Alumni News Archive
Sustainability
UM Climate Action Plan underway
May 10, 2021 —
UM community invited to participate in a short survey and series of online lunch-and-lunch sessions about UM’s Climate Action Plan currently in development
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rehearsing for reality
May 4, 2021 —
Being unsure of what to expect on the day of an operation can fill some patients with dread.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Biosystems Engineering marks milestone with alumni award
May 3, 2021 —
The Alumni of Influence Awards are intended to celebrate the achievements made by alumni of the Department of Biosystems (formerly Agricultural) Engineering who graduated from either the undergraduate or graduate programs.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Prescribing Patient Safety
April 28, 2021 —
Ronald Guse’s four-decade career has had two central, interlocking themes: patient-centred care and the evolving role of pharmacists. The UM alumnus is known for his long, productive tenure, from 1999 to 2016, as the registrar of the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM). Adding to his many accomplishments and accolades, Guse recently received the College of Pharmacy’s Alumni of Distinction Award for his leadership and achievements in the profession.
Sustainability
Reimagine the Eastern Transportation Corridor
April 28, 2021 —
University of Manitoba undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to help reimagine the Eastern Transportation Corridor spaces on the Fort Garry campus
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM alumnus creates first endowed dentistry lectureship
April 26, 2021 —
William Pope [M.D./70, LL.B/97] wanted to do something special for his wife Dr. Elizabeth Tippett Pope’s 75th birthday so he established a lectureship at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry in her name that will carry on her ideals for years to come.
Dr. Allison Abra has been appointed Warden of St John’s College
April 26, 2021 —
Warden has overall responsibility for the academic, administrative, and spiritual life of the College
3MT winner cites passion for research as driving force in competition
April 22, 2021 —
Nolan De Leon, a graduate student who is an aspiring physician won first place and the Archie McNicol Prize at the University of Manitoba Three Minute Thesis finals on April 21, 2021
Alumni
UM alumni among Honour 150 recipients
April 21, 2021 —
Many UM alumni are recipients of Honour 150, which recognizes people who stand out for their role in making Manitoba such an amazing province
Indigenous
Head of Ongomiizwin’s community connections helps guide COVID-19 First Nations response work
April 16, 2021 —
Melanie MacKinnon has been working tirelessly to advocate on the COVID-19 Pandemic Response team for First Nations communities in Manitoba