faculty of architecture News Archive

Research and International
Manitoba design on display at Times Square
February 13, 2025 —
Kolye TJN lead designer Tijen Roshko, UM researcher and professor of Interior Design, debuted an innovative collection of felt neckwear on the international stage at New York Fashion Week.

Trail brings physical, spiritual and mental health to elders in First Nation community
February 7, 2025 —
An Elder wellness project at Lake Manitoba First Nation done in partnership with the College of Rehabilitation Sciences will mark five years this spring, with continued work on an intergenerational walking path.

Students
Environmental design student finds inspiration abroad with Global Skills Opportunity funding
January 27, 2025 —
For Dae Williams, Global Skills Opportunity funding was the catalyst for a whirlwind tour around Europe this summer, learning about landscapes and discovering design inspiration.

Faculty of Architecture
In the news: Les Stechesen [B.Arch/57] wins first WAF Legacy Award
November 22, 2024 —
Les Stechesen, a well-known and widely admired Winnipeg architect, was recently awarded the Winnipeg Architecture Foundation’s (WAF) first Legacy Award.

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.

Weaving Indigenous Heritage into Modern Design
October 29, 2024 —
Indigo Arrows, founded by Destiny Seymour [BA(Adv)/00, MID/13], an Anishinaabe interior designer from Winnipeg, is much more than a design brand—it's a cultural journey.

Research and International
Student achievement on display at the UM Undergraduate Research Showcase
October 28, 2024 —
2024 Undergraduate Research Showcase hosts more than 140 undergrad research posters and presentations.

Faculty of Architecture
Undergraduate Research Award: A summer of development and discovery
October 21, 2024 —
Fourteen Faculty of Architecture students earned Undergraduate Research Awards this summer. Valued at $7000 each, these competitive awards enable students to work with researchers of their choice on projects that develop skills, drive discovery and inspire ideas for their future studies and careers.

Faculty of Education
Faculty of Education building connections, elevating the voices of Indigenous scholars and thinkers
September 19, 2024 —
From September 25 to 28, the University of Manitoba will host Mawachihitotaak (Let’s Get Together): Métis Studies Symposium.

Faculty of Architecture
Professor Rae St. Clair Bridgman Wins Two Prestigious Next Generation Indie Book Awards
June 27, 2024 —
Department of City Planning Professor Rae St. Clair Bridgman was awarded two top honours from the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group for her latest book.