Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
First-ever oral cancer screening pop-up clinic held on Bannatyne campus
November 4, 2024 —
More than 100 people were screened for oral cancer at a pop-up clinic held in the Brodie Centre atrium.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
‘Spirit of giving back’ shines at gala for dentistry, dental hygiene alumni
October 11, 2024 —
The 2024 Alumni of Distinction Awards in dentistry and dental hygiene were presented at a gala where giving back to the profession and community was a recurring theme.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
WISDOM mentorship program connects women scientists at UM
October 10, 2024 —
The UM organization known as WISDOM (Women in Science: Development, Outreach and Mentorship) offers a mentorship program that connects women faculty members and students in the sciences.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty community gathers for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events
October 1, 2024 —
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences community came together on the Bannatyne and Fort Garry campuses on Sept. 27 to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Hundreds of Rady Faculty alumni welcomed home for Homecoming
September 26, 2024 —
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences hosted its largest Dean’s Homecoming Breakfast ever on Sept. 21, as more than 240 UM alumni came to the Brodie Centre atrium to celebrate a record 24 milestone reunions, spanning six decades.
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.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
CBC Manitoba: Manitoba dental school clinics preparing for fewer clients
September 18, 2024 —
Manitoba dental school clinics preparing for fewer clients
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dentistry, dental hygiene students celebrate start of new journey
September 13, 2024 —
A wide smile crossed the face of Gurpreet Kaur as she held her two-year-old son, Azaad, after the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry and School of Dental Hygiene’s Opening Assembly on Thursday evening.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Distinguished dentist and dental hygienist to be honoured by peers
September 4, 2024 —
Two UM alumni will be honoured for their distinguished careers in dentistry and dental hygiene at a gala on Sept. 27 at the Fort Garry Hotel.