SPRING 2017
A RICH HISTORY Celebrating 50 Years of Growing Leaders
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FEATURE
It’s been 50 years since The University of Winnipeg received its charter, and the institution is celebrating its rich history of academic excellence, community, and growing leaders who make an impact on the world around them. Enjoy this commemorative issue, which highlights some of the milestones, memories, events, and people that have shaped the institution over time.
12. 28. History Repeating From the Archives 18. 14. 31. A Living Test Tube Impact 50 By the Numbers 24. 32. Through the Years A Long Tradition of Fine Art Appreciation 26. 50 Years of Classic Competition
UWINNIPEG MAGAZINE EDITORS We hope you enjoy this issue of UWinnipeg Helen Cholakis magazine. Produced twice annually, The University Kevin Rosen NEWSWORTHY 2 of Winnipeg’s revamped flagship publication contains recent news, initiatives, and successes CONTRIBUTORS of the UWinnipeg community. Adam Campbell Cathy Domke COMMUNITY 10 Stay in touch with UWinnipeg via our online Cindy Doyle News Centre—newscentre.uwinnipeg.ca— Kate Fernandes which is updated regularly with the latest news, Naniece Ibrahim INNOVATION 34 photos, videos, stories, events, and more! Daniel Matthes Darren Nodrick All correspondence, advertising & undeliverable copies: Steve Pataki PEOPLE 38 Diane Poulin The University of Winnipeg Leslie Uhryniuk Alumni Affairs Eva Wasney 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9 ALUMNI 41 GRAPHIC DESIGN 204.988.7118 Erin Heroux 1.888.829.7053 [email protected] PRINTING The Prolific Group Publication Mail Agreement #40064037
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NEWSWORTHY RESEARCH ROUNDUP
COLLABORATING ON SUSTAINABLE ENERGY INITIATIVES
Last fall, The University of Winnipeg and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) partnered to draw on complementary expertise involving technologies, governance frameworks, and evaluation methodologies for sustainable energy systems in the High North. The overall goal is to expand and disseminate knowledge relevant to the High North — on topics including climate change, the environment, resources, transportation and logistics, economy, and issues relating to Indigenous peoples.
One outcome is the creation of the course Sustainable Energy for Northern Development, which ran in May 2017 at UWinnipeg and was delivered by instructors from both Canada and 01. Norway. In addition, a field school to Churchill in 2018 is in development to enable 20 students to travel between countries and participate in energy- SEEKING TO PREVENT GESTATIONAL DIABETES related research activities as part of UWinnipeg’s Dr. Danielle Defries (Kinesiology and Applied Health) has received $32,000 thesis projects or project courses. from the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation for her research in gestational diabetes (GDM), a form of diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy that causes a woman’s blood sugar to rise above normal levels. GDM has an impact on the future health of both mother and child, as it increases a woman’s risk of type 2 diabetes, and also increases the chances that her child will develop obesity and type 2 diabetes later in life.
Although there are many causes of GDM, some evidence from previous research suggests that improper functioning of hormones released by the intestine, called “incretins,” may be involved. Incretins communicate with the pancreas and trigger it to release insulin, the hormone that keeps blood glucose levels from going too high. Defries believes that GDM may negatively affect this communication between incretin hormones and the pancreas and is hoping to identify areas that could be potentially targeted through drug or nutrition treatments.
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UWINNIPEG STUDENT SCATTERS RESTORING THE PRAIRIES NEUTRONS IN FRANCE UWinnipeg student Hilary Pinchbeck Megan Rutherford is a third-year physical has been doing research with Dr. Rafael chemistry student who is working with Otfinowski (Department of Biology), on Dr. Chris Wiebe (Chemistry). She spent the restoration of the plains rough fescue 10 weeks studying the quantum behaviour prairies in Riding Mountain National of matter at two prestigious French Park, in collaboration with Parks Canada. institutions — the Université Grenoble Found only in western Canada, plains Alpes, and the Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) rough fescue prairies are one of the world’s 02. both in the city of Grenoble. most endangered ecosystems because of their conversion to agriculture, invasion While at the Université Grenoble by exotic plants, and the suppression of Alpes, Rutherford attended lectures natural fires. and conducted lab work on the topics of crystallography, neutron scattering, As part of the study, Pinchbeck and and synchrotron radiation. She was Otfinowski have been working on the awarded an internship at the Institut Laue legacy effects of historic cattle grazing on Langevin (ILL), an international flagship the structure and composition of the rough research centre for neutron science. At fescue prairies. Their findings will assist in ILL, she worked on the diffuse scattering predicting the response of the community spectrometer D7 — an instrument used to grazing and to understanding the level of to study short-range magnetic order with sensitivity the prairies have to disturbance. polarized neutrons. Park managers and policy makers will be able to design long-term plans to Wiebe noted that Rutherford competed successfully restore prairies from the with many of the best students in Europe impact of disturbance and invasive exotic during her stay in Grenoble, and that the species on a local and global scale. experiences was invaluable towards her science education.
IMAGE O1. Dr. Danielle Defries, Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health
IMAGE O2. Physical chemistry student Megan Rutherford
IMAGE O3. Plains rough fescue prairies in Riding Mountain National Park Photo by: R. Otfinowski 03. 3 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE SPRING 2017
NEWSWORTHY Q & A WITH DR. ANNETTE TRIMBEE
UWinnipeg President Focused on Advancing Strategic Directions
Diane Poulin
Dr. Annette Trimbee assumed the role of President and Vice- Chancellor at The University of Winnipeg on August 1, 2014.
She holds a BSc from UWinnipeg, a MSc from the University of Manitoba, and a PhD from McMaster University in ecology, and was a Post-Doc in aquatic ecology at the University of Alberta.
IMAGE O1. Dr. Annette Trimbee, President and Vice-Chancellor at UWinnipeg Photo by: Cory Aronec Photography 4 01. THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE SPRING 2017
Q YOU ARE COMPLETING YOUR Q WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR 50TH Q WHEN YOU RETURNED TO
THIRD YEAR AS PRESIDENT ANNIVERSARY AS A UNIVERSITY, MANITOBA THREE YEARS AGO, AND VICE-CHANCELLOR. BUT OF COURSE OUR ROOTS YOU SPOKE ABOUT WANTING TO HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE GO BACK MORE THAN 145 EXPLORE YOUR MÉTIS HERITAGE. YOUR EXPERIENCE? YEARS. WHAT DO YOU THINK IS WHERE HAS THAT JOURNEY UWINNIPEG’S UNIQUE IMPACT TAKEN YOU?
A It is both inspiring and humbling IN OUR COMMUNITY? to be in a university that has such A I have reconnected with family a sense of place. There is so much and our genealogy, which has A We have always attracted faculty, talent, passion, and humanity here. students, and staff with a sense been really interesting. I applied We have conversations on campus of social justice and a desire to for and received my membership that can be very contemporary and live their lives with purpose. Our in the Manitoba Metis Federation. heart-wrenching, very real. I also role is growing leaders who are That was a very special day; I was love the rhythms of the university having an impact in our city and very, very proud to receive that because there is a sense of renewal. country and beyond. When I talk card. I also wanted to know more We greet students and say goodbye about leaders, I don’t mean the about Métis history, and took part to them; it happens quite quickly, title that someone holds, but the in a course with Dr. Myra Laramee and yet they are transformed by contribution they make to the and Sharon Parenteau here at their time here. causes that matter to them. It may UWinnipeg. I was really impressed sound like a cliché, but UWinnipeg with their teaching style. In every really does have a history of class, they asked students to Q WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER THE punching above its weight. People reflect on what they learned and BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT are often surprised by where our why it mattered and what they SO FAR? alumni end up and the significant would do differently as a result. contributions they are making. It was interesting to think about For me personally, it has been A that and the Winnipeg my great the development of our Strategic grandfather was living in — and Directions, partly because of the Q IF WE LOOK AHEAD TO THE how rapidly that changed process, which included a lot COMING YEAR, WHAT DO and went downhill for Métis of input and engagement from YOU MOST WANT TO SEE people, and now, how things are our staff, faculty, and students, very much on the upswing. It is a and ownership by the Board of ACCOMPLISHED? slide and recovery story that Regents. It sets our direction for We need to keep moving forward I could personalize. the future and says we will focus A with our Strategic Directions plan. on five areas(academic excellence For instance, with Indigenization, and renewal; student experience IS THERE ANYTHING YOU getting a mandatory Indigenous Q and success; Indigenization; Course Requirement (see page WOULD LIKE TO ADD? research excellence, knowledge 34) was a huge step — but there is mobilization and impact; financial I am touched by how invested more to go, such as Indigenizing A and institutional resilience). Each people are in this university, how our spaces. One of the things we of these areas is equally important much they care. I am glad people are doing this year is taking a and by working on all five, it will have embraced the Strategic look at our campus development have a huge impact. Directions because it gives us a plan and how we can modernize common framework to work from. our library, for example, and pay attention to our older buildings. The first part is figuring out what we need, and the second part will be how to secure the necessary funding.
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NEWSWORTHY NEWS BRIEFS
PART-TIME PROGRAM PROMOTES SUSTAINABILITY
Beginning September 2017, The University of Winnipeg Professional, Applied and Continuing Education (PACE) is offering a new program designed to give professionals the skills they need to become leaders in corporate responsibility. Graduates of PACE’s new Sustainability
01. and Corporate Responsibility Certificate 02. program will have the expertise to develop sustainability strategies that cover a range of organizational challenges — such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, maximizing operational benefits to local NEW ACADEMIC STUDENT communities, and improving corporate SENIOR EXECUTIVE RETIRES JOURNAL LAUNCHED health and wellness efforts. The program is Bill Balan joined UWinnipeg in 2006 offered on a part-time basis and consists of UWinnipeg has launched a new on an executive interchange from the five courses that can be completed in a little multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed, federal government. Among his senior over one year. academic student journal entitled administrative roles, Balan was Vice- Crossings, with a mandate to showcase President, Finance and Administration outstanding undergraduate and graduate and most recently headed up Capital research in the humanities and social Planning and Strategic Initiatives for the sciences at The University of Winnipeg, University. He played a strong leadership including research on such timely role in the development of more than and important themes as gender and $200 million in UWinnipeg capital projects representation, Islamophobia, and over the course of a decade, which were decolonization. The inaugural issue was instrumental to anchoring and spurring produced in January 2017 and features CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT downtown revitalization. With a deep 19 student essays from various disciplines. OF INNOVATION connection to Winnipeg and the Ukrainian The Crossings editorial team is led by community, Balan helped negotiate The Manitoba Technology Accelerator Dr. Jane Barter, Department of Religion academic agreements between UWinnipeg (MTA) and UWinnipeg’s Faculty of and Culture. and five universities in Ukraine. He also Business and Economics are collaborating assisted in creating the Ukrainian Bilingual on a 10-month pilot project to establish program in Manitoba. Balan retired from an entrepreneurship and technology UWinnipeg in March 2017, amid best accelerator on the University’s wishes from the campus community. campus. The aim of the pilot project is to encourage entrepreneurship and technology acceleration across all disciplines. The MTA is a not-for-profit business accelerator that provides commercialization support to help promising technology start-ups go from “good idea” to “investable business”. A steering committee will evaluate the project after 10 months with the hope of establishing a permanent arrangement. 6 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE SPRING 2017
STUDENT LAUNCHES PLASTIC COMING SOON: MASTER’S DEGREE BAG RECYCLING PROGRAM IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Fourth-year science student Rebecca The University of Winnipeg has received Pedneault received this year’s Geography provincial approval to create a new and Environmental Students Association two-year Master of Arts in Criminal (GESA) Eco-Grant for her project to bring Justice degree, which can be pursued plastic bag recycling bins to UWinnipeg’s full- or part-time and will include the campus. Pedneault teamed up with the option to take courses in the Indigenous Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba Governance and Public Administration
(MMSM) and Winnipeg Harvest "Bag 03. graduate programs. It is the first graduate it Forward" program, which collects program of its kind in Alberta, Manitoba, thousands of pounds of bags each year for Saskatchewan, or Northwestern Ontario. reuse and recycling. Winnipeg Harvest The MA in Criminal Justice will offer uses the clean bags to create emergency a stream designed for professionals in food kits, and turns the ripped or dirty the various sectors of the justice system bags into usable plastic products. The six NEW ASSOCIATE DEAN OF ARTS and one for research students. An new Bag it Forward bins on campus were Dr. Catherine Taylor has been appointed important focus of the program will be provided by MMSM and are located in Associate Dean of Arts for a five-year term on Indigenous justice issues, supporting the Riddell Hall cafeteria, the Centennial starting July 1, 2017. Taylor is a professor and extending UWinnipeg’s commitment Hall Buffeteria, the Duckworth Centre, the cross-appointed to the faculties of Arts to the Indigenization of its curriculum. Buhler Centre, the Richardson College for and Education. She has held a variety of It is expected to begin in 2018–19 and the Environment and Science Complex, administrative positions at UWinnipeg, ultimately accommodate 25 students. and the AnX. recently serving as Chair of the University Human Research Ethics Board and as Director of Academic Programs in the Faculty of Education. Taylor is widely known for her work on sexual and gender diversity and social justice within K–12 education. Her research has resulted in many publications and presentations reaching scholars, educators, and government officials — and has directly informed policy and law development across the country.
IMAGE O1. Dr. Jane Barter, Department of Religion and Culture
IMAGE O2. Bill Balan was a senior administrator at UWinnipeg from 2006–17
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CONTINUING This year, the Foundation also ran our most prosperous annual Campus Campaign, thanks to the generous A TRADITION OF faculty and staff of UWinnipeg who helped raise over GENEROUS SUPPORT $1 million for University initiatives. Furthermore, in January we surpassed our $4-million A Message from The University campaign goal for Leatherdale Hall, which will open this spring and revive our beloved Tony’s Canteen after of Winnipeg Foundation a decade of absence. I hope you will come and visit the new space — either for an event, or a stroll down memory lane.
Thank you to the more than 10,000 donors and When you do visit, please come and find me or supporters of The University of Winnipeg from my team, and share a story with us about your the last 50 years. time on campus. I also encourage you to complete The 2016–17 academic school year saw many and return the “Share Your Stories of Yesteryear” achievements at The UWinnipeg Foundation. In postcard found in this magazine, as part of the November, we hosted our 10th (and most successful) University’s 50th anniversary celebration. We want annual Duff Roblin Dinner — netting over $160,000 to hear about your experiences on campus, and make on behalf of student awards, bursaries, and this a year to remember! community outreach programs, while honouring local philanthropist Gerry Price, CEO of Price Industries. Stay tuned for our special 50th Anniversary Duff Roblin Dinner this fall, where we will honour prominent businessman Dr. Bob Kozminski, who is vice-chair of the UWinnipeg Foundation board Brian Lawrence Daly of directors. President and CEO
IMAGE O1. Brian Daly, President and CEO, The University of Winnipeg Foundation 8 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE SPRING 2017
NEWSWORTHY A FOND FAREWELL TO DR. NEIL BESNER
Q YOU HAVE BEEN AT Q WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE
UWINNIPEG FOR 30 YEARS. PLACE ON CAMPUS? WHAT HAS BEEN A CAREER
HIGHLIGHT FOR YOU? A Lunch at the so-called “Captain’s Table” in Riddell Hall. This was a loose assembly of about 20 A Without hesitation, teaching. Everything starts with the people who would meet for many students; in fact, I just marked years, and it was a great way to my last exams and that was really connect with people from different hard. When I came here in 1987, departments and disciplines. The Faculty Club on Friday afternoons 01. I took a pay cut. I was earning exactly $32,858, and I never was also great; and of course, I love regretted the move here. Winnipeg the squash courts. Dr. Neil Besner has served The University has such a thriving artistic scene. I have made lifelong friends here. of Winnipeg with passion and distinction Q WHAT WILL YOU for 30 years. He will retire from UWinnipeg DO NOW? at the end of June. WHAT IS THE BEST THING Q I intend to spend time at the lake. ABOUT UWINNIPEG? A Besner’s UWinnipeg career began on I am really looking forward to August 1, 1987, when he arrived as a having the time to read deeply, tenure-track professor in the English A I have never been in a community like this one, where you know to think, and to write. I will try department. He was quick to take to retire. on important administrative roles — everyone’s name…faculty, staff, and Department Chair, Dean of Humanities, many of the students. You don’t get and founding Dean of Arts — and that in a larger university. As my ultimately became Provost and anthropology friend says, we live Vice-President, Academic. in a village at UWinnipeg. It is a very special and unique place, Besner has a passion for literature and and I will miss it. language, and was the institution's resident grammarian extraordinaire. He is past-president of the Manitoba Q WHAT IS THE MOST Writers' Guild and of the Winnipeg FUN YOU’VE HAD HERE? International Writers' Festival. He Engaging with the intellectual shares his expertise through Prairie Fire A firepower. People here are world- and Turnstone Press, and in reviews on class scholars, and that makes for CBC and in the Winnipeg Free Press. a very dynamic place. I also do Besner has received numerous awards love the singing and the annual at UWinnipeg, including the Marsha Class Acts; the audience is like no Hanen Award for Excellence in Creating other. (Editor’s Note: Besner is an Community Awareness. accomplished musician and Roy Orbison crooner.)
IMAGE O1. Dr. Neil Besner, Provost and Vice- President, Academic at UWinnipeg 9 01. THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE SPRING 2017
COMMUNITY
DOWNTOWN BUT NO LONGER UNDERGROUND
CKUW Volunteers Produce 120 Hours of Original Programming Weekly
Launched in 1963, UWinnipeg’s on-campus radio she said. “By the end of my year, we were making station has a rich history of offering students and the strides.” In 1999, CKUW had made the big leap to FM, community a unique opportunity to express ideas and thanks in part to Firlotte’s efforts. discover new music heard nowhere else on Winnipeg’s Today, the station operates 24/7 and represents a airwaves. The programming at CKUW is created by wide variety of music genres with a focus on the over 100 volunteers — from current students to alumni vibrant local scene. CKUW is a reflection of the and local community members. community that creates its programs, holding a Nicole Firlotte — former station manager, board mandate to present music and viewpoints that are member, and longtime host — recently hosted her unique. The station broadcasts 120 hours of original 300th show. Firlotte’s inaugural effort,Something programming weekly, and has an average listenership Completely Different, was broadcast in 1986. of more than 20,000 people.
“I remember people, mostly boys, hanging out in a CKUW is presently seeking to build and move to new lounge drinking coffee and playing cards,” she recalled. studios on the first floor of UWinnipeg’s main campus. “I heard the music on the speakers in the basement The station has recently launched a campaign called near my locker and thought it was cool. I remember “Raise the Volume” in support of this initiative. “It seeing something about volunteering with the station would amount to a transformative shift,” said Firlotte. and got the courage to open the door and walk in. At the “This bigger, more accessible, and visible space is key time, there were not many girls involved in the station for CKUW to reach even greater potential!” but I wanted to give it a try, and I’m glad I did.” CKUW can be heard at 95.9 FM. It can also be heard In 1992, CKUW was still closed circuit when Firlotte online at ckuw.ca, along with access to archives of became the first female station manager. “I felt we past programs. needed to be more focused on making it to FM,”
To support the “Raise the Volume” campaign please visit:
IMAGE O1. ckuw.ca/donate UWinnipeg students learning in the out-of- classroom atmosphere at CKUW, 1973 11 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE SPRING 2017
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HISTORY REPEATING A Modern Recreation of Some Historic Snapshots of UWinnipeg's Past
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WESLEY HALL LIBRARY CARD CATALOGUES FRED PENNER IN BUFFETERIA SPENCE STREET > 1932–1940 > 1971 > 1975 > 1980
Wesley College, later renamed The Library has been a constant This corner of the Buffeteria is Vehicles of all sizes created noisy, Wesley Hall, was the campus’ presence in Centennial Hall since the now the UPLINK Computer polluting disruptions for The principal building until the mid- early-1970s. Less constant has been Common, but some things never University of Winnipeg community 1900s when increased enrollment, the ways in which students, faculty, change. Fred Penner, one of the as Spence Street ran right through new programs, and the conversion in and staff use the Library and obtain University’s most famous alumni, the heart of campus for many years. status to an independent degree- information. Researchers thumbing has been entertaining audiences for Today, pedestrians and bicycles have granting university required through card catalogues meticulously over forty years now. The styles and taken the place of buses and cars substantial campus expansion. While listing the Library’s titles have been the habits of those in the crowd may as the Spence Street Promenade Wesley Hall’s status as UWinnipeg’s supplanted by students, faculty, and have evolved over time, but Penner’s between Ellice and Portage avenues most iconic building, as well as its staff searching the Library catalogue magnetic connection with his provides a more serene and eco- exterior, has remained relatively online via computers and mobile audience is steadfast . friendly — yet still very busy — unchanged over time, the campus has devices, from within the Library or route through the campus core. most definitely changed around it. anywhere else within the wired world.
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FRED PENNER DIANE GRAY Alumnus / Musician / Alumna / Former Public Servant / Entertainer / Humanitarian Business Leader
UWinnipeg’s story is Adored singer, songwriter and An accomplished local business leader, entertainer, Fred Penner is synonymous Diane Gray is the founding president made up of more than with tremendous family fun. Renowned and CEO of CentrePort Canada — North 50,000 stories: those for his song The Cat Came Back, which America’s largest inland port. She has of the many students, resonates with children of all ages, been instrumental in developing the Penner has entertained children across unconventional idea into a 20,000-acre alumni, donors, faculty, the country and around the world for national and international transportation and staff members decades. In 1991 he recieved the Order hub that continues to expand and thrive. who have made — and of Canada for his work as an entertainer and humanitarian. continue to make — an impact on our campus and on the world around them.
Our Impact 50 project is a celebration of the collective impact of our rich and diverse University community. On the following pages, you’ll find a small sample of the researchers, educators, scholars, community builders, industry leaders, and UWinnipeg supporters JAMIL MAHMOOD DR. SANDRA KIRBY who are making a difference. Alumnus / Community Leader / Advocate Olympian / Pioneer / Professor Emerita
Hundreds of youth in Winnipeg’s West Dr. Sandra Kirby is an accomplished End have access to a 24-hour safe space scholar and a former Olympic athlete thanks to International Development with the Canadian Rowing team who has Studies graduate, Jamil Mahmood. He dedicated much of her career to eradicating has also helped create youth sports teams, sexual harassment, abuse, homophobia, homework clubs, and drop-in programming and violence against children in sport. for inner-city and refugee youth in the Through her research and engagements neighbourhood, which is one of the poorest with international organizations, she has urban areas in Canada. been a tireless champion of human rights.
Impact 50 is neither a ranking nor a list. It is a continually growing collection of stories — and we invite you to add yours. uwinnipeg.ca/impact 15 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE SPRING 2017
MARY YOUNG DR. CHRIS WIEBE Alumna / Indigenous Advocate / Alumnus / Chemist / Faculty Member Former Faculty Member Dr. Chris Wiebe’s research focuses on the The late Mary Young was an inspirational new materials that now define our world, mentor and advocate who worked diligently from the electronics inside an iPad to the to reconnect many Indigenous youths superconducting magnets inside MRI with their home communities, culture and machines. He is UWinnipeg’s Canada languages. She worked to help residential Research Chair in Quantum Materials school survivors combat discrimination, Discovery and member of many leading incorporate the wisdom of Elders into national science programs. modern society, and ensure the survival of Indigenous languages.
DR. LOIS WILSON Alumna / Minister / Diplomat / Author / Human Rights Advocate
After graduating from United College in 1950, Dr. Lois Wilson was ordained in the United Church. She is widely known for being the first woman moderator of the United Church of Canada and for her work in government. She is recognized as a Companion of the Order of Canada and MUUXI ADAM received the Pearson Medal of Peace. KATRINA LECLERC Alumnus / Refugee / Community Leader Alumna / Youth Leader / Human Rights Advocate Muuxi Adam is a Somali refugee who was kidnapped at the age of 14 during the Katrina Leclerc is the Lead Youth country’s ongoing civil war. After escaping Advisor for Manitoba Senator Marilou captivity, he arrived in Winnipeg in 2004. McPhedran. She works to bring Canadian Adam graduated from UWinnipeg with youth from all walks of life together to a double major degree and has devoted create engagement, demystify the Senate, his career to working with newcomer and learn about relevant youth issues. She communities in Winnipeg’s inner city. is a bilingual young woman whose passions lie in good governance and international women’s rights.
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The University of Winnipeg is located in Treaty One territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation. UWinnipeg is committed to advancing reconciliation, and in 2015 signed the Indigenous Education Blueprint, which takes action on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations.
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A LIVING TEST TUBE
Examining Fifty Years as an Urban University
Daniel Matthes
Fifty years ago, a small downtown campus The paper led to the formation of the called United College received a charter Council on Higher Learning in 1965, and and became The University of Winnipeg. ultimately the granting of charters to The charter was granted thanks to Brandon University and The University recommendations made by the Council of of Winnipeg in 1967. The meetings of the Higher Learning, which recognized that Council were mostly held at United College, United College could only take advantage of owing to its central location; Dr. Lockhart its unique situation in downtown Winnipeg was a foundational member as well as the with institutional autonomy. Chair of its Arts and Sciences Committee. Independence for United College was not The 1967 charter began a period of his ultimate purpose, but it was a direct intense self-scrutiny and strategic consequence of his planning and thinking. planning, giving rise to The University of Winnipeg’s identity as an urban At the time, United College offered a university with a social responsibility traditionally structured liberal arts to the community surrounding it. That undergraduate program. Its physical urban identity has guided and shaped campus mirrored the traditional structure the University since 1967 — and in turn, of its programming: seven buildings of downtown Winnipeg itself. disparate ages and architectural styles, surrounding a peaceful inner quadrangle UWinnipeg’s establishment was largely that echoed classical campus design, all of thanks to its first president, Dr. Wilfred it circumscribed by a fence. Beyond that Cornell Lockhart. In 1961, as principal fenced perimeter lay Winnipeg’s 1960s of United College, he invited members of downtown, the problematic subject of Manitoba’s other three church-affiliated urban planning strategies for decades to colleges (St. John’s, St. Paul’s, and St. come. The campus was a sanctuary that Boniface) to collaborate on a report to provided a sheltered space for conventional the provincial government expressing scholarly work, but it was intentionally concerns about post-secondary education insulated from its urban environment. in the province1.
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The importance of United College’s urban setting downtown3. It was the first such program in Canada4, was a key factor in the Council on Higher Learning’s and bore a through-line to the Division of Continuing recommendations. They did not elaborate on how Education, rolled out in 1974, and to present-day that role might be realized: rather, as independence Professional, Applied and Continuing Education approached, the Board of Regents commissioned a (2012). Other mold-breaking examples with import in study of United College’s administration, curriculum, the present include the Administrative Studies degree and facilities by Reid, Crowther & Partners, Ltd. The introduced in 1970 and the daycare that began in the study culminated in a two-part report: A Recommended basement of Bryce Hall in 1974. These sorts of ventures General Development Plan for The University of broke risky ground, but took root and flourished owing Winnipeg, and described Winnipeg’s core as “a living to the University’s unique urban situation. test tube for United College.”2 The report made a UWinnipeg’s traditional liberal arts curriculum had a number of suggestions as to how the new university reflection in its cloister-like campus; as the curriculum might involve itself with the development of the area evolved to meet the demands of an urban university, so and the education of people working and living therein. too did its facilities. One of the first gestures made by Many of the changes that The University of Winnipeg President Dr. Henry Duckworth in 1971 was to remove deployed through the suggestions of the development the fence around campus “as an earnest of our good plan represented an innovative break from a traditional intentions.” He stated as such in his inaugural address curriculum. For example: the experimental University just after announcing the aforementioned downtown- at Noon program in 1971 was based on a suggestion wide University at Noon program5. The fence’s removal in the plan for “refresher courses and mid-career was a small but important symbol of the University educational programs” for professionals working being released into the city, as much as welcoming the city into the University.
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A responsibility to the surrounding community continued to guide other physical changes to the University’s campus. The most significant was the construction of Centennial Hall, designed to “reach out to the persons living in its vicinity and respond to their needs,”6 as an embodiment of the University’s then-slogan: “the city is our campus.” The Duckworth Centre and Child Care Worker Training Program, both opened across Spence Street in 1984, are later examples that the University boasted as “tangible, concrete evidence of its commitment and dedication to the community around…to serve the world beyond its academic population.”7 They were designed with the needs of the people living in the surrounding neighbourhoods in mind. A similar spirit of community inclusion guided the recent design of the Axworthy Health & RecPlex8. These inclusive designs were departures from traditional thinking about the purpose of a liberal arts campus in 1967.
The University of Winnipeg’s impact in its urban role on our downtown cannot be overstated. One need only imagine alternate dystopian futures for Winnipeg, whereby United College had moved to the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus in 1958, leaving the downtown to fend for itself; or perhaps where the University had demolished its iconic Wesley Hall and built up a series of office-style high-rises — as several potential expansion plans recommended — instead of Centennial Hall.
Perhaps the University might have been less bold in pushing the 04. borders of its traditional liberal arts curriculum, and never opened the Institute of Urban Studies in 1969. The early work of the Institute, under its director, Lloyd Axworthy, directly informed the 1979 Core Area Agreement.9 That legislation, of which Axworthy IMAGE O1. 1. United Church Archives PP116, Wilfred C. Lockhart as a Member of Parliament was a signatory, led to the Winnipeg Wesley Hall, which fonds, Council on Higher Learning 1961-1965, File 14. Development Agreement and the North Portage Development was then known as “A submission to the Premier and Government of the United College, 1950 Province of Manitoba on behalf of St. John’s College, Corporation as well as later successors: bodies responsible not only St. Boniface College, United College, St. Paul’s for funding many of the University’s own urban endeavours, but IMAGE O2. College,” October 1961. Students walking also for shaping downtown as we know it today. downtown during 2. University of Winnipeg Archives UW-2-1, Development Freshie Parade, 1965 Plans for the University of Winnipeg 1967-1983. “Interim Report of the Examination of Potential Role, Our downtown without The University of Winnipeg simply would IMAGE O3. Size and Campus Development of United College at not be the same. Aerial shot Winnipeg, Manitoba,” 26 June 1967, p. 28. of campus, 1980 3. Ibid. p. 29. Fifty years ago, a small downtown campus called United College IMAGE O4. 4. University of Winnipeg Archives UW-2-1, File Centennial Hall received a charter and became The University of Winnipeg. All 1. Werier, Val, “Lunch-time classes on Portage.” construction, 1971 the strategic planning of the time pointed to the University’s Winnipeg Tribune, 21 October 1971. downtown location as one of its key strengths and rationales for 5. University of Winnipeg Archives AC-18-1, Special Events, File 5, University of Winnipeg – Centennial establishment. The idea of the urban university formed a trajectory Celebrations 1971. “The Installation of Henry Edmison for UWinnipeg that has carried it to the present, shaping its Duckworth as President and Vice-Chancellor,” 16 October 1971, p 13. curriculum and its physical structures to accommodate the needs 6. University of Manitoba Archives, Digital Collections, of the people living and working in its downtown environment. The Winnipeg Tribune. “New U of W Hall Opened,” The downtown is not complete — renewal is a living process and 25 September 1972, p. 23. http://libguides.lib. umanitoba.ca/archives, accessed 3 April 2017. takes new shapes alongside society itself. The University’s 50-year 7. Krotz, Larry: “The Downtown University: Serving Its urban legacy, therefore, is only a beginning. Community.” University of Winnipeg Journal 2:2 Winter/Spring 1985, p. 5.
8. Axworthy, Lloyd. “State of the University Address,” 7 September 2012. http://uwinnipeg.ca/president/ state-of-the-university-address.html, accessed 2 March 2017.
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ROCK OF REMEMBRANCE LAID CENTENNIAL HALL OPENED THROUGH > December 8, 1969 > September 23, 1972
A 25-ton granite boulder from Lake Started in the 100th anniversary THE YEARS Agassiz was laid and dedicated by year of Manitoba College’s founding, President Duckworth on the front the building’s modernist design lawn. The first “Great Rock Climb,” aimed to mirror the conceptual A Look Back at Selected Milestones in which teams sprint from the blueprint of the University itself — steps of Wesley Hall to the top of based on accessibility, visibility, From the Past Fifty Years the rock, took place in 1972. The and integration with the record (9.8 seconds) set in 1979 surrounding community. remains unbroken.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG ACT IMPLEMENTED > July 1, 1967
Dr. Lockhart, the principal of United College, became the first president 01. of The University of Winnipeg. Celebrations for the Act were held at the beginning of the University’s first academic session on Charter Day, September 15th, 1967.
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The founder and first director of the Institute was Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, an alumnus of United College who returned to become The University of Winnipeg’s president in 2004.
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The building, located at Spence and Ellice, was renamed Duckworth Centre in January 1992 to honour former President Henry Duckworth, who never missed a Wesmen game.
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IMAGE O1. Chairman of the Board of Regents accepts UWinnipeg’s 06. 07. 09. new charter from the former Premier of Manitoba, Duff Roblin during the University’s WESMEN WOMEN RESTORATION OF INDIGENOUS ADVISORY Charter Day, 1967 BASKETBALL RECORD CONVOCATION HALL CIRCLE ESTABLISHED IMAGE O2. > November 25, 1994 > September 14, 2007 > November 28, 2011 Dr. Henry Duckworth, the second UWinnipeg president, during the installation of the Rock of Rememberance, 1969 On this date, the Wesmen defeated the The space was restored to its The Circle ensures the inclusion University of Manitoba Bisons, 89–57, original glory through both of Indigenous perspectives IMAGE O3. Students studying in to achieve an 88-game winning streak government funding and private to University governance. Its Centennial Hall, 1972 — which tied a North American donations (including a $500,000 membership represents urban, record set over 20 years before. gift from Douglas and Louise rural, and northern Indigenous IMAGE O4. Wesmen Classic game at Leatherdale), for which it was peoples in Canada, as well as what is now known as awarded the Heritage Winnipeg other international Indigenous Duckworth Centre, 1985 Preservation Award of Excellence communities. in 2008.
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The University phased out its residence buildings (Sparling and The requirement was unanimously Graham Halls), and converted them approved by the Senate, and was entirely to offices by 1989; the deployed for new students starting campus went without any residence in the 2016–17 term. for 30 years until the opening of McFeetors Hall: Great-West Life Student Residence. To view the complete timeline, visit: uwinnipeg.ca/50 All text and imagery provided by provided and imagery text All Archives Winnipeg of The University 25 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE SPRING 2017
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50 YEARS OF CLASSIC COMPETITION
Adam Campbell
There’s more than one semi-centennial celebration The event also featured the long-awaited reveal of the on campus this year. new Wes Lee Coyote mascot, whose makeover was made possible by a crowdfunding campaign in 2016. Wes Lee The University of Winnipeg Wesmen Athletics was one of several special guests honoured throughout program celebrated the 50th edition of the Wesmen the Classic. Classic men’s basketball tournament in December 2016 — a milestone occasion for an event that has become a “We were especially lucky to be able to recognize two staple in Manitoba and Canadian basketball. key members of the Wesmen family and the Manitoba basketball community: Vic Pruden, the founding father “Very few events ever get to their golden anniversary, of the tournament; and Bill Wedlake, who has done more and certainly not many sporting events,” said to impact this event in the past few decades than anyone UWinnipeg Athletic Director Dave Crook. “The else,” said Crook. importance that the Classic holds in this province’s basketball community came to light with the 50th On the court, Sisler defeated Dakota in the high school this past December, and the Wesmen are proud final 74–61, while Garden City defeated Kelvin in the of the achievement.” junior varsity final 71–58. The University of Manitoba Bisons defended their university championship by Fittingly, the annual holiday tradition served as the defeating the University of Alberta Golden Bears 86–78. kickoff to UWinnipeg’s own anniversary festivities in 2017. Both the tournament and the University’s The Wesmen defeated the University of Victoria 50th anniversary were highlighted during an event on Vikes 64–63 in the third-place game. December 6 that included a friendly shootout between Premier Brian Pallister and then-Point Douglas MLA Kevin Chief — a Wesmen alumnus. The Premier had some Wesmen help of his own; he was joined by a member of the women’s team — his daughter, Shawn.
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WESMEN CLASSIC RECORDS
11 Record for most championships won, held by the Wesmen
04 Record for most championships won by a player, held by the University of Manitoba’s Greg Daniels and Martin Riley
29 Record for most championship game team appearances, held by the Wesmen
05 Record for most championship game appearances by a player, held by the Wesmen’s Kevin Chief, Murray Davidson, and Steve Newton
46 Record for most points by a player in a game, held by the Wesmen’s Matej Maroti
101 Record for most points by a player in a tournament, held by the University of Manitoba’s Eric Bridgeland
100% Record for best free throw percentage in a tournament, held by the University of Manitoba’s Martin Riley
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IMAGE O1. IMAGE O7. Registration day in UWinnipeg students take Ashdown Hall, 1967 part in the annual Great Rock Climb, 1975 IMAGE O2. First Spring Convocation IMAGE O8. at Manitoba Centennial A large crowd gathered Center Concert Hall, 1968 for an outdoor Charter Day Ceremony, 1967 IMAGE O3. Physics staff protecting IMAGE O9. equipment from leaking Students viewing an eclipse water after a fire, 1975 through telescopes, 1979
IMAGE O4. IMAGE 10. Students gathered in Cast members of “Lady Riddell Hall, 1976 Audley’s Secret”, 1979
IMAGE O5. IMAGE 11. Students compete at the Student walking down spiral annual Cigar Smoking staircase in Centennial Hall, 1972 Competition, 1975 IMAGE 12. IMAGE O6. Students getting set to Students on the roof of compete in the Great Wesley College, 1910 Tricycle Race, 1976
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WESLEY HALL NUMBERS OFFICIALLY OPENS The record time for the Great Rock Climb is 9.8 seconds, set in 1979 1938 Lux et On March 8, 1938 after years of cooperation and negotiation, Wesley Veritas College and Manitoba College joined to form Dr. Wilfred United College, which Floreant C. Lockhart existed until The University of Winnipeg (Let Light and Truth Flourish) Act in 1967. First UWinnipeg President
Manitoba College, UWinnipeg’s oldest 3008 founding college opened FIFTY THOUSAND in November 1871 with UWINNIPEG GRADUATES TO DATE STUDENTS 17 students ENROLLED IN 1967
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150,000+ On September 15, 1967 $72,000 VISITORS TO THE MORE THAN 130 The University of Winnipeg celebrated EXHIBITIONS HOSTED BY GALLERY 1C03 its Charter Day in OVER THE PAST 30 YEARS THE ORIGINAL COST TO conjunction with the BUILD WESLEY HALL University’s first academic session.
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FEATURE
A LONG TRADITION OF FINE ART APPRECIATION
Naniece Ibrahim (with files from Jennifer Gibson)
Fine art objects have been acquired by The University of Winnipeg In the spring of 1986, University Vice-President Academic Dr. Ross and its founding colleges for more than 100 years — beginning with McCormack appointed History of Art faculty member Dr. Sarah commissioned portraits of campus administrators, and continuing McKinnon as the new art curator, a position she held until she left with donations from faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the Winnipeg in 2001. McKinnon oversaw the renovation of a former University (as well as from prominent artists themselves). classroom located in the heart of campus to its current incarnation as Gallery 1C03. She also grew the University’s fine art collection: When UWinnipeg received its charter in 1967, the University during her 15-year tenure as curator, the number of core works in administration was inspired to consider expanding the fine the University’s art collection tripled. art holdings on campus. Tentative steps were taken at first: UWinnipeg’s first president, Dr. Wilfred Cornett Lockhart, Since it opened in the autumn of 1986, Gallery 1C03 has presented obtained a few works by Manitoba artists during his term. more than 130 exhibitions that have been seen by nearly 150,000 visitors. Gallery programming has featured diverse media by local, In 1978, UWinnipeg’s second president, Dr. Henry E. Duckworth, national, and international artists. Exhibits have intersected with recognized the importance of carefully developing an art collection various programs of study at the University, thereby providing the and announced the appointment of Patricia E. Bovey (then with campus and local community with opportunities to learn about the Winnipeg Art Gallery) as the University’s first art curator. visual art. Bovey was also a sessional instructor in the University’s History of Art program during this time. Although her position was part- Today, The University of Winnipeg holds more than 1,000 time and her contract short, she accomplished a great deal for the artworks, with a core collection of approximately 550 pieces. University’s art collection. The collections mandate has remained consistent with the goals established by former curators Bovey and McKinnon: the Bovey was followed by Susan Moffatt, a graduate who carried acquisition of 20th century and contemporary art by established out collections management duties on an interim basis. Shortly Manitoba artists. thereafter, independent curator Martha Cooke was employed for five years, when she conducted research on artists represented in the collection.
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INNOVATION A STEP TOWARDS RECONCILIATION
Students Learning About Indigenous History and Perspectives
Diane Poulin
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Surprise. Shock. Shame. These are a few of the common reactions students have as they learn — usually for the first time — about the treatment of Indigenous people in Canada over the last century. 02. “Most students are completely unaware of how punitive government policy and practice has been, and continues to be, “ Much of the focus of the Truth and against Indigenous people,” said Reconciliation Commission's Calls to instructor Karen Froman (History). “Our idea of ourselves as Canadians is Action are about education and awareness. that we are nice and polite, so it is a shock I believe that as more and more Canadians to learn otherwise.” have the opportunity to learn about The University of Winnipeg was one Indigenous people and histories, there of the first universities in the country will be a growing eagerness to embrace the (along with Lakehead) to mandate that new students have a baseline knowledge spirit of reconciliation. The University about Indigenous people and culture. In of Winnipeg is proud to contribute in our September 2016, the Indigenous Course own small way to this social healing. ” Requirement (ICR) came into effect for all new undergraduates; to date, more than Kevin Lamoureux 1,500 students have enrolled in one of the 40 ICR courses.
UWinnipeg student Patricia Bulos, who is on her way to becoming a teacher, The idea to introduce a mandatory ICR Ruml has co-taught with Elder Dan was born in the Philippines and came to was led by The University of Winnipeg Thomas in the Masters in Development Manitoba twelve years ago. She enrolled in Students’ Association, and aligns with Practice program, and he believes there an ICR-approved course called History of UWinnipeg’s leadership in responding to is room for UWinnipeg to go further. Indigenous Education: Residential Schools the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s “We need to further value and incorporate & Beyond. Calls to Action. the teachings of Elders on campus as the knowledge keepers they are. Elders and UWinnipeg is located on Treaty One “My family and I did not know anything traditional teachers such as Dan Thomas land in the heart of the Métis Nation. about Indigenous people. After taking this are, in the context of their own cultural The treaties are agreements which benefit class, I see things around me in the city knowledge, equivalent to full professor.” differently, and I am able to tell my friends, all people, and opened up these lands for too. I understand why some people are on settlement. Yet many Canadians have not Froman agrees the ICR is a good first the street and struggling; the reason they been exposed to Indigenous history or step towards reconciliation. “UWinnipeg are there is more than we think.” perspectives. Dr. Mark Ruml, associate is going down the right path. It is an honour professor in the Department of Religion to be here making history, especially as this Bulos says knowing more about Indigenous and Culture, teaches several courses that was a student-driven, grassroots initiative. history will make her a better teacher. are part of ICR and says many students are For many students these courses are “I want to help my students eliminate unaware of the profound worldviews and life-changing.” negative stereotypes. It is important to spiritual teachings that still exist and do learn this at an early age.” not know about even recent events in our shared history. The courses students can select are housed in several departments and range “We talk about truth and reconciliation, from History of the Métis People of Canada and in reality, there is much more work IMAGE O1. (History) to Indigenous Literatures and to be done,” said Ruml. “Have we done Students listening Culture (English). More are in development enough? No, not even close. Canada to elders speak of Indigenous culture for approval by UWinnipeg’s Senate. needs to earn forgiveness and it is up to IMAGE O2. Indigenous people to determine what Kevin Lamoureux, that entails.” Associate Vice- President of Indigenous Affairs 35 ACTIVIST EQUAL ACCESS —–
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INNOVATION RECLAIMING ROCKY CREE CULTURE
A Collaborative Journey of Cultural Understanding and Reconciliation
Since its 2013 publication, the illustrated picture book for young people, Pīsim Finds Her Miskanow, has sold over 2,600 copies — to parents as well as to schools and educational distributors. Because of this response, the project will not stop there. The team is working now on researching and expanding the series with more books, as well as producing an interactive digital version of the story. This will make the narrative and information more accessible to all audiences: young people, adults, families, teachers, educational institutions, and the general public.
Author William Dumas says that this book was created to be “a medium for the reclamation of Rocky Cree culture.” The digital version of the text, he believes, “will be a very useful tool in the classrooms, in the homes, and even at a higher academic level.” Most importantly, from his point of view, the project as a 01. whole captures “our journey together” of researchers and community members.
In 1993, the 350-year-old remains of a young Cree The project’s overall goal is to advance the ongoing woman were discovered in Nagami Bay, Manitoba. work of reclaiming Rocky Cree languages, histories, This important archaeological discovery was the and knowledge. Through the telling of stories about subject of a detailed study by researchers from the Pīsim and her kinship group, Dumas and the research Manitoba Museum and, more recently, inspired the team aim to deepen our collective understanding development of a fictionalized account of a week in the of Canadian society and to inform the search life of the young woman, reimagined as a 13-year-old for reconciliation between Indigenous and non- girl, Pīsim, in the mid-1600s. Indigenous Canadians.
In collaboration with researchers from the museum and The University of Winnipeg’s Centre for Research in Young People’s Texts and Culture (CRYTC), author William Dumas and illustrator Leonard Paul weave together the story of Pīsim with complementary To support this project, contact: information about Cree culture, language, and life. Mavis Reimer The result is a moving literary and historical text, [email protected] honoured in 2014 as an outstanding example of the public communication of archaeology by the Canadian Archaeological Association.
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PEOPLE: Faculty Profile RESEARCHING CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
Pioneering Appreciation for Young People’s Texts and Cultures
Adam Campbell
Dr. Mavis Reimer was And while today few academics interest in Wilbur, readers are So why has the field grown convinced she was an expert would question the study of asked to read with both of the so much at UWinnipeg? in English literature. children’s texts, in the 1970s, central characters at different According to Reimer, it’s her pursuit was a novel one. points. … There’s a fairly simple: because it was And then she had a daughter. complicated experience being allowed to. “At one point, I would have “I loved to read, I was an created for young readers.” recognized a complicated “I think it has to do with English literature scholar text that rewards an educated While children’s texts may the kind of university we are with an MA in the field, and reader as ‘good literature,’” seem to be a niche study, that [children’s literature I had no idea how to choose said Reimer. “Today I would UWinnipeg has been home studies] grew into something good books for a kid,” said ask, ‘Good for what?’ … We read to several trailblazers in the really substantial here. There Reimer, now Dean of The in different ways for different field, including Dr. Kay Stone, were people interested in University of Winnipeg’s things — for information, who taught the first children’s growing the field, and the Faculty of Graduate Studies. for pleasure, because you’re literature course at the University allowed them to do “I thought, ‘that is odd. What’s interested in an issue, to University, and internationally so. Students sometimes talk wrong with my education?’” figure out a problem of recognized author and critic about valuing [UWinnipeg] as a With that, Reimer, then on language or form, among Dr. Perry Nodelman. place of flexibility for them, but a hiatus from her graduate many other things.” it also supports professors and That list includes Reimer, who work, had discovered a their passions.” In fact, Reimer said, many has forged an impressive path lifelong passion: children’s children’s stories reward during her career. In addition literature. When she returned nuanced and complex readings to her numerous publications to doctoral studies 10 years — often made even more on the subject, she served as a later, she shifted the focus of impressive by their reliance Canada Research Chair from her research from Renaissance on pictures. As an example, 2005–2015, during which and Jacobean-era dramas to the Reimer cites one of her time she established the texts of L.T. Meade, a popular favourite books, Charlotte’s Centre for Research in Young author of British girl’s stories Web by E.B. White. People's Texts and Cultures at at the end of the 19th and early UWinnipeg. She also played 20th centuries. “At the beginning of Charlotte’s a key role in the founding of Web, readers are asked to give the University’s Faculty of their complete sympathy to Graduate Studies in 2012. the underdog [Wilbur, a pig destined for slaughter], which is a really common strategy in children’s books. But as time goes on and Fern [Wilbur’s
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PEOPLE: A VISION FOR ARTS Faculty Profile AND CULTURE Producing Concerts and Lectures for the Downtown Community
Naniece Ibrahim
MA and began producing free lunch-time concerts in a lecture theatre, as well as art shows in the library’s Hamilton Galleria. The lecture theatre housed the University’s old Steinway baby grand piano, which was used in many recitals before Eckhardt- Gramatté Hall was established in 1993 with a new nine-foot concert-grand Steinway.
In 1986, the University accepted the MA proposal to establish a campus art gallery (Gallery 1C03), with a professional art curator* to run it, The MA committee became the M(usic) committee.
After producing some major evening concerts at off-campus venues, the Music committee morphed into what is now
01. Virtuosi Concerts and the Skywalk Concerts & Lectures Series in 1990. The Virtuosi IMAGE O1. Harry Strub is a psychology professor Harry Strub, psychology series was co-presented by CBC, with most professor has been with and music aficionado who arrived at concerts taped for national broadcast. the Univeristy for 51 years United College in 1966, one year before Both series continue to symbolize the UWinnipeg was established. His vision, University’s dedication to cultural and passion, and commitment changed the community programming. musical landscape for the campus and the city — making both into destinations for Strub believes all faculty and staff serve the world’s finest classical artists, while as UWinnipeg ambassadors: The Skywalk providing performance opportunities for series is a showcase for UWinnipeg’s countless local musicians. faculty, and serves as a community outreach initiative offering accessible Shortly after his arrival, Strub and other arts and educational programming at new hires attended a dinner in Riddell the Millennium Library. The Skywalk *The late UWinnipeg President Dr. Hall, along with the entire faculty and series became so popular — with over Henry E. Duckworth recognized the importance of carefully developing staff complement. “This small-campus 2,000 patrons annually — that the nearby an art collection, and in 1978 he atmosphere remains one of UWinnipeg’s overhead pedestrian walkway was officially announced the appointment of most treasured features, even through renamed “The Skywalk”. Patricia E. Bovey — then a curator our extraordinary 21st century expansion,” at The Winnipeg Art Gallery — With Strub’s leadership, both programs as the University’s first art curator. he said. have enhanced the quality of the arts in Strub was a big fan of the University’s the city and UWinnipeg’s reputation as a MAD committee, made up of music, centre of cultural excellence. Their success art, and drama, which became the MA is reflected in their longevity and continued committee after a theatre program was growth over the last quarter of a century. established. In 1980, he became chair of 40 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE SPRING 2017
ALUMNI ALUMNI PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
hotelier Ben Sparrow, CEO of Sparrow Hotels. It was heartening to witness how these established alumni mobilized their knowledge and wisdom to benefit students and new alumni who are just starting out.
Our council continues to hear remarkable stories of leadership among UWinnipeg alumni. This past winter, Ruth Dickinson (our council vice-president) had the idea to gather 11 past-presidents of the Alumni Council for a brainstorming session. From this group of leaders, we learned a great deal about the institutional legacy of our council, along with its historical challenges 01. and successes. We also recognized the tremendous value of community leaders who make an important contribution to UWinnipeg, which is itself perpetually Continuous learning sustains us. As an alumna, growing to meet the concerns of its students and donor, and volunteer at The University of community partners. Winnipeg, I continually find myself learning and growing in unexpected directions. While a Moments of enlightenment also arise in meeting with convocation ceremony marks a threshold moment students and alumni at public lectures and networking of academic achievement, I think so much of who we events. Our regular program of activities on council, for are is shaped in the years we spend building knowledge instance, includes the ever-popular Food for Thought through our experiences in public service, in our event (at which we hand out healthy snacks and free personal lives, and in our vocations. pizza to students studying for exams) and social events like the Holiday Jingle, Trivia Night, Alumni Authors For many alumni, The University of Winnipeg Book Club, and our upcoming Family BBQ in the Park. continues to serve as a welcoming place that fosters lifelong learning and a strong sense of community. As we look to next year, our council is enthusiastic The dedicated members of the Alumni Association about further increasing our impact upon The Council often hear from alumni who view their alma University of Winnipeg community. We are always mater as home. Taking this to heart, our council works looking for volunteers for our mentorship program and industriously to cultivate opportunities for continuous for our annual roster of activities that serve students learning on campus for alumni of all backgrounds. and recent graduates. In all of our endeavours, we strive to make continuous learning a possibility for This year, our mentorship program brought together UWinnipeg alumni from all walks of life. current students and recent graduates for events with Dr. Warren Breckman, renowned University of Pennsylvania Professor of History, and local
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ALUMNI ALUMNI NEWS
ALUMNI AND FRIENDS RECEPTION IN ALBERTA
Alumni Affairs organized UWinnipeg cocktail receptions this past fall in Calgary (October 19) and Edmonton (October 20). The events were hosted by Dr. Annette Trimbee, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Winnipeg, and Mr. Brian Lawrence Daly, President and CEO of The University of Winnipeg Foundation.
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CLASSICS ALUMNI NIGHT FOURTH YEAR FOR GOLDEN KEY CHAPTER The inaugural Classics Alumni Night was held March 3, 2017 at The University This past November marked the beginning of Winnipeg Club. The night was highly of the fourth year for the UWinnipeg successful, with over 40 current and former Golden Key Chapter, a student-based group Classics majors in attendance, along with with a mission to have its members realize current faculty members. The department their potential through the advancement is planning more alumni events next year! of academics, leadership, and service — Visit facebook.com/uofwclassics to 02. especially in volunteerism and community keep in touch with all that's happening in service. The chapter annually welcomes Classics at UWinnipeg. new honorary members, the most recent being UWinnipeg Chancellor Robert Silver and Kevin Lamoureux, Associate Vice- President, Indigenous Affairs. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FIRST ALUMNI HOLIDAY JINGLE
The University of Winnipeg Alumni The first-ever UWinnipeg Alumni Holiday Association Annual General Meeting will Jingle was held on December 21, 2016 at be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 The University of Winnipeg Club. The IMAGE O1. (L-R): Mr. Michael Nuul at 7:30 pm in the Richardson College for event featured a fire pit with marshmallow Mayen, 2013 Distinguished the Environment and Science Complex roasting, hot chocolate, carol singing in Alumni Award Recipient; Dr. Annette Trimbee, President (599 Portage Avenue). front of Wesley Hall, campus tours offered and Vice-Chancellor of by student ambassadors, gingerbread house UWinnipeg; Mr. Brian RSVP by September 7 to 204.988.7118 or Lawrence Daly, President decorating, and face-painting for kids. and CEO of The University . All University of [email protected] Response from alumni to the event was of Winnipeg Foundation Winnipeg alumni are invited. excellent and Alumni Affairs plans to make IMAGE O2. (L-R): Alumnae Irene it a yearly happening! Sanderson and Hedie Epp at the Holiday Jingle 42 THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG MAGAZINE SPRING 2017
ALUMNI VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES UWINNIPEG ALUMNI —Let’s keep in touch! The Alumni Association has volunteer opportunities to suit a wide range of interests and time commitments. By getting involved — a little or a lot — you can make a difference to 01. Alumni of The University your University and current students. of Winnipeg are encouraged to keep their contact information current by ALUMNI COUNCIL AND ALUMNI CONVOCATION contacting the Alumni Affairs BOARD OF REGENTS REPRESENTATIVES Welcome our newest members to the office by phone at204.988.7118 The Alumni Council represents the Alumni Alumni Association and help raise or 1.888.829.7053, or by email Association and meets monthly to make money for scholarships by selling degree at [email protected]. decisions on policy and programming for frames before or after the ceremonies. 02. Interested in a free library card, the Association. Each member serves a Convocations are held in June and October. discounted membership at The three-year term. In addition, three alumni University of Winnipeg Club, FOOD FOR THOUGHT representatives are chosen to serve on or a discounted fitness Join other alumni volunteers in membership at the Duckworth the Board of Regents and provide a liaison distributing snacks and juice, along with Centre? Contact Alumni Affairs between the University's governing body for your free alumni card to take encouragement, to students who are and alumni. advantage of these offers. studying for exams on campus. This event CAREER MENTOR is held twice a year during the exam period 03. University events are Share your experience and insight about (December and April). held in various cities several times per year — let us know your chosen career. For more information on volunteering, contact: where you are and we’ll be sure to send you an invitation when [email protected] there’s one in your area.
04. It’s never too early to plan a reunion for your student group or class year! BECOME A UWINNIPEG NETWORKER 05. Tell your classmates what All UWinnipeg alumni and current students are invited to remain connected you’re up to by sending us your Class Act entry for UWinnipeg with The University of Winnipeg via the online platform UWinnipeg Networker, Magazine. which you can use to: 06. Visit the Alumni Affairs web — Build your network page at uwinnipeg.ca/alumni — Obtain advice on resume and job search for the latest news and events, — Connect with other alumni and current students and from there, check out our Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn To create your profile, visit: pages to instantly connect with uwinnipegnetworker.com other UWinnipeg alumni.
REUNIONS AT HOMECOMING A University of Winnipeg Library bookplate is a meaningful way SEPTEMBER 14–17, 2017 to remember an alumnus or September 15, 1967 marks UWinnipeg’s charter day — and Homecoming Weekend 2017 commemorate a special occasion will celebrate this 50-year milestone. or celebration. Please contact The University Is your class, faculty, or team interested in celebrating a milestone reunion in 2017: of Winnipeg Foundation at a 10, 25, 40, 50 or 60-year anniversary? Be it Collegiate, United College, PACE, Wesmen, or 204.786.9999 to request yours. a specific graduation year? Bookplates are available with a tax receiptable minimum donation of $50. We can help organize the event — get in touch and let's get the party started!
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ALUMNI CLASS ACTS
/60 BRECKMAN, WARREN (BAH 86) /90 is an established scholar of history PAPPAS, JIM (BA 64) and ROBSON and political science and is the Rose NOWELL, CAROL (BA 64) are regular Family Endowed Chair and Professor contributors on CJNU.CA 93.7 FM. of History at The University of A Class Act with Jim Pappas airs Pennsylvania. He hosted a Wine every Monday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. and Cheese Mentorship Evening on Carol and her husband Jim Nowell UWinnipeg’s campus, presented by have been working together on other WALSH, SHERRI (Collegiate 78, BA the Alumni Association Council, in BUCHHOLZ, GARTH (BA 94) is a certified shows, too (Jim at the controls and 81) has been appointed as the December 2016. usability analyst who works for the Carol on microphone), which air City of Winnipeg’s first integrity LEWAK, JONATHON (Collegiate 89, BA Government of British Columbia on alternate Wednesdays from commissioner. The job involves 96) runs the blog JonTheBlogcentric, as a digital strategist. He teaches 3:00 – 6:00 pm. offering ethical advice to members of where he posts mostly movie classroom and e-learning courses city council, investigating allegations reviews and sports predictions about social media for Royal Roads of conflicts of interest, and reporting /70 for major events. University. Garth is also a published on real or perceived conflicts. author, poet and photographer. DE LUCA, RAYLEEN (BAH 79) SQUIRE, SHELAGH (Collegiate 82, was appointed as a Member of the BAH 86) writes as Jen Gilroy, and her Order of Canada for her contributions debut novel, The Cottage at Firefly as a clinical child psychologist and for Lake (a 2015 finalist for Romance her dedication to improving the lives Writers of America’s Golden Heart of vulnerable Canadian children and Award), was published by Hachette families. Also the first female director Book Group USA, Grand Central of clinical training at the University of Publishing, Forever in January 2017. Manitoba psychology department, De After many years spent working in Luca has presented on women’s issues WALTON, DIANE (BA 73) co-founded England, she returned to Canada in internationally. She was awarded ESTERHAZY, DANISHKA (BAH 95) and is Managing Editor of On Spec, 2015 and now lives with her husband The University of Winnipeg Alumni received the Amazon Video Direct a literary journal which has been and teen daughter in a small town in Association's Distinguished Alumni Inaugural Filmmaker Award at the published in Canada since 1989. On eastern Ontario. Award in 2006. 2017 Sundance Film Festival. Spec has won several awards and launched a number of Canadian FENNELL, ROBERT (BA 91) writing careers. recently published a book titled: Both Sides of the Wardrobe: C.S. Lewis, Theological Imagination, /80 and Everyday Discipleship. The BELTRAMI, HUGO (BSc 4-yr 80) is a authors in this collection examine professor and Canada Research Lewis’s many contributions and Chair (Tier I) in climate dynamics reflect deeply on their significance at St. Francis Xavier University in YOUNG, (JENNIFER) LISA (BAH 88) for theology, spiritual imagination, MORRISON, CATHERINE (BAH 70) Nova Scotia. His research is focused has been reappointed Dean and and the challenge of Christian is a writer, editor, and strategic on fundamental scientific challenges Vice-Provost (Graduate Studies) discipleship today. communications consultant with related to the overall characterization at the University of Calgary. Long Haul Media. She also performs of the energy exchange between the GIBSON, JENNIFER (BAH 94) is the as jazz vocalist Katie Diamond. atmosphere and the shallow part of Director/Curator, Gallery 1C03 at the earth’s continental crust — an The University of Winnipeg. The PINKARD, ALISON (Collegiate 75) is a interface extremely important for life gallery recently held an exhibit called retired nurse living in Calgary. She is on our planet. Moving Images that featured 23 short an avid golfer and enjoys travelling films and videos created by artists with her husband. affiliated with The University of Winnipeg. The exhibit was organized in recognition of the gallery’s 30th anniversary and UWinnipeg’s 50th anniversary, and was co-curated by Jennifer and art historian/film critic Alison Gillmor (BAH 85).
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SPARROW, BEN (Collegiate 93) is the MARTIN, SUZIE (BAH 08) has moved CEO and owner of Sparrow Hotels. to Edmonton to take the Masters of We’d love to hear what’s Ben hosted a mentorship wine Fine Arts (MFA) directing program new with you! and cheese event, organized by the at the University of Alberta. She UWinnipeg Alumni Association has chosen the play God’s Ear as her Please send your personal or Council, in March 2017. thesis project. God’s Ear did a 10-day professional update and a photo stretch of performances at the Studio for Class Acts to: WYATT ANDERSON, CONNIE (BEd 82) Theatre at the University of Alberta was named the Chair of the last October. MACLEOD, FIN (Collegiate 10) [email protected] Geographical Names Board of moved to Ontario to pursue a degree Canada in May 2015. It is a 5-year at the University of Windsor. He honorary term and she is thrilled to /10 has since lived in England, Italy, be a Manitoban and alumna of The DICKINSON, RUTH (BA 15) earned and The Netherlands, and currently University of Winnipeg. the Dr. and Mrs. Roderick Hunter resides in Chicago where he works Scholarship. Dickinson, who for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, a /00 graduated with the Chancellor’s leading global architecture firm. Gold Medal, Geography Major Gold Medal, and the Classics Major GANADEN, RACHEL (BAH 11) obtained a Gold Medal in 2015, has returned to Master’s Degree in Brain, Behaviour UWinnipeg to upgrade her BA degree and Cognitive Science as well as a to an Honours Classics degree. She Diploma in Neuroscience from York plans to pursue an MA and future PhD University in Toronto. in Classics, alongside incorporating KORNELSEN, JONATHON (BScH 12) her Geography studies with her BARANOWSKI, MICHELLE (BA 08) is a interest in studying women and is a winner of the prestigious Sir Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian women’s issues in the ancient world. William Stephenson Scholarships Navy. She works as the Logistics She is currently vice-president of the (also known as Intrepid). Kornelsen Officer in Her Majesty’s Canadian Alumni Association Council. has explored much of Canada and has Ship Winnipeg, a Canadian patrol worked in Manitoba’s North. He is frigate named after the City of FORLANSKI, TAMARA (BA 4-yr 10) is a currently working on a second degree Winnipeg. The ship is based in reporter/anchor with Global News in teacher education. Esquimalt, British Colombia. in Winnipeg. She previously served VERMETTE, KATHERENA (BA 4-yr 12) as reporter and Noon Show anchor KASLOFF, SAMANTHA (BScH 06) at the former CKX News in Brandon, is a Métis writer and was the Carol worked as a consultant for the Manitoba. She also received a Shields Writer in Residence at United Nations Food and Agricultural Creative Communications diploma The University of Winnipeg for Organization under the Emerging from Red River College. the month of March 2017. Her first Pandemic Threats 2 Program, novel, The Break (House of Anansi) involved in procurement projects for was shortlisted for the Governor laboratory strengthening of African General’s Literary Award for Fiction, veterinary and research diagnostic the Rogers Trust Fiction Prize and is institutes. She is currently with the now a finalist for Canada Reads. Canadian Food Inspection Agency at the National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease.
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/30 /50 LEE, LINDA (BA 68) SIGURDSON, HUGH (BSc 72) February 5, 2017 in Winnipeg, MB November 20, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB GIBSON (ALBRIGHT), ELEANOR (BA 38) ALMOND, GRAHAM (Collegiate 54) January 18, 2017 in Winnipeg, MB May 22, 2015 in White Rock, BC LOWTHER (LIVINGSTONE), BARBARA SUKHAN, HARDIAL (BA 70) (BA 62) September 15, 2016 in January 15, 2017 in Winnipeg, MB NEWCOMBE (SIGURDSON), PAULINE (BA BRIDGE, DONALD (BA 51) Cornwall, PEI 39) May 2, 2014 in Cowichan Bay, BC July 18, 2014 in Goderich, ON WIWCHAR, RANDY (BA 77) LYONS (MCCREERY), ESSIE (Collegiate June 9, 2016 in Courtenay, BC WALDIE, WILLIAM (Collegiate 36, BA 39) BROCK, ALLAN (Collegiate 51) 51) April 5, 2016 in Fergus, ON November 27, 2013 in Winnipeg, MB June 4, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB PATTLE, CALVIN (BA 65) /80 CLARKSON, KENNETH (BA 53, T 56) May 8, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB COHEN, ESTELLE (BA 86) /40 June 26, 2014 in Weyburn, SK SHELLRUDE (BOYD), NANCY (BA 68) December 8, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB ALBI, WILFRED (Associate Alumnus) DAY, BARRY (BA 55, T 58, M.DIV 88) February 4, 2017 in Okotoks, AB February 6, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB COX, BRIAN (BA 86) March 9, 2017 in Peterborough, ON November 10, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB ALWARD, C. JAMES (Collegiate 46) IMESCH, ARTHUR (Collegiate 58) /70 January 20, 2017 in Winnipeg, MB JAKIMECZKO, MARY-ANN (BA 89) June 6, 2014 in Winnipeg, MB CRIELAARD, GIJSBERT (BA 75) September 26, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB CAMERON (FAIRBAIRN), MURIEL (BA 41) JOHANSON, CLIFFORD (Collegiate 51, BA January 23, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB January 2, 2017 in Sidney, BC TURNER, ELAINE (BSc 83 PACE 86, 88) 76) March 14, 2017 in Winnipeg, MB ENNS, WALTER (BA 74) July 7, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB CURRIE-JOHNSON, GILBERT (BA 41, T47) January 15, 2017 in Winnipeg, MB LANE, DOUGLAS (Collegiate 52) July 18, 2012 in Abbotsford, BC November 28, 2015 in Winnipeg, MB GLUSHEK, ROBERT (BA 70) /90 ELLIS (SATO), NOBU (Collegiate 47) November 14, 2016 in Kelowna, BC LEATHERDALE, DOUGLAS W. ALEXANDER, BONNIE JEAN (BEd 96) September 30, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB (BA 57, LLD 00) December 6, 2015 KAKOWCHYK, RODERICK (BA 75) August 3, 2016 in Morden, MB HEASLIP, MARION (BA 49) in Minneapolis, MN June 6, 2016 in Stonewall, MB FRANKLIN, URSULA (DSc 94) June 21, 2015 in Indian Head, SK PAN, ALEXANDER (Associate Alumnus) MCKELLAR, GORDON (BSc 78) July 22, 2016 in Toronto, ON LOUNT, GRAHAM (Collegiate 40) February 5, 2017 in Winnipeg, MB March 27, 2014 in Bromfield, CO October 30, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB ROMANO (DUKE), BARBARA (BA 59) NAULT, DENNIS (BA 75) MATTHEWS (CHAMBERS), MARGARET (BA January 9, 2017 in Calgary, AB September 14, 2016 in Red Deer, AB 48) October 31, 2016 in Surrey, BC ROSE, JAMES (BA 71) NEAMAN, JACK (Collegiate 47) /60 September 21, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB July 23, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB BATER, DONALD (BA 67) January 10, 2015 in Regina, SK SCHINDLE, SUSAN (BA 77) NUGENT, ROSS (Associate Alumnus 47) June 19, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB May 30, 2015 in Winnipeg, MB DAUN, JAMES (BSc 67) April 4, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB SCRUPA, STEVEN (BA 76) SIM (SOZANSKY), ANNE (BA 45) January 24, 2016 in Neepawa, MB September 25, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB LAVENDER, ELIZABETH (BA 62) May 23, 2016 in Winnipeg, MB STEFANSON, DOUGLAS (Collegiate 49) September 22, 2014 in Winnipeg, MB
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Do you have fond memories or On the postcard below, tell us about the time you took part in the Duckworth Rock Climb, the moment you funny stories from your time locked eyes with your sweetie in Riddell hall, or the on campus? Help us celebrate professor that helped shape your career path. UWinnipeg’s 50th anniversary We’ll be sharing all of the postcards we receive with with a hand-written note. the UWinnipeg community on campus and online. If snail mail isn’t your thing, you can also share your memories on social media. Make sure you use the hashtag #UW50 when you post to Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram so we can add your message to our special anniversary social media feed.
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