Convocation News Archive
Students
Bannatyne Convocation – get the details on your big day!
October 25, 2023 —
Is your convocation ceremony at the Bannatyne Campus? We want to ensure you know what to expect, and that you are prepared to cross the stage.
St. John's College
Recognizing 2022/23 graduating students, scholarship awards, and honorary guests at SJC convocation
October 24, 2023 —
They've walked across the stage in May or October, and now St John's college celebrates the 2022/23 graduating college members on November 5th, 2023. Over the last year, St John's college has given out $180,000 worth of scholarships and bursaries to students across the University of Manitoba who are members of the college.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
103 new nurses welcomed at pinning ceremony
October 18, 2023 —
The College of Nursing welcomed 103 new nurses to the profession at a pinning ceremony on Oct. 17 at the Pinnacle Club at IG Field. The group, which started the program in the fall of 2020, was the first to begin their studies with online learning due to the COVID pandemic.
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.