The University of Winnipeg 50 Years

UWinnipeg's story is made up of more than 50,000 stories: those of the many students, alumni, donors, faculty, and staff members who have made — and continue to make — an impact on our campus and on the world around them. Our Impact 50 project is a celebration of the collective impact of our rich and diverse University community. These are a few of the many researchers, educators, scholars, community builders, industry leaders, and UWinnipeg supporters who are making a difference. P E O P L E O F I M PAC T FRED PENNER Alumnus / Musician / Entertainer / Humanitarian Adored singer, songwriter, and entertainer, Fred Penner is synonymous with tremendous family fun. Renowned for his song The Cat Came Back, which resonates with children of all ages, Penner has entertained children across the country and around the world for decades. In 1991 he recieved the Order of Canada for his work as an entertainer and humanitarian. DR. LOIS WILSON Alumna / Minister / Diplomat / Author / Human Rights Advocate After graduating from United College in 1950, Dr. Lois Wilson was ordained in the United Church. She is widely known for being the rst woman moderator of the United Church of Canada and for her work in government. She is a Companion of the Order of Canada and a recipient of the Pearson Medal of Peace. JAMIL MAHMOOD Alumnus / Community Leader / Advocate Hundreds of youth in Winnipeg's West End have access to a 24-hour safe space thanks to International Development Studies graduate, Jamil Mahmood. He has also helped create youth sports teams, homework clubs, and drop-in programming for inner-city and refugee youth in the neighbourhood, which is one of the poorest urban areas in Canada. MARY YOUNG Alumna / Indigenous Advocate / Former Faculty Member The late Mary Young was an inspirational mentor and advocate who worked diligently to reconnect many Indigenous youths with their home communities, cultures, and languages. She worked to help residential school survivors combat discrimination, incorporate the wisdom of Elders into modern society, and ensure the survival of Indigenous languages. DIANE GRAY Alumna / Former Public Servant / Business Leader An accomplished local business leader, Diane Gray is the founding president and CEO of CentrePort Canada — North America's largest inland port. She has been instrumental in developing the unconventional idea into a 20,000-acre national and international transportation hub that continues to expand and thrive. KATRINA LECLERC Alumna / Youth Leader / Human Rights Advocate Katrina Leclerc is the Lead Youth Advisor for Manitoba Senator Marilou McPhedran. She works to bring Canadian youth from all walks of life together to create engagement, demystify the Senate, and learn about relevant youth issues. She is a bilingual young woman whose passions lie in good governance and international women's rights. Impact 50 is neither a ranking nor a list. It is a continually growing collection of stories — and we invite you to add yours. uwinnipeg.ca/impact Wishing UWinnipeg many more years of success as a centre of academic excellence, world-class athletics and outstanding community engagement. CONGRATULATIONS ON AN AMAZING FIRST CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY University of Winnipeg on their 50th anniversary! CMU is pleased to collaborate with UW through the contribution of Menno Simons College and other shared initiatives. Canadian Mennonite University congratulates

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