Meet The Dean or Director News Archive
Asper School of Business
Get to know the Dean of the I.H. Asper School of Business
September 20, 2022 —
We chatted with Dr. Silvestre about what excites him about the role, advice he has for students and the unique perspective he gained while growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Get to know the new dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
September 16, 2022 —
On September 1, Dr. Peter Nickerson, a prominent physician and researcher in the field of organ transplantation, began his role as dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and dean of the Max Rady College of Medicine, as well as vice-provost (health sciences). We chatted with Dr. Nickerson about his plans for the future, his first job in health care, and his travel through northern Canada.
Extended Education
New Acting Dean Dr. Rod Lastra on the importance of Extended Education
February 24, 2022 —
Dr. Rod Lastra started his new role of Acting Dean of the Division of Extended Education on February 1, 2022. We asked him about what drew him to this work, his role at UM and where he considers his happy place.
Faculty of Law
Familiar faces form new team at Faculty of Law Dean’s Office
June 29, 2021 —
The newly appointed Dean of Law, Dr. Richard Jochelson, welcomes to the “Dean Team” at the Faculty of Law, Associate Dean, Dr. Virginia Torrie. Dr. Donn Short continues as Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies until June 30, 2024. Dr. Torrie’s term begins July 1, 2021 lasting until June 30, 2026.
David Asper has been named Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law
August 17, 2020 —
David Asper, Q.C., an outstanding UM alumnus whose legal work, business activities and philanthropy have improved the lives of countless Manitobans and Canadians, has been named Acting Dean for the Faculty of Law effective July 1, 2020.
Meet the Vice-Provost (Libraries) and University Librarian: Lisa O’Hara
November 6, 2019 —
From favourite books to her vision for UM Libraries
Faculty of Social Work
Meet the Dean of Social Work: Michael Yellow Bird
October 21, 2019 —
Dr. Michael Yellow Bird, a celebrated scholar, author, inspirational teacher and passionate advocate for decolonization, Indigenous social innovation and creativity, and institutional and environmental systems change, has recently been appointed as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba
Dr. Edward Jurkowski has been appointed Dean of the Desautels Faculty of Music
January 14, 2019 —
A strong leader and passionate advocate for music and the arts, he has been appointed Dean, effective January 1, 2019.
Martin Scanlon has been named the new Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
January 14, 2019 —
A renowned food scientist, inspirational teacher and accomplished administrator, he has been named the new Dean, effective Jan. 1, 2019
Dean announcements
May 7, 2018 —
The University of Manitoba is proud to announce the reappointment of the dean Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management and the appointment of a new dean for the I.H., Asper School of Business and the College of Nursing in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences