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On October 8 – 9, 2024, UCN Linkages The Pas inspired conversations about northern economic and community development and the transformative technologies shaping our future. The conference brought together forward-thinking participants, businesses, and government officials. This year’s theme was ‘Innovation + Renewal,’. Shawn Kanungo, a globally recognized innovation strategist, kicked off day one with an…

Introducing: Sarah Moore-George Years with UCN: 2.5 years Job title: Diploma in Practical Nursing Instructor and Thompson Site Coordinator Location: Thompson  Sarah George-Moore’s experience at UCN has been both personally and professionally transformative. Initially hesitant about public speaking, she has now embraced her role as an educator. “I feel like in this role, it just came naturally for…

From May 30 to June 1, Dr. Keith Hyde represented the University College of the North at the Arctic Congress in Bodø, Norway. On the opening day, he shared his northern Manitoban research in a presentation entitled “Cultural Resilience or Christian Resignation? The Endeavours of the Rev. Henry Budd, Sr. in 19th-Century Rupert’s Land.” The…

Introducing: Ying Kong Years with UCN: 8 Job title: Associate Professor of English Teaching Literature/Indigenous Literature Location: Thompson Ying started working with UCN part-time, teaching remotely, in 2015. She liked the job, and when she successfully secured the permanent position at the Thompson campus, she sold her house in Winnipeg “without hesitation” to come to…

Introducing: Melissa Constant Years with UCN: 12 Job title: Student Recruitment Officer/Sponsor Liaison Location: The Pas Melissa started her career with UCN in 2012 when she worked evenings and weekends as a Library Clerk. From there, she became a Learning Technology Facilitator and eventually found her calling as a Recruitment Officer. Melissa’s connection to UCN…