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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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Tracy Bowman with Billy the Bison and AKGassama at Homecoming 2023

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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Dr. Harvey Chochinov

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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Photo of Juris Doctor Class of 2024 Valedictorian, Kali Faingold wearing a cap and gown and holding her degree in an official UM folder.

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

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Dr. Joss Reimer

Alumni

Meet the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement

May 15, 2024 — 
Dr. Joss Reimer [MD/08, MPH/13, Medical Resident/13] is the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement.

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Asper School of Business

Asper BComm alum Tyler Roslinsky on four years of transformative business education

May 15, 2024 — 
In a hotel room in Rotterdam, Tyler Roslinsky submits his final assignment of his capstone finance course. He closes his laptop to realize that he is done; he has finished his Asper Bachelor of Commerce degree, from about seven time zones away.

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