
Will YOU be the next alumni representative on the Board of Governors?
Nominations open now until March 10
It’s official – the nominations for the next alumni representative on the Board of Governors are now open.
Which potential alumni representatives will be nominated this year? Will you be one of them?
We encourage you to consider nominating yourself or another UM graduate you know for this essential leadership role. Your unique perspective could be vital in helping guide the direction of UM going forward and make a meaningful impact on our wider community.
Our alumni are the face of our university, and by contributing your voice to our Board of Governors, as a nominator or nominee, you or someone you know could play an active role in providing insight into what matters to our past graduates and what their aspirations are for our students, staff, faculty and the community at large. It’s an opportunity to be an active voice for your fellow alumni and help develop your professional skills in the process.
Tasked with overseeing the administrative and business affairs of the University, the Board of Governors plays a powerful role in guiding some of the University’s decision-making, from deciding what lectureships, bursaries, fellowships and prizes to pursue, to appointing presidents, vice-presidents, deans, directors and more across our faculties, departments and colleges. If you are interested in what other duties the Board is responsible for, we encourage you to learn more.
The Governance and Board Development Committee of the UM Board of Governors has identified the following as desirable qualities in prospective Board of Governors members:
- Experience with large and complex organizations
- Experience in forward-looking strategic and financial planning
- Board and leadership experience
- Expertise in overseeing risk management
Want to make your voice heard or know someone who can make a positive impact? Submit your name or nominate a fellow UM graduate for the chance to serve as a voice for alumni in UM governance on the Board of Governors.
Nominate today and help play an active role in defining UM’s future.
Nominations close at 11:59 p.m. CDT on March 10, 2025. For more details on the process and election timeline, visit the alumni Board of Governors website.
Dr. Irene Fakankun [PhD/21], incumbent of the University of Manitoba Board of Governors, has indicated that she will be running for another three-year term.