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Convocation News Archive

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Graduates celebrate community and wellness at convocation

June 4, 2025 — 
We are proud to share the stories of some outstanding graduates from the Class of 2025.

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Meet the Agricultural and Food Sciences Class of 2025

June 4, 2025 — 
On Thursday, June 5, the University of Manitoba will celebrate the graduating class of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Get to know some of the remarkable students who are ready to shape the future of agriculture and food systems.

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Spring graduates of the Asper School of Business

Asper School of Business

Congratulations 2025 Asper Grads!

June 4, 2025 — 
At Spring Convocation, fresh alumni celebrate adventures in experiential learning

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A group of grads in black caps and gowns and colourful stoles smile excitedly on Convocation day

Students

Celebrate every step, every story as UM’s newest graduates cross the stage

May 30, 2025 — 
UM Convocation is a significant milestone on each Bison’s journey. From first lectures to final exams, their path is leading to this: crossing the stage after years of hard work to receive their parchment in front of friends, family and fellow students. Get the details and meet some of the people being celebrated at Spring Convocation 2025.

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Faculty of Arts

Labour studies graduate rises above barriers

May 30, 2025 — 
Jennifer Breddam [BA(Adv)/2025] returned to university after a catastrophic spinal injury that removed her from her career. This spring she will graduate with an advanced degree in labour studies.

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Faculty of Arts

From page to policy: An English grad’s path to law school

May 30, 2025 — 
Reflecting on her undergraduate journey, Spring 2025 Bachelor of Arts graduate Emma Winram shares how her studies went hand in hand with her extracurriculars and led her to an exciting next step - an internship with the Manitoba legislature.

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Faculty of Arts

“Degree Top Three” with 2025 theatre and film grad Chance Sabados

May 30, 2025 — 
Throughout his degree, theatre and film grad Chance Sabados [BA/2025] honed his skills in acting, directing, writing, set design and stage management. He took some time to answer our "Degree Top Three" questionnaire.

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Sister Lesley Sacouman speaks at Convocation, wearing a red and white ceremonial gown.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Compassion for patients, dignity for all celebrated at Medicine Convocation

May 16, 2025 — 
A Catholic nun who has dedicated her life to helping vulnerable and marginalized people called on UM’s newest class of graduating doctors to "see the person" in every patient and recognize that we are all interconnected.

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Three UM grads pose in front of a brick wall. They are holding their caps in the air in celebration.

Students

Your moment, your milestone: 10 Tips for an unforgettable Convocation

May 15, 2025 — 
Everything you need to know for a memorable and easy convocation experience.

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Seven Indigenous graduates of the Rady Faculty pose at their graduation celebration.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Ongomiizwin – Education celebrates Indigenous grads as ‘leaders, healers and advocates’

May 15, 2025 — 
Naomi Peters was proud to cross the UM Convocation platform on May 15 to receive her degree in medicine. But for Peters, who is Métis, it was also deeply meaningful to attend an earlier celebration on May 13 that honoured Indigenous graduates of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.

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