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Woman in a white safety helmet with safety goggles, a breathing mask and orange protective clothing. She is standing in a mine holding a large chunk of stone.

Faculty of Arts

MPA grad bridges the gap from mining to government

June 3, 2024 — 
Meet Carolina Chang [MPA/2024], a mining geologist who, while working in mines across Canada, saw firsthand how it can bring incredible economic development opportunities to communities but can also cause social and environmental harm.

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A UM graduate smiles and waves at the crowd during a convocation ceremony. Rows of grads in black caps and gowns face the stage behind her.

Students

Celebrate the Journey at Spring Convocation

May 31, 2024 — 
Convocation is a significant milestone on each Bison’s journey. From the moment they arrive on campus for Orientation, their path is leading to this: crossing the stage after years of hard work to receive their parchment in front of family, friends and fellow students. Get the details and meet some of the people being celebrated at Spring Convocation on the Fort Garry campus, June 4-7, 2024.

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Top of their class

May 30, 2024 — 
Meet the Spring 2024 Governor General medal winners

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Faculty of Education

Farhana Akhter’s Educational Journey Exploring Academic Leadership

May 27, 2024 — 
Meet the class of 2024, Farhana Akhter will be graduating during Spring Convocation from the Master of Education program.

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Faculty of Education

Jenna Baker: Embracing Her Call to Teach

May 23, 2024 — 
Meet the class of 2024, Jenna Baker will be graduating during Spring Convocation from the Master of Education program.

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Students

Teaching Award Winner trains future city planners to be engaged, empathetic and inspired

May 21, 2024 — 
Dr. Sarah Cooper, [BES(York), MCP(Manitoba), PhD(UIC)], has been named the recipient of the Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching. She will receive the award at Spring Convocation on the morning of June 5. 

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Faculty of Education

Ian Fernando and his Journey in the Campus Life Program

May 21, 2024 — 
Meet the class of 2024, Ian will be graduating during Spring Convocation. Learn more about his education journey at the University of Manitoba and the Campus Life program.

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Grads share their excitement for Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow

May 2, 2024 — 
VIDEO: Grads share their excitement for Annual Traditional Pow Wow

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Medicine Convocation on May 12, 2016.

Students

Bannatyne Convocation – get the details on your big day!

April 29, 2024 — 
Spring convocation ceremonies for the Bannatyne campus will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, starting at 10:00 am and 2:30 pm.

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Kristen Letkeman with daughter

Faculty of Social Work

Amplifying Children’s Voices: MSW Graduand Kristen Letkeman’s Dedication to Policy Research and Advocacy

April 29, 2024 — 
Kristen Letkeman, a Master of Social Work student graduating at Spring Convocation on June 4, has been awarded the 2023-24 Francine Lansdown and Gerison Lansdown Graduate Student Essay Award by The Landon Pearson Centre for the Study of Childhood and Children’s Rights at Carleton University. This award, emphasizing critical thinking and exploration of children's rights issues, recognizes Letkeman's essay on the intersection of climate change, neoliberalism, and social work in safeguarding child rights. Her research sheds light on pressing issues facing today's children, offering valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners.

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