Faculty News

Dr. Wilder Robles is the Recipient of Two Teaching Awards

Dr. Wilder Robles from the Department of Family Social Sciences was the 2011 winner of the MAHE (Manitoba Association of Home Economists) Excellence in Teaching Award. The award is given based on student nominations. Dr. Robles received the award at the Graduation Dinner and Dance on June 3, 2011.

Dr. Robles was also the recipient of one of the three University I Teaching Excellence Award. This award is offered to the teacher of a University I course who:

  •  was instrumental in helping students make a successful academic and personal transition to the University of Manitoba; and/or
  • stimulated the students interest in the subject area he/she taught; and/or
  • was enthusiastic, organized, and facilitated effective learning.
Congratulations Dr. Robles.

Student Teacher Recognition Awards

On Wednesday afternoon, May 4, 2011, students saluted teachers from kindergarten to university who have made significant impacts on their lives.

Hannah Sangalang, 4th year Textile Science student, nominated Karen Miller, Keystone Christian School and Lena Horne, Textile Sciences.

 

Karen Miller, Keystone Christian School,
Hannah Sangalang, Student;
Lena Horne, Textile Sciences

Dr. Joan Durrant wins both the YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction Award& The Manitoba Power of Humanity Humanitarian of the Year

Dr. Joan Durrant, Professor, Department of Family Social Sciences was awarded one of the YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction Awards last night at the 35th annual ceremony at the Convention Centre.
Joan received the award in the Education Category for her widely published research on child-rearing that has sparked worldwide interest.

The Manitoba Power of Humanity Humanitarian of the Year award is given to an individual who has demonstrated a spirit of humanity in a local, national and/or international capacity in one or more of the following areas:
  • Promotion of mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace among all peoples
  • Contributing to the alleviation of human suffering, protection of life, or the promotion of health
  • Education of the public on the meaning and importance of humanity and protection of human dignity
  • Promotion of respect for the human being

Joan Durrant has dedicated her professional career and much of her personal life to educating the public in Canada and around the world about the importance of respecting our smallest and most vulnerable citizens - children. All of her work has aimed to promote nonviolence in families by increasing adults’ respect for children’s dignity, physical integrity and inalienable rights.

Congratulations Joan!!