Emeritus/Emerita titles

Dean Emerita (2026)

BN (Manitoba), MSc (Central Michigan), EdD (Calgary)

Dr. Netha Dyck has made extraordinary and enduring contributions to the University of Manitoba and the nursing profession over a distinguished 51-year career. As Dean of the College of Nursing from 2018 to 2025, she provided visionary, student-centred leadership that transformed nursing education, strengthened research excellence, advanced community engagement, and positively impacted health care.

Under her transformative leadership, the College implemented a historic 50% (120-seat) expansion of the Bachelor of Nursing program - one of the largest in Canada, significantly expanding the nursing workforce. She led the establishment of Manitoba's long-awaited Bachelor of Midwifery program, expanded Nurse Practitioner education, and enhanced access to master's and doctoral programs using distance technology. A strong proponent of innovation, the College became a national leader in the integration of simulation and virtual-reality technologies, enhancing clinical competence and practice readiness. 

A champion of research and scholarship, the College achieved the highest annual research funding and scholarly outputs in its history. Dr. Dyck strengthened clinical research and clinical impact with the establishment of two unique clinical chairs. Her unwavering commitment to equity, access, and reconciliation led to increased Indigenous student enrolment, expanded academic and cultural supports, and enhanced education and learning spaces.

Professor Emeritus (2026)

BSc (Moratuwa), MSc, PhD (UMIST)

Professor Udaya Annakkage has had a distinguished academic career in teaching, research, and service in electrical power engineering. He joined UM in 2001 and is currently a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.  Prior to joining UM, he served on the academic staff of the University of Auckland (New Zealand) and the University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka). 

Throughout his career, Professor Annakkage has been deeply committed to education and research in power systems engineering.  He is internationally recognized for his contributions to power system dynamics and control, renewable energy integration, power system security analysis, and electricity markets. He has made significant contributions to the international professional community through leadership and service, including serving as an Editor of IEEE Transactions, on Power Systems and actively participating in several IEEE and CIGRE working groups. He has maintained strong and productive collaborations with industry and has significantly strengthened industry-university partnerships. He was a co-founder of Transgrid Solutions, a consulting company that has successfully bridged academic expertise and industry applications in power systems engineering. 

Professor Annakkage has served a five-year term as Head and several terms as Acting Head and Associate Head of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering.

Professor Emeritus (2026)

BSc, MD (Calgary)

Appointed as Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba in 1990, Hani El-Gabalawy, MD BSc, has recently retired as a Professor if Internal Medicine (Rheumatology), cross-appointed to Immunology.  Hani has held the Endowed Rheumatology Research Chair since its inception in 2003. 

He is an internationally renowned research leader in Rheumatoid Arthritis pathogenesis with a particular focus on the preclinical stages of the disease and how at-risk individuals transition to clinically detectable disease. The work has focused on First Nations People, with uninterrupted CIHR-funding for more than 15 years and established productive partnerships with multiple First Nations communities. 

 Hani served as Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) - the first CIHR based at UM - from 2013-2017. A key accomplishment during this tenure was the establishment of a Canada-Netherlands network in juvenile arthritis (UCAN CANDU) through combined funding with the CIHR, ZonMw, and the Dutch Arthritis Foundation. 

Hani received numerous honors, among the most prestigious: the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal (2013), the Canadian Rheumatology Association Distinguished Investigator Award (2015); he was inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (2010), and became Master of the American College of Rheumatology (2019) and the Canadian Rheumatology Association (2020).

Professor Emeritus (2026)

BSc, MSc (Manitoba), PhD (Saskatchewan)

Dr. Martin Entz has had a distinguished 37-year academic career at the University of Manitoba, including 2 years as Jarisolowsky Chair in Natural Systems Agriculture for Climate Solutions.  Martin is internationally recognized for developing a novel research program in which he has designed and evaluated ecologically intensive crop production systems in temperate and tropical agroecosystems. During his career, he has worked tirelessly to understand how incorporating ecological principles into modern farming systems improve productivity and resilience. He boldly embraced the concept of on-farm and farmer-participatory studies, thereby involving a wide spectrum of stakeholders in his groundbreaking research.  This work spanned several regions including Canada, Australia, Uruguay, Central America, NW China, North Korea, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Eastern Africa. 

Together with his 56 MSc and PhD students, he has published an impressive 165 peer-reviewed scientific papers (39 in the past six years) which have been cited 9295 times. Martin has led several large research projects, the most recent of which is the $7.6 million NSERC-funded "LEAP" project - one of the largest grants awarded to a UM researcher. This project, which includes stakeholders including producers, extension staff and policy makers, is exploring farming systems that move toward net zero. In addition to his research accomplishments, Martin is an award-winning teacher, having taught a number of diploma, degree and graduate courses in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. He has received numerous honors as awards for his accomplishments including a University of Manitoba Outreach Award, an Organic Connections "Organic Hero" award, University of Manitoba Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Certificate of Merit, Canada Organic Trade Association with Leadership in Organic Science Award, and the Rockefeller Foundation Food Systems Vision Prize. 

Professor Emeritus (2026)

BSc (Dalhousie), MSc (McGill), PhD (SFU)

Professor Darren Gillis enjoyed a distinguished 30-year career at the University of Manitoba, combining effective undergraduate teaching, graduate-student training, research, and service. An internationally recognized leader in identifying and addressing statistical biases in commercial fisheries data, his innovated research program received ongoing support from NSERC's Discovery Grant Program, and was communicated effectively via impactful publications in high-quality journals such as The Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, ICES Journal of Marine Science, and The Canadian Journal of Zoology. 

Dr. Gillis's expertise in fisheries modelling and statistical analysis prompted his recruitment as External Expert on several international fisheries panels, Fisheries and Oceans Canada stock assessment plans, and as Subject Editor/Consulting Editor for The Canadian Journal of Zoology. He was also a founding Board Member of the Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium, and an invited member of the Lake Winnipeg Quota Review Taskforce. The majority of Dr. Gillis' trainees have secured productive careers as Research Scientists with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, while all benefited from his leadership as Chair of Biological Sciences Computer Committee, Directorship of the former Botany/Zoology Ecology Program, 6-month term as Acting Associate Head, and his 2013 founding and organization of "QuantEco" bringing together university, government, and private-sector quantitative ecologists. 

Professor Emerita (2026)

BSc (Manitoba), PharmD (Minnesota)

Dr. Ruby Grymonpre is a transformative contributor to pharmacy education, geriatric pharmacy practice, and inter-professional collaboration. Dr. Grymonpre was the first PharmD in Canada appointed to a tenure-track position in the College of Pharmacy and rose to full Professor. Over nearly 40 years at the University of Manitoba, she became a leader in Geriatric Pharmacy, serving as a clinical pharmacist on the Geriatric Assessment Unit and founding the Medication Information Line for the Elderly (MILE). Her work significantly improved medication use and outcomes for older adults.

She received numerous honors, including the University of Manitoba Outreach Award and MPhA Pharmacist of the Year. She also created the first Geriatric Pharmacy elective, integrating interprofessional home care experiences. 

 A national and international leader in interprofessional education (IPE), Dr. Grymonpre secure a $1.1 million Health Canada grant, launched the University of Manitoba's IPE Program, and served as its inaugural coordinator.  She co-founded the Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative, influencing national accreditation standards. 

With over 120 publications, 40 grants totaling over $6 million, and nearly 100 invited presentations worldwide, Dr. Grymonpre's legacy is one of innovation, collaboration, and enduring impact. 

Professor Emeritus (2026)

BCh, MD (Trinity College)

Dr. Johnston joined the College of Medicine in 1983 and achieved the rank of the full professor in the Department of Internal Medicine. He taught the Cancer Biology course, was post-graduate Director in Medical Oncology, started the Lyonel G. Israels Lectureship with international speakers, taught the undergraduate courses in lymphomas, CLL & myeloma, and published 12 chapters in Wintrobe's Hematology on CLL/HCL. Dr. Johnston mentored innumerable MSc, PhD, BSc students in cell beiology.  Dr. Johnston served as Section Head in Hematology/Oncology at the University of Manitoba and Clinical Associate Director for the Manitoba Institute for Cell Biology. 

Dr. Johnston had an outpatient clinical practice at CancerCare Manitoba as a Hematologist focusing on HCL/CLL and attended at HSC on the Internal Medicine Clinical Teaching Unit, Hematology Consult Service, and Leukemia/BMT ward. Dr. Johnston developed the HCL/CLL Clinic and Manitoba CLL Tumour Bank/Database (>1500 patient samples), Canadian CLL Research Meeting to foster national and international collaboration, and subcutaneous immunoglobin program. His translation research program focusing on mechanisms of drug action/resistance, DNA repair, and effect of immunodeficiency has resulted in 150 published manuscripts. Dr. Johnston led initial clinical trials using 2'-deoxyformycin for the treatment of HCL and CLL leading to FDA approval.

Professor Emeritus (2026)

BSc, MBBS (Cape Town), MSc (Manitoba)

Dr. Katz is a leader in primary care research and teaching with a profound track record of achievements contributing to the University of Manitoba and health care delivery internationally.  He is best known as the Director of the Manitoba Center for Health Policy from 2014-2022 and as Professor in the Departments of Family Medicine and Community Health Sciences where he taught and mentored dozens of graduate and undergraduate learners alongside clinical teaching of family physicians. 

One of Dr. Katz's major achievements in his research advancing our understanding and ability to address the social determinants of health. This work has been awarded by UM's Department of Family Medicine in addition to the Manitoba College of Family Physicians, College of Family Physicians of Canada and North American Primary Care Research Group.  He has held prestigious research hairs in Primary Prevention and Population Medicine. Alongside an incredibly productive track record with nearly 200 publications and as the Chair of the Research Ethics Board.  He has contributed expertise to dozens of local, national, and international organizations, most recently the incoming President of the North American Primary Care Research Group. 

Professor Emerita (2026)

BSc (Hons) (Waterloo/Guelph), PhD, (Guelph)

Dr. Teresa de Kievit retired as Full Professor from the Department of Microbiology in 2023, following 21 years of exceptional teaching, research and service. She very successfully taught and redeveloped Microbiology and Biochemistry courses, ranging from introductory to large senior classes, special topics and graduate courses. From her foundation in medical microbiology, Dr. de Kievit developed a unique research program utilizing bacteria as biocontrol agents to prevent fungal disease on canola. This work was funded continuously by NSERC, including a prestigious Accelerator Supplement, and an NSERC Collaborative Research and Development grant.  She trained over 50 graduate and undergraduate students, postdocs and research associates, together publishing 37 peer-reviewed articles.  Dr. de Kievit and her graduate students presented posters and talks at multiple conferences. Her service reflects her excellence and included advancing her scientific community through NSERC panels and the Canadian Society for Microbiologists. During her tenure as Microbiology Graduate Chair, she redeveloped the MSc and PhD programs. As the Faculty of Science Associate Dean Graduate Affairs, she co-developed the Indigenous Wawatay program and was active in student entrepreneurship and she remains engaged in these activities. Dr. de Kievit has been an outstanding faculty member and leader in the Faculty of Science.

Professor Emerita (2026)

BA (Lakehead), MSDH (Missouri), PhD (Manitoba)

Dr. Salme E. Lavigne dedicated 16 years to the University of Manitoba, serving for 13 as the Director of the School of Dental Hygiene and later as a Professor.  She is widely recognized as a nationally renowned educator and scholar, having made significant contributions to dental hygiene education, research, and regulation across Canada. Her leadership in curriculum development, evidence-based practice, periodontology, and oral-systemic health has played a key role in advancing the field. Her scholarly work includes clinical trials, position papers for the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), various book chapters, and over forty peer-reviewed articles. 

Dr. Lavigne has received multiple awards for her excellence in teaching and has contributed to graduate education through mentorship and thesis supervision.  Her leadership extends beyond academia, having served as President of the CDHA, a Commissioner on Dental Accreditation of Canada, and currently as the Scientific Editor of the Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene. Her unwavering dedication, numerous academic achievements, and lasting influence on dental hygiene education and practice exemplify her distinguished career. 

Professor Emerita (2026)

BN, MN (Manitoba), PhD (UBC)

Dr. Donna Martin is a professor in the College of Nursing.  Her appointments have included Associate Dean (Research), Director of the Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research (2017-2018) and Associate Dean (Graduate Programs) (2018-2025).  With 16 years at the University of Manitoba, Donna received awards for teaching excellence (College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, 2014; UM Merit Award, 2016; Canadian Nursing Students Associate, 2016), outstanding leadership (UM Faculty of Graduate Studies, 2019; Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM), 2021), and research excellence (ARNM, 2018).  In 2021 Donna was inducted as a Fellow in the Canadian Nurses Association Academy based on her distinguished work to promote health equity and social justice in partnership with Indigenous peoples. 

With CIHR-funded studies (2014, 2015), Donna co-led a multidisciplinary team that collaborated with Little Saskatchewan First Nation to document community members' experiences of the 2011 flood. Donna has commendable service with the University, serving as Senator (2021-2025), an invited chair of an ad hoc committee, and Senate Executive (2024-2025). Externally, Donna served as a Scientific Director, International Council of Nurses (2022-2023), grant reviewer for Research Manitoba (2017-2022), and trustee, Seven Oaks General Hospital (2013-2018).

Professor Emeritus (2026)

BHEcol, CertEd, MSc, PhD (Manitoba)

Dr. Jillian Oakes served for 29 years in the departments of native studies and environmental sciences. Dr Oakes is an exemplary teacher and researcher committed to academic excellence. 

An exceptional teacher, Dr. Oakes developed 21 undergrad/graduate-level courses and workshops and is the recipient of several teaching awards. Her interactive teaching style regularly results in an entire class of undergraduate and graduate students' papers published in book format. Her commitment to students working with Indigenous communities is extraordinary: she co-established two endowment scholarship funds; is instrumental in establishing the Bata Material Culture Scholarship; and founded Aboriginal Issues Press and Scholarship, serving as Managing Editor for over 30 years. 

Dr. Oakes’ research in circumpolar material culture is disseminated in over 100 publications, including award winning books, chapters, refereed journal articles, conference presentations, and videos, and international juried museum exhibitions. Her work and archival fonds are internationally recognized as a core resource in museology and related fields. Dr. Oakes is the recipient of the prestigious RH Research Award and Smithsonian Research Award.

Professor Emerita (2026)

BHEcol (Manitoba), PhD (Guelph)

Dr. Taylor has been a valued member of the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences for 32 years, during which time she distinguished herself with her outstanding research, teaching and service. Her research program investigates how dietary components, such as zinc, and fats, proteins and bioactive compounds from prairie agricultural commodities are beneficial for prevention and management of obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. She exhibited the rare ability to take fundamental findings in cells and animal models through to human nutrition applications. She has mentored >60 graduate students and trainees and >70 undergraduate students and has published 157 papers and 325 abstracts. She has been the department curriculum expert and has provided leadership and service in various roles, including Acting and Associate Head, and Chair and member of undergraduate curriculum, student standing and award committees for many years.  She initiated several new program options into the department curriculum. 

Dr. Taylor has served on the editorial boards of 4 different nutrition/biology journals. She has been recognized with multiple awards for her excellence in research, teaching, and service. In 2025 Dr. Taylor received the highest career award from the Canadian Nutrition Society - the Earle Willard McHenry Award for Distinguished Service in Nutrition.

Professor Emerita (2026)

BSc (Hons), PhD (Manitoba)

Barbara Triggs-Raine joined the University of Manitoba in 1991 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics. She has served the University for 34 years and during that time was Head of her Department for 7 years and Scientific Director of Central Animal Core Facilities for 7 years.

Barbara is a respected leader who has strived to empower the careers of others. She was recognized with awards for mentorship of undergraduate medical and science students. Barbara’s personal research into rare diseases, including disorders of hyaluronan metabolism was funded throughout her career and the products of her research garnered international recognition. From her earliest efforts to improve diagnostics, to her current studies aimed at developing therapies for Tay-Sachs and related diseases, her motivating force has always been to make a difference for patients and families. 

Barbara’s service to the research community was extensive and included key roles such as Chair of the Research Manitoba’s Research Advisory Committee. Barbara’s most impactful contributions at the University of Manitoba include the development of state-of-the-art facilities for rodent imaging and services for genetic modelling. She also oversaw the construction, commissioning, and allocation of modern laboratory space for Manitoba's pediatric researchers.

Professor Emeritus (2026)

BA (Queen's), MA (Concordia), PhD (Cambridge)

 Ian Whicher earned his Ph.D from the University of Cambridge and served for over 25 years (2000-2025) as a Professor in Hinduism in the Department of Religion in the Faculty of Arts. He was Head of the Department of Religion and Chair of the PhD program for 10 years (2008-2018) and served on various committees at the Departmental, Faculty and University levels. Dr. Whicher is a world-renowned authority and leading expert in Hindu philosophical traditions especially the Yoga tradition in its classical expressions. His ground-breaking works focusing on Yoga and its deeper dimension have altered scholarship and public perceptions on the meaning and potential lived experience of Yoga as an ethnically integrated and wholistic way of life. 

Dr. Whicher is the recipient of major research grants from the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada.  He has authored and edited scholarly books and over forty peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. He has presented numerous scholarly papers, given public talks and conducted workshops at leading Universities and other educational institutions around the world. Dr. Whicher has taught students at all levels of the undergraduate and graduate programs and has served as an advisor and committee member for graduate students.

Professor Emerita (2026)

BSc, MSc (Cyril and Methodius), PhD (Toronto)

Chancellor Emeritus (2025)

B.H.Ecol. (Manitoba)

A proud Winnipegger and University of Manitoba alum, Ms. Anne Mahon served with distinction as the University’s 14th Chancellor from 2019 to 2025, where she brought compassion, wisdom, and a deep commitment to community to her role. 

A bridge-builder and philanthropist, Ms. Mahon is known for connecting people and inspiring positive change. Her work at the intersection of storytelling, community-building, and education has amplified the voices of those marginalized and often unheard. An accomplished oral history writer, her books — The Lucky Ones, Redemption, and Overcome — share stories of resilience and hope, with all author proceeds donated to support the communities featured. 

For forty years, Ms. Mahon has dedicated herself to volunteerism and advocacy, including working closely with United Way Winnipeg, founding and facilitating the Bookmates Book Club at the Women's Correctional Centre, and volunteering with the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba, Humankind International, and Palliative Manitoba. She is currently a leader-in-residence at the James W Burns Leadership Institute here at the University of Manitoba. She is a member of UNICEF Canada's Women Unlimited and The International Women’s Forum.  

As Chancellor, she provided wise counsel, strengthened ties with alumni and donors, and built meaningful relationships with students and Indigenous communities. Her leadership and compassion have left an enduring mark on the University of Manitoba. 

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Ms. Anne Mahon the title of Chancellor Emeritus.

Distinguished Professor Emeritus (2025)

AB (Stanford), PhD (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) 

An influential scholar and innovative leader in population health and health policy research, Dr. Leslie Roos joined the University of Manitoba in 1973. Over the course of his distinguished career in the Faculties of Administrative Studies (now the Asper School of Business) and Medicine, he helped establish the university as an international centre of excellence in health services research and data-informed policy. 

As a founder of the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, Dr. Roos led the creation of its internationally respected population health database, enabling groundbreaking studies on the health and well-being of Manitobans. He also developed the Concept Dictionary, a popular online resource that shares essential research tools and methods with scholars around the world. 

Dr. Roos has played a central role in training and inspiring a generation of researchers whose work continues to shape Canadian health systems. His guidance and commitment to developing research capacity were recognized with the Graduate Students’ Association Award for Distinction in Mentorship. 

A fellow of both the Royal Society and AcademyHealth, and an Associate of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, Dr. Roos has received numerous national and international honours. Named a “Highly Cited Investigator” by the Institute of Scientific Information, he stands among the most influential contributors to health policy research globally. 

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Leslie L. Roos the title of Distinguished Professor Emeritus. 

Professor Emeritus (2025)

BSc, MSc, PhD (University of Guelph) 

A dedicated faculty member for 26 years, Dr. Harold Aukema has made transformative contributions to nutritional science, becoming a global leader in the study of diet and fatty acid metabolites, known as oxylipins. 

His pioneering research has advanced understanding of dietary interventions for kidney health, directly shaping national and international dietary recommendations for polycystic kidney disease. He has published more than 150 peer-reviewed papers in leading journals of nutrition, lipid, and renal research. His widely cited review on oxylipins derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids is regarded as a foundational reference for researchers and graduate nutrition programs worldwide. His extensive collaborations, spanning Canada and abroad, have influenced research across a wide range of diseases. 

An equally dedicated educator, Dr. Aukema has supervised over 35 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, many of whom have gone on to distinguished careers in academia, health, government, and industry. He has served the Faculty of Human Ecology and the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences in administrative leadership roles and has contributed to many university and national committees.  

Dr. Aukema was also a founding member of CanU Canada, an initiative that has provided nutrition education to more than 2,000 youth while creating experiential learning opportunities for UM undergraduate students. For his achievements in research, teaching, and service, Dr. Aukema has received numerous awards from the Canadian Nutrition Society and the University of Manitoba. 

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Harold Aukema the title of Professor Emeritus. 

Professor Emerita (2025)

BSc (Jiamusi, China), MSc (China Agricultural), PhD (McGill) 

A dedicated educator, Dr. Chen developed and taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses, while supervising 40 graduate students and mentoring numerous post-doctoral fellows, visiting scholars, and summer students. Known for her dynamic, student-focused approach, she inspired excellence in her classroom and was honoured with the Faculty of Engineering Award for Excellence in Engineering Education. A strong advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, she also championed programs that encouraged and supported women in engineering. 

Dr. Chen established the Machinery and Soil Dynamics Lab, pioneering research on soil-tillage interaction. She is internationally recognized for her expertise in agricultural machinery and soil dynamics, authoring 134 peer-reviewed scientific articles that are widely cited. Her extensive collaborations with industry advanced both theory and practice in biosystems engineering. Notably, she co-developed a machine for harvesting fiber crops generated worldwide interest. 

Her leadership includes service as Graduate Chair and Associate Head in her department and as President of the Canadian Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (CSABE). In recognition of her professional impact, she has been elected Fellow of the CSABE, the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, and the Engineering Institute of Canada. 

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Ying Chen the title of Professor Emerita. 

Professor Emeritus (2025)

BA (New York State), MA, PhD (Texas) 

A dedicated faculty member for over 30 years, Dr. Kevin Coombs has had a tremendous impact at the University of Manitoba, his community, and beyond.  

Dr. Coombs joined the Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in 1990 and held cross-appointments in Physiology and Pathophysiology and in Microbiology. For more than 25 years, he has also served as a Scientist at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. 

An internationally recognized expert in virus assembly, virus-host interactions, and viral proteomics, Dr. Coombs has received almost $29 million in research funding, including over $9 million as principal investigator. He has advanced the field through more than 100 peer-reviewed articles, 20 invited review chapters, and many national and international presentations. Dr. Coombs is also a highly impactful teacher who has mentored more than 100 learners, ranging from undergraduate honours students to post-doctoral fellows and visiting scholars.  

His leadership within the university has been extensive, including service as Associate Dean in the Max Rady College of Medicine and the Faculty of Graduate Studies, chair of the University Biosafety Committee, and numerous other committees. 

Dr. Coombs has also contributed significantly to national research leadership, serving as Scientific Officer and Chair of the CIHR Virology and Viral Pathogenesis Committee, and participating in committees for the Medical Research Council of Canada, American Society for Virology, and other organizations. 

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Kevin Coombs the title of Professor Emeritus. 

Professor Emeritus (2025)

BES, M.Arch (Manitoba), MAA, MRAIC 

Since joining the University of Manitoba in 1986, Professor Herbert Enns has made lasting contributions to architectural education, design research, and creative practice in Manitoba, Canada, and abroad. 

As an inspiring educator, he influenced more than 1,600 students in the Faculty of Architecture, many of whom now lead practices across Canada. With enthusiasm and imagination, he encouraged students to engage deeply with prairie landscapes and architecture, and international outreach, including nine studios in Iceland. He also provided leadership as Head of the Department of Architecture from 1992 to 1997. 

Professor Enns has advanced architectural education through service, chairing numerous national accreditation teams. He served as contributing editor to Canadian Architect for 17 years, editorial board chair of MOSAIC, founding director of the Experimental Media Centre, and director of the University of Winnipeg CISCO Innovation Centre for Collaborative Technologies. He also collaborated internationally with universities in six countries, holding distinguished roles at the University of Texas Center for American Architecture and Design and the University of the Arctic Network in Digital Media and Arts. 

His creative work explored new frontiers in architecture, urban design, and digital technology, including the design of prefabricated energy-efficient housing for the Experimental Lakes Area. His notable publications include Mining Location J.O. 180 (Shoal Lake), “Perpetual Motion” in The Good Building: Pressing Style, and Winnipeg Modernist Architecture 1945–1975, with Dr. Serena Keshavjee. 

Dedicated to community service, he has contributed pro bono architectural work including: three buildings for Manitoba Pioneer Camp on Shoal Lake; a gathering place, markers and Indigenous gardens at the Assiniboia residential school site; and ongoing restoration at St. Margaret’s Anglican Church. 

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Herbert Enns the title of Professor Emeritus. 

Professor Emerita (2025)

Diploma (University of Athens, Greece), PhD (King’s College, University of London, UK) 

For nearly four decades, Dr. Elissavet Kardami distinguished herself in the departments of Physiology and Human Anatomy and Cell Science, where she combined research, teaching, and mentorship to advance cardiovascular science. 

As an inspiring educator, she directed a flagship biomedical skills in research course for 20 years and supervised nine PhD students, five MSc students, and four post-doctoral fellows, serving on over 45 graduate advisory committees. She was a role model, particularly for women scientists, whose trainees earned awards of distinction.  

As an internationally recognized leader on the FGF2 protein, Dr. Kardami explored its role in cardiac repair and protection from injury leading to heart failure, sharing her work in 114 peer-reviewed publications and 61 national and international presentations. Her program sustained more than three decades of MRC/CIHR operating support and 26 years of Heart & Stroke Foundation funding.  

She provided distinguished leadership as Chair of the departmental Promotion and Tenure Advisory Committee and contributed broadly through service on numerous university and external committees.  

Committed to the scholarly community, Dr. Kardami served as Consulting Editor and on the Editorial Board of Cardiovascular Research and reviewed grants for multiple agencies, including CIHR, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, and others.  

For her mentorship and teaching, she was recognized with a Distinction in Mentorship Award (2004), a Graduate Teaching Award (2005), and the YMCA-YWCA Woman of Distinction in Research and Innovation Award (2009).  

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Elissavet Kardami the title of Professor Emerita. 

Professor Emeritus (2025)

MD (University of Basel, Switzerland), Dr. med. (University of Bern, Switzerland) 

An internationally recognized leader in hepatology/internal medicine, Dr. Eberhard Ludwig Renner served over a decade at the University of Manitoba advancing patient care, medical education, and research. Joining the university initially in 2004, he led the Department of Internal Medicine from 2016 to 2024 as Professor and Head through profound health system restructuring and a pandemic. 

A gifted teacher and mentor, Dr. Renner combined clinical excellence with curiosity-driven inquiry, shaping the careers of students, residents, and fellows in Manitoba and beyond. He directed the GI Transplant program at the University Health Network in Toronto, started a Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program, and cultivated supportive, collaborative learning environments throughout his career. 

Renowned for his pioneering work in liver transplantation, he studied factors affecting successful living donor transplantation and inequities in access. He also helped develop guidelines for metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease, equipping primary care providers with practical tools for early intervention. 

As Head of Internal Medicine, he consolidated twelve dispersed clinics into a single ambulatory centre of excellence, improving patient access, fostering collaboration, and advancing teaching opportunities. Beyond clinical leadership, he advocated for healthier food and lifestyle policies and contributed to Manitoba’s Long-COVID initiative providing patients with accessible self-management resources. 

Dr. Renner’s achievements have been recognized with the Canadian Liver Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Medal, the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver’s Distinguished Service Award, and a corresponding membership with the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences. 

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Eberhard Renner the title of Professor Emeritus. 

Professor Emeritus (2025)

BA Hons (Saskatchewan), MSc, PhD (London School of Economics) 

A dedicated faculty member for 45 years, Dr. Wayne Simpson has made a lasting impact on the Department of Economics and the University of Manitoba through his teaching, research, and service.  

Dr. Simpson is an inspiring educator whose excellence has been recognized by students and peers alike. During his time at UM, he received the Certificate of Teaching Excellence from University Teaching Services and the University of Manitoba Students’ Union and supervised more than a dozen PhD theses. 

An innovative scholar, Dr. Simpson has shaped national and international understanding of economic and social policy through his influential research on labour markets, unions, taxation, basic income, and immigration in Canada. He has an impressive publication record with four books, 18 book chapters, 53 peer-reviewed articles, and 22 research grants. His work has been recognized with UM’s University Merit Awards and the prestigious John Vanderkamp and Mike McCracken awards from the Canadian Economics Association. 

Dr. Simpson also held a Research Fellowship in the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary from 2013 to 2025, conducting research on income support and redistributive taxation in Canada.  

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Wayne Simpson the title of Professor Emeritus. 

Professor Emeritus (2025)

BSc (Hefei University of Technology), MSc, PhD (The Pennsylvania State University) 

A dedicated faculty member for 36 years, Dr. Qiang Zhang has advanced the field of biosystems engineering through his exceptional teaching, research, and leadership. In his storied career, he served the University of Manitoba as Professor, Department Head, Acting Associate Head, and Acting Associate Dean. 

An innovative and adaptative educator, Dr. Zhang created nine new courses and taught 15 different courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. With a strong commitment to mentorship, he supervised 97 graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and research associates, and supported many others through advisory roles. His teaching excellence was recognized with the Price Faculty of Engineering Graduating Class Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2022. 

Dr. Zhang established three laboratory facilities and maintained a well-funded research program, securing more than $21 million in research funding as principal or co-investigator. Internationally renowned for his research in agricultural engineering, his recent work in smart vertical farming has had immense local impact, helping to increase food security in northern and Indigenous communities. 

Highly regarded by his peers, he served as President of the Canadian Society for Agricultural and Bioengineering (CSABE) (formerly CSBE), was elected a CSABE Fellow, and received its greatest honour, the Maple Leaf Award, in recognition of his leadership and impact. 

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Qiang Zhang the title of Professor Emeritus. 

Vice-President (Indigenous) Emerita (2024)

MD (Manitoba), MSc (Manitoba), CCFP (Manitoba), FCFP

Dr. Catherine Cook’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to Indigenous success and engagement throughout her 30 years of service has left an indelible mark on the University of Manitoba. 

As UM’s inaugural Vice-President (Indigenous), Dr. Cook executed a compelling vision for Indigenous inclusion and achievement as well as for advancing Reconciliation. In attaining that vision, she established a dynamic team that leads ground-breaking initiatives and guides transformative change at UM. 

Her commitment to reciprocal relationships and partnerships yielded substantial external funding for initiatives to advance Indigenous student success. She pursued systemic change and established the Indigenous Identity Engagement Working Group; launched the Reconciliation Action Plan process; co-chaired the Anti-Racism Task Force and developed an anti-Indigenous racism framework. She ensured Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing are respectfully integrated into the university’s fabric; and served on the NCTR’s Governing Circle. 

As one of the first Indigenous physicians to graduate from UM and one of the first Métis women to earn her medical degree in Canada, Dr. Cook has dedicated over 40-years to addressing health disparities in Indigenous communities. She is a passionate educator and administrator and has influenced countless students and health professionals through her mentorship and leadership in Indigenous health initiatives, including founding Ongomiizwin – Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing. As Vice-President (Indigenous), she established the first portfolio of its kind among Canadian post-secondary institutions and fundamentally shifted UM’s trajectory for the better.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Catherine Cook the title of Vice-President Emerita.

Distinguished Professor Emerita (2024)

BSc, PhD (Sydney)

Dr. Leigh Murphy, a Distinguished Professor in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, embarked on her journey at the University of Manitoba in 1985 as a Research Fellow in the Department of Physiology. Just 10 years later, she earned tenure, firmly establishing herself as a leading cancer biology researcher who earned numerous prestigious awards, such as the NCIC Scientist and MRC Scientist Awards.

Dr. Murphy’s remarkable productivity was evident early on, with six papers published during her PhD and an additional 17 during her postdoctoral work. To date she has published 228 papers, reviews and chapters. Throughout her career, her pioneering research focused on two types of estrogen receptors and her discoveries have helped reshape breast cancer treatment, significantly improving patient outcomes. 

Dr. Murphy has also served numerous organizations and committees. She was a Senior Scientist in the CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute, Chair of the Breast Cancer Research Group at UM, and she also played a key role in the Canadian Tumor Repository Network (CTRNET), helping to set national standards for biobanking, an essential resource for cancer research.

In the classroom, Dr. Murphy has shown a deep commitment to her students, teaching multiple courses even while maintaining her collaborative research program. Her mentorship has inspired scientists at every level—from high school students to postdoctoral fellows—and she has been instrumental in guiding junior faculty members in their careers.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Leigh Murphy the title of Distinguished Professor Emerita.

Distinguished Professor Emeritus (2024)

BA (British Columbia), MSc, PhD (Calgary)

Dr. Raymond Perry has made exceptional contributions to the fields of psychology, education and gerontology over his esteemed 53-year career. Since joining the University of Manitoba, his groundbreaking work on human emotion, motivation treatment interventions and the stigmatization of marginalized groups has profoundly enhanced the well-being of those psychologically at risk.

Dr. Perry’s publications in leading academic journals have earned him widespread recognition, including invited addresses and visiting scientist appointments at renowned institutions such as UBC, Western, UCLA, Stanford, University of Munich and the Max Planck Institute. He has authored 200 books, chapters and journal articles, and 350 conference proceedings. He served many years as editor or associate editor for prominent journal outlets, including the Journal of Educational Psychology, Higher Education Handbook of Theory and Research, and Research in Higher Education.

Dr. Perry’s many career awards from prestigious organizations include the Royal Society of Canada, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Max Planck Society, and appointments as Fellow of the American Psychological Association, Association for Psychological Science and Society for Personality and Social Psychology.

Dr. Perry’s graduate and postdoctoral students have secured academic careers at top universities in Canada and the USA. His work has led to lasting innovations in psychological coping mechanisms and treatment interventions, and in the stigmatization of others, leaving a profound impact on psychology in Canada and abroad.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Raymond Perry the title of Distinguished Professor Emeritus.

(Distinguished Professor Emeritus (2024)

BPHE (Hons) (Lakehead), MSc (Dalhousie), PhD (Manitoba)

Dr. Grant Pierce has made extraordinary contributions to cardiovascular research, education and leadership over his distinguished career at the University of Manitoba. 

His over 250 peer-reviewed research manuscripts and eight textbooks on ischemic heart disease, diabetes-related heart dysfunction and the cardiovascular benefits of flaxseed have attracted over 11,300 citations. He recently identified a new platform for antibiotics that was transformed into a multimillion-dollar biotech company. 

His leadership and visionary contributions include the creation of the Canadian Centre for Agri-food Research in Health and Medicine, a unique collaboration of the Universities of Manitoba and Winnipeg, St. Boniface Hospital and Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. He created the Youth BioLab, the only one of its kind, which has hosted over 10,000 Manitoban children. 

Dr. Pierce served as Chair of the Executive Review Committee for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Executive Director of Research for St. Boniface Hospital and Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. He is World President of the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences. 

Dr. Pierce’s accomplishments were recognized with investiture in the Order of Manitoba, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Research Canada Leadership Award, election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and in 2023, he received the Order of Canada, the highest distinction for a citizen in Canada. 

The University of Manitoba is proud to confer upon Dr. Grant Pierce the title of Distinguished Professor Emeritus.

Professor Emerita (2024)

BA (Winnipeg), BFA (Hons) (Manitoba), MFA (California)
 

For 34 years, Prof. Sharon Alward made significant contributions to the School of Art, the University of Manitoba and the broader art community through her innovative teaching, creative work and service.

An internationally recognized performance and video artist, Prof. Alward’s thought-provoking works, such as Totentanz (1990), addressing the AIDS crisis, and Mutterwitz (2001) have been exhibited across Canada, the US and France. Her critically acclaimed work has garnered grants from prestigious organizations including the Canada Council for the Arts and the Manitoba Arts Council.

As an influential educator, Prof. Alward mentored many successful video and performance graduates, with several pursuing advanced degrees and distinguished careers. Her excellence in teaching has been recognized through awards, including a UM Merit Award and three UM Teaching Excellence Awards. She was instrumental in fostering a school of video creative work that continues to inspire new generations of artists.

In service to UM, Prof. Alward chaired key committees, served as President of UMFA, and contributed to graduate committees within and beyond the University of Manitoba.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Sharon Alward the title of Professor Emerita.

Professor Emeritus (2024)

BSc, MSc (IIT Madras, India), PhD (Manitoba) 

Dr. Subramaniam Balakrishnan has made significant contributions to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manitoba over his distinguished 40-year career. He has advanced the fields of computerized machine tool control, robotics and manufacturing automation, building a world-class research and teaching program that has attracted faculty and students alike. 

Dr. Balakrishnan’s innovative research in metal cutting optimization and robotics garnered $2.5 million in research support and resulted in over 100 publications in international journals. He has supervised over 60 graduate students and has been deeply involved in outreach and community service, mentoring young students through the Shad Valley and Verna J. Kirkness Foundation programs. 

Dr. Balakrishnan served as Associate Head and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering for a total of 15 years. He played a key role in the development of the Engineering and Information Technology Complex (EITC) and made substantial contributions to the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, participating in 23 site visits to improve engineering education standards nationwide. 

Dr. Balakrishnan has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Wighton Fellowship and the UM Outreach Award, among others. His commitment to teaching, research and mentorship has left an enduring impact on the engineering community. 

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Subramaniam Balakrishnan the title of Professor Emeritus.
 

Professor Emeritus (2024)

PhD (India), DSc (h.c.) (Armenia; and Finland)

A renowned theoretical physicist, Dr. Tapash Chakraborty joined the University of Manitoba in 2003 as the first externally appointed Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in the Faculty of Science.

Throughout his distinguished 14-year tenure as a CRC in Nanoscale Physics, he advanced the fields of condensed matter physics, quantum dots and nanoscale systems, contributing to pioneering discoveries such as the Quantum Hall Effect and graphene.

Dr. Chakraborty’s research has garnered international acclaim, inspiring experimental efforts worldwide. He has authored over 200 scientific papers and multiple textbooks, with his work cited over 11,000 times. He has recently compiled, as Editor-in-Chief, the five-volume Encyclopedia of Condensed Matter Physics. In recognition of his contributions, Dr. Chakraborty holds honorary doctorates from prestigious institutions and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society.

His expertise has led to many international research collaborations and invitations to speak and teach at prestigious universities. Through these connections, Dr. Chakraborty has also raised the profile of the Department of Physics by inviting world-renowned scientists, including Nobel Laureates, to collaborate and engage with faculty and students at the University of Manitoba.

A dedicated mentor, Dr. Chakraborty has supervised numerous graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, nurturing talent that has impacted global research in nanoscale systems.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Tapash Chakraborty the title of Professor Emeritus.

Professor Emeritus (2024)

BSocSc, MSocSc (Hong Kong), PhD (Wilfrid Laurier) 

A dedicated faculty member for 26 years, Dr. Maria Cheung has significantly influenced the field of social work through her teaching, research and leadership at the University of Manitoba.

She served in six key leadership positions in the Faculty of Social Work, notably as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs where she was instrumental in redesigning the Bachelor of Social Work program, integrating Indigenous perspectives and a commitment to truth, Reconciliation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

As an inspiring educator, she mentored 40 graduate students, contributing to their development through experiential learning and international practicum opportunities. 

Dr. Cheung gained international recognition for her groundbreaking research on the “cold” or hidden genocide of the Falun Gong, playing a pivotal role in combatting disinformation which had a profound impact on the field of human rights.

For her extraordinary contributions, Dr. Cheung has been recognized with numerous awards, including the University of Manitoba's Best Teacher Award in 2019 and international accolades for her contributions to social work education.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Maria Cheung the title of Professor Emeritus.

Professor Emeritus (2024)

BSc, MSc, PhD (Manitoba)

A dedicated faculty member of 32 years, Dr. Robert Currie is internationally renowned for his expertise in apiculture and honeybee health. 

He has made outstanding contributions to the beekeeping industry through his research on varroa mite management through honeybee resistance and the control of viruses. This has earned him multiple prestigious and international awards, including the Willie Baumgartner Memorial Award and the Alan Clemson Memorial Foundation Award for Excellence in Honeybee Research.

As a widely respected educator, Dr. Currie lectured for over 30 years, including serving as Head of the Department of Entomology where he provided leadership during a period of major renewal and sound mentorship to junior faculty members.

He has served on numerous advisory committees across disciplines, supervised 16 graduate students and is a three-time recipient of the Teacher of the Year award from Agriculture Diploma students.

Passionate about sharing his knowledge of pollinators, Dr. Currie devoted significant time to community outreach: speaking to the media, visiting elementary schools and developing a hybrid and distance delivery version of UM’s beekeeping course to be offered at Stony Mountain Penitentiary.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Robert Currie the title of Professor Emeritus.

Professor Emerita (2024)

BA (Simon Fraser), MA (Sussex), PhD (Calgary)

A dedicated and highly regarded faculty member, Dr. Annette Desmarais is internationally recognized for her transformative research in food sovereignty, peasant movements and agrarian change.

Dr. Desmarais joined the University of Manitoba in 2013 as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Human Rights, Social Justice and Food Sovereignty, a position she held until June 2023. 

Her pioneering work, particularly on the Via Campesina movement and food systems transformation, has been published in five books and countless articles and reports, some of which have been translated into six languages. She has secured (as Principal/Co-Investigator and Collaborator) nearly $6 million in research funding, advancing understanding of the political and social dimensions of building just and sustainable food systems.

As an educator, Dr. Desmarais has mentored 13 MA students, three PhD candidates, and two post-doctoral fellows. She is celebrated for her engaging graduate seminars and commitment to fostering students' professional growth through research and publication.

Throughout her career, Dr. Desmarais has demonstrated leadership through service to UM and the broader community. She has served as editor for several academic journals and on boards and committees of non-governmental organizations. She also played a key role in the creation of the University of Manitoba’s Master of Human Rights program.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Annette Desmarais the title of Professor Emerita.

Professor Emeritus (2024)

BSc (First Class Honours) (Queen’s), PhD (Dalhousie)

A sought-after flood protection expert, Dr. Jay Doering is a prolific researcher, award-winning teacher and an effective university administrator.

Dr. Doering’s 31-year career at the University of Manitoba is a multifaceted one, exemplifying his commitment to his technical discipline, and to creating and disseminating knowledge with the broader community. 

He has made significant contributions to the field of water resources, arising chiefly from his supervision of graduate students and publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences at the national and international level.

During the 1997 Flood of the Century, Dr. Doering contributed his expertise to permanent flood protection works and flood fighting efforts in subsequent floods. He was an advisor on the Red River Floodway Expansion in 2006 and became a trusted expert on flood issues in the mainstream media.

After having held leadership positions as Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Vice-Provost (Graduate Education) and Associate Vice-President (Partnerships), he was recognized with the title of Dean Emeritus in 2018. 

His achievements have been recognized with an Early Achievement and Technical Excellence Awards from Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, an Rh Institute Award for Research Excellence, the University of Manitoba Outreach Award and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award. 

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Jay Doering the title of Professor Emeritus.

Professor Emerita (2024)

BA (Honours), MA, PhD (Windsor)

A global children’s rights leader, Dr. Joan Durrant has made a profound impact on the lives of children around the world.

Dr. Durrant’s work centers on children’s rights to protection from corporal punishment – the most common and controversial form of violence against children. Her research has been transformative, promoting children’s well-being on five continents. Cited by the United Nations, the Senate and the Supreme Court of Canada, her work has influenced law, policy and social norms globally.

Her expertise is demonstrated in more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and 27 book chapters, along with 19 keynote addresses, 46 invited presentations and 74 peer-reviewed conference presentations. She co-authored the Joint Statement on Physical Punishment of Children and Youth, a knowledge mobilization document endorsed by 700 professional organizations in Canada. She advises governments on legislative reform and was a member of the Research Advisory Committee of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Study on Violence against Children.

Passionately committed to supporting parents, she created Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting, an award-winning child rights-based parenting program now implemented in 12 languages in more than 40 countries. 

Dr. Durrant has been recognized with the Saunderson Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award. In 2020, she was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

The University of Manitoba is proud to confer upon Dr. Joan Durrant the title of Professor Emerita.

Professor Emerita (2024)

BSc, MClSc (Western), PhD (Manitoba)

Dr. Charlotte Enns is a passionate advocate for the deaf community and an exceptional scholar, researcher and educator with a strong commitment to community development, academic outreach and peace building.

World-renowned for her contributions to bilingual deaf education, particularly in recognizing the language and literacy rights of children, she has authored or co-authored two edited books, 34 peer-reviewed publications and 67 refereed presentations, and received numerous tri-council grants for research.

An expert in signed language assessment, she and her research team developed the first standardized assessment of American Sign Language, the most widely used test today.

Since joining the University of Manitoba in 1999, Dr. Enns has made outstanding leadership contributions within the Faculty of Education, including as Acting Dean, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Research, and Department Head of Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology. She also served as Director of the Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice.

Dr. Enns is a respected mentor to many graduate students, including numerous deaf people, who are now having an important impact on the development and education of deaf children.

A proponent of the social model of disability, Dr. Enns has developed significant connections with community and school partners, including the Manitoba School for the Deaf, where she introduced classroom-based teaching methods for promoting literacy and communications skills.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Charlotte Enns the title of Professor Emerita.

Professor Emeritus (2024)

BSc, PhD (Australia)

A dedicated faculty member for 33 years, Dr. Ian Ferguson has made significant contributions to the field of geophysics and to the University of Manitoba. He joined the Department of Geological Sciences in 1990 and retired in 2023 after holding various leadership roles, including serving as Department Head from 2009 to 2014.

As a passionate educator, Dr. Ferguson has taught and developed a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses. His commitment to teaching has been recognized through two undergraduate teaching awards and his mentorship of numerous students, including the supervision of 42 undergraduate theses and nine graduate projects.

Through his impactful research on electromagnetic geophysics, Dr. Ferguson has explored scales ranging from environmental to lithospheric studies. His pioneering work on magnetotelluric methods has significantly advanced the understanding of the Earth’s structure. Notably, his research on the Slave Craton, published in two highly cited papers, has garnered international recognition, contributing to major Canadian projects like Lithoprobe and POLARIS.

Dr. Ferguson’s service extends beyond the university, as evidenced by his work on geophysical investigations of possible unmarked burial sites related to residential schools, reflecting his dedication to community engagement.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Ian Ferguson the title of Professor Emeritus.

Professor Emeritus (2024)

BSc (Trent), PhD (Toronto) 

A dedicated faculty member for 30 years, Dr. Bruce Ford has made remarkable contributions to plant systematics, particularly in the study of Carex (sedges), one of the world’s largest flowering plant genera.

As an inspiring educator, Dr. Ford supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom have pursued academic and research careers. His commitment to teaching earned him the University of Manitoba’s Student Teacher Recognition Award.

Through his internationally recognized research, funded by agencies such as NSERC and the National Geographic Society, Dr. Ford has expanded our knowledge of plant biodiversity. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and made significant contributions to the Flora of North America, an encyclopedic work describing more than 20,000 plant species. His co-editorship of the book Sedges: Uses, Diversity, and Systematics of the Cyperaceae further exemplifies his leadership in the field.

In his role as curator of the University of Manitoba Herbarium, Dr. Ford was instrumental in advancing digitization efforts, making over 34,000 specimens available online to researchers worldwide. 

As a result of his decades-long dedication, the Herbarium is recognized as one of Canada’s most important plant collections, with its specimens and open-access online database playing a key role in our understanding of Manitoba’s biodiversity.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Bruce Ford the title of Professor Emeritus.

Professor Emeritus (2024)

BPE, MPE, PhD (Manitoba), BTh (Horizon)

A dedicated faculty member for 32 years, Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht made significant contributions to the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management and the Departments of Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine at the University of Manitoba.

As an inspiring educator, he supervised over 40 graduate students, fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Moreover, during the difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Giesbrecht played an important leadership role in the faculty, working closely with the facilities team and IST to optimize remote learning strategies. 

His commitment to teaching excellence earned him the Dean’s Teaching Excellence and Innovation Award. He also received the Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring and numerous teaching recognitions over his career.

Through his groundbreaking research on human responses to extreme environments, Dr. Giesbrecht published over 125 peer-reviewed papers and collaborated to secure more than $6 million in research funding. For his research, he was elected as a Fellow by the Aerospace Medical Association and the Wilderness Medical Association. His work on cold-water survival has directly informed life-saving protocols and government policies.

Dr. Giesbrecht held key leadership roles, including Associate Dean and Acting Dean. His instrumental role in the development of the Active Living Centre stands as a testament to his leadership and vision.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht the title of Professor Emeritus.

Professor Emeritus (2024)

BSc, MD (Beirut), FRCSC, FACOG, FSOGC

For 35 years, Dr. Michael Helewa has been a transformative force in obstetrics and gynecology, making exceptional contributions to teaching, research and patient care at the University of Manitoba. After completing his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at University of Manitoba, he was recruited as an Assistant Professor in 1987, and by 2000, he had earned the rank of Professor, leaving an indelible mark on the university and beyond.

Dr. Helewa’s pioneering research on hypertensive disorders in pregnancy reshaped understanding and management of these critical conditions, leading to substantial improvements in maternal and fetal health care worldwide. His work positioned UM as a leader in collaborative clinical trials and contributed to 12 national guidelines that have shaped best practices in obstetric care across Canada.

In Manitoba, Dr. Helewa significantly improved patient care as Medical Director and Site Leader of the Women and Child Health Program at St. Boniface Hospital. And as Chair of the Maternal Perinatal Health Standards Committee for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, he established an annual report that set a national benchmark for excellence, continually raising the standards of care for expectant mothers.

His commitment to advancing research and mentorship was acknowledged by his peers when the Departmental Research Day Award was renamed in his honour, and his tireless advocacy for maternal health has been recognized with several prestigious honors, including the Prix d'Excellence from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

The University of Manitoba is honored to confer upon Dr. Michael Helewa the title of Professor Emeritus.

Professor Emerita (2024)

BN (Victoria), MN, PhD (Manitoba)

In her 32 years at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Susan McClement has passionately dedicated herself to education and research in the College of Nursing, significantly advancing the delivery of palliative care in our province and beyond. She has distinguished herself by exploring the psychosocial dimensions of cancer cachexia and advocating for dignity in end-of-life care, profoundly influencing practices in the field.

A gifted collaborator, Dr. McClement has published 117 peer-reviewed papers with over 133 co-authors and secured over $10 million in funding, enabling critical advancements in palliative care research. In 2019, she was recognized among the Top 25 Canadian Nurse Researchers for citations to her publications, boasting an impressive h-index of 37 and over 5,800 citations.

Her excellence in research and administration has been acknowledged through prestigious awards, including the University of Manitoba Faculty of Graduate Studies Outstanding Administrator Award in 2021 and the Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba Award for Administration in 2023. Dr. McClement has also mentored 30 graduate students and shared her expertise through teaching opportunities in Cuba and China, enhancing global perspectives in nursing education.Dr. McClement has served as Associate Dean (Research) in the College of Nursing and as a member of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Research Advisory Committe Executive.

The University of Manitoba is proud to confer upon Dr. Susan McClement the title of Professor Emerita. 

Professor Emerita (2024)

BA (Hons), MA, PhD (Manitoba)

Dr. Verena Menec has had a distinguished 30-year career at the University of Manitoba where she made lasting contributions to teaching, research and service. 

A key figure in the graduate program in Community Health Sciences, she helped develop curriculum and guided the successful merger of Family Social Sciences with Community Health Sciences. She also supervised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, shaping the next generation of scholars. She has mentored over 200 research assistants and staff, many of whom have gone on to prominent positions in academia, government and non-profit sectors.

An expert in gerontology, Dr. Menec’s research on aging, health services and age-friendly communities has influenced health policy both in Manitoba and across Canada. She held a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Healthy Aging and has published extensively, with her work cited over 10,000 times. As the inaugural Manitoba Principal Investigator for the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, she played a leading role in advancing knowledge of aging nationwide.

In leadership, Dr. Menec directed the Centre on Aging, a focal point for aging research at the University of Manitoba. Her service extended to national committees including roles with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Canadian Association on Gerontology.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Verena Menec the title of Professor Emerita of Community Health Sciences.

Professor Emeritus (2024)

MD (Saskatchewan), MEd (Manitoba), FRCSC

Dr. Margaret Morris has dedicated 36 years to the University of Manitoba, shaping the fields of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences through her leadership, research and teaching. She joined the university in 1986 as an Assistant Professor, later becoming a Professor and Distinguished Scholar.

Dr. Morris fostered a comprehensive approach to women's health care, earning prestigious awards such as the Carl Nimrod Award for Teaching Excellence and her faculty’s Teacher of the Year Award. As both a teacher and mentor, she profoundly shaped generations of students in the classroom and through roles such as Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Course Director in the Physician Assistant Master’s Program, and Reproductive Course Director for over two decades.

Her transformative, interdisciplinary research program in women's health, diet and diabetes has significantly enhanced health care delivery, ensuring more equitable and impactful treatment.

Dr. Morris held key leadership positions, including head of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and head of Pediatric/Adolescent Reproductive Sciences at our university. She also lent her expertise to national organizations like the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, and she has advised local institutions such as Winnipeg Children's Hospital and the Child Protection Centre.

In recognition of her exceptional contributions, Dr. Morris received the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada's Leadership Award in 2013, and the Doctors Manitoba Distinguished Service Award in 2023.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Margaret Morris the title of Professor Emeritus.

Professor Emeritus (2024)

MD, PhD (Barcelona), FRCS(C), FACS (Manitoba)

 Dr. Luis Oppenheimer has been a valuable faculty member for over 45 years. 

After completing medical school in Barcelona, Dr. Oppenheimer came to Winnipeg in 1971, trained in General Surgery and Critical Care at UM, and in Trauma Surgery in San Francisco. He joined the University in 1978 as a General Surgeon and Critical Care Specialist, and became immersed in research on pulmonary edema, which led to innovative treatments for this condition in the ICU. He was promoted to Professor in 1987.

During his tenure as Department Head of Surgery from 1995 to 2006, he introduced the Trauma and Acute Care Service at the Health Sciences Centre (a first in the country), initiated the Master’s in Surgery Program, supervised Master’s and PhD candidates and introduced Clinical Assistants (Physicians Assistants) into the Surgery Program. He was instrumental in the formation of the Academic Arthroplasty Unit at Concordia Hospital.

As HSC Director of Research from 1990 to 2000, he launched the Health Trials Unit, the Innovations Fund to support initiatives in all health disciplines, and initiated the Manitoba Telemedicine Program, which evolved into several electronic collaborations involving over 150 Primary Care Providers and Specialists. 

For these initiatives, Dr. Oppenheimer has been recognized by the Manitoba Medical Association with their Scholastic and Health Administration Awards and has been granted honorary memberships in the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Canadian Medical Association.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Luis Oppenheimer the title of Professor Emeritus.

Professor Emeritus (2024)

BA (Honours) (Manitoba), MA (Guelph), PhD (Toronto)

Dr. Janice Ristock has rendered meritorious service to the University of Manitoba throughout her distinguished 35-year career as a researcher, teacher and leader. Her groundbreaking work in gender and sexuality studies, particularly on 2SLGBTQ intimate partner violence, has significantly advanced the field, shaping both academic methodologies and community-based approaches.

Dr. Ristock began her career at the University of Manitoba in 1989 as the first tenure-track Women’s and Gender Studies assistant professor appointed in Canada. She helped launch and became the first Programme Coordinator of Women’s Studies, a position she held for twelve years. Despite the undergraduate focus of the program, her theoretically sophisticated and deeply interdisciplinary research made her a sought-after graduate advisory committee member, leading to adjunct appointments in six additional units across the university.

In leadership roles, she served as Provost and Vice President (Academic), Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs), and Associate Vice-President (Research), profoundly impacting institutional growth. She was appointed Provost and Vice President (Academic) Emeritus in 2022.

Dr. Ristock’s service has extended well beyond the university. Her activist scholarship and dedication to centering marginalized voices and mobilizing knowledge beyond the academy have been pivotal in advancing gender and sexuality studies in Canada, making her a highly respected figure in her field. 

In recognition of her extraordinary contributions, she was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2016. She was named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women in 2012 and 2021.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Janice Ristock the title of Professor Emeritus.

Professor Emeritus (2024)

MD (Argentina), CM, FRCPC, FACP, FASN (Manitoba) 

Dr. David Rush is an internationally recognized transplant nephrologist who has been a dedicated faculty member at the University of Manitoba for over 40 years. He has served as Professor of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine and contributed significantly to the Adult Kidney Transplantation Program. 

He held leadership roles as Head of Adult Nephrology between 1998 and 2013 and Director of the Transplant Manitoba Adult Kidney Program from 2004 until 2022. Dr. Rush has also served in numerous national and international roles, including as President of the Canadian Society of Transplantation. 

A renowned educator, Dr. Rush was instrumental in training and mentoring an entire generation of transplant nephrologists. He played a pivotal role in the Nephrology Renal Sister Centre Program, providing training to residents from Paraguay, Mexico and Argentina. 

Dr. Rush’s groundbreaking research in kidney transplantation has revolutionized patient care worldwide, particularly his discovery of subclinical rejection mechanisms in renal transplants. His research helped establish Manitoba’s kidney transplant program as a leader in the field. 

Dr. Rush’s distinguished contributions and accomplishments have been recognized with multiple awards throughout his career. Highlights of his honours include a Canadian Society of Transplantation Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 and a Distinguished Award from Doctors Manitoba in 2013. He was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada in 2022. 

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. David Rush the title of Professor Emeritus. 

Professor Emeritus (2024)

BSc (Hons), PhD (Western)

Dr. Peter Zahradka has been a valued member of the University of Manitoba since 1991, making significant contributions to research, teaching and service. 

His internationally recognized work in vascular physiology focuses on how metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes contribute to cardiovascular disease. His groundbreaking research on natural products like lentils and buckwheat has led to innovative treatments for improving arterial health and reducing blood glucose levels. He is the author of over 170 peer-reviewed publications, including articles in prestigious journals such as Circulation Research and holds five US patents.

As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Zahradka supervised over 50 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and mentored more than 80 undergraduate students and research technicians. He also played a pivotal role in course development, particularly in endocrinology and physiology.

In addition to his research and teaching, Dr. Zahradka held leadership roles such as Head of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases and Director of the Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine. He also served as a University Senator, contributing significantly to the university community.

The University of Manitoba is honoured to confer upon Dr. Peter Zahradka the title of Professor Emeritus.

• Digvir Jayas, Vice-President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor Emeritus
• Brian Postl, Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus
• Thomas Hack, Distinguished Professor Emeritus
• David Collins, Dean Emeritus
• Lori Wallace, Dean Emerita
• Brian Blakely, Professor Emeritus
• Nancy Chow, Professor Emeritus
• Joanne Embree, Professor Emeritus
• Brenda Hann, Professor Emerita
• Grant Hatch, Professor Emeritus
• Witold Kinsner, Professor Emeritus
• David Mandzuk, Professor Emeritus
• Francine Morin, Professor Emerita
• Gregg Olson, Professor Emeritus
• Joseph Pear, Professor Emeritus
• Hélène Perreault, Professor Emerita
• Gayle Restall, Professor Emerita
• Pamela Wener, Professor Emerita
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• Janice Ristock, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Emeritus
• John Kearsey, Vice-President (External) Emeritus
• Jonathan Beddoes, Dean Emeritus
• Norman Halden, Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus
• Anthony Iacopino, Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus
• Christine Ateah, Professor Emeritus
• William (Bill) Kops, Professor Emeritus
• Edwin Kroeger, Professor Emeritus
• Zana Lutfiyya, Professor Emerita
• John McCallum, Professor Emeritus
• Gerald Minuk, Professor Emeritus
• Moshe Nahir, Professor Emeritus
• J. Elliot Scott, Professor Emeritus
• Louise Simard, Professor Emeritus
• John Wilkins, Professor Emeritus
• Wanda Wuttunee, Professor Emerita
• Chung Tong Yu, Professor Emeritus

• Karen Adams, University Librarian Emerita
• Shelley Sweeney, Librarian Emerita
• David Mandzuk, Dean Emeritus
• Johann de Vriews, Dean Emeritus
• Ellen Judd, Distinguished Professor Emeritus
• Jan Oleszkiewicz, Distinguished Professor Emeritus
• Brian Amiro, Professor Emeritus
• Stefan Cenkowski, Professor Emeritus
• Judith Chipperfield, Professor Emeritus
• Michael Doob, Professor Emeritus
• Don Flaten, Professor Emeritus
• Joannie Halas, Professor Emerita
• David McMillan, Professor Emeritus
• Kurt Markstrom, Professor Emeritus
• Thomas Nesmith, Professor Emeritus
• Philip Osborne, Professor Emeritus
• Jo-Anne Sawatzky, Professor Emerita
• Bogdan Slominski, Professor Emeritus
• Richard Warrington, Professor Emeritus
• Michael West, Professor Emeritus
• Teresa Zelenski, Professor Emerita
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• David Barnard, President Emeritus
• Carolynne Presser, Director Emerita
• Donna Breyfogle, Librarian Emerita
• Katherine (Karin) Wittenberg, Dean Emeritus
• Diana Brydon, Distinguished Professor Emeritus
• Elizabeth Comack, Distinguished Professor Emerita
• David Arnason, Professor Emeritus
• James Hare, Professor Emeritus
• Kent HayGlass, Professor Emeritus
• Yatta Kanu, Professor Emeritus
• Robert Lotocki, Professor Emeritus
• Ralph Mason, Professor Emeritus
• Michael Moffat, Professor Emeritus
• Michael Mowat, Professor Emeritus
• Elizabeth Ready, Professor Emeritus
• Noralou Roos, Professor Emerita
• Kumar Sharma, Professor Emeritus

• Harvey Secter, Chancellor Emeritus
• Richard Lobdell, Vice-Provost Emeritus
• Mark Whitmore (Dean Emeritus), Science
• Ada Ducas (Librarian Emeritus), Libraries
• Nicole Michaud-Oystryk (Librarian Emerita), Libraries
• Frank Hawthorne (Distinguished Professor Emeritus), Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources
• Allen Becker (Professor Emeritus), Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
• Dennis Bracken (Professor Emeritus), Faculty of Social Work
• James Bugslag (Professor Emeritus), School of Art
• Orest Cap (Professor Emeritus), Faculty of Education
• Dennis Cooley (Professor Emeritus), Faculty of Arts
• Harbhajan Singh (Dhali) Dhaliwal (Professor Emeritus), Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
• Janice Dodd (Professor Emeritus), Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
• Tuula Heinonen (Professor Emerita), Faculty of Social Work
• Erwin Huebner (Professor Emeritus), Faculty of Science
• David McCrea (Professor Emeritus), Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
• Gregory Monks (Professor Emeritus), Faculty of Arts
• Hans Pasterkamp (Professor Emeritus), Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
• Ranganathan Padmanabhan (Professor Emeritus), Faculty of Science
• Dimos Polyzois (Professor Emeritus), Price Faculty of Engineering
• Douglas Ruth (Professor Emeritus), Price Faculty of Engineering
• Brent Schacter (Professor Emeritus), Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
• Myroslav Shkandrij (Professor Emeritus), Faculty of Arts

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Myron Britton, Faculty of Engineering
• Rodney Clifton, Faculty of Education
• Norman Richards, Faculty of Engineering
• Ranjan Roy, Faculty of Social Work
• Arthur Stinner, Faculty of Education

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• Michael Cox (Dean Emeritus), Architecture
• Graham James, Civil Engineering
• Emery Lajtai, Civil Engineering
• Geza Racz, Soil Science
• Marion Vaisey-Genser, Human Nutritional Sciences
• Beverley Zakaluk, Education
• Michael Angel (Librarian Emeritus), Libraries

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Walter Bushuk, Food Science
• Laurie Evans, Plant Science
• Ivan Eyre, Art
• James Haworth, Pediatrics and Child Health

• 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

• 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

• Felix Bertalanffy, Anatomy
• Marcel Blanchaer, Biochemistry
• S.C. Jay, Entomology
• E. Kuffel (Dean Emeritus), Engineering
• R.C. McGinnis (Dean Emeritus), Agriculture

• 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

• 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

• R. Chant, Engineering
• C.C. Ferguson, Medicine
• J. MacDonell, Medicine
• K. Wilson, Education

• John M. Brown (Dean Emeritus), Education
• John P. Gemmell, Medicine
• Baldur R. Stefansson, Agriculture

• 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

• 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

• J.W. Neilson (Dean Emeritus), Dentistry
• Helen Mann (Director Emeritus), Social Work

• H.E. Duckworth, Physics

• 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

• L. Shebeski (Dean Emeritus), Agriculture
• L. Braceland
• B.D. Best, Medicine

• G. Eliasson, Art
• H. Lees, Microbiology