donor relations News Archive
Donor Relations
UM’s AirSAFE lab the first in Canada to study air pollution and health across disciplines
June 16, 2025 —
The UM AirSAFE lab is Canada’s first and only multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to studying the impact of air quality on human health. Two years after the initiative received transformative gifts and grants, AirSAFE co-leads Dr. Andrew Halayko and Dr. Neeloffer Mookherjee are establishing AirSAFE as a national hub research on air quality and human health.
Faculty of Law
Expanding Access to Justice in Manitoba
May 28, 2025 —
The L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic and Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts are operating at full speed, with a record seven law students hired to provide pro bono legal services throughout the summer of 2025 to clients anywhere in Manitoba with internet access.
Donor Relations
Manitoba leading the way in MS research
May 21, 2025 —
How community and donor support is powering the path to a cure
Faculty of Law
Taking Care of Business
April 15, 2025 —
On March 6th, 2025, law students from U of M’s L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic presented “Start-up Law 101: Law for Entrepreneurs,” a webinar delivered in partnership with Futurpreneur.
Donor Relations
International experiences shape the future of business leaders
March 31, 2025 —
Donor support empowers students like Mickael to learn from diverse peers, gain fresh perspectives on business and life, and thrive in a globally connected world.
Donor Relations
A legacy of care
March 31, 2025 —
From student to instructor to donor, Dr. Christopher Cottick continues to shape the future of dentistry in Manitoba
Donor Relations
The heartwarming legacy of generational giving in the MacDiarmid family
March 28, 2025 —
The MacDiarmid family’s legacy of generosity continues to shape communities through their steadfast support of education and local causes.
Faculty of Law
Lights, Contracts, Action!
March 11, 2025 —
On February 11th, 2025, law students from U of M’s Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts presented at the “Business Affairs Workshops for Emerging Producers and Filmmakers”, hosted by On Screen Manitoba in partnership with Winnipeg Film Group.
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law to host Harry Walsh, O.C., Q.C. Lecture featuring keynote Marie Henein, K.C.
February 24, 2025 —
All members of the legal community are invited to join us for this lecture held in honour of Harry Walsh, O.C., LL.D., Q.C., one of Canada's most legendary advocates who fought for the abolition of capital punishment in Canada and helped found Legal Aid Manitoba.
Faculty of Law
Honouring Advocacy
February 14, 2025 —
Law students passing under the name sign above the door of Robson Hall’s largest classroom, may not be aware of the weight and impact it bears on the advocacy training they receive within its walls. The Moot Courtroom was named in honour of Harry Walsh, O.C., LL.D., Q.C. (1913 – 2011), one of Canada’s greatest and most respected advocates who graduated from the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law in 1937.