#UMAlumni News Archive

October 24, 2024 — 
Sixteen teams of University of Manitoba law students competed in the nineteenth annual Robson Hall Negotiation Competition on the evening of October 17th, 2024. These upper-year students were selected for having excelled in the Legal Negotiation course they took in their second year of law school. The main purpose of the competition is to develop superb negotiating skills in Manitoba law students for use in their legal career. All legal training and professional expertise is directed toward one key objective—solving a client’s problems. Negotiation is the primary tool for accomplishing precisely that.

October 22, 2024 — 
At one of Manitoba’s many maker markets, Toasti Bean co-founders Hayley Johnston [BComm(Hons)/13] and Thao Lam [BComm(Hons)/16] offer samples of pistachio ice cream, blueberry pancakes, and caramel stickybun, excited to share that—yes—many of these tasty treats are also available in decaf.

October 22, 2024 — 
“I was amazed by the knowledge I gained. Now I can link AI to a business application to get rid of a business problem. It is a very good way to impress the boss.” - Siddh Sheth

September 24, 2024 — 
"Extended Education has provided a flexible education system that was suitable for my stage and is suitable for all stages in life.” - Ogadimma Onyike

September 10, 2024 — 
This year, St John's College invites alumni to a special edition of the lunch and lively series, where food, conversation, and history will be the focus of our celebration.

September 10, 2024 — 
The Faculty of Law congratulates recent graduate Melinda Moch on being selected as the University of Manitoba’s winner of the Royal Society of Canada’s 2024 Justice Rosalie Silbermann Abella Prize.

September 3, 2024 — 
“Everyone has the right to education, no matter who they are and where they come from. We must create inclusive education and learning where everybody feels welcome. Fully implementing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) principles is crucial to the futures of education, or we will miss people and possibilities.” - Ute Kothe

August 6, 2024 — 
Edmond Huot, has a Bachelor of Arts degree from UM. He is now the Chief Creative Officer of Forward Studio, a New York City–based global branding firm focusing on the airline, aerospace, and transportation sectors. He  spoke to Millennium Magazine about his exciting career in graphic design and brand work. 

July 9, 2024 — 
What started as her first job has now helped Judy Jayasuriya make a positive impact on experiential learning on campus.

June 21, 2024 — 
Joel Lebois is the first graduate of the Master of Laws (LLM) program from the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law to write his thesis entirely in French. Lebois is a proud Francophone and practicing lawyer in Manitoba. While working as in-house counsel at the University of Manitoba’s legal department, he realized that he wanted to deepen his knowledge of the law in the area of post-secondary institution complaints processes, and was drawn to the Robson Hall community, which would allow him to complete his degree in French.