donor relations News Archive
Donor Relations
Building a brighter future through philanthropy
November 13, 2024 —
On this National Philanthropy Day, the University of Manitoba extends its deepest gratitude to all our donors. Your generosity has profoundly advanced our mission to promote learning and well-being in Manitoba, Canada and the world.
Donor Relations
Scholarships are motivating student success
November 13, 2024 —
UM alum and graduate researcher Thomas Rawliuk is developing research to uncover resilience factors and promote healthier outcomes for all
Donor Relations
Honouring the needs of Indigenous communities
November 13, 2024 —
The Steven Low Foundation aims to bring healing and hope through a gift to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Faculty of Architecture
David J. Paterson Entrance Scholarship: Supporting Future Landscape Architects
November 6, 2024 —
With an initial endowment of $100,000, the Faculty of Architecture is excited to announce the establishment of the David J. Paterson Entrance Scholarship.
Faculty of Law
Competition Teaches Robson Hall Students Vital Negotiation Skills
October 24, 2024 —
Sixteen teams of University of Manitoba law students competed in the nineteenth annual Robson Hall Negotiation Competition on the evening of October 17th, 2024. These upper-year students were selected for having excelled in the Legal Negotiation course they took in their second year of law school. The main purpose of the competition is to develop superb negotiating skills in Manitoba law students for use in their legal career. All legal training and professional expertise is directed toward one key objective—solving a client’s problems. Negotiation is the primary tool for accomplishing precisely that.
Indigenous
Mino-pimatisiwin 2024
October 10, 2024 —
The Youth Empowerment Gathering highlighted the strength of Indigenous communities and their ongoing efforts to restore the ‘good life’ for future generations
Donor Relations
Running toward Reconciliation
September 25, 2024 —
From founding the Reconciliation Run to establishing a scholarship, Tréchelle Bunn’s passion for sport and community drives her vision for Reconciliation
Donor Relations
Investing in international students
September 23, 2024 —
Learn more about UM alum Tony Lau and his contributions to the University of Manitoba
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Philanthropists’ $5-million gift recognized with naming of new building on Bannatyne campus
September 20, 2024 —
Dentistry alum Dr. Gerald Niznick and his wife Reesa have made a landmark gift to UM, contributing $5 million to leading-edge dental clinics to be located in a new building on the Bannatyne campus. The five-storey building will be named in the Niznicks' honour.
Donor Relations
Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick’s passion for dental education and care inspires $5 million gift to the University of Manitoba
September 20, 2024 —
The gift will support the construction of a new dental clinic, which will be housed in the new Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick Centre on the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus.