivity to work daily to inspire others.
November 23, 2023 —
The St John’s college food services operations, specifically the Daily Bread Café and Soup4U, are at the heart of the community at St John’s college. The college prides itself on bringing people together over a delicious meal and refreshments, especially for events throughout the college and UM campus. Behind the food services operations of the college are passionate staff like Stephanie Griffth, who you may have seen in the Daily Bread Café, Soup4U, or catering events throughout the college. Since joining the food services team in October 1999, Stephanie has been around the college for 24 years and brings her positivity to work daily to inspire others.
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Three ways St John’s college enhances UM student experience
November 20, 2023 —
The college seeks to enhance the UM experience for students. With thousands of students across campus, this small community offers its student members financial support, academic support, and on-campus housing. With something for all students, including undergraduate and graduate students, here are three reasons students should join the college.
November 20, 2023 —
The college seeks to enhance the UM experience for students. With thousands of students across campus, this small community offers its student members financial support, academic support, and on-campus housing. With something for all students, including undergraduate and graduate students, here are three reasons students should join the college.
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Getting into the Holiday Spirit
November 20, 2023 —
Jazz music, drinks, snacks, and catching up with our community, it’s a great time to re-connect with your College colleagues, reflect on the year, and get into the festive season. Join us on December 5th from 6 pm – 8 pm with the Faculty Desautels of Music and St John’s College for our Holiday Party in the Robert Schultz Galleria.
November 20, 2023 —
Jazz music, drinks, snacks, and catching up with our community, it’s a great time to re-connect with your College colleagues, reflect on the year, and get into the festive season. Join us on December 5th from 6 pm – 8 pm with the Faculty Desautels of Music and St John’s College for our Holiday Party in the Robert Schultz Galleria.