Alumni News Archive
Alumni
Homecoming 2022, celebrating our UM community, together again
September 20, 2022 —
UM staff, students, faculty, alumni and friends, it’s time to come together and show your Homecoming spirit!
Asper School of Business
The Young Associates celebrate the IGNITE awards
September 16, 2022 —
On September 7, 2022, The Young Associates of the Asper School of Business celebrated the inaugural IGNITE awards. A crowd of more than 600 Asper students, business leaders and faculty honoured Ash Modha [BA/98], President and CEO of Mondetta Clothing.
Celebrating world-renowned infectious disease researcher Dr. Francis Plummer
September 13, 2022 —
New bust added to Innovation Plaza in honour of UM researcher
Asper School of Business
50 years of connection
September 12, 2022 —
Asper alum Don Keatch [BComm/72], feels the collegiality and strong connection within the Commerce class of 1972 is thanks to the small number of students in the program at the time.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Occupational therapy alumna finds rewards in counselling youth
September 10, 2022 —
Grad discovers her occupational therapist skill set prepares her for positions beyond traditional OT roles
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Biochemistry prof branches out in business
September 10, 2022 —
"The problems are real, the stakes are high, and you have to rely on your training and experience to solve problems quickly,” says the entrepreneurial scientist.
Alumni
New UM Alumni Association home games sponsorship strengthens its support of the Bisons
September 9, 2022 —
Beginning this month alumni may use promo code UMALUMNI22 to obtain up to four free tickets to any home game
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Distinguished dentist, dental hygienist to be honoured at alumni gala
September 9, 2022 —
A Winnipeg dentist who has been a local, provincial and national leader in the profession will be honoured during UM Homecoming with the Alumni of Distinction Award from the UM Dental Alumni Association (UMDAA).
Faculty of Arts
Canadian poet latest Writer-In-Residence
September 7, 2022 —
Jacob Scheier is the newest Writer-In-Residence at The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Scheier will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from September to December 2022.
Alumni
Distinguished Alumni Awards a highlight of Homecoming 2022
September 2, 2022 —
Celebration of Excellence Gala dinner to honour five extraordinary alumni for their remarkable accomplishments and contributions