Retired doctor wants to help
April 12, 2013 10:48 AM
Dr. Asa MacDonnell honours her late husband by supporting a scholarship in his name |
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Leaving a legacy of support
April 12, 2013 9:21 AM
Perry Ross leaves a gift to establish student bursaries |
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Nurse's work a labour of love
April 12, 2013 9:17 AM
The Rose Mary and Frederick Allan Johnson Scholarship is helping Trina Arnold make a positive impact on women’s health |
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10 Questions for a Visionary
April 12, 2013 9:00 AM
John Barsby [BA Hon/67, MSc/70, BEd/72,] has dedicated his life to teaching and learning. He worked as a high school teacher at three different schools, including 29 years at St. John’s-Ravenscourt in Winnipeg. Barsby grew up in Dominion City,... |
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Students Making a Difference
March 15, 2013 4:21 PM
For 26 years, University of Manitoba students have been making a difference in their faculties by participating in the student referenda process. Originally started by engineering students who wanted to raise money for their faculty by holding a... |
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Tackling Student Support
March 15, 2013 4:19 PM
Brian Dobie is someone who wants to help shape the future of students. As the man responsible for leading the Bisons football team, Dobie is used to leading champions. Now, as one of the co-chairs of the University of Manitoba’s 2012 Faculty and... |
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Librarian gives back for books
March 15, 2013 4:17 PM
For almost 20 years, Ada Ducas, Head of the Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Libraries, has made donations to various university funds, including the Student Library Worker Bursary and the Presser Fund for Libraries Support Staff Learning &... |
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10 Questions for a Visionary
March 15, 2013 4:12 PM
Jared Ladobruk [BComm (Hons)/03] studied Marketing and International Business at the University of Manitoba and was a member of the Bison Men’s golf team. Jared is now the director of programs with Recreation Services in the Faculty of... |
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The search for natural remedies
February 15, 2013 11:56 AM
Casey Sayre likes the idea of natural solutions for medical problems. The pharmacy graduate student, who has a Science degree from Brigham Young University in Utah, studies pharmacokinetics, the effects of the body on drugs. “I research how... |
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Former professors prove their passion for books
February 15, 2013 11:43 AM
When William Stobie died in 2007, Shelley Sweeney was among the group who packed up the contents of his home. “There were 4,800 books in that double condo, most with copious handwritten notes,” says Sweeney, Head, Archives & Special... |
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Connection to Aboriginal community inspires creation of award
February 15, 2013 11:36 AM
Every journey starts with a single step. Israel and Maylene Ludwig have taken a giant step to support the journey of Aboriginal students in the Faculty of Law by establishing the Israel and Maylene Ludwig Aboriginal Nesiyah Award. In Hebrew the... |
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10 Questions for a Visionary
February 15, 2013 11:25 AM
Peter Boyle [BA/86] studied English and history at the University of Manitoba and has worked as a public programmer at Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay, Ont., for over 27 years. Understanding the importance of post-secondary education... |
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U of M Alumna to hold new professorship
January 30, 2013 1:31 PM
Dr. Lysa Porth has been selected to head the new Guy Carpenter Professorship in Agriculture Risk Management and Insurance |
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IKO Construction Materials Testing Facility to be built at U of M
January 25, 2013 2:37 PM
New testing facility to be established with $1 million donation from the Koschitzky family |
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Former CEO looks to the future by giving back
January 16, 2013 2:48 PM
When Leonard A. Bateman saw a gap in the scholarship offerings from the Faculty of Engineering, he stepped in to support future innovation among electrical engineering students. |
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Scholarship feeds new passion in student
January 16, 2013 2:47 PM
Agricultural and Food Sciences graduate student Marley Boyce aims for a breakthrough in spring wheat resistance thanks to a grain producer’s estate scholarship. |
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Continual contributions maintain big reputation
January 16, 2013 2:44 PM
Alumna Deb Small pitches in with annual donations to help the next generation of actuary students at the Warren Centre in the Asper School of Business. |
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10 Questions for a Visionary
January 16, 2013 2:37 PM
Our supporters are visionaries who know that their generosity has a positive impact on the future of the university and our society. This edition features Faculty of Science graduate Tiffany Waite. |
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Making music come alive
December 11, 2012 1:55 PM
The support of the Mary Louise Young Scholarship helps music student Stephen Haiko find his voice. |
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Local award, international impact
December 11, 2012 1:55 PM
A scholarship in the Faculty of Law helps student in his fight for international human rights. |
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