Marsha Hanen

Marsha Hanen
4th President of University of Winnipeg
In office
1989–1999
Preceded byRobin Hugh Farquhar
Ross McCormack (Interim)
Succeeded byConstance Rooke
Personal details
Born(1936-09-18)September 18, 1936
Calgary, Alberta
DiedApril 13, 2019(2019-04-13) (aged 82)
Victoria, British Columbia
Alma materBrown University
Brandeis University

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]

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]

References

  1. ^ Marsha HANEN Obituary
  2. ^ "MHS Centennial Organization: University of Winnipeg".
  3. ^ "Biographical Notes - Dr. Marsha Hanen, CM". University of Winnipeg.
  4. ^ "Past Presidents | President | The University of Winnipeg". www.uwinnipeg.ca. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  5. ^ Order of Canada citation (archived)
  6. ^ "Marsha Hanen Way | Campus Development | The University of Winnipeg". www.uwinnipeg.ca. Retrieved 2025-11-26.