St John’s College News Archive
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College recognizes four inspiring honorary degree members at Annual Convocation
November 16, 2023 —
On November 5, 2023, St John’s college celebrated four new Honorary Degree Recipients at our Convocation in the Chapel, recognizing these inspiring individuals for their contributions to both the College and the University, as well as the broader community. The 2022/23 Honorary Degree Recipients that we recognized included The Honourable Patricia Bovey, who received the Doctor of Canon Law (honoris causa), Brian Bowman, who also received the Doctor of Canon Law (honoris causa), Vincent Solomon, who received an Honorary Fellowship, and Brenda Cantelo, who received the Fellow’s Recognition Award.
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Finance student finds college community and a place to build network
November 8, 2023 —
In coming to UM, Dharmil was excited to start this new adventure in business while doing his first semester online after travelling to Canada during the pandemic. After getting to Canada, Dharmil wasted no time getting involved at UM, where he found council work, extra-circular activities, and a co-op opportunity with the Asper School of Business.
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Congrats to UM’s newest Distinguished Professors
October 13, 2023 —
Dr. Lori Wilkinson (sociology and criminology) and Dr. Can-Ming Hu (astronomy and physics) will be honoured as Distinguished Professors this fall.
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Alum Jordan Miller shares her work with the UM community at her local gallery
October 4, 2023 —
It all started in 1997 with Jordan Miller, a St John's college residence student now published artist showcasing her work to the world.
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A record-breaking kick-off to start the 2023-24 academic year!
September 11, 2023 —
A week to remember for the St John's college community to kick-off the 2023-24 academic year.
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38th annual Marjorie Ward Lecture: Curator & artist Jaimie Isaac
April 11, 2022 —
St. John's College's 38th annual Marjorie Ward Lecture is coming up on April 21 at 7 p.m. and will feature curator and interdisciplinary artist, Jamie Isaac with "Inherited Legacies; places of recognition and acknowledgement of Indigenous presence. Reflecting on rising with community, artistic practice and curating with care."
Riding the Waves: Reflecting on Two Years of Pandemic Living
March 17, 2022 —
Campus community invited to come together on March 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Submit your masterpiece for St. John’s College’s student art competition
February 7, 2022 —
St John’s College is accepting submissions for the 10th Annual Student Art Competition
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Christmas Jazz Fundraiser at St John’s College
November 29, 2021 —
Featuring performances by Robert Burton and the University of Manitoba's Desautels Faculty of Music Jazz Students, all proceeds from the event will go towards St John's College Chaplaincy programs and Velma's House (Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc.).
Dr. Allison Abra has been appointed Warden of St John’s College
April 26, 2021 —
Warden has overall responsibility for the academic, administrative, and spiritual life of the College