Convocation News Archive
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Wpg Free Press: U of M to honour non-profit founder
June 3, 2019 —
The first time Shahina Siddiqui visited Winnipeg, she fell in love with the city
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Asper School of Business
Celebrating our Spring 2019 Asper grads
June 3, 2019 —
On Tuesday, June 4, at the University of Manitoba’s 140th Spring Convocation, 316 Asper students will officially graduate and become members of the Asper alumni community.
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Outstanding graduates and remarkable Canadians are recipients of honorary degrees at U of M’s 140th Spring Convocation
May 31, 2019 —
Each year, the U of M bestows honorary degrees upon individuals who have achieved acclaim for their advancements
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Faculty of Arts
Convocation 2019 – Meet Arts student Oyinda Alaka
May 31, 2019 —
Oyinda Alaka is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the department of women’s and gender studies
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Students
Convocation 2019 – Governor General’s medal recipients
May 29, 2019 —
Five exceptional students will be awarded the Governor General’s academic medals, for outstanding achievement at their level of study
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Students
Convocation 2019 – Meet Engineering’s Shea Hunt
May 28, 2019 —
In celebration of the University of Manitoba’s 140th Spring Convocation, UM Today is celebrating some of the outstanding students who are graduating
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Asper School of Business
Meet the grads: Celyna Yu [BComm (Hons)/19]
May 27, 2019 —
Celyna Yu is an upcoming Asper graduate who double-majored in marketing and logistics and supply chain management
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Asper School of Business
Meet the grads: Antoine Allard [BComm (Hons)/19]
May 27, 2019 —
Antoine Allard is an upcoming Asper graduate who is no stranger to accolades. In the past couple of years alone, Allard has received the 2017 Asper Co-op Student of the Year award, a Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Award and, most recently, an Emerging Leader Award for contributing to the well-being of his community and demonstrating leadership.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New Manitoba health professionals graduate
May 22, 2019 —
Manitoba’s newest physicians, pharmacists, dentists and dental hygienists officially graduated on May 23
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Students
Spring Convocation Photo Contest
May 21, 2019 —
Congratulations to all the students from different faculties and various fields of studies in University of Manitoba for successfully accomplishing an important milestone in your academic life!