Leaders stand out. They push boundaries. And they remind us that we can too. Meet the recipients of the 2016 University of Manitoba Distinguished Alumni Awards.
While we celebrate the many victories for women, we wonder: What would Nellie McClung do?
By Katie Chalmers-Brooks
International students leave their home communities to make or break at the U of M. Much of their success depends on the support they find in their new community.
By Thomas Fogg
Told they would never succeed, a team of alumni has pioneered a piece of medical technology that is making the impossible possible.
By Sean Moore
Alumni POV
On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared over the South China Sea. Alumnus Dean Dacko was part of the airline’s leadership team. He shares his story with us.
Candid
Ahmad Byagowi speaks four languages, loves playing and teaching chess, and robots. He and his colleagues are developing new tools to diagnose dementia.
Driving Discovery and Insight
Postcard
Gimli is a place of peace, reflection and family for Manitoba Senator Janis Johnson.
Publisher’s Note
We all have been enriched by the strength and sustenance of the women in our lives.
From the President
Those of us fortunate enough to enjoy a measure of privilege can sometimes mistake inclusion as a favour we bestow.
Local Roots
In the last six to eight years Winnipeg has become a Mecca of design culture, and our alumni are leading the way.
Rising Star
The thing you notice most about Ashley Richard is how comfortable she is being Ashley Richard.
Archive
The College of Medicine Archives in the Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library documents Manitoba’s rich history of medicine and medical research.
Conversation with a Visionary
President David T. Barnard goes one-on-one with one of Canada’s most visionary—and most recognizable—entrepreneurs.
Donor Stories
Donors are choosing to take their place to support the Front and Centre campaign. Read why.
You might want to sit down for this story. Especially if you are lucky enough to own a Winnipeg Chair.
Field Notes
For this new section we asked Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov, OC to show us some of his favourite things.
End Scene
“Now we have a world-class stage,” says award-winning playwright Ian Ross [BA/92] on the unveiling of the John J. Conklin Theatre inside the newly renovated Taché Hall.
Quotable
Our illustrated back cover for this issue features an inspirational quote from one of our Distinguished Alumni.
