Convocation News Archive
Students
Virtual event platform brings Convocation live to your living room
October 15, 2023 —
Find out how to use the interactive virtual event platform
Students
Award-winning students credit pairing their passions with education
October 13, 2023 —
This fall, students from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management will receive medals for their undergraduate academic success. Before they cross the stage, let’s get to know these award-winning graduands.
Students
Congrats to UM’s newest Distinguished Professors
October 13, 2023 —
Dr. Lori Wilkinson (sociology and criminology) and Dr. Can-Ming Hu (astronomy and physics) will be honoured as Distinguished Professors this fall.
Students
Two exceptional Manitobans awarded Honorary degrees at Fall Convocation 2023
October 13, 2023 —
Two Manitobans who have changed how we view and approach our place in the world will be awarded honorary degrees at Fall Convocation 2023.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Convocation 2023: Graduate of the Year award winners
June 9, 2023 —
Every year, a student from each degree in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation is recognized as the “Graduate of the Year.”
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Resilient nurses graduate, join profession
June 8, 2023 —
When Dr. Peter Nickerson, vice-provost (health sciences) and dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, addressed the College of Nursing’s Spring Class of 2023, he noted they were a unique group who began their journey at a historic time.
Faculty of Education
Meet the Class of 2023: Abiola Olowolagba
June 8, 2023 —
Abiola Olowolagba graduates with a Master of Education as part of Class of 2023.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Spring Convocation 2023: Graduate students
June 7, 2023 —
Each FKRM graduate has taken a different path during their education career, but one constant is their hope to make a difference wherever they end up.
Asper School of Business
Congratulations Asper grads!
June 6, 2023 —
The Asper School of Business celebrates the Class of 2023 during convocation season!
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Business entrepreneur and UM alum receives honorary degree
June 6, 2023 —
Earlier this month in Niagara on the Lake, the UM conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree upon Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences alumni Donald Triggs, who graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours).