#UManAlumni News Archive
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Alumni
Will YOU be the next alumni representative on the Board of Governors?
February 6, 2025 —
Nominations open now until March 10
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Faculty of Law
Fostering Connections: MILSA’s “In Good Relations” Event Strengthens Community Within Manitoba’s Indigenous Bar
December 9, 2024 —
On November 21, 2024, the Manitoba Indigenous Law Students Association (MILSA), in partnership with the Manitoba Bar Association’s newly established Indigenous Lawyers Forum, hosted the inaugural “In Good Relations” networking event at Migizii Agamik (“the Bald Eagle Lodge”) on the University of Manitoba campus. Julianna Albert, a 2L student, translated “In Good Relations” into Cree as “kâkînaw mino omâkiinak,” noting that the name “beautifully captures the essence of the event.” Designed as an informal and welcoming gathering, the event aimed to foster meaningful connections between Indigenous law students, practicing lawyers, and articling students.
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Faculty of Law
In Memoriam: Chief Justice Richard J. Scott
November 29, 2024 —
With profound sadness the Faculty of Law mourns the passing of Justice Richard Scott, O.C., O.M., K.C., a towering figure in Manitoba’s legal community. Justice Scott, who served as Chief Justice of the Manitoba Court of Appeal for 22 years until his retirement in 2013, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the age of 86.
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Alumni
What is Homecoming all about? Here are five things it’s not!
September 1, 2024 —
It's Homecoming 2024, we are busting myths and sharing what makes this week of events and celebrations something you want to be a part of.
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Faculty of Education
Winnipeg Free Press: Teacher to develop Holocaust curriculum
July 3, 2024 —
Alum Kelly Hiebert has been selected by the Manitoba government to develop a new Holocaust curriculum for high school students.
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Alumni
Meet the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Academic Innovation
July 2, 2024 —
Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov [MD/83, PhD/98] is the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Academic Innovation.
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Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law JD Valedictorian Address 2024
June 24, 2024 —
I am truly honoured to stand before you tonight representing the Robson Hall Class of 2024. When I was chosen as Valedictorian, I could not have been more thrilled – then I realized I actually had to write a speech. The daunting task of capturing three tumultuous, yet rewarding, years of law school in just a few minutes seemed impossible.
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St. John's College
Max Sandred embarks on an experience of a lifetime
May 29, 2024 —
The UM and SJC alum studied Environmental Design during his undergraduate degree, spending countless hours at St John's studying for exams and eating food with friends in the Daily Bread Cafe. He also received several SJC scholarships and bursaries to support his education.
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Alumni
Meet the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient
May 29, 2024 —
Steve Kroft [BA/88] is the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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Alumni
UM Alum Reanna Merasty elected to the Board of Governors
May 22, 2024 —
Indigenous representation added to alumni voices in UM governance