professional development News Archive
![Newly-named Jurists who attended the April 4th Spring Reception (left to right): Erin Wilcott, Executive Director of the Manitoba Law Foundation, The Honourable Madam Justice Freda Steel, The Honourable Madam Justice Diana Cameron, Peter Kingsley, K.C., Executive Director of Legal Aid Manitoba, Ian Scarth, Leah Kosokowsky, CEO of the Law Society of Manitoba.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0843_Jurists-2024_Selene-edited-smaller-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law Spring Reception
April 15, 2024 —
The Faculty of Law was pleased to host another successful annual Spring Reception on Tuesday, April 4, 2024, where 11 new Jurists of Robson Hall were honoured, along with the Faculty's three outstanding Alumni.
![Photo of graduate and her partner.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Laura-Marquez-150x150.jpeg)
Extended Education
Celebrating our Fall 2023 Extended Education graduates
October 25, 2023 —
“I am not sure of my next steps. Maybe financial certifications, or another course. I believe we can never stop learning. We have to keep updating ourselves.” - Daiane Waldrich Barbosa
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Faculty of Architecture
Co-op and Community Connections
February 13, 2023 —
Nearly 100 people – students and professionals – gathered for the annual portfolio review session on Feb. 9, 2023, as part of the Faculty of Architecture’s Cooperative Education program.
![Working professional with coffee and laptop takes notes.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1c-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
University of Manitoba joins D2L Wave as an education partner
August 10, 2021 —
“We know how powerful lifelong learning can be to help people take positive steps forward in life and work... We’re so proud to partner with D2L to make professional development opportunities more accessible and seamless.” - David Mandzuk
![Graduation slide with photo and quote](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Extended-Education-graduate-Alix-Rae-Stefanko-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Extended Education Virtual Spring Convocation honours graduates and student scholarship winners
May 31, 2021 —
In addition to Extended Education’s 360 graduates from 18 programs, this spring’s convocation also honours two future graduates with the Ronald Kristjanson Memorial Scholarship
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Extended Education
Businesses and professionals can pivot by upskilling with continuing education
April 15, 2021 —
“The webinar series is a reflection of the opportunities the pandemic has given us.” Rod Lastra, Associate Dean (Academic), Extended Education
![Image of hand and paper on a computer.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Depositphotos_381287160_xl-2015-150x150.jpg)
Asper School of Business
Executive Education Launches Social Media Analytics & Research Program
January 27, 2021 —
The James W. Burns Executive Education Centre Launches a One-Day Social Media Analytics & Research Program
![With Extended Education, study online, remotely from the comfort and safety of your own home.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/shutterstock_1218142972-EE-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Future-proof yourself with lifelong learning
August 10, 2020 —
"At this time when there is so much uncertainty and the ground beneath us is shifting daily, some people may find themselves out of work or decide that this is time for them to up-skill, re-skill or even change career direction. Whatever your situation is, Extended Education is here for you and can help you chart a whole new career path or give you the knowledge and skills you will need to adapt.” - David Mandzuk, Acting Dean, Extended Education
![Acting Dean, David Mandzuk addresses Extended Education graduates.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/David-Mandzuk-addresses-EE-grads-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Extended Education’s spring graduation was a virtual success
July 3, 2020 —
“It was very fulfilling to graduate.” - Paul Quaye, Management and Administration program graduate
![Sharing the moment with friends](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-EE-Graduation-Fall-1539-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Celebrating LIVE with our grads
October 23, 2019 —
"My mom and dad, are absolutely overjoyed to be here in the stands cheering me on so it’s going to be a great day for everybody," - Matt MacRae