Archives: News Releases
-
New and Returning Members Appointed to UCN Governing Council
Read more: New and Returning Members Appointed to UCN Governing CouncilUniversity College of the North (UCN) welcomes four new and two returning Board Members to the Governing Council. Pam Marsden [Flin Flon], Glen McKenzie [Swan River], Alan McLauchlan [RM of Kelsey], and April Wastesicoot [Thompson Student Rep] have joined the Governing Council. Brea Anderson [The Pas Student Rep] and Linda Markus [Vice-Chair of Governing Council]…
-
UCN Grows Information Technology Opportunity
Read more: UCN Grows Information Technology OpportunityFor the first time ever, the University College of the North (UCN) will run three simultaneous information technology (IT) programs with the help of Future Skills Centre. UCN IT projects received additional funding from Future Skills Centre to continue operation through the 2022-2023 academic year. Future Skills Centre is investing $1.09 million to expand and…
-
UCN Appoints Helga Bryant as Next Dean of Health
Read more: UCN Appoints Helga Bryant as Next Dean of HealthUniversity College of the North (UCN) has appointed Ms. Helga Bryant, RN, BScN, MScA, as UCN’s next Dean of Health. Her appointment begins in May 2023. Helga holds a M.Sc. in Administration (Health Care) from Central Michigan University and has been a Registered Nurse since 1974. Helga has lived and worked in northern Manitoba for…
-
UCN Expands in Thompson with North Forge Partnership
Read more: UCN Expands in Thompson with North Forge PartnershipThe University College of the North (UCN) recently opened the North Forge North Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab) in Thompson through a partnership with North Forge and several community partners. The North Forge North Fab Lab is a fabrication facility that supports individuals in Thompson and surrounding communities who want to develop a business, create new…
-
UCN Collaborates on Fish Stock Monitoring Program
Read more: UCN Collaborates on Fish Stock Monitoring ProgramUniversity College of the North (UCN) will continue to administer the Collaborative Stock Monitoring Program (CSMP) in partnership with the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba, and Indigenous fishers in northern communities. CSMP is a unique training initiative and data collection partnership to achieve sustainable fisheries and economic development in northern Manitoba. “UCN is…
-
UCN Information Technology Project Trains Indigenous Women for Technology Careers
Read more: UCN Information Technology Project Trains Indigenous Women for Technology CareersUniversity College of the North’s (UCN) information technology (IT) project received additional funding from Future Skills Centre to continue operation through the 2022‐2023 academic year. Future Skills Centre is investing $1.09 million to expand and modify this project following an earlier investment of $996,300. The program aims to lessen the digital and economic divide for…
-
UCN announces new program to help applicants prepare for Diploma in Practical Nursing.
Read more: UCN announces new program to help applicants prepare for Diploma in Practical Nursing.University College of the North (UCN) is excited to announce a new program to help applicants get ready for the Diploma in Practical Nursing (DPN) program. The program was created in response to Manitoba government’s multi-year investment of up to $4.3 million for additional nurse training seats at the UCN learning centres in Thompson, Flin…
-
Near-Net-Zero Greenhouse Operating on UCN Campus
Read more: Near-Net-Zero Greenhouse Operating on UCN CampusUniversity College of the North (UCN) is operating a low (near-net-zero) energy greenhouse on The Pas campus. Construction of the greenhouse began in 2020 in partnership with the Composites Innovations Centre (recently rebranded as CIC Engineering). The primary purpose of the project is to strengthen food sovereignty, community health, and student learning opportunities within northern…
-
University College of the North Library Completes ‘Elder’s Traditional Knowledge’ Archive
Read more: University College of the North Library Completes ‘Elder’s Traditional Knowledge’ ArchiveThe University College of the North (UCN) Wellington & Madeleine Spence Memorial Library at the Thompson campus completed a 16‐week long digitization project to create an online archive titled Elder’s Traditional Knowledge. The project in partnership with the Keewatin Tribal Council was made possible through the Libraries and Archives Canada’s funding Listen, Hear Our Voices.…
-
University College of the North Announces New Governing Council Board Chair
Read more: University College of the North Announces New Governing Council Board ChairUniversity College of the North (UCN) today announced Becky Cianflone, previously a member of the Governing Council since 2018, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board. Effective immediately, Cianflone succeeds Cam Mateika, who recently retired after serving as Chair for the past 3 years. “I’m excited to continue the positive work of…
Search
Contact Us
Reach out for more info.