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Report to the Community June 2009 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY June 2009 WHAT’S INSIDE Nurturing academic excellence, Renewing and greening our Investing in community learning creating relevant programs campus and community A Community Learning Partnership High-quality teaching and research The University of Winnipeg is creating model is evolving as a direct result of is an integral part of academic life a modern, sustainable campus in the our community partnerships and new at UWinnipeg. What is particularly heart of downtown with greener spaces programs and services have become significant is the breadth of research and state-of-the-art facilities part of the fabric of campus life opportunities offered to our students NURTURING CREATING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE RELEVANT PROGRAMS In early 2009, The University started an Academic Renewal process that includes consultation with faculty, staff, students, and the community. There is a renewed focus on all aspects of sustainability Business for Aboriginal Governance – Global Indigenous scholarship, leadership, - ecological, economic, social, cultural - as a result of this exercise. Five key areas are priorities: tomorrow’s leaders partnership academic excellence, sustainable operations, student diversity and access, outstanding student The University of Winnipeg’s new Faculty of Business and experience and community learning. Economics breaks down the barriers between traditional We offer an interdisciplinary program grounded in Indigenous management disciplines and exposes students to a wider peoples’ values, principles and philosophies. We are one The updated Academic Plan can be viewed at http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/admin-vpacademic range of study than at most business schools. Business2 of the only universities in Canada offering a Master of Arts High-quality teaching and research is an integral part of academic life at UWinnipeg. What is prepares you to make an impact and become a leader in degree in Aboriginal Governance. 2 particularly significant is the breadth of research opportunities offered to our students who are able the business world. The Business approach combines a modern business degree with the strength of The University Tamara Stout is to gain a depth of experience unparalleled in the country. Meet some of our faculty and students: of Winnipeg Liberal Arts program in a global campus studying for her environment, giving you the opportunity to earn a degree and Master of Arts in an education that is worth more to students, industry and Aboriginal Governance Using the Past to Understand society than the sum of its parts. at UWinnipeg. She obtained her Charlotte Meek the Present undergraduate degree UWinnipeg student, Bachelor of Arts Dr. Mary Silcox and UWinnipeg student Claire Dalmyn, (now in Geography at a graduate student at York University) have cracked open the Jeff Grantham graduated with a Carleton University, “I chose the University of Winnipeg details to the brain of a small primate that lived 54 million Bachelor of Business Administration Ottawa. She is from because of its small community feel and years ago, known as Ignacius graybullianus. Their research and a minor in Psychology on June 4, Kehewin Cree Nation, its downtown location. Class sizes are Adult learners in action – project, in collaboration with Florida Museum of Natural 2009. Alberta. small and intimate and I therefore feel History curator of Vertebrate Paleontology Jonathan Bloch, is UWinnipeg’s thriving Division a personal connection with many of my “Through the career fair at UWinnipeg, published this month in Proceedings of the National Academy “We are learning from teachers.” I met the Human Resources of Continuing Education a unique perspective of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), one of the Coordinator for the Prairie Region world’s most-cited multidisciplinary scientific journals. Adults who want to return to school full or part-time to about our history, our The University of Winnipeg is one for TD Canada Trust. After the career upgrade their skills can select from a number of relevant, present and our future. of Canada’s leading undergraduate Dr. Silcox is also involved in The Mammal Tree of Life, a fair I submitted my resume and went market-driven certificate or diploma programs offered by It’s an an innovative program because Mavis Reimer, Ph.D. post-secondary institutions. Once collaborative project with researchers from across North through the interview process. I have our Division of Continuing Education. Adults who decide it melds together and provides context America and Europe. Together they are compiling a Canadian Research Chair in the Culture of Childhood recently been hired as a Financial again this year, UWinnipeg is ranked to continue on in their studies can then transfer for credits for Aboriginal policies, spirituality, phylogenetic tree for mammals past and present. Service Representative. The job is a in the Top-10 in the country by towards a UWinnipeg degree. One innovative new program language, and visions around great beginning to my career and it is the Indigenous Police Preparation Diploma, the first of its governing. It also allows for networking both Maclean’s Magazine and The In the Words of Children’s will allow me to use my multifaceted kind in Manitoba. and collaborative work with Indigenous Globe & Mail newspaper. In the Literature business education (particularly peoples elsewhere.” my Human Resources Management Betsy Mousseau was born and raised in Sandy Bay, Mani- latest Maclean’s survey, UWinnipeg Dr. Mavis Reimer is exploring the historical and contemporary and Accounting focuses). I hope to toba. She is 26 years old and has three young daughters. She placed first in Western Canada in the cultures of childhood. Recently Dr. Reimer worked with work towards management and then is in the first graduating class Indigenous Police Preparation reputational category. In the Globe & a group of researchers to look at the concept of home in continue on to pursue my MBA.” Diploma Program and received her diploma on June 2, 2009. Mail Canadian University Report 2009, Canadian children’s literature. This collection of essays New Programs in 2007-09 “My goal is to become a police officer and the diploma UWinnipeg placed first in Western explores home as nation and domicile, home in opposition to homelessness, and the manner in which street kids are program has really helped because it is very focused on Canada for academic reputation. portrayed. UWinnipeg has a strong history of studying developing the skills and abilities that police forces are actu- • BSc degrees in Athletic Therapy and Exercise children’s literature within the Department of English. ally looking for. As I neared the end of this program I applied Science - Kinesiology and Applied Health and went through the interview process with the Manitoba • Certificate in Urban and Inner-City Studies government and got accepted for the job of corrections officer Mary T. Silcox, Ph.D. • BA in Human Rights and Global Studies Associate Professor, Anthropology for the summer. The Global College – diploma program • BA in Literatures and Cultures and BA in Young has been a really People’s Texts and Cultures - English Department dialogue, research, action good experience.” Building Better Neighbourhoods Our strong international focus and innovative thinking are New programs effective September 2009 Dr. Jino Distasio is proud to tell you the Institute of Urban longstanding priorities for teaching and development. We’re Studies has been operating for forty years. Working within the the only university in Western Canada offering a Bachelor of for 2009-2010 city, as well as provincially and nationally, the Institute has Arts in Human Rights and Global Studies, which provides a • Joint BA/BSc in Geography (U of W) and the participated in developing housing studies for local neigh- formal structure for students interested in issues of social Advanced Diploma in Geographic Information bourhood organizations, establishing Winnipeg’s first Ab- justice, global citizenship and human rights. Through our Systems (Red River) original housing plan, undertaking a large study of Aboriginal Global College, we encourage students, faculty, scholars • BSc Honours in Medical Physics mobility into the city, and tackled the issue of transportation and dignitaries from around the globe to share diverse for seniors in urban and rural areas. Similarly, work continues perspectives and engage in lectures and workshops that Porcha Palmer is currently a BA student, on the development of a sustainability plan for the town of focus on issues affecting our planet. Human Rights and Global Studies Future Programs Churchill. A primary goal is to provide opportunities for stu- • Disability Studies dents to have hands-on experience in the research. “I decided to major in Human Rights and Global Studies because I hope to • Radiation Safety make a difference in the world. I want to be a voice to those who remain un- New Master Degree Programs The Collegiate–UWinnipeg’s high school on campus heard, and give hope to those who have no hope. In terms of what career I hope • Master of Arts in Aboriginal Governance The University of Winnipeg’s Collegiate has earned the distinction for being a leader in secondary to pursue, I would like to be an ambas- education. The students’ desire to learn is nurtured by challenging academic programs and a dynamic The Division of Continuing Education is moving. • Master of Science in Applied Computer Science sador for the United Nations.. That atmosphere. Students choose The Collegiate for its rigorous curriculum and its commitment to support and Society Jino Distasio, Ph.D. would probably be my dream career. For the 2009/10 academic year, classes will be students’ love of learning. Each year, over 85% of graduates continue their education at post-secondary • Master of Science in Bioscience, Technology and Director, Institute of Urban Studies Otherwise, I would like to start up my institutions. Approximately half of all graduates receive scholarships to attend post-secondary institu- offered at 275 Portage Avenue at Smith Street.
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