Episode 3: Reflecting the City

On this episode, we learn about the character of the Collegiate during the 1960s and 1970s, and hear from Winnipeg’s first woman mayor.

Guests on this episode are Susan Thompson, Mayor of Winnipeg from 1992 to 1998; Serena Keshavjee, history professor at the University of Winnipeg; and Dan Diamond, former publisher for the NHL.

The music heard on this podcast series is by Lee Rosevere. This episode features his songs “Honey and Clementines,” “Curiosity,” “Credit Roll,” “Max Flashback,” “Last Call,” “Featherlight,” and “Wireless.” You can learn more about Lee Rosevere and hear more of his music here.

We also heard sounds from a promotional video created for the Collegiate in 1968. You can watch that video here.

The University of Winnipeg Collegiate is located on Treaty One Territory, the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Dakota, Dene, Oji-Cree Nations, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation.

Hallowed Halls is hosted and produced by Isaac Würmann, with the support from Dean Kevin Clace and Associate Dean Bonnie Talbot from the University of Winnipeg Collegiate.