donor relations News Archive

December 15, 2025 — 
Each fall, alongside family and friends, UM Faculty of Law students have the opportunity to connect with the supporters who fund scholarships and awards that recognize students’ exceptional achievements. At the annual Pitblado Scholars Program reception and Student Achievement Awards reception, the community within Robson Hall comes together to recognize excellence, share gratitude, and celebrate the bright futures of Manitoba’s next generation of lawyers.

November 24, 2025 — 
On the day he was to receive an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Manitoba, celebrated alum L. Kerry Vickar [LLB/80] first made a stop in the basement of Robson Hall. There, he was welcomed by law students and faculty in the bright, modern home of the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic, a space filled with offices, boardrooms, collaborative work areas and even two sound-proof conference booths.

November 24, 2025 — 
To reflect on this milestone, we turn to the voices of those who have helped shape the NCTR and its deep connection to UM over the past decade.

November 12, 2025 — 
UM is at the centre of inspiring the best and brightest to improve the well-being of our province, country and world. But all of this cannot be done without the support of our community. From people giving for the first time to lifelong supporters, every act of generosity strengthens UM’s ability to fuel bold ideas and shape a better world.

October 24, 2025 — 
A bold idea, backed by UM donors, is taking on one of the most entrenched and pernicious problems in our society: hate speech and antisemitism. The newly launched Winograd Initiative for the Study of Contemporary Hate Speech & Antisemitism will greatly enhance the work being done on UM campuses to promote peace and justice. Funded by alumni, Chuck and Libby Winograd, this initiative will integrate rigorous research, academic engagement, and community collaboration, to address hate speech and antisemitism.

October 8, 2025 — 
UM alum John Greer’s path was shaped at UM, and his planned gift ensures others can follow

September 15, 2025 — 
Investment will support the construction of a new permanent home for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

September 9, 2025 — 
This funding supports efforts to transform education and amplify Indigenous excellence for generations to come

September 9, 2025 — 
The gift will strengthen the NCTR’s capacity to offer resources and programs that engage youth and children in learning, understanding, and action

August 31, 2025 — 
On August 21, 2025, the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts and the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic jointly submitted formal comments including recommendations to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), in response to Broadcasting and Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2025-94, Call for comments – A new approach to funding public interest participation in Commission proceedings.