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Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
We had such a great time connecting with you over the past six weeks! We hope you are feeling as inspired as we are about all the big ideas that were discussed at each event. We're already planning next year's tour, so make sure we have your contact info to stay up to date on these events and more. We can't wait to see you again soon!
Interested in hearing from more big thinkers? Tune in to "What's the Big Idea?" podcast where President Michael Benarroch explores what ignites a big idea and the courage to act upon it. The series features an exciting and diverse array of voices from the UM community, including President’s Visits fireside chats in live recordings over the next few months. Watch for new episodes on the third Wednesday of every month.
Date: Monday, October 24, 2022
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Permanent
Guest Speaker: Dr. Nicole Wilson, Canada Research Chair in Arctic Environmental Change and Governance.
Big Idea: How UM research can help create a Canada where everyone can access safe, sustainable water.
Registration is now closed for this event. Thank you for attending!
Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hudson 200
Guest Speaker: Dr. Royce Koop [ExtEd/18], political columnist and Academic Director of the Centre for Social Science Research and Policy.
Big Idea: Emerging ideologies in Canadian politics right now and who is driving them.
Registration is now closed for this event. Thank you for attending!
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Pantages Hotel
Guest Speaker: Dr. James Blanchard [MD/86, BSc(Med)/86], Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology and Global Public Health.
Big Idea: How UM is at the forefront of transforming Global Public Health.
Registration is now closed for this event. Thank you for attending!
Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: The National Arts Centre
Guest Speaker: Dr. James Blanchard [MD/86, BSc(Med)/86], Canada Research Chair in Epidemiology and Global Public Health.
Big Idea: How UM is at the forefront of transforming Global Public Health.
Registration is now closed for this event. Thank you for attending!
Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Firehall, 637 Princess Ave.
Guest speaker: Dr. James House, Professor, Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences.
Big Idea: How UM is leading research to advance sustainable food production creating healthy and sustainable foods, including animal and plant-based protein sources.
Registration is now closed for this event. Thank you for attending!
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Fort Garry Hotel
Guest speaker: Stephanie Scott, Executive Director, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR).
Big Idea: How the permanent home of the NCTR will be an internationally recognized site of learning, healing and reconciliation.
Registration is closed for this event. Thank you for attending!
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Home of Susan and Thomas Brock
Alumni and Friends reception
The performances by:
Registration is closed for this event. Thank you for attending!
Alumni Relations
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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 6B6 Canada