Bob Silver
The University of Winnipeg is proud to announce the reappointment of Robert (Bob) Silver to serve a third term as Chancellor — to 2018.
The Board of Regents and Senate jointly reappointed the well-known Winnipeg business and community leader last evening (June 23). Silver, President of Western Glove Works, co-owner of the Warehouse One retail chain, and co-owner of the Winnipeg Free Press and Brandon Sun, was first selected to serve as UWinnipeg’s 7th Chancellor in June 2009. He was reappointed for a second term in 2012.
“On behalf of the Board of Regents, I am very pleased that Bob will continue as UWinnipeg’s Chancellor. His support and guidance will continue to strengthen the Board and Administration’s stewardship of the University’s legacy into the future,” said Eric Johnstone, Chair of the Board of Regents.
“The University of Winnipeg plays an incredibly important role in bridging the gap between communities, to practicing and teaching inclusiveness, and to further strengthening our downtown and our city,” said Silver. “I am honored to continue in my role as Chancellor and to contribute to UWinnipeg’s future.”
The position of Chancellor is a volunteer, renewable three-year term. Primary responsibilities include participating in Convocations and conferring degrees, participating in meetings as well as assisting with government relations and promotion of the University.
Bob Silver – Biography
Bob Silver obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with honours from the University of Manitoba in 1970, majoring in Mathematics and Statistics. Bob has been involved in business since 1970. Since 1980 he has been the President of Western Glove Works, a Winnipeg-based company involved in the manufacturing and merchandising of casual apparel. He is also co-owner and director of Western Glove Works and Warehouse One retail clothing chain. He is the President and beneficial owner of RIS Media Ltd, a General Partner of FP Canadian Newspapers Limited Partnership. He is also a founder of Canterbury Park. Some of Bob’s volunteer positions include: Co-Chair, Premier’s Economic Advisory Council; Chair, Smart Park at the University of Manitoba; Chair, RBC Convention Centre; Vice-Chair, First Peoples Economic Growth Fund; Co-Chair, We Day; Member, Business Council of Manitoba; Board Member, Canadian Apparel Federation; Board Member, Destination Winnipeg.
MEDIA CONTACT
Diane Poulin, Senior Communications Specialist, The University of Winnipeg
P: 204.988.7135, E: d.poulin@uwinnipeg.ca
