Convocation News Archive
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.
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.
Full circle moment for grads who attended Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow
May 2, 2025 —
VIDEO: Grads share their excitement for Annual Traditional Pow Wow
Students
Celebrate UM Graduates at Spring Convocation
April 17, 2025 —
Spring Convocation ceremonies are coming up! Join us in celebrating the class of 2025.
Spring Convocation 2025: A Call for Convocation Ambassadors
April 1, 2025 —
Spring Convocation ceremonies are coming up, June 4 – 6, 2025 at the Fort Garry Campus and the best way you can help is by signing up as a convocation ambassador (formerly knowns as usher).
Students
February Graduation – Information for Graduates
January 15, 2025 —
February graduates can find information on proof of graduation documents, parchment delivery, and information on accounts and access after graduation.
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.
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.
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.
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.