donor relations News Archive
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Faculty of Law
Passing the Torch
December 11, 2023 —
The Faculty of Law honoured the lives and legacies of alumni and members of the Manitoba legal community at its annual Student Achievement Awards reception November 1, 2023. The Faculty welcomed families and friends of donors and loved ones in whose names awards were established, to meet face-to-face, the students who would be receiving the meaningful support intended to help them complete their degrees.
![Medium shot of Martin Entz.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MartinEntz-150x150.jpg)
Donor Relations
Martin Entz looks to change the future of farming as inaugural Jarislowsky Chair
November 30, 2023 —
The Jarislowsky Chair in Natural Systems Agriculture for Climate Solutions will lead a research program that will blend modern agricultural technology and natural processes
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Donor Relations
CTV Morning Live on campus for National Philanthropy Day
November 15, 2023 —
CTV Morning Live on campus for National Philanthropy Day
![Brian and Tracy Bowman.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Brian-and-Tracy-Bowman-150x150.jpg)
Donor Relations
UM alums Brian and Tracy Bowman pay it forward with planned gift
November 15, 2023 —
"It's never too early to start thinking about how you can impact an organization that's meaningful to you."
![Asper student Melisa Miljkovic standing in front of the Eiffel Tower.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Melisa-150x150.jpg)
Donor Relations
Hartley T. Richardson International Travel Bursary allows Asper business student to achieve her dreams
November 15, 2023 —
Through the International Exchange Program, Asper student Melisa Miljkovic received a transformative educational experience
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Donor Relations
RBC’s commitment to a sustainable future inspires transformational gift
November 15, 2023 —
RBC's transformational gift of $1.5 million will activate innovative research in low-emission agricultural practices
![Headshot of Walter and Maria Schroeder for their gift announcement to UM.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Schroeders_Gift_2023-150x150.jpg)
Donor Relations
Walter and Maria Schroeder’s passion for education creates opportunities for UM students
November 14, 2023 —
UM alumni Walter and Maria Schroeder are paying it forward in a big way with their scholarships program for new students, having committed $3.3M since its establishment in 2018.
![UM Alum L. Kerry Vickar [LLB/1980] (centre) officially opens the business law clinical space named in his honour surrounded by law students; clinical instructors Nick Slonosky [BComm/1976; LLB/1979] and Yvan Larocque (left of door); Dr. Richard Jochelson, Dean of Law and Stephanie Levene [BA/1999; BComm/2022; MBA/2008], Associate VP (Alumni and Donor Relations) (right of Vickar). Photo by Mike Latschislaw.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Unveiling-Room-Named-27-of-40-cropped-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Law
Investment and return
October 27, 2023 —
Faculty of Law alum L. Kerry Vickar [LLB/1980] got to witness a return on his investment in-person on September 26 when he visited and officially opened the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic. The gift he had given to the Faculty of Law had transformed a dingy basement storage room into a state-of-the-art experiential learning clinical space for law students to learn hands-on, the practice of business law.
![L Kerry Vickar Business Law Students speak at Northern Communities Tradeshow](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LKV_BLC-students-at-NACC-Tradeshow-Photo1-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Law
Getting ready to help Northern communities
October 3, 2023 —
On August 22 and 23, law students from the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic attended the 51st Northern Association of Community Councils (NACC) Annual General Assembly and Trade Show at Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park in Winnipeg. The NACC Annual General Assembly welcomed representatives from Northern Manitoba communities and others who support providing accessible services and resources to people living in Northern Manitoba.
![Desautels Faculty of Music students Josh Bonneteau (drums), Joyce German (saxophone) and Sam Fournier (bass) perform on the future concert hall site.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DesautelsConcertHall-SeatCampaign-UMToday-1200x800-1-150x150.jpg)
Desautels Concert Hall giving campaign offers chance for lasting tribute
September 7, 2023 —
Take your seat in stunning new venue