Alumni News Archive

Music alumna finds ways to showcase talent, explore Métis heritage during pandemic
February 12, 2021 —
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work and play, Desautels Faculty of Music alumna and rising star Julie Lumsden [BMus(Perf)/15] has continued to find ways to showcase her talent and explore her Métis heritage

Alumni
Help define UM’s future
February 11, 2021 —
Nominations are open for the Board of Governors' alumni representative

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
On the path to preventing rheumatoid arthritis
February 9, 2021 —
After watching a close family member suffer with rheumatoid arthritis, Vidyanand Anaparti [PhD/15] was motivated to make a difference

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
FKRM Alumni Speaker Series: Richard Sylvester
February 8, 2021 —
With a mission to use his education and experience to help athletes achieve success, safety, and enjoyment in sport, FKRM alumnus Richard Sylvester shares more about his journey Tuesday, Feb. 23 on IG Live.

UM virologist issues warning about new Ebola outbreak in Congo
February 8, 2021 —
In a story carried widely around the world in major news outlets and media, Dr. Jason Kindrachuk was quoted regarding his concerns over a new outbreak of Ebola in Congo

New York Times: He Almost Quit the Law. Instead, He Reset Canada’s Indigenous Dialogue.
February 8, 2021 —
Murray Sinclair, who just retired from Canada’s Senate, led a truth and reconciliation commission that still shapes the national conversation

UM community adapts to face COVID-19 challenges
February 5, 2021 —
Researchers, alumni, donors, faculty and students respond with leadership

The Manitoba 150 Women Trailblazers announced
February 3, 2021 —
Highlighting just a few of these pioneering women with a proud UM connection as alumni, donors and friends

Faculty of Law
Memories of Robson Hall
February 2, 2021 —
Lexpert lists Joel Nitikman, Q.C. as one of Canada’s leading tax litigation and corporate tax lawyers. Recently awarded the designation of Queen’s Counsel in British Columbia, the Dentons partner has twice-received The Canadian Tax Foundation’s Distinguished Writing Award and received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. When he graduated as Gold Medalist in Law from Robson Hall in 1985, no one could have known that this once-aspiring mathematician had started down this illustrious career path by taking the LSAT on a whim.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
A safe virtual space for BIPOC students, staff & alumni
February 2, 2021 —
The FKRM student council has created a safe space for the BIPOC community to share and connect in a virtual setting.