Alumni Stories News Archive

Celebrating St John’s College alums at Lunch and Lively in part of Homecoming 2023
September 22, 2023 —
As Homecoming 2023 ends, we were thrilled to connect with our St John's College alums this past week in the Cross Common Room for our Annual Lunch and Lively event.

Faculty of Science
Innovative ideas and approaches: an inspiring interview with a recent microbiology graduate
July 5, 2023 —
Andrew Hogan shares about pursuing his PhD for Microbiology while highlighting the significant resources and collaborations that shaped his academic journey.

Faculty of Education
Alumn among nominees for the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award
March 9, 2023 —
Education alum among 5 nominees for the Music Teacher of the Year at the 2023 Juno Awards.

Faculty of Architecture
In the news: FAUM alumni recognized with 2022 Canadian Architect Awards of Excellence
December 12, 2022 —
Congratulations to FAUM alumni who were among the recipients of 2022 Awards of Excellence announced by Canadian Architect.

Faculty of Law
A match made in law: Wedding gift to students establishes new Prize for Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law
July 25, 2022 —
Thinking outside the (gift) box, law professor Dr. Jennifer L. Schulz and her fiancé, family lawyer Elliott Goszer are giving, rather than receiving, a wedding gift to benefit law students at their alma mater, the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law. The Schulz/Goszer Prize for Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law will be given annually to a University of Manitoba law student who writes the best Alternative Dispute Resolution-themed paper in an upper year family law course, or the best family law-themed paper in an upper year dispute resolution course.

Faculty of Law
Living with law and art: Manitoba lawyer publishes moving new poetry collection
October 7, 2021 —

Students
Jennifer Storm Native Studies Alumni
August 25, 2016 —
My first job after graduating was as an Aboriginal student recruitment officer at the University of Manitoba. Currently, I'm working in the Northern Medical Unit recruiting Family Physicians. Recruitment is about promoting opportunities, being supportive and helping people make some big decisions in their education or career.

Students
Michael Dyck Sociology Alumni
August 14, 2016 —
I am a criminal defence lawyer in Winnipeg. I provide legal advice to clients, negotiate with crown attorneys and advocate for my clients in court

Students
Kimberly Ballantyne Sociology Alumni
August 14, 2016 —
Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD) is an Aboriginal-led, charitable organization serving the urban Aboriginal community of Winnipeg.

Students
Julia Peristerakis Sociology Alumni
August 14, 2016 —
I am a researcher/curator at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. I conduct in-depth human rights research to inform the content development of museum exhibitions