Kellie Thiessen [PhD/14] is the new dean of the College of Nursing. Thiessen, who was born in Kansas, earned bachelor’s degrees in nursing and arts from Eastern Mennonite University in Virginia before obtaining her master’s in nursing with an emphasis in midwifery at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
Features (Summer 2025)
Changing the Narrative
The new scientific director of Canada’s Institute of Indigenous Peoples’ Health says the fact that she got the job shows that the narrative of Indigenous health research is changing.
Rehab Reconciliation
Two major wellness initiatives were officially launched this spring in Manitoba First Nations communities – part of a fruitful ongoing partnership with the UM College of Rehabilitation Sciences.
Holistic Pathways
An accessible outdoor space designed for children who use wheelchairs in Lake Manitoba First Nation marked an early success for the Wellness partnership between the College of Rehabilitation Sciences and First Nations communities.
Health Research Hero
An accessible outdoor space designed for children who use wheelchairs in Lake Manitoba First Nation marked an early success for the Wellness partnership between the College of Rehabilitation Sciences and First Nations communities.