Alumni News Archive
The passing of alumna Marjorie Douglas
November 13, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba was saddened to hear of the passing of Marjorie Barbara Douglas (BA/31), who was one of its most senior graduates
Students
Discover mentorship opportunities!
November 13, 2020 —
Meeting with a mentor and learning about their experiences, current and previous occupations, and educational path is a great way to help you with career planning.
Faculty of Law
Winnipeg Free Press: Serendipity: London’s path through life and law
November 10, 2020 —
Winnipeg Free Press reporter Susie Strachan interviewed former Dean of Law Jack London, C.M., Q.C., LL.M. [LLB/66] for a story that appeared in the Sou'wester on October 23, 2020. The alumnus and former law professor who is still senior council at Pitblado LLP, was interviewed prior to appearing as a guest speaker at a virtual Faculty of Law alumni event. He had just launched his published memoirs at McNally Robinson Booksellers on October 15, titled Serendipity: My path through life and law. Strachan's full interview can be read online in the Sou'wester.
Desautels Faculty of Music
From construction to conducting, Ben Kroeker is building the future
November 10, 2020 —
A lunchbreak calling led 2020 DFOM graduate Ben Kroeker to shift his career
Faculty of Law
Home is where the heart is
November 10, 2020 —
With gathering together off the table this fall, the Faculty of Law still found a way to bring alumni "home" to celebrate two beloved professors and catch up on the latest law faculty goings-on. A 200-plus-person Zoom call held November 5th bore witness to the celebration of Professor John Irvine's 50th year of teaching at the Faculty of Law, and a fireside chat-style visit with former dean of law (1979-1984) Jack R. London, C.M., Q.C., LL.M. [LLB/66].
Indigenous
Dr. Catherine Cook receives national family medicine award
November 9, 2020 —
Congratulations to vice-president (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook [MD/87, MSc/03], who has received a prestigious award from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and Foundation for Advancing Family Medicine
Faculty of Architecture
SPACE magazine names M.I.D. alumna in Top 20 Rising Stars in hospitality design
November 5, 2020 —
M.I.D. alumna featured in Top 20 Rising Stars in hospitality design
Desautels Faculty of Music
Julia Davis’ confidence is truly well-earned
November 5, 2020 —
2020 DFOM graduate Julia Davis chose the path less traveled, and picked up endless awards along the way.
Desautels Faculty of Music
Caitlin Wiens finds the spotlight on stages both classical and Celtic
November 3, 2020 —
The 2020 DFOM graduate is as comfortable performing Schubert as she is Dropkick Murphys
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Certificate of Merit call for nominations now open
November 1, 2020 —
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences annual award recognizes community leaders