Alumni News Archive
At war against the most toxic agents on Earth
January 26, 2018 —
Noted U of M alumna making a difference in people's lives around the world
Faculty of Science
cryo EM Seminar: Dr. Wayne Hendrickson, Violin Family Professor of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics, Columbia University
January 23, 2018 —
Dr. Wayne Hendrickson, Columbia University will deliver a seminar on technological advances in cryo EM.
Faculty of Science
“Pre-selected optimist”: How hard work and determination led Dr. Michael Landry to some heavenly discoveries
January 23, 2018 —
Meet Dr. Michael Landry [PhD/00], Director, LIGO Hanford Observatory, Washington, 2018 Faculty of Science Honoured Alumni Award recipient.
Faculty of Science
A networking celebration – Faculty of Science Alumni honoured
January 23, 2018 —
On Thursday, February 1, 2018, the Faculty of Science will celebrate seven outstanding alumni at the third annual Careers in Science - Pathways to Achievement Event
Faculty of Science
UofM Faculty of Science, honoured alumna Trish Simner develops novel diagnostic tools for war on superbugs
January 22, 2018 —
Meet Dr. Trish Simner (PhD/11), Director of the Medical Bacteriology and Parasitology Laboratories at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 2018 Faculty of Science Honoured Alumni Award recipient
Faculty of Science
From programmer to CEO: U of M Alum David Kuik explains a slightly less than linear career progression
January 22, 2018 —
Meet Dr. David Kuik [BSc (Honours)/94], CEO and Managing Partner, Norima Consulting, 2018 Faculty of Science Honoured Alumni Award recipient.
Faculty of Science
Dr. Rod Wasylishen’s Journey from “Handy Andy” Chemist to World Class Spectrometrist
January 22, 2018 —
Meet Dr. Rod Wasylishen [MSc/70, PhD/72], Lifetime Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, University of Alberta, 2018 Faculty of Science Honoured Alumni Award recipient
Faculty of Science
From ‘New Guy’ to Successful Start-Up Founder, UM Alum Rick Chartrand Shows How It’s Done
January 22, 2018 —
Meet Dr. Rick Chartrand, [BSc/93], Co-Founder and Mathematician, Descartes Labs, 2018 Faculty of Science Honoured Alumni Award recipient. Dr. Chartrand’s career has spanned both academia and industry. He co-founded Descartes Labs with other scientists from Los Alamos National Laboratory, their work specializing in calibration and analysis of satellite imagery.
Faculty of Law
In Search of an International Understanding of Law
January 22, 2018 —
Not all Robson Hall alumni go on to become practicing lawyers in Manitoba. While practicing law can be a worthy and distinguished objective, some University of Manitoba Faculty of Law Juris Doctor (J.D.) graduates like Nicole Allard [J.D./2017] choose to explore careers beyond Manitoba’s borders.
Free LinkedIn Headshots at the Career Fair
January 16, 2018 —
Great opportunity for students and alumni to enhance profiles





