Alumni

November 12, 2024

UWinnipeg’s Cheryl Parisien launches debut novel

A book launch will be held for Parisien's novel, The Unweaving, on Wednesday, November 13.

November 8, 2024

UWinnipeg alum Kirby Côté inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

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.

October 10, 2024

Dr. Lloyd Axworthy returns to UWinnipeg for book launch

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.

October 8, 2024

UWinnipeg-affiliated athletic therapists led Polyclinic site at Manitoba Summer Games

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.

October 7, 2024

Homecoming 2024 caps off with memorable reunion

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.

September 12, 2024

UWinnipeg alum Ian Bawa took a detour and found his path

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.

September 11, 2024

Filmmaker Sonya Ballantyne found community and voice at UWinnipeg

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.  

September 9, 2024

Homecoming discussion panel explores Stories from the Heart

A University of Winnipeg Homecoming 2024 panel discussion features inspiring alumni filmmakers Sonya Ballantyne (BA 14), Ian Bawa (BA 08) and Charlene Moore (BA 18, MA 22).

September 6, 2024

UWinnipeg faculty members head to 2024 Toronto International Film Festival

Two UWinnipeg Theatre and Film instructors are screening their latest film, Serve the Country, at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.

August 26, 2024

Welcome to Homecoming 2024

The University of Winnipeg along with Alumni Affairs is excited to announce this year’s Homecoming 2024, a week of on- and off-campus events for UWinnipeg alumni, family, and friends.