convocation2024 News Archive
Faculty of Law
In defence of ADR in post-secondary complaints processes
June 21, 2024 —
Joel Lebois is the first graduate of the Master of Laws (LLM) program from the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law to write his thesis entirely in French. Lebois is a proud Francophone and practicing lawyer in Manitoba. While working as in-house counsel at the University of Manitoba’s legal department, he realized that he wanted to deepen his knowledge of the law in the area of post-secondary institution complaints processes, and was drawn to the Robson Hall community, which would allow him to complete his degree in French.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Agricultural and Food Sciences grads celebrate at Spring Convocation 2024
June 6, 2024 —
The Class of 2024 includes Diploma in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science, MSc/MEng and PhD graduates.
Asper School of Business
Celebrate leaps made and chances taken at Asper Spring Convocation 2024
June 6, 2024 —
Pinaz Mehta was prepared to climb the ladder from the laboratory to the boardroom, working as a criminalist assisting in the validation of AI software for the City of Tucson Arizona. With graduate training in forensic science and technology, Mehta excelled in research and began to detect the possibility of more. Suddenly, feeling even farther away from her family in Toronto amid lockdowns, Mehta realized that she needed a leap, not a ladder, to move forward. She began looking into MBA programs, seeking to develop her leadership skills closer to home.
Five people to be given highest honour at Spring Convocation 2024
June 6, 2024 —
This Spring Convocation the University of Manitoba celebrates the achievements of over 4300 graduands and recognizes the distinguished achievements of five honorary degree recipients who have made our province and country better.
Asper School of Business
Convocation a time to reflect on the moments that inspire
June 5, 2024 —
Last week, more than three years since that winter break, Connor Egan addressed a crowd of over 1,600 at the 2024 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award (IDEA) Gala, the premier event of The Associates of the Asper School of Business, to announce that the Price Student-Managed Investment Fund (PSMIF) has raised over $3.5 million. Just one week later at Spring Convocation, Connor Egan will walk with his fellow Asper graduates in celebration of all they have accomplished during their unique BComm journeys.
Faculty of Arts
Theatre a safe space to learn how to fail
June 4, 2024 —
2024 graduate Bailey Chin, is grateful for the many opportunities she experienced as a theatre major. “As corny as it sounds, I truly feel like this program chose me more than I chose it,” said Chin. “Intro to Theatre quickly became the highlight of my week, and I realized it was all I wanted to spend my time doing. So, I did!”
Faculty of Arts
UM “community” delivers big impact on these grads
June 4, 2024 —
The Faculty of Arts connected with spring 2024 Bachelor of Arts honours graduates Light Uchechukwu and Catherine Nadine St. John to ask about their time at UM.
Faculty of Arts
Invested in making a better UM for everyone
June 4, 2024 —
When speaking to Tracy Karuhogo [BA/2024] and Christine Yasay [BA (Hons)/2024], they quickly say they are each other’s rock. These Faculty of Arts graduates have supported each other through course work, advocacy, event planning, and more.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Meet the Agricultural and Food Sciences Class of 2024
June 3, 2024 —
The UM convocation ceremony celebrating Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences graduates is Thursday, June 6. Meet some of the members of this year’s graduating class.
Faculty of Arts
Meet the 2024 Faculty of Arts Gold Medal Recipients
June 3, 2024 —
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to present the 2024 undergraduate academic medal winners. Their achievements are recognized in the Spring 2024 convocation ceremony.