Leadership announcement News Archive
![Photo of Dr. Stephen Runge](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Stephen-Runge-0032-150x150.jpg)
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Announcing UM’s new dean of Music and Art
January 10, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Stephen Runge has been appointed to the dual role of Dean, Desautels Faculty of Music and Director, School of Art, effective May 1, 2025.
![Dr. Peter Donahue](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Peter-Donahue-2023-B-150x150.jpg)
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
UM welcomes Peter Donahue as new Dean of Social Work
June 6, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Donahue has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Social Work, effective August 1, 2024.
![photo of Heidi Marx](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Heidi-Marx-20240517-21-copy-150x150.jpg)
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Heidi Marx appointed UM’s new Dean of Arts
May 30, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Heidi Marx has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Arts, effective July 1, 2024.
![Photo of Laurie Schnarr](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Laurie-Schnarr-150x150.jpg)
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Leadership announcements May 2024
May 17, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the following leadership re-appointment and extensions: Laurie M. Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students); Lisa O'Hara, Vice-Provost (Libraries) and University Librarian; Douglas Brown, Dean, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
![Angie Bruce wearing a black jacket and fuchsia top and wearing beaded earrings.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/VPIndigenousAppointee-UMToday-150x150.jpg)
Indigenous
Angie Bruce appointed UM’s new Vice-President (Indigenous)
February 1, 2024 —
Angie Bruce has been appointed Vice-President (Indigenous) of the University of Manitoba. Her term commenced February 1, 2024.
![photo of Dr. Ute Kothe](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Dr.-Ute-Kothe-um-today-announcement-150x150.jpg)
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
UM announces new Dean of Extended Education, Dr. Ute Kothe
January 15, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Ute Kothe has been appointed Dean, Division of Extended Education, effective March 1, 2024.
![Dr. Martin Scanlon and Dr. Robert Hoppa](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/UMTodayStory_AFS-Arts-150x150.jpg)
Leadership announcement July 2023
July 4, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Martin Scanlon, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, and the appointment of Dr. Robert Hoppa, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts.
![Photo of Dr. Stewart](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jan-Stewart-Profile-Photo-landscape-150x150.jpg)
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Leadership announcements June 2023
June 6, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Stewart has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Education, effective August 1, 2023.
![Photo of Dr. Kelley Main](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Kelley-Main_assetsKelley-Main_UM-Today-News-story_1200x800-150x150.jpg)
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Leadership announcement May 2023
May 16, 2023 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Kelley Main, a respected professor, researcher, and administrator, has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, effective July 1, 2023.
![Dr. Edward Jurkowski](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Dr.-Jurkowski-0D6A9953_003-2-150x150.jpg)
School of Art
Get to know the Director of the School of Art, Dr. Edward Jurkowski
March 10, 2023 —
Dr. Edward Jurkowski was recently appointed as Director of the School of Art (SOA), from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2027. Also serving as the Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Music and as a tenured professor in the faculty, he is a highly esteemed leader whose 25 years of experience will lead the SOA into the future. We chatted with Dr. Jurkowski about what has inspired him as a student and professor, what he hopes for the future, and what he enjoys in his free time.