St. John's College News Archive

January 23, 2024 — 
After his successful Ph.D. defence in Birminham, UK, Ryan Turnbull brought his knowledge of theology to his new role as the Diocesan Discipleship Developer in the Diocese of Rupert's Land.

January 19, 2024 — 
As last year's Hoskins scholarship award winner, Abby hopes to pursue her master's following her studies this year as she uses this scholarship to open up future career opportunities.

January 3, 2024 — 
As the college looks to fill up its space, with 45% of rooms still available, we talked to Raihanah about her experience as both a student and a member of the Residence Dons team and the benefits she’s experienced from living in the residence.

December 22, 2023 — 
As we close out 2023 and prepare for what's ahead in 2024, we highlight stories from our students, fellows, staff, and community that we shared over the 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. 

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 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 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 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.

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.