convocation2023 News Archive
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Asper School of Business
CBC Manitoba: University of Manitoba grad speaks on overcoming University struggles
October 20, 2023 —
University of Manitoba grad speaks on University struggles
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Asper School of Business
Meet the 2023 Asper School of Business Medal Winners
June 26, 2023 —
Congratulations to these outstanding members of the Asper Class of 2023
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Asper School of Business
Asper BComm grad celebrates convocation, a time to reflect and embrace possibility
June 12, 2023 —
Asper BComm grad Deidre Dewar worked for years to secure something more important than a singular purpose. In committing to learning, making sacrifices and embracing her story—challenges and all—she found possibility.
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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.”
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Celebrating Agricultural and Food Sciences grads at Spring Convocation 2023
June 8, 2023 —
Degree program medals are presented to students with the highest standing in their program.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Indigenous artists re-imagine convocation regalia
June 5, 2023 —
Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing will now be better reflected at UM’s convocation ceremonies.
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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!