president News Archive

Returning home: A message from President Benarroch
July 6, 2020 —
Thank you for welcoming me as your 12th President and Vice-Chancellor.

A farewell message from President Barnard
June 30, 2020 —
Dr. Barnard reflects on 12 years as UM President and Vice-Chancellor.

Dear David, thank you
June 30, 2020 —
Members of the UM community have been expressing their thanks and best wishes to President David Barnard, who leaves the UM on June 30, after 12 years of leadership

David Barnard appointed President Emeritus
June 30, 2020 —
'David truly embraced the idea of UM being Manitoba’s university'

UM President Dr. David Barnard in conversation with former UMSU president, Tanjit Nagra
June 30, 2020 —
President Barnard reflects on his time at the University of Manitoba.

Community saying goodbye, thank you to president David Barnard
June 24, 2020 —
This week marks the last as president and vice-chancellor of the University of Manitoba for David T. Barnard, who has served in the role with distinction for 12 years.

Through global protests and a global pandemic, new leaders emerge
June 17, 2020 —
A message from UM President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. David Barnard

“We must continue to actively listen to Indigenous voices”
June 17, 2020 —
As my time as President and Vice-Chancellor nears its end, I am reminded of the many meaningful moments that I have been honoured to experience with the Indigenous community.

UM denounces racism
June 2, 2020 —
On behalf of the University of Manitoba, I want to say clearly that we denounce racism in all its forms

Message from President David T. Barnard on operating grant
May 28, 2020 —
Throughout my twelve years as President of the University of Manitoba, I have continually been inspired by the resilience of this institution – the resilience of our faculty, staff and students.