Alumni News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Celebrating UM Indigenous nursing grads
May 12, 2022 —
In honour of National Nursing Week, Mahkwa omushki kiim: Pathway to Indigenous Nursing Education (PINE), which offers support to Indigenous students at the College of Nursing in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, reached out to several Indigenous nursing alumni to learn about their careers and reflections on their time at UM. Below are a selection of the responses.
Faculty of Arts
Winnipeg Free Press: Psychology professor remembered
May 12, 2022 —
Dr. Rayleen De Luca [MA/81, PhD/85], professor of psychology is remembered for her advocacy work on behalf of vulnerable children and families along with a life-long commitment to caring for others.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Filling a Need
May 10, 2022 —
When Rhonda Switzer-Nadasdi [DMD/91] was a UM dental student, she took part in a two-week rotation in northern Manitoba that changed her life.
Faculty of Architecture
Prof. Patrick Lau Sau Shing (B.Arch/69) awarded with the Hong Kong Institute of Architects Gold Medal
April 29, 2022 —
Patrick Lau Sau Shing (B.Arch/69)awarded with the HKIA Gold Medal
Faculty of Architecture
Unstacking the Deck: A Game of Change
April 26, 2022 —
Unstacking the Deck, a euphemism for breaking down biases, consists of a double deck of playing cards featuring early women architects who studied and worked in Manitoba: from the first woman B.Arch graduate from the University of Manitoba in 1932, to women who began careers in Manitoba in the 1960-70s.
Alumni
Revitalizing friendships and the value of volunteering
April 26, 2022 —
UM Home Ec alumni celebrate their 60th reunion, discuss the importance of volunteering during National Volunteer Week
Sustainability
Let’s Pot a Plant and Talk About Climate Anxiety
April 19, 2022 —
This year, to celebrate Earth Day, the Office of Sustainability is hosting an eco-anxiety wellness event on April 22.
Winnipeg Free Press: A ‘remarkable physician leader’
April 18, 2022 —
Dr. Marcia Anderson celebrated for her service to Indigenous people and other communities
Indigenous
Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow returns
April 14, 2022 —
After two years, the Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow is back!
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
The perfect blend of art and science
April 14, 2022 —
Growing up, Dr. Andrea Blanchard watched her father James Blanchard, PhD work on HIV/AIDS public health programs in India. As an adult, she knew she wanted to help people in the same way as her dad.