When Trevor Boris finished university, he says his degree indirectly informed a lot of what he does. University allowed him the opportunity to explore his passion of standup comedy, which led to a career in show business.
From a very early age, Rebecca Gibson (BA 98) loved the magic of stories. Without knowing how, Rebecca knew she wanted to be a writer, director, producer, and actor from the time she was a tiny child
Stacy Cardigan Smith (BA 09) is a UWinnipeg alum and champion for community and philanthropy. She partnered with Dr. Julie Chamberlain to publish a report on anti-oppressive approaches to safety.
An undergrad's Human Rights assignment on monuments led to the publication of academic research entitled, "Unsettling the Familiar: Experiential Human Rights Learning through Civic Monuments at the University of Winnipeg".
Kirby Côté is one of Canada’s most decorated Paralympic swimmers. Between 2000 and 2008, she represented Canada at three Paralympic Games, winning seven gold and six silver medals. Kirby was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame at a special event in Gatineau, Quebec in October.
The UWinnipeg Alumni Association Council is proud to recognize Rosa Walker (BA 91) with the Distinguished Alumni Award. She will be honoured at the 125th Convocation on Friday, October 18.
The University of Winnipeg is pleased to welcome back Dr. Lloyd Axworthy on October 16 at 12:30 p.m. in Convocation Hall for a special book launch of his new memoir.
UWinnipeg-affiliated athletic therapists led the Polyclinic Site at the Manitoba Summer Games. Michayla Esteves (BA 18) agreed to volunteer at the Manitoba Summer Games to gain organizational experience and promote the field of athletic therapy.
Homecoming Week was filled with reconnections, engaging conversations, and memories of way back when. With seven events running through the week, alumni, friends, and family were invited to step foot on campus and pay homage to their alma mater.
Ian Bawa (BA 08) is one of two featured alumni filmmakers during the University of Winnipeg Homecoming 2024 event Stories from the Heart: Alumni Filmmakers on the World Stage.
