Alumni News Archive
Faculty of Law
Staying connected leads to a chance to help out
August 3, 2023 —
Hard work and hope that his actions could contribute toward bettering his community were factors that motivated Hardeep Suri [JD/2023] to apply for the Donich Entrepreneurial Scholarship in November, 2021. That small step in applying and then keeping in contact with the Scholarship’s donor and Donich Law firm principal Jordan Donich, led to an opportunity to help develop an online research assistant designed to improve access to justice.
UM’s gift to the world: Canola
July 27, 2023 —
Looking back at the inaugural inductee of Innovation Plaza, Baldur Stefansson
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
First PharmD grads featured in RadyUM magazine
July 27, 2023 —
The cover story of the new issue of RadyUM magazine features the “pharm fresh” Class of 2023 – the first grads to complete the new doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree at UM.
Alumni
Isbister’s legacy lives on through student scholarship recipients
July 20, 2023 —
Celebrating 140 years of the Isbister Legacy Society—scholarship recipients discuss how donor support has changed their lives
Donor Relations
Donor’s generosity impacting the next generation of Dentistry graduates
July 20, 2023 —
UM alum Dr. Jones Young reflects on the importance of giving back
Students
Calling staff and faculty! Volunteer with Meeters & Greeters program, 2023
July 18, 2023 —
We’re looking forward to welcoming all students this fall. Faculty and staff are invited to join us for the mornings of September 6 and 7 as UM students return to classes!
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM distinguished professor in Rady appointed to Order of Canada
July 6, 2023 —
Dr. Grant Pierce was appointed Member of the Order of Canada for his contributions as a distinguished professor of physiology and pathophysiology at the Max Rady College of Medicine and for identifying the value of foods like flaxseed in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
All Smiles
July 5, 2023 —
Carla Cohn [DMD/91] has spent her 30-year career making a difference in the lives of little ones.
Newest Order of Canada appointees include six UM community members
June 30, 2023 —
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has announced new appointments to the Order of Canada. “Today, we recognize individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to our society," said Simon. "A group of individuals who, through dedication and ajuinnata—perseverance—make our communities and our country better every day.”
Students
Faculty of Social Work advisor receives 2023 Advising Excellence Award
June 28, 2023 —
Congratulations to Julia Florek Turcan, Academic Advisor/Cohort Advisor in the Faculty of Social Work, who has been awarded the 2023 Advising Excellence Award.