2008 marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Faculty of Graduate Studies

Every year, the Faculty recognizes student award recipients but to mark this 60th anniversary, on December 4 a larger than usual event was held in the Engineering atrium where the Faculty recognized more than 450 awardees.

The evening was hosted by Dr. Jay Doering, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and was well attended by members of the Presidential Executive Team and Senior Administrators.  A number of guest speakers spoke at the opening of the event including the Miss Kerri Irvin-Ross (MLA - Fort Garry and the provincial Minister of Healthy Living) and Dr. Joanne Kesselman (Vice-President Research).

Three student honourees also spoke about their experiences and how they benefited from support administered by the Faculty. Those students were Kathleen Chambers Clouston (Distinguished Dissertation), Carla Ens (SSHRC Doctoral recipient), and Diane Roberts (Distinguished Dissertation).

2008 FGS Award Reception held in the Engineering Atrium

It was noted by Dr. Doering that the purpose for the faculty’s creation is even more relevant today than it was 60 yrs ago, “The Faculty of Graduate Studies was formed to systemize graduate study and research. While the development and teaching of graduate programs remained primarily the responsibility of the departments within the university, the Faculty of Graduate Studies established common standards and was responsible for their administration. As such, the Faculty admits all graduate students, monitors their progress, and authorizes all graduate degrees.”

As the oldest University in Western Canada, we have a long and proud tradition of achievement and innovation in graduate scholarship. We take pride in our laurels, our vision, and our pursuit of excellence in graduate education, scholarship, and research and the faculty wishes to recognize all of the outstanding scholars who were award recipients over the past year.

Founded in 1948, the Faculty of Graduate Studies brings together a community of scholars that includes more than 3,200 students, 1,970 faculty, and 140 graduate programs.

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Graduate Studies

With more that 130 programs at the masters and doctoral level, students from Canada and around the world come to the University of Manitoba to pursue their academic dreams, studying and researching at the graduate level with professors who are known nationally and internationally for their excellence in research, creative activity, and graduate education.

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