Alumni News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Inspired to Educate
July 23, 2024 —
When Peri Venkatesh [MN/91] arrived in Manitoba in 1971, he was unsure what career path he would take. Nursing and education weren’t even considerations at the time.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Caring Collaborator
July 22, 2024 —
The first professional experience that Hoda Hosseini [DMD/06, M.Dent/12] had after dental school made her wonder whether she had chosen the right career.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Enabling Inclusion
July 17, 2024 —
Disability rights have long been a passion for Marnie Courage [BA/96, BMROT/00]. While studying arts at UM in the 1990s, she had a job in community respite services, supporting people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Alumni
Meet the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Academic Innovation
July 2, 2024 —
Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov [MD/83, PhD/98] is the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Academic Innovation.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Medical student is helping communities find balance
June 27, 2024 —
Bukich says he took in the ideas of the medicine wheel, seeing the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual elements needed. He says experiences like the games are crucial for exposing kids to a much wider world of opportunities.
School of Art
Celebrating Emerging Talent: Five UM Graduates selected for ‘Fresh Paint / New Construction’ exhibition in Montreal
June 26, 2024 —
The annual Fresh Paint and New Construction exhibition returns to Art Mûr in Montreal, marking its 20th edition. Showcasing talent from twelve Canadian universities, it offers a glimpse into the future of contemporary art.
Asper School of Business
Documentary spotlighting sustainable local businesses has Winnipeg premiere
June 25, 2024 —
Beyond Profit: Seeking Sustainability, a short documentary film directed by Ridley, had its Winnipeg premiere on June 12, 2024. Featuring an introduction from the film’s executive producer, Bruno Dyck and a fireside chat moderated by Asper MBA alum, instructor and producer Rohan Shanker [MBA/23], the premiere welcomed community members, local business owners, students and faculty to connect over their passion for sustainable business.
Faculty of Architecture
5468796 Architecture Inc. honored with a 2024 Governor General’s Medal in Architecture
June 22, 2024 —
5468796 Architecture Inc. honored with a 2024 Governor General's Medal in Architecture for their Winnipeg Pumphouse project.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Meaningful change comes from collective efforts
June 18, 2024 —
Bree Cruise hopes that during Indigenous History Month, people will want to learn. She says June is only one of twelve months in which she believes learning about Indigenous history and culture should happen. "Learning can happen all times of the year, any time of the day," says Cruise. "We need to continue this learning every month of every year."
Faculty of Architecture
CBC Manitoba: Emeka Nnadi Park becomes 1st in Winnipeg named after member of African community
June 16, 2024 —
Emeka Nnadi, 2000 M.L.Arch., was recently honored for his work in the Bridgwater neighborhood.