Marsha Hanen
Canadian academic and university administrator (1936–2019)
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Marsha Hanen, CM (September 18, 1936 – April 13, 2019)[1] was a Canadian academic and former university administrator. She was President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Winnipeg from 1989 to 1999.[2]
Ross McCormack (Interim)
Marsha Hanen | |
|---|---|
| 4th President of University of Winnipeg | |
| In office 1989–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Robin Hugh Farquhar Ross McCormack (Interim) |
| Succeeded by | Constance Rooke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 18, 1936 Calgary, Alberta |
| Died | April 13, 2019 (aged 82) Victoria, British Columbia |
| Alma mater | Brown University Brandeis University |
She received a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree in philosophy from Brown University and a Ph.D. from Brandeis University.[3] In 1989, Hanen became the fourth president of the University of Winnipeg. In this role, she led the establishment of a Bachelor of Education program at the university. She also oversaw the opening of the Bulman Student Centre and Eckhardt Gramatté Hall.[4]
In 1998, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada in recognition for being "an inspiration to women in education, encouraging attitudinal change and innovation among academics, business leaders and lawmakers".[5]
In 2018, the Spence Street Promenade was renamed Marsha Hanen Way in her honour[6]
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