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Asper student Melisa Miljkovic standing in front of the Eiffel Tower.

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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Wheat field.

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

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Headshot of Walter and Maria Schroeder for their gift announcement to UM.

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.

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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.

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.

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L Kerry Vickar Business Law Students speak at Northern Communities Tradeshow

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.

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Desautels Faculty of Music students Josh Bonneteau (drums), Joyce German (saxophone) and Sam Fournier (bass) perform on the future concert hall site.

Desautels Concert Hall giving campaign offers chance for lasting tribute

September 7, 2023 — 
Take your seat in stunning new venue

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Law space reimagined: Transforming legal learning

August 20, 2023 — 
From transforming a simple storage to transforming the way students learn at UM Faculty of Law's Robson Hall.

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Prairie soils and crops facility rendering

UM’s new prairie crops and soils research facility poised to be a global leader in the agri-food sector

July 25, 2023 — 
UM’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is poised to take its place on the global stage, boost economic growth in Canada, while enhancing food security and agricultural sustainability across the world.

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UM student Ysabelle Centeno is grateful to The Asper Foundation after receiving The Asper Foundation Entrance Bursary.

Donor Relations

The Asper Foundation opens doors, creates opportunities for students

July 20, 2023 — 
Over 80 students have benefited from entrance bursary

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From left to right, Isbister Scholarship recipients John Vail (’56), Calvin Loi (’20) and Kezia Wong (who is a current student) sat on a panel at the 2023 Isbister Legacy Society luncheon on May 11.

Alumni

Isbister’s legacy lives on through student scholarship recipients

July 20, 2023 — 
Celebrating 140 years of the Isbister Legacy Society—scholarship recipients discuss how donor support has changed their lives

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