Emeritus/Emerita titles
Chancellor, Dean, Librarian, President, Professor, and Senior Administrator Emeritus/Emerita are granted to those who have performed distinguished service in their respective roles.
Titles
Chancellor Emeritus/Emerita
The title of Chancellor Emeritus/Emerita may be conferred on an individual who has served as Chancellor of the University for at least three years. Individuals so honoured must have rendered distinguished service to the University during the term of office.
Dean (Director) Emeritus/Emerita
The title of Dean (Director) Emeritus/Emerita may be conferred on a Dean (Director) who has served for at least five years. Individuals nominated for the title shall have given distinguished service to his/her faculty/school during the term of office. The title can be conferred at any time after the expiry of the term as Dean (Director). A Dean (Director) Emeritus/Emerita, upon retirement, is eligible to be considered for the title of Professor Emeritus/Emerita.
Librarian Emeritus/Emerita
The title of Librarian Emeritus/Emerita may be conferred after retirement of any member of the Libraries’ staff of the University who has held the rank of Librarian (or in their final year of employment with the University, provided a notice of retirement has been submitted, in which case, the title "Emeritus" would take effect on the date of retirement). Individuals nominated for the title must have rendered distinguished service to the University, the profession and have a significant record in professional performance, teaching, research and scholarship. Although the number of years of service at the University of Manitoba is unspecified, it is expected those nominated will have had some reasonable length of service with the University.
President Emeritus/Emerita
The title of President Emeritus/Emerita may be conferred on an individual who has served as President of the University for at least five years. Individuals so honoured must have rendered distinguished service to the University during the term of office.
Professor Emeritus/Emerita
The title of Professor Emeritus/Emerita may be conferred after retirement on members of the faculty of the University who have held the rank of Professor (or in their final year of employment with the University, provided a notice of retirement has been submitted, in which case, the title "Emeritus" would take effect on the date of retirement). Individuals nominated for the title must have rendered distinguished service to the University through their teaching, research, and scholarship. Nominations normally would include evidence of excellence in teaching, including graduate student supervision, and excellence in research, scholarship, and/or creative work. Evidence of excellence in teaching may include awards, evaluations by students, assessment of peers, testimonials from former students, a record of course and curriculum development, innovations in teaching methods, and a corpus of work relating to teaching and learning. Evidence of excellence in research, scholarship and creative work may include awards and recognitions, reviewed and juried works, refereed publications, invited lectureships, success in grant and other competitions, and testimonials by peers. Although the number of years of service at the University of Manitoba is unspecified, it is expected that those nominated will have had a reasonable length of service with the University.
Senior Administrator Emeritus/Emerita
The title of Senior Administrator Emeritus/Emerita may be conferred on an individual who has served as a Vice-President of the University for at least five years and who has demonstrated excellence and made exceptional contributions to the development of the University while serving in administrative roles. In exceptional cases and upon the recommendation of the President, a member of the senior administration who did not hold a Vice-Presidential position may have the title conferred upon them following completion of at least five years in the role.
Current Recipients
2021
Karen Adams, University Librarian Emerita
Ms. Karen Adams
University Librarian Emerita, Libraries (2021)
BA(Hons) (Manitoba), MLS (Western)
Serving as the University Librarian in 2008, Karen Adams is an innovative leader who was instrumental in enacting many state-of-the-art advancements to the Libraries during her tenure.
Committed to service delivery efficiency and enhancements, she led the formation of the Libraries’ digitization program, implemented a new integrated library system, and created functional and gathering spaces with renovations to the Architecture and Fine Arts Library, the Elizabeth Dafoe Libraries, and the new Music Library in Taché Hall—spaces where students and faculty congregate to learn and grow.
During her time at the University, Karen was also President of the Canadian Library Association (CLA) and in 2013 was granted the CLA Outstanding Service to Librarianship Award.
Known for her unfailing encouragement, Karen challenged and empowered library staff to be innovative yet practical, and her calmness and stability fostered a fertile and collegial work environment.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Karen Adams the title of University Librarian Emerita.
Shelley Sweeney, Librarian Emerita
Dr. Shelley Sweeney
Librarian Emerita, Libraries (2021)
BA, MAS (UBC), PhD (UT Austin)
Serving as Head of the University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections from 1998 until her retirement in 2020, Dr. Shelley Sweeney left behind a distinguished record of service to the University of Manitoba, the province of Manitoba, and the Canadian and international archival profession.
Through Dr. Sweeney’s leadership, the UM Libraries obtained and protected archival holdings that might otherwise have been lost, and Manitoba’s archives and documentary heritage benefited as a result.
She helped create a renovated state-of-the-art University Archives and Special Collections facility and established it as a “Centre of Excellence” for records of the paranormal, Inuit Art, and Indigenous peoples. Serving as Co-Chair of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Implementation Committee, she was instrumental in establishing the centre that would steward the records of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Residential Schools.
Dr. Sweeney has supported research projects, championed archival holdings and stewarded these collections safely for future generations. Her commitment to the field is also demonstrated through her service on numerous Canadian and international archival associations.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Shelley Sweeney the title of Librarian Emerita.
David Mandzuk, Dean Emeritus
Dr. David Mandzuk
Dean Emeritus, Faculty of Education (2021)
BEd, MEd, PhD (Manitoba)
Serving as Dean of Education from 2013 to 2020, Dr. David Mandzuk provided outstanding administrative leadership to the faculty and to the institution as a whole. He joined the University of Manitoba in 2000 and has been an extremely effective and highly-regarded professor.
At the University level, Dr. Mandzuk has often been called upon to lead, co-lead or participate in high priority initiatives including the Faculty Partners for Reconciliation Project team, the Advisory Committee to review the Role/Mandate of the Vice-Provost (Indigenous Engagement), and the Experiential Education Task Force, just to name a few.
Provincially, he served for 3 years as a United Way Winnipeg cabinet member (University and Colleges Division) and for 6 years, he served as the co-chair of the University of Manitoba’s United Way campaign. At the national level, he played many executive roles with the Association of Canadian Deans of Education and was recognized for his significant contributions with an Honorary Lifetime Membership Award in 2020. Internationally, he was the Chair of the International Council on Education for Teaching from 2015 to 2017 and was appointed as an Emeritus Board member in 2019. Dr. Mandzuk’s outstanding academic administrative career and commitment to the University has always been carried out with grace and integrity.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. David Mandzuk the title of Dean Emeritus.
Johann de Vries, Dean Emeritus
Dr. Johann de Vries
Dean Emeritus, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (2021)
BChD, BChD(Hons), MDent (Pretoria)
Dean of the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry from 1998–2006, Dr. Johann de Vries brought transformation and vision to the College. During his tenure as Dean, he established Dentistry’s first Strategic Plan, which optimized the environment for student learning, introduced student support structures and established teaching clinics. He implemented a new organizational structure, established the Centre for Community Oral Health which provides oral healthcare for underserved populations and oversaw the opening of the DentSim, a state-of-the-art simulation clinic and the first of its kind in Canada.
Dr. de Vries received the President’s Award of Merit for Outstanding Service to the Profession from the Manitoba Dental Association, was the first academic member on the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) Governing Board and received its Distinguished Service Award. He was awarded the American Dental Education Association’s Gies Award for Innovation, Vision and Achievement in Dental Education—the highest award in dental education.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Johann de Vries the title of Dean Emeritus.
Ellen Judd, Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Dr. Ellen Judd
Distinguished Professor Emerita, Faculty of Arts (2021)
BA(Hons) (Queen’s), MA, PhD (UBC)
Joining the University of Manitoba in 1989 as an Associate Professor and Canada Research Fellow, Dr. Ellen Judd served as Head of the Department of Anthropology from 1998 to 2003. She was named Distinguished Professor in 2010.
A preeminent researcher and anthropologist, Dr. Judd’s research is concentrated in the anthropology of contemporary China. Her ethnographic work spans decades, including studies of the rural economic reform, women’s indigenous initiatives for change, and rebuilding cooperative health care. The common theme has been exploring how programs of profound social transformation are engaged, considered and diversely remade in everyday life. She is widely published internationally, and two ethnographies and several articles have been translated and published in China.
Her work contributed to the early decision by Canada to support womanwork in rural China in the 1980s. In 2006 Dr. Judd was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and in 2012–2013 she became President of the Canadian Anthropology Society.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Ellen Judd the title of Distinguished Professor Emerita.
Jan Oleszkiewicz, Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Dr. Jan A. Oleszkiewicz
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Price Faculty of Engineering (2021)
MSc (Wroclaw), MSc, PhD (Vanderbilt)
Dr. Jan Oleszkiewicz is a Distinguished Professor in environmental engineering at the University of Manitoba and serves as President of JAAO Environmental Engineering Ltd.
A groundbreaking researcher and an expert in wastewater treatment and biosolids processing, Dr. Oleszkiewicz has served as a consultant or technical advisor to governments of over forty municipalities worldwide. He served in an advisory role for the upgrade of all three Winnipeg wastewater treatment plants and has long been at the forefront of research in nutrient removal and recovery from wastewater.
While his research, journal papers and conference proceedings have been widely published, Dr. Oleszkiewicz is also an inventor with many registered patents. As a Professor, he has supervised countless master’s and doctoral students and trained multitudes of wastewater plant operators in facilities in Canada, the United States, and the European Union.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Jan Oleszkiewicz the title of Distinguished Professor Emeritus.
Brian Amiro, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Brian Amiro
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (2021)
BSc, MSc (Laurentian), PhD (Gueph)
During his time in the Department of Soil Science, Dr. Brian Amiro made outstanding contributions as a teacher, researcher and administrator.
For much of his career, Dr. Amiro held administrative positions and remained an accomplished researcher and dedicated teacher while serving in these roles. He secured over $4.7 million in research grants, including one grant of over $3 million for greenhouse gas research in beef production systems. Dr. Amiro has published more than 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals, has been ranked by Stanford University as being in the world’s top 2% of scientists, and was recognized as a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology.
Dr. Amiro has been an extraordinary and versatile teacher, instructing a variety of courses and mentoring many undergraduate and graduate students. He received the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Science’s Excellence in Teaching Award in 2019.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Brian Amiro the title of Professor Emeritus.
Stefan Cenkowski, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Stefan Cenkowski
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (2021)
BSc, MSc, PhD, ScD (Wroclaw)
Dr. Stefan Cenkowski has had a distinguished 32 year career in the Department of Biosystems Engineering.
Dr. Cenkowski has been recognized by the Canadian Society for Bioengineering multiple times for his contributions to research in bioprocess and food engineering: he received the John Clark Award for outstanding contribution to teaching and research in 2005, earned Fellow status for his exceptional contributions in bioprocess engineering in 2012, and received the esteemed Maple Leaf Award in 2015.
A distinguished scholar and teacher, Dr. Cenkowski contributed to the field through books, book chapters, patents, publications, conference presentations and technical reports.He served as editor-in-chief for the journal Canadian Biosystems Engineering and served on many conference organizing committees.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Stefan Cenkowski the title of Professor Emeritus.
Judith Chipperfield, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Judith Chipperfield
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Arts (2021)
BA(Hons), MA, PhD (Manitoba)
Since joining the University of Manitoba as a faculty member in 1993, Dr. Judy Chipperfield has made significant interdisciplinary contributions as an internationally-recognized scholar in the psychology of health promotion and disease prevention.
Her work explores the implications for improving the health and longevity of older Canadians, offsetting caregiver burden, and reducing healthcare costs and has been supported by national funding agencies and disseminated in scholarly journals and government reports.
An expert in her field, Dr. Chipperfield has served in an advisory capacity, both provincially and nationally, to shape the future directions of health research in Canada. Her commitment to students that involved exposing them to opportunities and research networks across the globe has helped launch the careers of many young scholars.
Dr. Chipperfield has received many awards of recognition over her career, including the Faculty of Arts’ Professor of the Year Award, the Canadian Association on Gerontology Lifetime Contributions to Gerontology Award, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Investigator Award, Partnership Award, Mid-career Aging Award and Knowledge Translation Prize.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Judy Chipperfield the title of Professor Emeritus.
Michael Doob, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Michael Doob
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Science (2021)
BA (Columbia), MA (City College NY), PhD (City Uni NY)
Since beginning his exceptional academic career at the University of Manitoba in 1969, distinguished mathematician Dr. Michael Doob made outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics.
A researcher in algebraic graph theory, Dr. Doob was responsible for co-authoring one of the most influential monographs on spectra of graphs, whose citations number in the thousands. He is well known in the graph theory community, with a graph named after him—the Doob graph.
In 1990, he established one of the first non-commercial publishing offices at the University of Manitoba and handled the complete publication process from manuscript receipt to camera-ready copy utilising emerging computer technologies.
Dr. Doob spearheaded the digitization of the pre-digital Canadian Mathematical Society (CMS) journals, which benefited the entire mathematical community. In recognition of his exemplary work, he received the Graham Wright Service Award and was bestowed a Fellow of the CMS.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Michael Doob the title of Professor Emeritus.
Don Flaten, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Don Flaten
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (2021)
BScAg (Saskatchewan), PhD (Manitoba)
Since joining the University of Manitoba faculty in 1987, Dr. Don Flaten has served in several capacities, including as Director of the School of Agriculture, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Professor, Acting Head of the Department of Soil Science, and Chair of the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment.
A highly impactful teacher and researcher, Dr. Flaten was the recipient of numerous awards related to teaching excellence, outreach and research, including the Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Outreach Award, the University’s highest outreach honor. He also received Fellow Awards from the Canadian Society of Soil Science, American Society of Agronomy, and the Soil Science Society of America, recognizing his professional achievements and meritorious service.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Don Flaten the title of Professor Emeritus.
Joannie Halas, Professor Emerita
Dr. Joannie Halas
Professor Emerita, Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management (2021)
BPE, Teacher’s Certificate (Manitoba), MSc (Ottawa), PhD (Alberta)
A faculty member of the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management since 1999, Dr. Joannie Halas is a recognized leader in physical and health education.
Through her investment in curriculum and her extensive community-based research program, she has brought leadership and attention to focusing on ways to ensure access to qualityand culturally relevant physical education for Indigenous Youth and marginalized groups. Dr. Halas is the co-creator of the enormously successful Rec and Read Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program, which has been recognized globally for its impact.
To support and prepare Indigenous students to deliver physical activity and recreation programs in their communities, Dr. Halas created and initiated the Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation in the Community certificate program. Through her research, teaching, graduate supervision and community work, Dr. Halas was an agent of social change and inspiration.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Joannie Halas the title of Professor Emerita.
David McMillan, Professor Emeritus
Mr. David S. McMillan
Professor Emeritus, School of Art (2021)
BSc, MFA (Wisconsin-Madison)
Appointed to the School of Art in 1973, Professor David McMillan established a robust photography program at the University of Manitoba upon his arrival. The program offers exposure to a wide array of photography concepts including applied photography, the history of photography, as well as darkroom facilities and digital photography.
An outstanding teacher, Professor McMillan has developed inspirational courses in the area of photography, transformed experiences and shaped internationally renowned photographers.
Over four decades of exemplary service, Professor McMillan was a recipient of numerous grants and awards and served on many School committees, funding juries and as a member of the Winnipeg Art Gallery Board.
Professor McMillan has lectured and been a visiting artist at countless universities and art galleries, and has participated in numerous group shows and exhibitions throughout Canada and internationally.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Professor David McMillan the title of Professor Emeritus.
Kurt Markstrom, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Kurt Sven Markstrom
Professor Emeritus, Desautels Faculty of Music (2021)
BMus, MMus, MLS (Alberta), PhD (Toronto)
Since 1999, Dr. Kurt Markstrom has made important contributions to the University of Manitoba. His commitment to high-quality, engaging programs is reflected through the courses he teaches: core classical curriculum and popular music, for which he has received teaching awards from the Universities of Manitoba and Toronto.
He is an internationally recognized scholar of 18th century Italian opera and the authority on the composers Leonardo Vinci and Nicola Porpora. His book The Operas of Leonardo Vinci, Napoletano and his critical edition of the Porpora Vespers 1745 have received international awards. He was the co-founder of the Progetto Leonardo Vinci preparing performance scores of Eraclea and Catone in Utica for revival at Festival dell’Aurora. Catone, which was used by Max Cencic for the acclaimed Decca recording, has been prepared as a scholarly edition to be the first volume of the Leonardo Vinci Opera Omnia.
He is currently editing his reconstruction of the first Canadian opera, Joseph Quesnel’s Colas et Colinette (Montreal, 1790), and writing a book on the composer/playwright.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Kurt Markstrom the title of Professor Emeritus.
Thomas Nesmith, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Thomas Nesmith
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Arts (2021)
BA(Hons), MA (Queens), PhD (Carleton)
Joining the University of Manitoba in 1990 following a distinguished tenure as an archivist at the then National Archives of Canada, Dr. Thomas Nesmith founded archival studies within the Joint Master’s Program in History, making the University of Manitoba only the second Canadian university outside Quebec to offer a graduate degree for completion of a curriculum in archival studies.
Dr. Nesmith made significant contributions to the successful bid for the archives of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which resulted in the creation of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. His award-winning publications fundamentally shifted how archivists, scholars and others understand archives and archival work.
A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and the Association of Canadian Archivists, Dr. Nesmith holds an outstanding achievement award from the Faculty of Arts and a lifetime service award from the Association for Manitoba Archives.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Thomas Nesmith the title of Professor Emeritus.
Philip Osborne, Professor Emeritus
Professor Philip H. Osborne
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Law (2021)
LLM (McGill), LLB(Hons) (Auckland)
A respected scholar and outstanding educator, Professor Philip Osborne enjoyed a 41-year career in the Faculty of Law.
His book The Law of Torts (now in its sixth edition) is considered an invaluable contribution to the understanding of tort law and the social policies underlying the law. It has been cited by many courts including the Supreme Court of Canada. He has also written extensively for scholarly publications and has written many draft reports for the Manitoba Law Reform Commission.
Professor Osborne served as Chair and member of many faculty committees, was a regular speaker for a wide range of community groups and taught across many faculties including Dentistry, Management, Engineering and at the Institute of Chartered Accountants. A beloved Professor of Law, Professor Osborne was a recipient of the Saunderson Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1979.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Professor Philip Osborne the title of Professor Emeritus.
Jo-Ann Sawatzky, Professor Emerita
Dr. Jo-Ann Sawatzky
Professor Emerita, College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (2021)
BN, MN, PhD (Manitoba)
An exemplary researcher in the area of cardiovascular health and women’s health, Dr. Jo-Ann Sawatzky is also known as an innovative teacher.
Dr. Sawatzky served as a professor, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ College of Nursing, and was appointed as a Senior Scholar in the College of Nursing in 2019. She received a College of Nursing teaching award an unprecedented nine times during her time at the University of Manitoba.
Her research examining cardiac nursing and women’s health resulted in the innovative development of Clinical Nursing Research Associate roles in the emergency department and cardiac sciences programs in Winnipeg’s tertiary care health centres. She has received more than $2.5 million from local and national funding agencies, and published over 70 peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Sawatzky was recognized with the highly prestigious Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nursing Research Excellence Award.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Jo-Ann Sawatzky the title of Professor Emerita.
Bogdan Slominski, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Bogdan Slominski
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (2021)
MSc, PhD (Olsztyn University of Agriculture and Technology)
For 35 years, Dr. Bogdan Slominski has contributed immensely to the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, making significant contributions to the teaching, research and outreach missions of the University.
An outstanding researcher, Slominski has developed a world-class research program in nutritional biochemistry with a special focus on poultry nutrition. He is also a leader in evaluating new feed ingredients and the use of exogenous enzymes, and has contributed to the development of prebiotics and natural alternative to antibiotics in poultry and swine nutrition.
Dr. Slominski is also an enthusiastic teacher,having taught five different graduate courses and supervised 20 post-graduate theses and 19 post-doctoral fellows and visiting scientists.
He has received the NSERC Synergy Award, and the National Research Council/Alberta Science and Technology Award for Innovation.
Now retired, Slominski is still active at the university, currently holding five major research grants for a total of $2.2 million and supervising graduate students and a technician.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Bogdan Slominski the title of Professor Emeritus.
Russell Smandych, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Russell Smandych
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Arts (2021)
BA (Saskatchewan), MA (Simon Fraser), PhD (Toronto)
As a member of the Department of Sociology and Criminology’s faculty since 1986, Dr. Russell Smandych has made significant contributions to research, teaching, and university and professional service in the areas of socio-historical, youth and global criminology.
Dr. Smandych’s interdisciplinary and comparative research ranges from his early socio-historical work on the development of poor relief, criminal justice and penitentiary systems in the 19th century, to his more recent widely cited publications on British colonial legal history, settler colonial law and Indigenous peoples, and comparative youth justice system reform.
His consistent and high level of scholarly activities are showcased through his multiple published works, his dedication to student success and his international collaborations and recognition. In addition, Dr. Smandych’s commitment to service is demonstrated by his administrative participation at the University and the wider profession. He has served on several editorial boards of international peer-review journals and as President of the Canadian Law and Society Association.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Russell Smandych the title of Professor Emeritus.
Richard Warrington, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Richard J. Warrington
Professor Emeritus, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (2021)
BSc, MBBS (London), PhD (Memorial)
A faculty member of the University of Manitoba since 1976, Dr. Richard Warrington served as Section Head of Allergy and Clinical Immunology for four decades and as Director of the Clinical Investigation Unit Allergy Laboratory and the Rheumatic Disease Unit Research Laboratory.
A groundbreaking researcher and influential teacher with a distinguished record of professional service and scholarly achievements, Dr. Warrington was the recipient of numerous awards including the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Award for Research in Immunology, the Jerry Dolovich Award for Contributions to Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Canada, and the Distinguished Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Member Award.
Dr. Warrington also served as Examiner, Chief Examiner and Vice-Chair in Clinical Immunology and Allergy for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and received their prestigious award for 30 years of volunteer service. He was also a long time member of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Richard Warrington the title of Professor Emeritus.
Michael West, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Michael West
Professor Emeritus, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (2021)
BSc, MD, PhD (Manitoba), OM
A dedicated and extraordinary neurosurgeon, Dr. Michael West’s leadership established an outstanding neurosurgical team that has improved the care and outcomes for countless Manitobans.
In his 25 years at the University, Dr. West became well known for his surgical skill, his unmatched clinical care, and his bedside manner. Well respected as the epitome of professionalism, his voice of reason was often sought out by both colleagues and students. Dr. West served in myriad roles, among them Head of Neurosurgery; Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education and Associate Dean, Professionalism.
Dr. West’s leadership and innovation have resulted in key clinical care advancements including the Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery program, the Center for Surgical Innovation in the Kleyson Institute for Advanced Medicine, and the Stereotactic Body Radiation program using Varian Edge technology.
His sustained contributions to medical education and clinical excellence have earned him many awards, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for contributions to Neurosurgery, the Distinguished Service Award from Doctors Manitoba, the Canadian Association of Medical Education Certificate of Merit, and the Order of Manitoba in 2019.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Michael West the title of Professor Emeritus.
Teresa Zelenski, Professor Emerita
Dr. Teresa Zelinski
Professor Emerita, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (2021)
BSc, MSc, PhD (Manitoba)
Internationally recognized researcher in the area of human red cell genomics, Dr. Teresa Zelinski was a celebrated professor in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences from 1984 to 2020.
During her illustrious career, Dr. Zelinski received more than $3 million in grant funding and shared her work in the field of transfusion medicine around the world. She published 80 original papers and three book chapters in her area of focus.
A committed teacher, Dr. Zelinski supervised and advised many graduate students, and was a member of review committees for graduate programs in the Departments of Medical Microbiology and Biochemistry and Medical Genetics.
For more than a decade, Dr. Zelinski served as Secretary for the International Society of Blood Transfusion Committee on Terminology for Red Cell Surface Antigens and as a member of the Scientific Section Advisory Committee for the American Association of Blood Banks.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Teresa Zelinski the title of Professor Emerita.
2020
David Barnard, President Emeritus
Dr. David T. Barnard
President Emeritus (2020)
BSc, MSc, PhD (Toronto), DipCS (UBC), LLM (York), OM
For twelve years, Dr. David Barnard served with great distinction as the University’s 11th President and Vice-Chancellor.
Under his leadership, and in collaboration with members of the University of Manitoba community, the University experienced considerable growth, increasing both Indigenous and international student populations, reaching new heights in research accomplishments, becoming a member of the U15 consortia of research-intensive universities in Canada, and achieving unprecedented success in philanthropy through the Front and Centre campaign.
In 2011, Dr. Barnard made a formal Statement of Apology and Reconciliation to Residential School Survivors in front of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the first leader of a post-secondary institution to do so. Dr. Barnard’s legacy is his unwavering commitment to Reconciliation, to advancing and building relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. David Barnard the title of President Emeritus.
Carolynne Presser, Director Emerita
Ms. Carolynne Presser
Director Emerita, Libraries (2020)
AB (Hunter), MLS (Pratt)
Serving as Director of Libraries at the University of Manitoba from 1990 until her retirement in 2009, Ms. Carolynne Presser provided distinguished service to the University and to the profession.
Ms. Presser’s strong advocacy for the Libraries was demonstrated by visionary initiatives including the initiation of major fundraising campaigns, completion of several large building projects, the establishment of endowment funds, and the creation of one of the first institutional repositories in Canada, MSpace. Today, students and faculty continue to learn and thrive in exceptional library spaces completed under Ms. Presser’s tenure including the Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library, William R. Newman Agriculture Library, Icelandic Reading Room, and Archives & Special Collections.
During her term as University Librarian, the oversight and management of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority hospital libraries was assumed. As part of this structure, the Manitoba Health Information and Knowledge Network was reinvigorated.
In addition to her leadership within the University, she held many positions at the provincial, national and international levels including President of the Canadian Association of Research Libraries and board member of the National Library of Canada, Association and Research Libraries, and the Canadian Research Knowledge Network.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Carolynne Presser the title of Director Emerita.
Donna Breyfogle, Librarian Emerita
Ms. Donna H. Breyfogle
Librarian Emerita, Libraries (2020)
BA(Hons) (Winnipeg), MLS (Toronto), MA (Manitoba)
A member of the Libraries community for two decades before becoming an Associate University Librarian in 1998, Donna Breyfogle oversaw numerous departments and supported innovations to make more scholarly content available to the University community.
Donna led the development of the Libraries’ digitization plan, the initiative to migrate print journal subscriptions to electronic, and the development and management of the collections to support the University’s programs of teaching and research.
She was responsible for the Libraries’ acquisitions budget and worked with regional and national consortia on licensing electronic resources and special projects to ensure the preservation of rare and Canadian publications. Her commitment to support innovative ways to make scholarly content more accessible was a consistent priority.
Donna participated in many Libraries, University, and national committees and was active in professional associations including the Canadian Association of College and University Libraries and Manitoba Library Association. In addition to a significant administrative portfolio, Donna engaged in research on the history of linguistics, and the life and career of Elizabeth Dafoe.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Donna Breyfogle the title of Librarian Emerita.
Katherine (Karin) Wittenberg, Dean Emeritus
Dr. Katherine (Karin) M. Wittenberg
Dean Emeritus, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (2020)
BSC, MSc, PhD (Manitoba)
Dr. Wittenberg began her distinguished academic career in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences in 1985. She was appointed the first female Dean of the faculty in 2014.
Through her roots as an animal scientist, Dr. Wittenberg played a leading role in the establishment of the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre which engages both students and the general public in the use of science and technology in modern food production. Her research in the area of animal science was well funded with a career accumulation of $26M as principal investigator and co-investigator. She received the Canadian Society of Animal Science Fellowship Award in 2013.
As Dean, Dr. Wittenberg played a significant role in fundraising, attracting over $11.7 million to create awards and scholarships, as well as funding classroom and research facility upgrades. She also spearheaded greater Indigenous inclusion in the Faculty, through establishing an Indigenous Scholar position, creating Indigenous spaces, and attracting funds to support summer jobs for Indigenous students. In addition, she led the development of the Faculty’s first Strategic Research Plan and provided the faculty with a platform to experience significant research funding growth.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Karin Wittenberg the title of Dean Emeritus.
Diana Brydon, Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Dr. Diana Brydon
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Arts (2020)
BA, MA (Toronto), PhD (Australia National), PhD (Linnaeus)
A Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Globalization and Cultural Studies, Dr. Diana Brydon joined the University in 2006.
She is the founding director of the Centre for Globalization and Cultural Studies and an internationally acclaimed literary critic known for her multifaceted and groundbreaking contributions to postcolonial literary and cultural studies.
Through her research, Dr. Brydon has assessed and developed ways in which research into globalization and the analysis of cultural practices can contribute to furthering trans-cultural understanding and interdisciplinary collaboration to address some of the challenges posed by globalization.
Elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2008, Dr. Brydon has published numerous books, special journal issues, refereed articles, book chapters, and book reviews. Her work has been translated into Chinese, Polish, and Portuguese.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Diana Brydon the title of Distinguished Professor Emeritus.
Elizabeth Comack, Distinguished Professor Emerita
Dr. Elizabeth Comack
Distinguished Professor Emerita, Faculty of Arts (2020)
BA(Hons) (Winnipeg), MA (Queen’s), PhD (Alberta)
An exceptional sociology and criminology scholar, Dr. Elizabeth Comack has fashioned a productive research program focused on social justice issues. She is a leader in the development of the sociology of law and feminist criminology in Canada, and has made distinguished contributions pertaining to Indigenous peoples and their colonial relationship with the Canadian criminal justice system.
Dr. Comack has a longstanding involvement with the Manitoba Research Alliance, a coalition of academic and community partners with extensive research networks, community engagements and policy initiatives that has been awarded millions of dollars in research funding. She has disseminated her profoundly impactful research through 13 books, as well as scores of book chapters, articles, and reports. Her book, Indians Wear Red, won the Alexander Kennedy Isbister Award for Non-Fiction in 2014.
A two-time recipient of the Outstanding Teacher Award, Dr. Comack has a long and enviable record of undergraduate and graduate teaching excellence.
A dedicated citizen of the University, Dr. Comack has served as Sociology Department Head and devoted considerable time to collegial governance. In recognition of her accomplishments, Dr. Comack was appointed as a Distinguished Professor in 2020.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Elizabeth Comack the title of Distinguished Professor Emerita.
David Arnason, Professor Emeritus
Dr. David Ellis Arnason
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Arts (2020)
BA, MA (Manitoba), PhD (UNB)
Since beginning his career at the University as a scholar of Canadian literature in 1972, Dr. David Arnason has made immeasurable contributions to the intellectual and creative excellence of the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media, and has helped to establish it as a world-class centre for both the production and critical analysis of Canadian literature.
A celebrated novelist, short story writer, poet, editor and scholar of international renown, Dr. Arnason is one of the founders of Turnstone Press, an independent press now in its fifth decade of activity, and a recipient of the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal.
Over the past fifty years, his love for writing, his dedication to his students and to the study of literature, and his boundless creative energy have been a source of inspiration for many. Demonstrated by his extraordinary collection of novels and creative works, Dr. Arnason is one of Canadian literature’s well-known authors, a respected scholar and literary critic of international renown.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. David Arnason the title of Professor Emeritus.
James Hare, Professor Emeritus
Dr. James F. Hare
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Science (2020)
BSc, MSc (Toronto), PhD (Alberta)
Dr. James Hare had an illustrious 22-year career at the University of Manitoba, serving in many administrative roles including Associate Head and Acting Head of the Department of Biological Sciences, Acting Associate Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and Grievance Officer with the University of Manitoba’s Faculty Association.
A prominent teacher and researcher in animal behaviour and communication, Dr. Hare has been internationally recognized with numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-ranking journals such as Nature, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Proceedings of the Royal Society. He has also attracted significant public attention with appearances on CBC’s Quirks and Quarks and The Nature of Things.
His exemplary achievements in research, teaching and service throughout his career have garnered him several awards from the University of Manitoba. Dr. Hare has supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, served as reviewer and editor for journals, books, and institutional reviews and was a member of NSERC’s Ecology and Evolution grant evaluation committee.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. James Hare the title of Professor Emeritus.
Kent HayGlass, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Kent T. HayGlass
Professor Emeritus, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (2020)
BSc(Hons) (Queen’s), PhD (Western)
Recognized as an innovative researcher, educator and leader in the field of immunology, Dr. Kent HayGlass made important research contributions to understanding how our immune system functions in good health and disease. He studied the way that maladaptive immune regulation causes allergic disorders to arise in children, investigating the immunological mechanisms
responsible for development and maintenance of good health during pregnancy, and from infancy through adulthood.
Dr. HayGlass was a recipient of numerous teaching awards, the Bowman Rh Institute Foundation Research Award, and the Canadian Society of Immunology Cinader Award. Most notably, he was elected to the Collegium Internationale Allergologium as the youngest and sixth Canadian for his seminal contributions to immunology/allergy discovery research.
A valued member of the University of Manitoba since 1986, Dr. HayGlass served in many administrative capacities including Head of the Department of Immunology, Director of the Canadian Institute of Heath Research (CIHR) National Training Program in Allergy and Asthma Research, and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ Director of Advanced Degrees in Medicine.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Kent HayGlass the title of Professor Emeritus.
Yatta Kanu, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Yatta Kanu
Professor Emerita, Faculty of Education (2020)
BA, DipEd, MEd (Sierra Leone), BLitt (Birmingham), PhD (Alberta)
An award-winning researcher and teacher, Dr. Yatta Kanu joined the Faculty of Education in 1998.
Dr. Kanu’s research in the areas of educational needs and barriers of marginalized and stigmatized groups received over one million dollars in grants, as well as additional funding from the World Bank, UNESCO and the Aga Khan Foundation, and has been widely disseminated in books, book chapters, articles and peer-reviewed publications.
Dr. Kanu provided a challenging, critically-oriented learning environment for hundreds of pre-service teachers and graduate students, and her studies on teaching and learning with Canadian Indigenous students have been pivotal in guiding new program development in the faculty, the province and across the nation.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Yatta Kanu the title of Professor Emerita.
Robert Lotocki, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Robert John Lotocki
Professor Emeritus, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (2020)
Bsc, MD (Manitoba)
Internationally recognized as a champion of innovation in cervical cancer screening and prevention, Dr. Robert Lotocki brought his leadership and commitment to teaching and research to the University of Manitoba for 38 years.
He is a widely respected clinical teacher. He served as Residency Program Director and Gynecological Oncology Fellowship Director and has received many awards for his teaching excellence including the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) National Faculty Award, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) Carl Nimrod Award, and the PARIM Professionalism and Mentorship Award. As Medical Director of CervixCheck he modernized cervical screening methods in Manitoba and developed a provincial registry. A champion of innovation in cervical cancer screening and prevention, particularly for women in under-served areas, he received the UM’s Clinical Service Recognition Award.
Dr. Lotocki is highly published in peer-reviewed publications, scientific abstracts and disseminated his work at national and international forums.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Robert Lotocki the title of Professor Emeritus.
Ralph Mason, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Ralph Mason
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Education (2020)
BEd, MEd (Calgary), PhD (Alberta)
A member of the University of Manitoba community since 1997, Dr. Ralph Mason is recognized as an award-winning educator and scholar.
Over his career, Dr. Mason has been a leader in the field of mathematics education, engaged extensively and presented at the local, provincial, national and international levels. His research has been supported by national funding agencies and his works are widely published in books, journals and countless professional publications. In 2012, Dr. Mason was bestowed the Manitoba Educational Research Network’s Research Achievement Award.
His commitment to teaching excellence has been recognized through numerous awards including the Murray McPherson Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching in 2019, and the Student’s Teacher Recognition Award for Significant
Contribution to Excellence in Teaching in 2009.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Ralph Mason the title of Professor Emeritus.
Michael Moffatt, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Michael E. K. Moffatt
Professor Emeritus, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (2020)
BSc(Hons), MD (Toronto), MSc (McGill)
A clinician and leader who has dedicated nearly 50 years to Indigenous health, Dr. Michael Moffatt has held clinical, research and administrative roles in pediatrics and child health and community health sciences.
Dr. Moffatt was appointed the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority’s executive director for quality, safety and research and evaluation and was instrumental in building an embedded research unit that performs primary health research and community health assessments and fosters the use of evidence in health care decision-making.
Dr. Moffatt’s continuous commitment to Indigenous health has inspired many cohorts of graduate students, medical trainees, residents and physicians to the important work of Ongomiizwin Health Services. His research career has focused on the epidemiology of health in Indigenous communities and he is widely published and funded by external granting agencies. Dr. Moffatt was recently awarded the prestigious Harry Medovy Lecture for Social Pediatrics.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Michael Moffatt the title of Professor Emeritus.
Michael Mowat, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Michael R. A. Mowat
Professor Emeritus, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (2020)
BSc (York), PhD (Alberta)
Since 1985, Dr. Michael Mowat has been a leading cancer researcher at the University of Manitoba and CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute. He has served as a teacher and research mentor and as professor in the departments of biochemistry and medical genetics, and physiology and pathophysiology.
Dr. Mowat is internationally known for his seminal publication in the journal Nature (1985) which showed for the first time that mutations in the TP53 gene were important in mechanisms of cancer transformation. He discovered that TP53 is a tumour suppressor, not a tumour-causing gene. Today, TP53 is the most studied gene in human disease.
Dr. Mowat has been a prolific researcher, attracting over $7 million in research grants and contracts, and also serving on the US National Cancer Institute’s committee for research excellence in lung cancer.
A dedicated teacher, Dr. Mowat has supervised 20 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows and supervised over 30 undergraduate projects and summer research assistants.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Michael Mowat the tile of Professor Emeritus.
Elizabeth Ready, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Allison Elizabeth Ready
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management (2020)
BA(Hons), MA (Western), PhD (Alberta)
Dr. Elizabeth Ready is a leader in the health, physical activity and wellness community. Since joining the University of Manitoba in 1981, she proved to be a highly successful researcher and a well-respected mentor.
Throughout her 37-year career, Dr. Ready was a lead and collaborator in nearly 50 funded research projects, totaling over $2.7 million in research funding. She published prolifically and gave hundreds of community talks. Her research spanned the fields of exercise physiology, health promotion, aging, community development, interprofessional education and collaborative practice. She was dedicated to enhancing physical activity supports to marginalized groups.
Dr. Ready was an innovative teacher and admired mentor to over 85 graduate students. She served in countless national organizations, including the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, as Director of the Applied Health Sciences PhD Program, and as Undergraduate Chair, Graduate Program Chair, and Associate Dean (Academic) in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management. A trailblazer throughout her career, she was the first woman elected to the board of the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Elizabeth the title of Professor Emeritus.
Noralou Roos, Professor Emerita
Dr. Noralou Preston Roos
Professor Emerita, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (2020)
AB (Stanford), PhD (MIT), OC
With over 46 years of service at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Noralou Roos has made a significant impact on the field of public health around the world. She was the Founding Director of the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy; the first big data centre for health policy research in Canada.
Dr. Roos is a world-renowned researcher and has received over $12.5M in research grants and contracts and published more than 175 articles and contributed to over 20 books. She held a National Health Research Scientist award for 25 years, and a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Population Health for 7 years.
Dr. Roos was honoured with an Order of Canada, elected to the Academy of Science of the Royal Society of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, and inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Noralou Roos the title of Professor Emerita.
Kumar Sharma, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Kumar S. Sharma
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Science (2020)
BSc(Hons), PhD (Manitoba)
Dr. Kumar Sharma has been a world-renowned researcher and professor within the Department of Physics & Astronomy for nearly 40 years. He has dedicated much of his career to the understanding of ion trap-based mass measurement of radioactive isotopes.
His years of experience and research in this area lead to his project, the Canadian Penning Trap (CPT), where his research has significantly contributed to our knowledge and understanding of nuclear properties and key astrophysical questions such as the nucleosynthesis of heavy elements.
Dr. Sharma instilled a passion for innovation in 21 graduate students and postdocs, and 22 students at the undergraduate level.
Dr. Sharma has authored 117 peer-reviewed articles. For seven years he served as the Department Head of Physics and Astronomy and was appointed Chair of the Division of Nuclear Physics in the Canadian Association of Physicists. Dr. Sharma also co-founded the Canadian Institute of Nuclear Physics, while serving on the NSERC Subatomic Grand Selection Committee and chairing the Commission C2 of the International Union of Physics and Applied Physics.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Kumar Sharma the title of Professor Emeritus.
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Harvey Secter, Chancellor Emeritus
Dr. Harvey Secter
Chancellor Emeritus
B.Comm (Manitoba), LL.B. (Manitoba), LL.M. (Harvard), OM, CM
Dr. Harvey Secter is a friend and a champion of the University of Manitoba. He served an extraordinary three terms as Chancellor, providing sage advice and counsel to the executive team at the University and serving as an ambassador with alumni, friends and donors. He played a key role in the governance and progress of this institution.
Harvey was elected to the role of Chancellor after having served as with distinction as dean of the Faculty of Law for nine years, and as a leader in Winnipeg’s business community.
Harvey is a community volunteer, fundraiser and philanthropist, and he currently serves as honorary chair of Front and Centre, the University’s $500-million campaign.
He has made decades-long contributions to the Winnipeg community, with grace, respect and good humour as his hallmarks. He was recently named a member of the Order of Manitoba.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Harvey Secter the title of Chancellor Emeritus.
Richard Lobdell, Vice-Provost Emeritus
Dr. Richard Lobdell
Vice-Provost Emeritus
B.A. (Kansas), M.A. (Wisconsin), Ph.D. (McGill)
Dr. Richard Lobdell is a valued administrator and professor whose wisdom and insight have had an important and shaping influence on the University of Manitoba.
Richard joined the department of economics in 1972 and by 1982 was assuming a range of challenging and important administrative roles, beginning with associate dean of Arts. He also served as acting dean of Arts, acting head of several Arts’ departments, and the Canada director for the University of Botswana-University of Manitoba Link program. He served as Vice-Provost (Programs) for 15 years and, following completion of that role, he stepped in as college director and principal of the International College of Manitoba. Today, Dr. Lobdell’s deep and abiding counsel continues to be appreciated by the St. Paul’s College community where he holds office space.
Dr. Lobdell is an outstanding administrator, and while carrying a significant administrative workload throughout his career he continued to publish, present at conferences and share his sage administrative analyses through several commissioned research reports. He received the Peter D. Curry Chancellor’s Award for outstanding contributions to the development and/or governance of the University.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Richard Lobdell the title of Vice-Provost Emeritus.
Ada Ducas, Librarian Emeritus
Ada M. Ducas
Librarian Emeritus
B.A. (Hons) (Montreal), M.L.S. (McGill)
Ms. Ada Ducas served as head of the Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library (NJMHSL) in the University Libraries from 1995 to 1997, and then as head of the Health Sciences Libraries, which included the NJMHSL, from 1998-2018.
During her long and distinguished career, Ada shaped the development of a coordinated health library system for the province of Manitoba. Her accomplishments include the Manitoba Health Information Network which provides library services to Northern, rural and urban nurses, an Indigenous health collection, oversight of all Winnipeg Regional Health Authority libraries and, finally, the creation of the Manitoba Health Information and Knowledge Network for the Regional Health Authorities in Manitoba.
Ada has been active at the executive level of many provincial and national associations, including the Canadian Association of College and University Libraries, the Manitoba Health Libraries Association, the Canadian Health Libraries Association, the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada and the Canadian Health Network Advisory Board. She has also published extensively and presented at conferences around the world.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Ms. Ada Ducas the title of Librarian Emerita.
Nicole Michaud-Oystryk, Librarian Emerita
Ms. Nicole Michaud-Oystryk
Librarian Emerita
B.A. (Saint-Boniface), M.Bibl. (Montreal), M.A. (Manitoba)
Ms. Nicole Michaud-Oystryk has a record of distinguished service to both the University and the profession of librarianship. She served as head of the Elizabeth Dafoe Library for nearly 30 years.
Nicole’s career was marked by her continuous efforts to improve services to students and faculty. In 2012, she oversaw the complete transformation of the Elizabeth Dafoe Library commons area which included both the design and the enhancement of the service delivery model.
A skilled researcher, Nicole has a significant record of research and scholarly work, including a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada grant for a national survey project on the new roles of Canadian academic librarians.
She is a founding member of the Western Canadian Federation for the distribution of national and international data files and served on several library professional boards.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Ms. Nicole Michaud-Oystryk the title of Librarian Emerita.
Mark Whitmore, Dean Emeritus
Dr. Mark D. Whitmore
Dean Emeritus, Faculty of Science
B. Sc. (Honours), M.Sc., Ph.D. (McMaster)
Dr. Mark Whitmore was Dean of the Faculty of Science from 2004 to 2014, during which time he led a number of major initiatives that greatly benefited students and faculty at the University.
His leadership guided the faculty through the development of a new biological sciences department, the collaborative creation of the Manitoba Institute of Materials with the Faculty of Engineering, and the recovery work following the devastating Duff Roblin Building fire.
Indeed, Indigenous achievement and student success were hallmarks of Dr. Whitmore’s decanal accomplishments. The faculty saw a sharp rise in Indigenous student enrolment, doubled their endowment funds and established innovative learning opportunities for students at all levels.
Dr. Whitmore was always a passionate voice on university governance platforms and served on numerous national boards including the Canadian Council of Deans of Science, CANARIE, and led the University to participate in TRIUMF; Canada’s particle accelerator centre.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Mark Whitmore the title of Dean Emeritus.
Frank Hawthorne, Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Dr. Frank C. Hawthorne
Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources
A.R.S.M. (Royal School of Mines), B.Sc. (Spec.) (Imperial College), Ph.D. (McMaster)
Through imagination, creativity and leadership, Distinguished Professor Frank Hawthorne has revolutionized our fundamental understanding of minerals and their behaviour in Earth processes.
Dr. Hawthorne is recognized as the world’s foremost mineralogist of all time, devoting his 40-plus year career to the University and to bringing numerous theoretical and experimental techniques to bear on what had been intractable problems in mineralogy, crystallography and geochemistry.
His work has been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada, the Russian Academy of Sciences, the International Mineralogical Association, and the Mineralogical Associations of Canada, Great Britain, America and Italy. Dr. Hawthorne has received the Killam Prize in Natural Sciences, and is a Companion of the Order of Canada and recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Dr. Hawthorne’s teaching success combines the importance of technical expertise in every experimental technique and the belief that his students must conceive and do their own work, with guidance, rather than act as “hands” for his own research. As a result he has mentored the next generation of prominent scientists and leaders in the field.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Frank Hawthorne the title of Distinguished Professor Emeritus.
Allan Becker, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Allan Becker
Professor Emeritus, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (2019)
MD (Manitoba)
Recognized internationally as a leader in pediatric allergy and asthma research, Dr. Allan Becker joined the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health in 1985 and served as Section Head of Allergy and Clinical Immunology from 2005–2019.
As a founding member of the Canadian Network for Asthma Care, Dr. Becker led the development of the first national Certification for Asthma Educators as well as an Asthma Educator Education Program, AsthmaTrec, which is now
used across Canada. He was lead author of the first Canadian Pediatric Asthma Guidelines and a member of the Scientific Committee of the Global Initiative for Asthma.
Dr. Becker’s work has generated more than $32M in research funds, and he has published more than 300 articles. His extraordinary scholarly work has led to a paradigm change in the treatment of acute asthma in children. He has received numerous awards that include the Canadian Medical Association Honorary Member Award, the Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond
Jubilee Medal.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Allan Becker the title of Professor Emeritus.
Denis Bracken, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Denis Charles Bracken
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Social Work
B.A. (College of the Holy Cross), M.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (London)
Since beginning his career at the University in 1979, Dr. Denis Bracken has made many outstanding contributions to administration, teaching, research and service in the areas of social work, social policy and criminal justice practice. He served in several key leadership roles including Rector of St. Paul’s College and Inner City Social Work Director, Associate Dean and Acting Dean within the Faculty of Social Work.
Denis is an exemplary intellectual and scholarly mentor to many undergraduate and graduate students. He has been impacting students and contributing to their decisions to practice social work and to contribute to social policy development in the areas of custody for young offenders, programs for domestic violence offenders and approaches to working with Indigenous people and ethnic minorities in criminal justice systems. He led the implementation of the faculty’s highly successful and subscribed to distance education BSW program.
Dr. Bracken has served on several local and international community and professional boards including Rossbrook House, the international advisory panel for the UK’s The Probation Journal and Irish Probation Journal. Dr. Bracken has been an invited and visiting speaker at several universities around the globe.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Denis Bracken the title of Professor Emeritus.
James Bugslag, Professor Emeritus
Dr. James Bugslag
Professor Emeritus, School of Art
B.A., M.A. (Victoria), Ph.D. (East Anglia)
Since 1997, Dr. James Bugslag has taught more than 20 different courses in the School of Art, including medieval, Renaissance and Byzantine art history. He is an internationally recognized medieval art historian.
His expertise is showcased through stained glass, pilgrimage art and architecture, and Gothic design, and he is notably well published in these areas. He has received six Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council grants for his work. He is considered to be one of the top scholars on the Chartres Cathedral, an essential landmark in the history of medieval architecture.
James served on editorial committees for The Journal of Stained Glass and Gesta and was managing editor of the art history journal RACAR. He was a key figure in the revision of the School’s undergraduate art history program and recognized as an outstanding teacher.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. James Bugslag the title of Professor Emeritus.
Orest Cap, Professor Emertius
Dr. Orest Cap
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Education
BEP (UQAM), MEd (Rutgers), PhD (Ohio State)
Since joining the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Education in 1979, Dr. Orest Cap has made a significant scholarly impact in his field. An author and publisher of countless academic texts, peer reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings, Dr. Cap was awarded over two million dollars in funding for his numerous research projects including digital technologies, Human Ecology, Vocational/Technical Studies, and educational gerontology. He has held several administrative roles including Acting Associate Dean, Acting Department Head and Director of the Imperial Oil Academy for the Learning of Mathematics.
Dr. Cap received the Outstanding Teacher Award in 2014, the President’s Outreach Award in 1999 for his contributions to international education and training, and the Dr. Michael and Murial Ewanchuk Award in 2011 for his academic exploration of Ukrainian Canadian history. In 2013, he was presented the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Orest Cap the title of Professor Emeritus.
Dennis Cooley, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Dennis Cooley
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Arts
BEd, BA, MA (Saskatchewan), PhD (Rochester)
Since joining the Department of English, Theatre, Film& Media as a scholar of American and Canadian literature in 1973, Dr. Dennis Cooley has made outstanding contributions to the department as a respected teacher, author and mentor.
An internationally gifted poet and critic of Canadian literature, Dr. Cooley has published numerous poetic publications, articles and essays on a number of literary topics. His connection to prairie life is exhibited through his expansive collection of creative works.
One of the founders of Turnstone Press and the Manitoba Writers’ Guild, Dr. Cooley is committed to the dissemination of manuscripts and award-winning creations. He is a department citizen and committed to the service within and beyond the University. He has served as editor for several Canadian writing and poetry magazines including the Journal of Canadian Fiction, Arts Manitoba and Border Crossings.
Dr. Cooley has won several awards, including the Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for teaching excellence, an Outreach Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Manitoba Writers’ Guild and a Lifetime Member Award from the League of Canadian Poets.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Dennis Cooley the title of Professor Emeritus.
Harbhajan Singh (Dhali) Dhaliwal, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Harbhajan Singh (Dhali) Dhaliwal
Professor Emeritus, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
M.B., M.D. (Birmingham), OM
Dr. Dhali Dhaliwal has been a professor in the department of internal medicine at the Max Rady College of Medicine for the last 15 years and served as president and CEO of CancerCare Manitoba from 2003 to 2013.
Under his leadership with CancerCare Manitoba, he introduced several major advancements in the prevention and treatment of cancer, including the Home Cancer Drug Program, the Surgical Oncology Network, the Provincial Oncology Drug Program, the Manitoba Cancer Patient Journey Initiative, the Quality Patient Safety Portfolio, the Patient Navigation Program and the Colorectal Screening Program—the first of its kind in Canada.
Dhali worked to increase access to cancer care treatment for all Manitobans, especially rural patients. Clinical and academic activities increased dramatically with recruitment of over 30 new faculty and doubling of overall staff. He was instrumental in the opening of the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre and the establishment of Manitoba’s First Nations, Métis and Inuit Cancer Control Program.
In 2014, he resumed clinical responsibilities within the section of hematology/oncology and has played a significant role in clinical and scholarly research in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He received the Order of Manitoba in 2016.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Dhali Dhaliwal the title of Professor Emeritus.
Janice Dodd, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Janice G. Dodd
Professor Emeritus, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Toronto)
A professor in both the Max Rady College of Medicine and the Faculty of Arts, Dr. Janice has made significant and diverse contributions over her 34 year career at the University.
As a molecular biologist she is internationally recognized for her research on the influence of hormones and diet on the development, growth and progression of prostate cancer. She cloned a transcribed gene, "probasin"—a first at the University—which has become an important tool in molecular prostate cancer research and influenced the work of many molecular biologists. As a women’s and gender studies’ scholar she has exposed the challenges for the career progression of women in biomedical sciences.
She has been an admired teacher and mentor, an exceptional ambassador for the University of Manitoba and a strong advocate for women. In 1994, the YMCA-YWCA recognized her for her promotion of the advancement of women in science with a Woman of Distinction Award.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Janice Dodd the title of Professor Emerita.
Tuula Heinonen, Professor Emerita
Dr. Tuula I. Heinonen
Professor Emerita, Faculty of Social Work
B.A. (Alberta), B.S.W. (Calgary), M.S.W. (McGill), D. Phil. (Sussex)
In her 25-year career, Dr. Tuula Heinonen distinguished herself as an accomplished social work scholar, a dedicated mentor and teacher, and a leader within the faculty and broader professional community.
Tuula is a recognized scholar in international social work and has longstanding research collaborations with China through a sizeable Canadian International Development Agency grant that addressed social development and gender. She has collaborations with Finland, China and England. In 2003, she received the Honourable Social Work Professor Award from the China Women’s University in Beijing.
She is highly regarded as an engaged, innovative teacher who worked continuously to enhance and support student success. She is credited with introducing the use of expressive arts in research and social work practice into the curriculum. She co-authored a book on expressive arts for social work, and her textbook, Social Work Practice: Problem Solving and Beyond, has been widely adopted and made a significant contribution to the teaching of social work practice in Canada.
Dr. Heinonen is a leading social work educator and internationally regarded by the many invitations she received to teach abroad.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Tuula Heinonen the title of Professor Emerita.
Erwin Huebner, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Erwin Huebner
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Science
B.Sc. (Alberta), Ph.D. (Massachusetts)
In an outstanding career spanning 45 years, Dr. Erwin Huebner was an exceptional undergraduate teacher, graduate student mentor, researcher and administrator. Erwin was head of the zoology department for 10 years, and played an instrumental role in the merger of zoology and botany departments to form the new department of Biological Sciences.
A developmental biologist specializing in the differentiation of egg cells using advanced microscopic, electrophysiological and molecular techniques, Erwin held career-long research funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and significantly contributed to the intellectual knowledge in his field through his published works.
His initiation of an international project to sequence the “kissing bug” genome has yielded ground-breaking insights into that bug’s role in disease transmission. Many of his graduate trainees have established their own academic and research careers -- carrying on Erwin’s legacy.
Dr. Huebner has contributed to the greater community and served in various executive roles with the Canadian Council of University Biology Chairs, and in 2008, the Council awarded him a Career Achievement Award.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Erwin Huebner the title of Professor Emeritus.
David McCrea, Professor Emeritus
Dr. David Alan McCrea
Professor Emeritus, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Ph.D. (Manitoba)
Dr. David McCrea is world-renowned for his neurophysiology research, which has fundamentally changed our understanding of how spinal reflexes and cellular properties contribute to motor output. His work on mammalian locomotor pattern generation is also frequently cited in the field of two legged robot locomotion. Incredibly, there are more than 6,500 citations to his work, and he has served on numerous national and international review panels.
He has been a principal member of the Spinal Cord Research Centre since its inception in 1987, and he served as its director from 2003 to 2016.
Dr. McCrea also distinguished himself as an exceptional mentor and educator and has repeatedly been recognized by teaching awards at the faculty and university level. Several of his trainees have successfully pursued academic research careers around the globe. In addition to his expertise as a teacher and researcher, he also serves as director of the pre-clerkship curriculum for undergraduate medical education.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. David McCrea the title of Professor Emeritus.
Gregory Monks, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Gregory Gerald Monks
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Arts
B.A., M.A. (Victoria), Ph.D. (UBC)
Dr. Gregory Monks has had a long and distinguished career in archaeological research. His work has focused on the pre-European peoples of the West Coast of Canada and how they integrated with their natural environment over time, and on the fur trade in Western Canada.
He gained an international reputation for his work in zooarchaeology, particularly seasonality estimation, climate change indicators, Indigenous whaling and Northern fur seal breeding distribution.
Locally, his contributions extend to archaeological excavations at Fort Dauphin, Lockport, Upper Fort Garry and The Forks and to developing strong community-based research collaborations with Peguis and Grassy Narrows First Nations.
Although retired, Dr. Monks enthusiastically continues to remain active and engaged in archaeological research.
Greg has also made valuable administrative contributions serving as associate head and department head for 15 years, as well as overseeing the development of the department’s laboratory facilities.
His teaching and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students has produced graduates who have succeeded in academia and applied careers locally and across the country.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Gregory Monks the title of Professor Emeritus.
Hans Pasterkamp, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Hans Pasterkamp
Professor Emeritus, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
M.D. (Universität zu Lübeck)
For 30 years, Dr. Hans Pasterkamp was an outstanding clinician in pediatric respirology and an academic leader and researcher for the department of pediatrics and child health. He served as head of the section of respirology for nearly two decades.
Dr. Pasterkamp’s research interests include the use of acoustic techniques for respiratory monitoring, lung health in First Nations’ children and cystic fibrosis. He has been involved in the application of electronic patient registries for benchmarking and quality improvement in clinical care.
He was an extraordinary clinician, teacher, mentor and is highly respected by faculty, trainees and healthcare professionals. His many awards include the Fifth George Polgar Visiting Professorship from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Teddy Award of the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. He also received awards by the Health and Science Communications Association for computer aided instruction programs on lung and heart sounds. He has served on several professional boards including the Manitoba Pediatric Society, Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Canadian Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Hans Pasterkamp the title of Professor Emeritus.
Ranganathan Padmanabhan, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Ranganathan Padmanabhan
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Science
B.Sc., M.Sc. (Madras), Ph.D. (Madurai)
Dr. Ranganathan Padmanabhan has had a distinguished, four-decade career in the department of mathematics. He is internationally known for the discovery of several new identities and inference rules to strengthen the deduction capabilities of theorem-provers. His ability to combine several seemingly unrelated concepts has created new connections across disciplines.
Over the course of his career, he has published books, book chapters and refereed papers in the areas of equational logic, geometry and automated reasoning. He has presented his work across North America and continues to contribute to research in his retirement by publishing, supervising graduate students and participating in research projects.
Dr. Padmanabhan has long been interested in showing the beauty of mathematics to non-specialists, and in 1998 he created a course called Math in Art, which connects mathematics and visual arts. This course is still enjoyed by many, and his personal graphic designs can be seen throughout faculty publications.
Finally, his outreach contributions through the coordination of high school math workshops and various open house events were recognized with two University of Manitoba Outreach Awards.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Ranganathan Padmanabhan the title of Professor Emeritus.
Dimos Polyzois, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Dimos Polyzois
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Engineering
B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc., Ph.D. (Toronto)
Dr. Dimos Polyzois is an internationally recognized leader in the areas of fiber-reinforced polymer pole and tower structures, cold-formed steel structures, light industrial steel buildings and Indigenous housing.
Throughout his distinguished 30-year career in civil engineering he was keenly interested in helping Northern communities, and much of his research has been in developing wind tower energy systems for remote communities, for which he has received a patent.
In recent years, Dr. Polyzois was exploring the use of new housing materials to improve the health of Indigenous people, and addressing structural engineering issues related to severe environmental conditions. These research contributions have direct practical applications and have led to improvements in North American design standards and safer housing for Indigenous people.
In addition to his research accomplishments, in 2018 he received the Faculty of Engineering Teaching Excellence Award. He has mentored graduate and undergraduate students and supported their involvement in national and international competitions.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Dimos Polyzois the title of Professor Emeritus.
Douglas Ruth, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Douglas Warren Ruth
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Engineering
B.Sc., M.Sc. (Manitoba), Ph.D. (Waterloo)
Dr. Douglas Ruth has had a long and distinguished 30-year academic career at the University of Manitoba. He has excelled as a teacher, researcher and a leader; serving as department head, associate dean and dean in the Faculty of Engineering. He is widely recognized as an exceptional educator and a champion of design engineering.
Dr. Ruth has published on discovery-based learning – an innovative educational approach – and his teaching has been acknowledged with a University of Manitoba Merit Award.
He is a leading international researcher in the area of capillary pressure and relative permeability for petroleum reservoir rocks and his research achievements have been recognized with the Society of Core Analysts Technical Achievement Award. His creative work has brought great honour to the University and his professional achievements have been recognized as a Fellow by Engineers Canada, the Engineering Institute of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Engineering.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Douglas Ruth the title of Professor Emeritus.
Brent Schacter, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Brent Allan Schacter
Professor Emeritus, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
B.Sc., M.D. (Manitoba)
Dr. Brent Schacter has made extraordinary contributions during his 46 years of service to the departments of internal medicine and section of hematology/oncology.
He has held a number of major national and international leadership roles over his career, including president and CEO of CancerCare Manitoba, CEO of the Canadian Association of Provincial Cancer Agencies, co-chair of the steering committee of the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control (CSCC) and an initial director of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC). In these roles he effectively advocated for the establishment of a Canadian Partnership Against Cancer between the federal and provincial ministry partners.
Dr. Schacter played a key role in the Canadian Tumour Repository Network, which launched the Canadian Tumour Biobank Certification Program, standardized operating procedures and practices for biobanks, which have been adopted globally. He also played a leadership role in the development of a diploma program for a new Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada qualification in Adolescents and Young Adults Oncology.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Brent Schacter the title of Professor Emeritus.
Myroslav Shkandrij, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Myroslav Shkandrij
Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Arts
B.A. (Cambridge), Ph.D. (Toronto)
A renowned scholar in Slavic studies and Ukrainian literature and culture, Dr. Myroslav Shkandrij has enjoyed a 34-year career at the University of Manitoba. He has also served in administrative roles for more than half of his tenure.
Dr. Shkandrij has published extensively on the Ukrainian avant-garde of the 1920s, Ukrainian and Russian literature and nationalism in the 20th and 21st centuries, Jews in Ukrainian literature, and Ukraine's revolutions and memory politics. His publications include monographs, art museum catalogues, books and journal articles and chapters in the most well-respected journals and collections in the field. His research has impacted public debates in the Canadian and international press, and he has been invited as keynote speaker for prestigious lectures across North America and Europe.
He is praised by his students for his ability to bring clarity to complex topics, and in 2010 he was honoured as Professor of the Year by the Faculty of Arts.
The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Myroslav Shkandrij the title of Professor Emeritus.
Past Recipients
2018
- Edmund Dawe (Dean Emeritus), Desautels Faculty of Music
- John (Jay) Doering (Dean Emeritus), Faculty of Graduate Studies
- Emily Etcheverry (Dean Emeritus), College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Don Fuchs (Dean Emeritus), Faculty of Social Work
- Judith Anderson, Faculty of Science
- Samia Barakat, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Gerald Bristow, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Robert Elias, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
- John Foerster, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Don Fuchs, Faculty of Social Work
- Fereidoun Ghahramani, Faculty of Science
- Benqi Guo, Faculty of Science
- Brian Hasinoff, College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Maureen Heaman, College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Karen Jensen, Desautels Faculty of Music
- Chris Johnson, Faculty of Arts
- William Last, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
- David McCrea, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Hassan Soliman, Faculty of Engineering
- John Walker, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- David Williams, Faculty of Arts
- Arlene Young, Faculty of Arts
2017
- John Eaton (Librarian Emeritus), Libraries
- Jan Horner (Librarian Emeritus), Libraries
- Attahiru Alfa, Faculty of Engineering
- Susan Arntfield, Faculty of Architectural and Food Sciences
- Albert Chudley, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Ioan Ciric, Faculty of Engineering
- Phillip Gardiner, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
- Sally Longstaffe, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Lindsay Nicolle, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Donald Smyth, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Byron Southern, Faculty of Science
- Jonathan Young, Faculty of Education
- Elaine Goldie (Vice-President Emeritus)
- Joanne Keselman (Provost and Vice-President Emeritus)
- Deborah McCallum (Vice-President Emeritus)
2016
- Harvy Frankel (Dean Emeritus), Faculty of Social Work
- Gustaaf Sevenhuysen (Dean Emeritus), Faculty of Human Ecology
- Michael Trevan (Dean Emeritus), Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Jim Blanchard (Librarian Emeritus)
- Heather Dean, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Joseph Kaufert, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Robert Shiu, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Pappur Shivakumar, Faculty of Science
- Estelle Simons, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
- Robert Thomas, Faculty of Science
2015
- Peter Duke, College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences
- Marlis Schroeder, College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences
- Brad McKenzie, Faculty of Social Work
- Harvey Keselman, Faculty of Arts
- Robert O'Kell, Faculty of Arts
- Terry Galloway, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
- John Stapleton, Faculty of Education
- Allan Woodbury, Faculty of Engineering
2014
- Diane Biehl, Faculty of Medicine
- Harold Bjornson (Dean Emeritus), Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Michael Matthews, Faculty of Music
- Gordon Robinson, Faculty of Science
- Emöke Szathmáry, Faculty of Arts
- Gwyn Williams, Faculty of Science
- John Wiens (Dean Emeritus), Faculty of Education
2013
2012
- Aubie Angel, Faculty of Medicine
- Suresh Bhatt, Faculty of Engineering
- John Brewster, Faculty of Science
- Smiley Cheng, Faculty of Science
- Derek Hum, Faculty of Arts
- Neil Holliday, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Wayne Lautt, Faculty of Medicine
- Aftab Mufti, Faculty of Engineering
- Kelvin Seifert, Faculty of Education
- Edward Shwedyk, Faculty of Engineering
- John Wade, Faculty of Medicine
2011
- Alan Clayton, Faculty of Engineering
- Douglas Craig, Faculty of Medicine
- Harry Duckworth, Faculty of Science
- Robert D. Hill, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Frank S. LaBella, Faculty of Medicine
- Spencer Sealy, Faculty of Science
- James Teller, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth & Resources
- Paul Thomas, Faculty of Arts
- Klaus Wrogemann, Faculty of Medicine
- David Gregory (Dean Emeritus), Faculty of Nursing
- Douglas W. Ruth (Dean Emeritus), Faculty of Engineering
2010
- Daniel Sitar, Faculty of Medicine
- John Cahoon, Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng, Faculty of Engineering
- Patrick Choy, Biochemistry & Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine
- Jane Evans, Biochemistry & Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine
- James Fu, Statistics, Faculty of Science
- Wooil Moon, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
- Arvind Shah, Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
- Henry Janzen (Dean Emeritus), Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
- Harvey Secter (Dean Emeritus), Faculty of Law
2009
- Barry Trute, Faculty of Social Work
- James Thliveris, Faculty of Medicine
- Godfrey Harding, Faculty of Medicine
- Charles Thomsen, City Planning, Faculty of Architecture
- Egil Grislis, Religion, Faculty of Arts
- G.N. Ramu, Sociology, Faculty of Arts
- Alexander Segall, Sociology, Faculty of Arts
- Fernando Guijon, Obs, Gyn &Reproductive Health, Faculty of Medicine
2008
- Peter King, Faculty of Science
- William Schulz, Faculty of Education
- Norman Frohlich, I.H. Asper School of Business
- Grant Woods, Faculty of Science
- E.J.E. Szathmáry (President Emeritus)
- Henry Rempel, Faculty of Arts
- Ian Macdonald, Faculty of Architecture
- Ruth Berry, Faculty of Human Ecology
- Colin Briggs, Faculty of Pharmacy
- David Jenkinson, Faculty of Education
- Wilhelm Guenter, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
2007
- Norman Cameron, Faculty of Arts
- Henry Engbrecht, Faculty of Music
- James Gardner, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
- Henrique Rigatto, Faculty of Medicine
- Fred Starke, I.H. Asper School of Business
- Anthony Waterman, Faculty of Arts
- Robert Menzies, Faculty of Engineering
2006
- Peter Bailey, Faculty of Arts
- Cameron Harvey, Faculty of Law
- Jim Jamieson, Faculty of Science
- Waldemar Lehn, Faculty of Engineering
- Steven Onyshko, Faculty of Engineering
- James Reid, Faculty of Science
- Alexander Rattray, Faculty of Architecture
- Raymond Wiest, Faculty of Arts
- Arnold Naimark (President Emeritus)
2005
- Jerry Gray (Dean Emeritus), I.H. Asper School of Business
- James Jamieson (Dean Emeritus), Faculty of Science
- Romulo Magsino (Dean Emeritus), Faculty of Education
- Robert O'Kell (Dean Emeritus), Faculty of Arts
- Ian Adamson, Faculty of Medicine
- Robert Barber, Faculty of Science
- C.R. Bector, I.H. Asper School of Business
- George Bowden, Faculty of Dentistry
- Juliette (Archie) Cooper, Faculty of Medicine
- Colin Dawes, Faculty of Dentistry
- Allan Downs, Faculty of Medicine
- Alexander Gordon, Faculty of Arts
- Bryan Kirk, Faculty of Medicine
- Paul Phillips, Faculty of Arts
- Judith Weil, Faculty of Arts
2004
- Fred Stambrook (Dean Emeritus), Arts
- Robert Archambeau, School of Art
- Donald Gordon, Arts
- Karl Riese, Medicine
- Herb Weil, Medicine
- Hugh Williams, Science
- Earl Ferguson (Librarian Emeritus), Libraries
- Audrey Kerr (Librarian Emeritus), Libraries
2003
2002
- John Stapleton (Dean Emeritus), Education
- Francis Carroll, History
- Victor Chernick, Pediatrics
- Ian Hamilton, Oral Biology
- Richard Lebrun, History
- William Muir, Biosystems Engineering
- Keith Sandiford, History
- John Freeland Templeton, Pharmacy
- John Wortley, History
2001
- Kenneth R. Hughes (Dean Emeritus), Graduate Studies
- Ram S. Azad, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
- Jaroslaw Barwinsky, Surgery
- Ronald R. Marquardt, Animal Science
- Carl R. Nelson Jr., Landscape Architecture
- Deo H. Poonwassie, Educational Administration, Foundations & Psychology
- Miroslaw F. Stranc, Surgery
- June Dutka (Librarian Emerita), Elizabeth Dafoe Library
2000
- Janet Beaton (Dean Emerita), Nursing
- Ruth Berry (Dean Emerita), Human Ecology
- Nicholas Anthonisen (Dean Emeritus), Medicine
- Raymond Currie (Dean Emeritus), Arts
- James Elliott (Dean Emeritus), Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Arnold Naimark (Dean Emeritus), Medicine
- John Wade (Dean Emeritus), Medicine
- Robert Blanchard, Surgery
- William Brisbin, Geological Sciences
- Ian Carr, Pathology
- Petr Cerny, Geological Sciences
- Thomas Cuddy, Internal Medicine
- Donald Hall, Geological Sciences
- Ostap Hawaleshka, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
- Gert Martens, Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Robert Ross, Medicine
- Carol Shields, English
- Frits Stevens, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Isamu Suzuki, Microbiology
1999
- Gary G. Beazley, Family Medicine
- Leo Driedger, Sociology
- Kwan Chi Kao, Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Bruce McDonald, Foods and Nutrition
- Robert J. Parker, Animal Science
- Vid Persaud, Human Anatomy & Cell Science
- J. Anthony Riffel, Educational Administration
- Allan Ronald, Internal Medicine
- John Shewchuk, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
- Grant E. Sims, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
- Joan Townsend, Anthropology
1998
- John M. Bowness, Biochemistry
- Mario E. Carvalho, City Planning
- Krishnamurti Dakshinamurti, Biochemistry
- Victor G. Doerksen, German
- Arnold Froese, Immunology
- Desmond Ireland, Otolaryngology
- George Sisler, Psychiatry
1997
- Andrew Baracos, Civil & Geological Engineering
- Ernest Bridges, Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Hyman Gesser, Chemistry
- Robert Glendinning, German and Slavic Studies
- Garland Laliberte (Dean Emeritus), Engineering
- Glenn Morris, Civil & Geological Engineering
- Kenneth Osborne, C.H.S.S.
- Carl Pinsky, Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Glenn Swift, Electrical & Computer Engineering
- John Teunissen, English
1996
- Reinhard Brust, Entomology
- Robin Connor, Physics
- Audrey Kerr, Medical Library
- Robert Kroetsch (Distinguished Professor Emeritus), English
- Marion Lewis, Pediatrics & Child Health
- Jasper S.C. McKee, Physics
1995
- Felix M. Arscott, Applied Mathematics
- Marnie G.E. Forgay, Dentistry
- Chris A.E. Jensen, French, Spanish & Italian
- Jennifer M. Shay, Botany
- Kenneth G. Standing, Physics
- John W. Steele (Dean Emeritus), Pharmacy
- Alvin Wexler, Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Esther Yamada, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
1994
- Walter Bushuk, Food Science
- Laurie Evans, Plant Science
- Ivan Eyre, Art
- James Haworth, Pediatrics and Child Health
1993
- O. Trosky, Education
- Ivan Bihler, Pharmacology & Therapeutics
- Drummond Bowden, Pathology
- Henry Friesen, Physiology
- J.C. Gilson, Agricultural Economics
- Kris Tangri, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- M.Z. Tarnawecky, Electrical & Computer Engineering
1992
- Roland Grandpré (Dean Emeritus), Management
- D.J. McCarthy (Dean Emeritus), Arts
- Eric Duncan MacPherson (Dean Emeritus), Education
- J. MacDiarmid (Director Emeritus), Physical Education
- S.M. Borden, Dentistry
- Gordon Harland, Religion
- Robert Soper, Agricultural and Food Sciences
1991
- Felix Bertalanffy, Anatomy
- Marcel Blanchaer, Biochemistry
- S.C. Jay, Entomology
- E. Kuffel (Dean Emeritus), Engineering
- R.C. McGinnis (Dean Emeritus), Agriculture
1990
- J. Hoogstraten, Medicine
- G.R. Hogg, Medicine
- C.C. Bigelow (Dean Emeritus), Science
- A. Schwartz (Dean Emeritus), Dentistry
- D. Reichert, Art
- R.E. Williams, Art
- A.E. Thomson, Medicine
- E.N. Larter, Agriculture
- D.W. Penner, Medicine
1989
- R.E. Beamish, Internal Medicine
- R. Bellan, Economics
- H.P. Glass, Nursing
- D. Jehu, Social Work
- T.M. Roulston, Obstetrics, Gynecological & Reproductive Sciences
- D.B. Sealey, Educational Administration & Foundations
1988
- R. Chant, Engineering
- C.C. Ferguson, Medicine
- J. MacDonell, Medicine
- K. Wilson, Education
1987
- John M. Brown (Dean Emeritus), Education
- John P. Gemmell, Medicine
- Baldur R. Stefansson, Agriculture
1986
- C.H. Edwards (Dean Emeritus), Law
- R.B. Ferguson, Science
- P. Gaskell, Medicine
- J.W. Graham, Architecture
- M.E. Seale, Agriculture
- R. Turner, Music
- J.C. Wilt, Medicine
1985
- R.E. Stringham, Animal Science
- C. Barber, Economics
- J.D. Mundie (Dean Emeritus), Administrative Studies
- R.D. Connor (Dean Emeritus), Science
- L. Lloyd (Dean Emeritus), Human Ecology
1984
- J.W. Neilson (Dean Emeritus), Dentistry
- Helen Mann (Director Emeritus), Social Work
1983
- H.E. Duckworth, Physics
1982
- A.G. Robinson, Agriculture
- L. Isaacs, Music
- A.J. Carlson, Engineering
- M.E. Hart, Nursing
- J. Harland, Architecture
- J.R. Murray (Dean Emeritus), Pharmacy
- E.J. Hrenchuk, Physical Education
1981
- L. Shebeski (Dean Emeritus), Agriculture
- L. Braceland
- B.D. Best, Medicine
1980
- G. Eliasson, Art
- H. Lees, Microbiology