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Survivors and NCTR staff present gift to Canada Life and Power Corporation of Canada.

Donor Relations

Canada Life and Power Corporation of Canada make $2-million gift to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

April 15, 2025 — 
The gift will help create a new, permanent home to accommodate the Centre’s growing work and guide our country on its path to truth and reconciliation

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Two dental students working on a mold of a mouth.

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A legacy of care

March 31, 2025 — 
From student to instructor to donor, Dr. Christopher Cottick continues to shape the future of dentistry in Manitoba

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Andrew, Donald, John, Margaret, William and Bette MacDiarmid

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The heartwarming legacy of generational giving in the MacDiarmid family

March 28, 2025 — 
The MacDiarmid family’s legacy of generosity continues to shape communities through their steadfast support of education and local causes.

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Building a brighter future through philanthropy

November 13, 2024 — 
On this National Philanthropy Day, the University of Manitoba extends its deepest gratitude to all our donors. Your generosity has profoundly advanced our mission to promote learning and well-being in Manitoba, Canada and the world.

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Thomas Rawliuk

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Scholarships are motivating student success

November 13, 2024 — 
UM alum and graduate researcher Thomas Rawliuk is developing research to uncover resilience factors and promote healthier outcomes for all

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Tony Lau in the newly renovated Tony T.K. Lau Global Lounge

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Investing in international students

September 23, 2024 — 
Learn more about UM alum Tony Lau and his contributions to the University of Manitoba

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President Benarroch, the Niznicks and Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis standing at the construction site next to a poster with the rendering of the new Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick Centre.

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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. 

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Anamika Anwesha receiving her master's degree

Donor Relations

Giving back what’s been given

September 12, 2024 — 
UM alum Anamika Anwesha’s journey from scholarship recipient to planned giving donor

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Students studying at desks in a public space

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A legacy of support

September 11, 2024 — 
How scholarships, bursaries, and awards at the University of Manitoba transform lives

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Desautels Faculty of Music

Curtain rises on UM’s new Desautels Concert Hall

September 4, 2024 — 
The Desautels Concert Hall, a state-of-the-art performance venue in the heart of the University of Manitoba's Fort Garry campus, opens on September 5.

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