Convocation News Archive
Students
UM’s Governor General medal winners are determined to shape a better world
June 5, 2023 —
Meet some of the exceptional members of the University of Manitoba’s class of 2023! These individuals have been awarded Governor General’s Academic Medals for outstanding achievement at their level of study.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Meet the Agricultural and Food Sciences Class of 2023
June 5, 2023 —
The spring convocation ceremony celebrating Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences graduates is Thursday, June 8. Meet some of the members of this amazing group of students.
Students
UM degrees set 2023 grads on the path to success
June 5, 2023 —
Meet some outstanding graduates of UM’s class of 2023! These individuals will be graduating during Spring Convocation, June 6-9. Learn more about their journey and how they are making an impact.
Faculty of Education
Meet the class of 2023: Jeremy Rempel Smith
June 5, 2023 —
Jeremy Rempel is a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) graduate attending this Spring Convocation on June 8th.
Asper School of Business
MBA grad champions inclusion and strives to create more opportunities for women
May 29, 2023 —
In the Asper MBA, Jamie Theroux engaged in conversations with colleagues and with innovative course content on sustainability, accessibility and reconciliation. As she pursues entrepreneurship after graduation, her goals remain to amplify perspectives, remove barriers and create more opportunities and inclusive communities.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
First PharmD class among 2023 ‘extraordinary’ graduates
May 19, 2023 —
Dr. Lalitha Raman-Wilms looked toward the inaugural graduating class of doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students and told them they should be immensely proud of themselves.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Always keep learning – even from failure, esteemed physician tells medical grads
May 19, 2023 —
A physician-scientist who is renowned for his groundbreaking HIV/AIDS research urged the newest crop of UM medical graduates to be perpetual learners and to use failure to fuel discovery.
Asper School of Business
Asper professor of business sustainability receives prestigious UM award for excellence in teaching
May 17, 2023 —
Bruno Dyck [BComm(Hons)/84], Norman Frolich Professor in Business Sustainability at the Asper School of Business, is the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Saunderson Award for Excellence in Teaching.
UM staff and faculty: join the celebration; assist with convocation!
April 25, 2023 —
Seven Convocation ceremonies will be held between Tuesday June 6th and Friday June 9th. Take part in UM students’ special day by signing up to be an usher!
Students
Celebrate the class of 2023 at Spring Convocation
April 17, 2023 —
Over the next month and a half, University of Manitoba students will once again cross the Convocation stage as family and friends cheer them on.