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Graduands standing in the atrium at Bannatyne campus for convocation. A colourful piece of Indigenous artwork can be seen in the background encircling them.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Rady Faculty dean urges new grads to ‘take flight’ in their careers

November 1, 2024 — 
As the sun shone brightly into the Brodie atrium at Bannatyne campus for fall convocation on Oct. 31, Dr. Peter Nickerson, vice-provost (health sciences) and dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, asked the graduates of four health programs to take inspiration from the mural by Anishinaabe artist Blake Angeconeb that surrounded them. 

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Asper School of Business

Asper graduates take the stage for Fall Convocation 2024

October 23, 2024 — 
For Fall Convocation 2024, the Asper School of Business celebrates new Asper alumni as they take their hard-earned degrees into the workforce, further study, or their next great venture. Here is a snapshot of just a few new Asper alumni receiving their parchments on October 22, 2024.

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A UM graduate smiles and waves at the crowd during a convocation ceremony. Rows of grads in black caps and gowns face the stage behind her.

Students

Celebrate the journey at Fall Convocation

October 18, 2024 — 
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. Get the details and meet some of the people being celebrated at Fall Convocation.

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David T. Barnard, Walter and Maria Schroeder

Two honorary degrees to be awarded at Fall Convocation 2024

October 14, 2024 — 
During Fall Convocation, the University of Manitoba celebrates the distinguished achievements of three individuals who will share in two honorary degrees awarded at the annual ceremony.

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Convocation is a happy celebration.

Students

Log in or live stream: How to join Fall Convocation

October 3, 2024 — 
Fall Convocation ceremonies are fast approaching, taking place on October 22 and 23, 2024 at the Fort Garry Campus and on October 31, 2024 at the Bannatyne Campus. The Fort Garry ceremonies will stream on our immersive event platform. If you’re attending virtually, here are some things to know

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A UM graduate dressed in a cap and gown walks away from the stage at Convocation. They are holding their open parchment in their hands and smiling down at it, celebrating their achievement.

Students

Fort Garry Convocation: Have a day you will always remember!

September 26, 2024 — 
10 tips for a memorable and easy Fort Garry convocation experience.

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UofM Diploma Graduation 2024

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Agricultural and Food Sciences grads celebrate at Spring Convocation 2024

June 6, 2024 — 
The Class of 2024 includes Diploma in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science, MSc/MEng and PhD graduates.

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Head shots of UM's 2024 Honorary Doctorates.

Five people to be given highest honour at Spring Convocation 2024

June 6, 2024 — 
This Spring Convocation the University of Manitoba celebrates the achievements of over 4300 graduands and recognizes the distinguished achievements of five honorary degree recipients who have made our province and country better.

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Laura Warkentin, Brooke-Lyn Wahoski and Emily Howarth wearing graduation caps and gowns, holding their degree parchments.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

UM’s first midwifery cohort graduate alongside latest nurses

June 6, 2024 — 
The first group of UM midwifery graduates entered the profession at the College of Nursing’s spring pinning ceremony on June 4. Three students completed the program and received their professional pins, alongside 91 new nurses.

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Meet the Agricultural and Food Sciences Class of 2024

June 3, 2024 — 
The UM convocation ceremony celebrating Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences graduates is Thursday, June 6. Meet some of the members of this year’s graduating class.

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