president News Archive
President Barnard’s address to graduands at the 138th Annual Spring Convocation
June 6, 2017 —
'We look forward to how you will use your experience and knowledge to lead us'
Celebrating Pride
May 31, 2017 —
'I invite and encourage all members of the university community, including our alumni, to engage in this event in support of the LGBTTQI* community,' says U of M President David Barnard
‘This is a budget that grew from conversations with all segments of our community’
May 23, 2017 —
A message from University of Manitoba President and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard
Lynn Zapshala-Kelln appointed Vice-President (Administration)
May 1, 2017 —
'I am extremely pleased to announce that at its meeting of April 18, 2017, the Board of Governors approved the appointment of Ms. Lynn Zapshala-Kelln to the position of Vice-President (Administration) of the University of Manitoba, effective June 5, 2017.'
President Barnard’s message on National Volunteer Week
April 24, 2017 —
'Nationally, locally and within our University of Manitoba community, volunteering is central to our identity'
CBC: Tuition tax credit cut slays deficit ‘on the backs of students’
April 12, 2017 —
"There won't be enough in the current year from the increases in tuition so all of the institutions will be faced with making some adjustments."
President Barnard responds to Manitoba government’s 2017 budget
April 11, 2017 —
'We respect the government’s commitment in this budget to responsible recovery'
President’s message on U of M’s 140th anniversary
March 1, 2017 —
'2017 is a significant year in the University of Manitoba’s story'
Celebrating the strength of women
February 21, 2017 —
AESES and the University of Manitoba’s Office of the President jointly host the 15th annual International Women’s Day Dinner on March 6th
President’s message on bus driver fatally attacked on campus
February 14, 2017 —
'On behalf of the entire U of M community, I wish to convey our deepest sympathy to the family'