Convocation News Archive
![Heather Fast](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Heather-Fast-150x150.jpg)
Students
Teaching the law and protecting the environment as a Master of Laws graduate
October 17, 2018 —
Graduating with an LL.M (Master of Laws) degree, Heather Fast has developed an interest in teaching.
![Edith Linklater celebrates graduation in a hospital bed](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Edith-3a-1-150x150.jpeg)
Edith Linklater to receive posthumous degree
October 17, 2018 —
A Residential School Survivor, Linklater was a proud and lifelong member of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in Nelson House, Manitoba
![Inside Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Migizii-Agamik_INTERIOR_WEB-150x150.jpg)
‘Make good connections and friendships’
October 17, 2018 —
Angela Levasseur is graduating at Fall Convocation 2018 with her PostBac in Education, her third degree from the U of M
![Grads line up backstage for Convocation in June 2018.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Convocation_FILE-WEB-150x150.jpg)
President Barnard spurs grads to take a more active role in leadership that will guide the future
October 17, 2018 —
In his address to graduands, President Barnard challenged graduating students to push forward the boundaries of knowledge
![Photo of Darius Hunter](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Alum-Darius-Hunter-150x150.jpg)
Students
Looking to inspire and create change
October 16, 2018 —
With an experienced background working in politics, which includes the Clinton campaign during the 2016 United States presidential elections, Darius Hunter is receiving a Bachelor of Arts in political studies.
![(L-R) Pam Perkins, Adele Perry and Grant N. Pierce.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Distinguished-Professors_WEB-150x150.jpg)
Distinguished Professors 2018
October 16, 2018 —
During Fall Convocation 2018, three U of M faculty members will be recognized as Distinguished Professors
![Graeme Crawford](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/7fbce678-d090-11e8-8798-6ec7e084cbfd-150x150.jpeg)
From Frisbees to jet fighters, and food to your door
October 16, 2018 —
Crawford is graduating at Fall Convocation 2018 with an MBA, following on the heels of an engineering degree (BSME/12) that spawned a job in the aerospace sector
![Gregg Hanson](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ba108d52-cc12-11e8-b821-2eb80c7f05f7-150x150.jpeg)
Business leader and distinguished alumnus to receive honorary degree
October 12, 2018 —
Mr. Gregory Hanson is a highly respected business leader with a well-deserved reputation for strengthening Manitoba communities
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Former national chief, Assembly of First Nations to receive honorary degree
October 11, 2018 —
U of M proud to award a Doctor of Law to Mr. Ovide Mercredi, a tireless advocate and mentor
![Esther Suen](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/7b066d9e-cc11-11e8-b536-0e38b88f7b62-150x150.jpeg)
U of M grad, business leader and international philanthropist to receive honorary degree
October 9, 2018 —
The University of Manitoba is proud to award a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, to Ms. Esther Suen, a business leader and philanthropist