donor relations News Archive
![Artistic rendering of the new Desautels Concert Hall // Image: Cibinel Architecture](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DesautelsConcertHallRendering-NorthEntry-UMToday_1200x800_smaller-150x150.jpg)
Construction begins on Desautels Concert Hall
September 23, 2021 —
Construction of the stunning new Desautels Concert Hall, an innovative and unique performance venue for Winnipeg, was officially announced at a UM Homecoming event
![Teepee at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, with text on image stating: Malcolm & Catherine Dewar Truth and Reconciliation Fellowship](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NCTR-teepee-150x150.jpg)
‘Never forget how important your voice is’
August 25, 2021 —
Alumni fund Reconciliation research for graduate students
![Prairie soils and crops facility rendering](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Prairie-soils-and-crops-facility-picture-150x150.jpg)
Manitoba Crop Alliance and University of Manitoba advancing Canadian Agriculture through new research facility
May 11, 2021 —
Manitoba Crop Alliance contributes $500,000 toward Prairie Crops & Soils Research Facility
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Faculty, staff and retirees provide critical student support
April 21, 2021 —
Thanks to the generosity of UM faculty, staff and retirees, $382,905.81 was raised through a total of 612 donors this past year
![Drs. Majid and Moti Shojania Dr. Kevin Kavanagh and Mrs. Els Kavanagh and Mrs. Sue Adams](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/els-kavanagh-news-150x150.jpeg)
Remembering Els Kavanagh
March 12, 2021 —
She was a good friend and supporter of the University of Manitoba and of St. Paul's College.
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Faculty, Staff, and Retirees Campaign provides needed support for our students
March 1, 2021 —
Contributions to COVID-19 UM Student Technology Fund crucial to students’ success
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Asper School of Business
Endowment supported by the Associates announced in honour of Dean Emeritus, Roland Grandpré
January 28, 2021 —
Grandpré played a leading role in establishing The Associates, one of the most effective business support groups in Canada.
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Donor Relations
‘Too important to leave to half the population’
January 5, 2021 —
Though enrolment has steadily increased over the decades, female students remain a minority in computer science – something a group of alumni want to fix
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Donor Relations
‘When you have a chance to share, you do’
December 16, 2020 —
Alumni Donald and Elaine Triggs announce a $1M gift for a new bursary program for high potential students with financial need, from any faculty or field of study.
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Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts launches COVID-19 UM Student Emergency Fund
May 12, 2020 —
The Faculty of Arts COVID-19 UM Student Emergency Fund offers financial support to Arts undergraduate and graduate students directly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.