Convocation News Archive
Top stories of 2020
December 22, 2020 —
A year to remember or a year to forget? The COVID-19 pandemic dominated headlines across the globe, including here at the University of Manitoba, but there was always light behind the dark clouds. Positive stories shone through.
Convocation message from President Benarroch
October 22, 2020 —
It’s the power of people which elevates our communities and propels us to make a difference.
Students
Congratulations to the medal recipients of Fall Convocation 2020
October 22, 2020 —
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2020. Fall Convocation will be held this year on October 22, join us via Live Stream (5pm for all degrees and diplomas, 7pm for Extended Education: Certificate Programs). These students will receive medals, for outstanding academic achievement.
Asper School of Business
Great beginnings, bittersweet endings and everything in between
October 21, 2020 —
A good journey is a cluster of great moments - Shakti Vyjayanthi chronicles her experience in the Asper MBA program.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty students look forward to virtual convocation
October 20, 2020 —
For the second time in 2020, graduating students at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences will participate in a virtual convocation, viewing the celebration with their family and friends online rather than receiving their degrees in person as they normally would at this time.
Faculty of Social Work
Congratulations to the recipient of the UMGSA Teaching Award
October 20, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is proud to recognize Maureen Flaherty with the University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association Teaching Award.
Faculty of Arts
Congratulations to the recipient of the Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching
October 20, 2020 —
Erin Keating inspires and engages her students in the department of English, Theatre, Film & Media by using creative, dynamic, and immersive approaches in her teaching.
Faculty of Education
First graduates of Inclusive Language and Literacy Master of Education
October 20, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba Fort Garry campus is a long way from the tiny community of Pukatawagan in Northern Manitoba. A settlement of the Mathias Colomb Cree First Nation, it has approximately a population of 3500 and is accessible only via the train from Pukatawagan to The Pas, or plane and on an ice road in the winter.
How to virtually celebrate 2020 Fall Convocation
October 19, 2020 —
We encourage you to share your best UM photos and memories on social using our Convocation hashtag #umanitoba2020. Don’t forget to also try the UM Giphys and stickers that we created for this special occasion.
Students
Meet the graduating class of Fall 2020
October 16, 2020 —
Meet some of the incredible members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2020. Fall Convocation will be held this year on October 22, join us via Live Stream.