Alumni News Archive
Faculty of Law
Robson Hall alum elected to UN Human Rights Committee
June 30, 2016 —
On June 23 2016, Marcia V. J. Kran, a Canadian lawyer and former international civil servant now living in Vancouver, was elected to the UN Human Rights Committee (HRC). She holds B.A. (1987) and law (1980) degrees from the University of Manitoba, and received the Celebrated Alumnus Award from the Faculty of Arts in 2006.
Faculty of Science
Former U of M Botany Student Wins Innovate Manitoba’s 2016 Venture Challenge
June 29, 2016 —
Businesswoman combines botany degree and marketing studies to create sucessful business
Asper School of Business
Bridging the cultural divide
June 29, 2016 —
Asper alumna Bonita Paquette (née Wong) [BComm (Hons)/93] knows first-hand the challenges of cross-cultural communication
CANDID: Joanne Keselman’s exit interview
June 23, 2016 —
She came to the U of M to become a school teacher, but then she discovered new passions – psychological methods, and academic administration
Alumni Association gathers to reflect on achievements
June 15, 2016 —
Annual General Meeting gives members a chance to discuss and celebrate milestones
Arctic adventures and geology grad studies combine for ‘pivotal time’ in alumnus’ life
June 14, 2016 —
Long-time supporter of scholarships reflects on experiences as student
How to pick a summer camp. Step 1: Make your kid uncomfortable
June 14, 2016 —
Risk is a key factor parents should consider when sending their children to a camp, like Mini U, this summer
Extended Education
A golden graduation
June 13, 2016 —
59 graduands honoured at Certificate in Management and Administration Program’s 50th Graduation Gala
Alumni gather in New York
June 10, 2016 —
Hosted by alumna Susan Brownstone-Brock and her husband, Thomas Brock, in their apartment overlooking Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, the event featured a stunning performance by prominent violinist and Desautels Faculty of Music student Gregory Lewis.