Convocation News Archive
Desautels Faculty of Music
Rylan Knaggs celebrates the evolution of guitar
May 25, 2020 —
2020 DFOM graduate Rylan Knaggs' education spans everything from Métis folk music to modern day hits.
CBC: U of Manitoba’s graduation powwow goes online to celebrate Indigenous grads
May 1, 2020 —
For Indigenous graduates, the powwow is an opportunity to celebrate among the larger Indigenous community
Spring Convocation 2020 cancelled, a celebration to be held at later time
March 19, 2020 —
All of us who work daily and enthusiastically to support student success regret the need for this course of action
David Asper and David Milgaard to receive honorary degrees at 141st spring convocation
January 31, 2020 —
During the 141st annual Spring Convocation of the University of Manitoba on June 5, 2020, honorary degrees will be awarded to two remarkable people whose life stories have intertwined.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Occupational therapy grad giving back to her First Nations community
November 13, 2019 —
For single mother Kimberly Moors, graduating with a master’s degree means more than embarking on her new career – it also gives her a chance to give back to her community and honour her Indigenous roots.
Extended Education
Celebrating LIVE with our grads
October 23, 2019 —
"My mom and dad, are absolutely overjoyed to be here in the stands cheering me on so it’s going to be a great day for everybody," - Matt MacRae
Students
Meet the medal recipients of Fall Convocation 2019
October 18, 2019 —
Created in 1873 to encourage academic excellence across the nation, the Governor General’s Academic Medals have become the most prestigious award for outstanding achievements that Canadian students can receive.
Faculty of Law
LL.M. students graduating from Robson Hall this fall
October 16, 2019 —
Robson Hall Faculty of Law congratulates those Master of Laws students graduating this October
President Barnard’s address to graduands
October 15, 2019 —
'What you think and do is critical on campus in our city and in our country'
Prof honoured for bringing the best out of students
October 15, 2019 —
During this week’s convocation ceremonies on the Fort Garry campus, Dr. Karen Dow will be recognized for her supportive teaching





