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As the year comes to an end, the University of Winnipeg community has a lot to be proud of. We’re re-capping the year to celebrate just some of the incredible people, achievements, and impact our community made in 2024.
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".
Gallery 1C03 is pleased to present Seven Generations, an exhibition by Ininew-Anishinaabe-British relational maker, KC Adams (MA 23).
A book launch will be held for Parisien's novel, The Unweaving, on Wednesday, November 13.
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 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.
From a northern Manitoba reserve to walking the red carpet at Cannes, Sonya Ballantyne overcame adversity and self-doubt to write and create her most honest art.
