Foundation Blog
2022
November
Dr. Susan Thompson lends her legacy to help support students
Fri. Nov. 18, 2022 12:00 AM
A great deal of ink has been spilled talking about the impact Dr. Susan Thompson’s tenure as mayor had on the City of Winnipeg prior to...
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October
Alumni Feature: Richard Dopson
Thu. Oct. 20, 2022 12:00 AM
Thirty-five years ago, Richard Dopson helped create a West Coast reunion for UWinnipeg graduates living in British Columbia. Now for 2023, Richard...
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August
Duff Roblin Dinner: Save the Date
Mon. Aug. 15, 2022 12:00 AM
For those of you in the know, The University of Winnipeg and University of Winnipeg Foundation’s annual Duff Roblin Dinner is...
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May
Back in the Office and Ready to Meet!
Fri. May. 27, 2022 2:30 PM
With summer right around the corner and most workplace restrictions fully lifted, I’d like to take this opportunity to let our community...
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April
Latest Collection of Tribute Awards Making a Difference at UWinnipeg
Thu. Apr. 21, 2022 12:00 AM
Over the last year, we’ve seen a wide array of newly created tribute awards hit our virtual “shelves”...
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January
January: New Year, New Challenges
Fri. Jan. 21, 2022 12:00 AM
Welcome to 2022! I am not sure about you, dear reader, but to quote Yogi Berra right now, “It's like déjà vu all...
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2021
December
Foundation Gift Guide!
Thu. Dec. 16, 2021 3:00 PM
Season’s Greetings from the Foundation family! As wish lists from friends and family members begin to swirl in the heads of our community...
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November
Hiring Opportunity at the Foundation!
Thu. Nov. 18, 2021 12:00 AM
JOB OPPORTUNITY: DONOR ENGAGEMENT & GIVING OFFICER (permanent, full-time position)
PLEASE APPLY BY:
Monday, December 13 @ 10AM Central Standard...
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October
Establishing an Award is as easy as answering five key questions
Tue. Oct. 20, 2020 12:00 AM
Interested in making a difference, supporting students or research, honouring a loved one or a mentor and leaving a lasting legacy by creating an...
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August
UWinnipeg Foundation Welcomes Elena Anciro, Collegiate Engagement Officer
Tue. Aug. 31, 2021 12:00 AM
A day after my appointment at the Foundation was made public, the first people who reached out to me were The University of Winnipeg Collegiate...
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June
Foundation donors, please tell us what you think!
Mon. Jun. 7, 2021 12:00 AM
Listening is an art, and for a community-driven organization, an imperative. Opinions matter a great deal to all of us here at The University of...
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April
March Matchness - We did it!
Thu. Apr. 29, 2021 12:00 AM
When the provincial government announced that post-secondary institutions would soon have the chance to benefit from a limited-time expansion of...
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March
March Matchness
Tue. Mar. 2, 2021 12:00 AM
For those of you interested in College basketball, March is a hectic month. Admittedly, I won’t be able to cast even a modest guess as...
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January
Campus Campaign 101: It all starts at home
Thu. Jan. 28, 2021 12:00 AM
Whether you’re taking time out of your day to check on your neighbor, or simply being there for a friend, making the effort to look after...
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2020
December
Five common questions we’re asked about Endowment Funds
Tue. Dec. 15, 2020 12:00 AM
Photo courtesy of The University of Winnipeg Flickr
Hi! My name is Teresa Murray, I’m the Stewardship and Communications Manager at the...
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Finding ways to stay connected with you beyond the computer screen
Tue. Dec. 1, 2020 12:00 AM
Starting in a new job in 2020 has been a unique experience. My entire job interview process, meetings with the selection committee and post-hiring...
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November
Charting (y)our road to 2022
Thu. Nov. 12, 2020 12:00 AM
“There is no ‘I’ in team” is a phrase often used to highlight the importance of teamwork as opposed to the...
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