Alumni News Archive

Faculty of Architecture
Winnipeg’s Pumphouse Named One of The Top Five Buildings in The Americas
February 7, 2025 —
Winnipeg’s architectural landscape is making waves on the global stage as Pumphouse, designed by 5468796 Architecture, has been named one of the top five buildings in the Americas by the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP) 2024.

Asper School of Business
Leading a local favourite
February 7, 2025 —
When Liz Wilson [BComm(Hons)/93] drives to the office each morning, she’s never quite sure what the day will look like. One thing she can count on is that it is already bustling when she arrives. Manitoba’s signature cold doesn’t keep the birds or beasts away at FortWhyte Alive, and every morning, Wilson, President and CEO of this local winter favourite, looks forward to what a workplace run by weather, land, and living things will bring that day.

Alumni
Will YOU be the next alumni representative on the Board of Governors?
February 6, 2025 —
Nominations open now until March 10

Asper School of Business
Asper MBA alum and Treaty One Development Corporation CEO Kathleen BlueSky honoured as 2025 AACSB Influential Leader
January 27, 2025 —
Kathleen BlueSky [MBA/15] has received recognition from AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education association—in its 2025 Class of Influential Leaders, a group of 24 outstanding entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs from AACSB-accredited business schools.

Faculty of Arts
Writer, teacher and flutist latest Writer-In-Residence
January 22, 2025 —
Sonja Boon is the newest Writer-In-Residence at The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Boon will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from January to April 2025. Take this opportunity to attend the welcome event, join a workshop or book an individual writer consultation.

Asper School of Business
Bringing values to ventures
January 21, 2025 —
Matt Schaubroeck [MBA/17] is Principal and CEO of Leverage Point Consulting, where he works with start-ups and founders seeking to pursue business that has a positive impact on the world—fellow entrepreneurs with the drive not just to start a business but to do business differently. The role is a natural fit for Schaubroeck, a founder who thrives in the execution.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Honing Hospital Care
January 10, 2025 —
From an early age, Karen Samson [BN/09] knew she wanted to help others.

Faculty of Law
Learning from professionals
December 19, 2024 —
On December 4 and 5, 2024, law students from the University of Manitoba Community Law Centre and the Criminal Law Group participated in the Criminal Defence Lawyers Association of Manitoba [CDLAM] annual conference. As a professional association representing the interests of Manitoba criminal defence lawyers, CDLAM brings together lawyers, law students and other justice system participants to reflect on the last year in criminal law, explore emerging issues, and call attention to the unique professional challenges of criminal defence lawyering.

Asper School of Business
The Young Associates announce Gail Asper as IGNITE 2025 recipient
December 15, 2024 —
The Young Associates of the Asper School of Business are pleased to announce Gail Asper, O.C., O.M., LL.D. - Chair and Trustee, The Asper Foundation as the 2025 recipient of the IGNITE award. IGNITE 2025 will take place on September 17, 2025 at the RBC Convention Centre.

Asper School of Business
Remembering a champion of entrepreneurship, Walter Good
December 11, 2024 —
An entrepreneur does many things; they identify opportunities, navigate risk, create value, and for the late Walter Good, they build dreams.