Convocation News Archive
Students
Spring Convocation 2022: Introducing the Governor General’s medal recipients
June 3, 2022 —
Six students awarded for outstanding achievement at their level of study
Spring Convocation returns to in-person events for 2022
May 30, 2022 —
Honorary degree recipients announced for Convocation, and President's Installation takes place June 7
Students
Spring Convocation 2022 photo contest
May 27, 2022 —
Spring 2022 convocation is coming up on June 7-10, 2022 and UM has created an exciting online event to celebrate this huge milestone!
Faculty of Education
Congratulations to the recipient of the Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching
May 27, 2022 —
Dr Cameron Hauseman brings an inspiring mix of energy, creativity and innovation to his courses and other teaching responsibilities
Faculty of Education
Dr. Sandra Kouritzin honoured as Distinguished Professor
May 27, 2022 —
Faculty of Education Professor Dr. Kouritzin has been recognized by UM prestigious title of Distinguished Professor
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
HD recipient Mary Jane McCallum: ‘Advocate for a better, healthier and more just life for all Canadians’
May 26, 2022 —
At the 143rd Spring Convocation, Dr. Mary Jane McCallum encouraged the graduating dental and dental hygiene students to continue pursuing knowledge and wisdom so they can give back to society to make it a better place for those who aren’t yet born
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Treat patients with respect, revered Elder tells medical grads
May 24, 2022 —
Ojibway Elder Margaret Lavallee called on newly graduated doctors to follow the Seven Sacred Teachings – love, courage, humility, wisdom, honesty, respect and truth – as they leave the UM medical school and start their residencies
Faculty of Law
Hope remains: David Milgaard’s legacy in hands of next generation
May 19, 2022 —
Former Acting Dean of Law, David Asper, Q.C. to accept Honorary Degree on friend’s behalf
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Newest Manitoba health-care professionals set to graduate
May 18, 2022 —
Manitoba’s newest health professionals will graduate on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus convocation ceremonies
Extended Education
Grads look forward to attending in-person convocation
April 26, 2022 —
“I am so excited. For me, this is a brand-new start. Previously I had bachelor and masters degrees. I didn’t need a degree program. I was looking for a certificate.” - Chunbo Liu, Applied Business Analysis grad