faculty of architecture News Archive
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New book explores legacy of architecture firm behind iconic Winnipeg buildings and neighbourhoods
January 9, 2018 —
They were all graduates of the School of Architecture at the University of Manitoba.
![Internationally renowned authority on mineralogy and crystallography, Riddell Faculty of Earth, Environment and Resources professor Frank Hawthorne was promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Frank-Hawthorne-2-150x150.jpg)
Alumni and faculty appointed to the Order of Canada
January 2, 2018 —
Gov. Gen. Julie Payette announced new appointments to the Order of Canada, including U of M alumni and faculty
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Faculty of Architecture
Inspiring Minds through Experiential Learning
December 10, 2017 —
The Faculty of Architecture is pleased to announce that its Cooperative Education program is now fully approved and moving ahead. Job placements will begin May 2018.
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Students
Career Mentor – Andrew Smith
November 7, 2017 —
Andrew Smith [BSc/85, MCP/89] is one of 700+ Career Mentor volunteers who devote time to meeting University of Manitoba students.
![a fake ballot that says VOTE on the top with options including Yes, No, Don't Know and Don't Care. A check mark is next to Don't Care.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Vote-boxes_shutterstock_61073857-150x150.jpg)
Is the municipal electoral system in need of reform?
October 17, 2017 —
A new paper looks at the potential for electoral reform and its consequences
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Faculty of Architecture
Achieving Alumni: Jason Syvixay
October 13, 2017 —
Jason Syvixay, MCP 2017 has been boosting the arts and culture scene of downtown Winnipeg long before he defended his thesis and received his degree in city planning.
![Architecture professor Herb Enns with students. // Photo by David Lipnowski](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Enns_0120_WEB-1-150x150.jpg)
Whole new (3D) world
October 10, 2017 —
Students and profs at the university are utilizing this unique technology in their labs and classrooms
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Chamber welcomes architect, ‘urbanist provocateur’ as Chair
October 4, 2017 —
Alum Johanna Hurme inherits gavel as she begins her term as The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Chair on Oct. 5
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Faculty of Architecture
“EXPRESSIVE…LIVELY…EPHEMERAL…WILD”
September 28, 2017 —
We are honored to announce that the creative work from Dietmar Straub and Anna Thurmayr (Straub Thurmayr Landscape Architects and Stadtplaner) was awarded the 2017 Western Living Designers of the Year Award in the Landscape category.
![The UMCycle Bike Kiosk and Cycle Plaza features a mural from artists Dee Barsy and Kenneth Lavaliere.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/UMCycle_WEB-150x150.jpg)
UMCycle’s Bike Kiosk grand opening
September 1, 2017 —
'The Cycle Plaza and Bike Kiosk have formed an active transportation hub'