Celebrate the Journey at Fall Convocation
Graduates take the stage; family and friends gather to honour their achievements
Convocation is a significant milestone on each Bison’s journey. From the moment students arrive on campus for Orientation, their path is leading to this: crossing the stage after years of hard work to receive their parchment in front of family, friends and fellow students. For supporters who have been walking beside them, Convocation is a time to cheer on their grads as they pass the finish line and become UM alumni. As one chapter closes, a new one begins.
Convocation details
During convocation October 22, 23, and 31, UM campuses have an atmosphere of excitement, pride and celebration. For anyone attending ceremonies either in person or virtually, the Convocation landing page on umanitoba.ca is the gateway to everything you need to know. Find the ceremony schedules, access the live stream on event day and get information on what to wear and where to park. This is also where you’ll find the Convocation program when it becomes available. Do you want to know the meaning of the coloured stoles and hoods worn by the graduates, or the significance of the Indigenous motifs on the robes worn by the Chancellor and President? You can find that here too!
If you’re a graduating student, you’ll want to check out our 10 tips to make Convocation day a memorable experience. If you are a supporter tuning into ceremonies from home, you’ll want to find out how to use the interactive virtual event platform.
Celebrating student success
One of the best parts of the Convocation celebration is recognizing and honouring student academic achievement. It’s also a time for students to reflect— on what they’ve learned, what has ignited their passions and where they want to go from here. Watch this space in mid-October to meet some of the grads.
Honorary degrees and other honours
Along with celebrating student achievement, Convocation is a time for the university to recognize honorary degree recipients who have made our province and country better. We also celebrate teaching excellence and outstanding contributions to the development and governance of the University.
At the Fall 2024 ceremony, honorary degrees will be bestowed on:
- Walter and Maria Schroeder, entrepreneurs turned philanthropists who are committed to improving health services for all Canadians and removing barriers so that students can pursue their dreams without financial burden. They will be honoured at the ceremony on Tuesday, October 22 at 2 p.m.
- David T. Barnard, former UM President and Vice-Chancellor who transformed our community through his visionary leadership in advancing Reconciliation, fostering interdisciplinary research and achieving record-breaking philanthropic support. He will be honoured at the ceremony on Wednesday, October 23 at 3 p.m.
Congratulations to the class of 2024 and all the award and honorary degree recipients!