University of Winnipeg Archives

10/20/2026

Another mystery in the University Relations fonds. These artworks were created by an unknown artist and displayed on campus in 1985.

If you know anything about the artist or the artworks, please reach out to the UW Archives.

10/16/2026

We'll be a stop on the campus tour where we'll have lots of great (embarrassing?) photos and other records ready to view for all you '80s alumni. Looking forward to seeing you on the 30th!

10/15/2026

Congratulations Fall graduates! Take time to celebrate your academic successes and journey toward the future. Don't forget to get some convocation photos to mark to occasion.

10/14/2026

Dr. Karen Froman is featured in the latest post on the 10 Years of the ICR: Records and Reflections site. See her entry and several others at https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/icr10/ and view the ICR Collection at https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/icr-collection.

On March 6, 2013, the CBC ran an article on racist graffiti found in the washrooms at the University of Winnipeg and further, that a staff member "had posted a Facebook comment criticizing the Idle…

10/12/2026

Today is Thanksgiving Day in Canada. While long celebrated, it wasn't until an official proclamation on January 31st, 1957 that the second Monday in October became the standard date.

Campus is closed today as part of Thanksgiving and Fall Reading Week.

10/11/2026

Its start of Fall Reading Week! From October 11 -17 campus is closed.

Take some time to rest and work on projects before classes resume October 19th.

10/09/2026

There are many events during 2SLGBTQIA+ Month, including the 2026 Pride History in Canada Conference.

Connie Merasty, donor and member of the Two-Spirit Archives Advisory Council, and Brett Lougheed, University Archivist, will provide a keynote on Friday, October 16.

Connie will discuss the history of 2S people and how initiatives like the 2S Archives is helping to preserve 2S/Indigiqueer contributions to Pride History in Canada.

Check out the link to register - https://events.zoom.us/ev/Auveyy8ZtSjAEcgLWAKurjwTxg5Ap3R60Pdcb9QWHeOe7E5X0388~AqaCPrpmtPKzd1ChSPdxIl5GedcOLn5vSXEuNNpl27O-51G3BJoNAD2Qew

10/06/2026

Exhibits are a big part of Archives and Museums, but designing them can be complex.

Will you exhibit originals or reproductions? Can your cabinets securely store an item while providing the best possible view? Does your exhibit tell a narrative and is it engaging for your audience to read?

To aid in creating more accessible exhibits, standards have been developed like the Smithsonian's Guidelines for Accessible Exhibition Design - https://resources.museumsontario.ca/resource/smithsonian-guidelines-for-accessible-exhibition-design/

The statue featured is Josef Randa's (1933-2005) "Crucified Again" from 1988. Collection of the University of Winnipeg, gift of Vaughan Baird.

10/02/2026

Do you know Front Page Challenge? Running from 1957 to 1995, it was Canada's longest running non-news program and featured panel games about current events and history.

These photos from the University Relations fonds show a 1985 episode that was taped on campus in the Duckworth Centre. In the photos you can see panelists Pierre Berton, Allan Fotheringham, Betty Kennedy, and Fred Davis.

09/25/2026

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This photo, from the University Relations fonds, shows a student protest at Wesley Hall at the University of Winnipeg.

The 1980's saw huge discussions about Education in Manitoba, with many students organizing to prevent funding reductions.