Alumni News Archive
Alumni
10 inspiring books to read this summer
May 7, 2019 —
We asked our alumni and UM community to tell us about the most inspiring books they’ve ever read and they answered with an eclectic list
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Agricultural and food sciences alumni recognized for service
May 6, 2019 —
Two alumni were honoured for their outstanding contributions to Manitoba’s agricultural community
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Diploma in Agriculture program kicks off convocation season at U of M
May 6, 2019 —
Fifty-eight students received their Diplomas in Agriculture at the 2019 convocation of the School of Agriculture
Campus set to sparkle & shine for Distinguished Alumni Awards
May 1, 2019 —
2019 marks the gala celebration’s diamond anniversary
In memory of alumnus, business leader Michael Phelps
May 1, 2019 —
Michael Phelps [BA/67, LLB/70], a nationally recognized oil and gas executive who advocated for national unity, died on April 20 at age 71
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Former associate dean remembered for his international accomplishments
April 30, 2019 —
Len Siemens, retired agronomy professor and former associate dean, died April 25.
Alumni
What book has influenced your life?
April 30, 2019 —
Hear from five alumni on their summer reading recommendations and share your own!
Clinician scientists: critical for the evolution of healthcare
April 30, 2019 —
Dr. Allan Becker is the recipient of the Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award
Alumni
Wpg Free Press: Long-lost book about 1919 strike finds new life
April 30, 2019 —
For years, Molly McCracken knew about the book manuscripts her late mother had left, though she'd never had time to read them. They were tucked away safely in the University of Manitoba's archives They were tucked away safely in the University of Manitoba's archives where Melinda McCracken had placed them, along with some of her diaries, short stories, and letters from notable people.
Wpg Free Press: Survivors’ sanctuary
April 29, 2019 —
Sandwiched between the parking garage of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet to the north and a housing complex for refugee woman and children to the south, not much about the exterior of the House of Peace suggests the extent of activity inside, with thousands of people stopping by each week.





