Alumni News Archive

August 5, 2025 — 
Stefanie Wiens [BMROT/96] knew at the age of seven that she wanted to be an actor. By the time she was 13, she had also started to think about occupational therapy, after the “obscure” career was suggested in an aptitude test at school.

July 30, 2025 — 
When Kirsty Muller [BN/14] was in her final year of nursing studies at UM, she was not looking forward to her practicum in mental health.

July 29, 2025 — 
Michael Robertson [BA/98, MArch/04] is the incoming chair and Diane Roussin [BSW/96] is the incoming vice-chair.

July 29, 2025 — 
From the large window of her dental office in northern Manitoba, Judy Zetaruk [B.Sc./86, DMD/90] can watch eagles soaring over a tree-lined lake.

July 28, 2025 — 
After having been promoted from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law as of March 30, 2025, Brandon Trask officially received Tenure at the University of Manitoba as of July 1. The significance of this rite of passage for junior faculty members may be lost on most students, but it matters in the grand scheme of things to faculty members, staff, their relationship with the union and the university and, ultimately, to their students, regardless of how dull an administrative function it seems.

July 22, 2025 — 
Throughout his remarkable career, Rick Duha has exemplified what it means to lead with vision, integrity, and a deep commitment to community.

July 21, 2025 — 
Dr. Peter Nickerson, dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and dean, Max Rady College of Medicine, and the entire UM medical community are saddened to learn of the passing of a dear colleague, John Wade [MD/60], on July 17, 2025 at age 91.

July 16, 2025 — 
In memory of a respected farmer and classmate, UM alumni support future ag leaders 

July 3, 2025 — 
Connect directly with employers and explore career opportunities through UM Behind the Hire, a monthly lunchtime information session series developed by Experiential Learning Partnerships within the Career, Community and Experiential Learning Centre (CCELC).

June 19, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences proudly celebrated the 45th anniversary of its Certificate of Merit by recognizing three outstanding alumni for their exceptional contributions to Manitoba’s agricultural sector and rural communities.