On September 21, 2011, at Hotel Fort Garry, the Faculty of Law and the Winnipeg Foundation are hosting a conference on social innovation.The series of discussions is titled: Law, Philanthropy and Social Enterprise: New Direction or Distraction? The event features a full day of informative sessions; from the opening plenary and panel discussion to a […]

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The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba, through the record-setting support of an alumnus, is pleased to announce the launch of a unique dental implant program targeting underserved populations.
Dr. Gerald Niznick [DMD/66] has donated $500,000 to the Faculty of Dentistry to develop and launch a novel denture program that will demonstrate how modern, […]

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The Distinguished Service Award is presented by the Board of Governors for exceptional contributions to Manitoba in areas which are of major interest to the University of Manitoba, and/or which are directly associated with the University.
Martin Sidney Weinberg is recognized for his outstanding achievements in business and his dedication to enriching his community. A graduate […]

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Political ideology and perceived morality
The department of psychology is pleased to announce that an honorary degree recipient at this year’s Fall Convocation, Dr. Bernard Weiner, will be delivering the 2010 John P. Zubek Memorial Lecture on Friday, October 22, 2010.
Weiner will be speaking on: “An Attributional Analysis of Reactions to Poverty: The Political […]

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University of Manitoba students raised $47,314.11 for Shinerama this year, a new Western Canadian record.The previous record was $46, 295, which was raised by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 2002.
Shinerama is Canada’s largest university-based fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) research and care and this year it celebrated its 46th year. It was the […]

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Elaine Goldie, Vice-President (External), is available to speak to members of the media on the impact of philanthropy in Manitoba.

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At the 42nd Fall Convocation of the University of Manitoba, the following individuals will be receiving honorary degrees:John Lau, philanthropist and president and CEO of Husky Energy, one of Canada’s most important oil and gas firms. He is responsible for Husky’s corporate direction, vision, strategic planning and corporate policies, and is also a member of […]

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