convocation2024 News Archive
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grads share their excitement for Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow
May 2, 2024 —
VIDEO: Grads share their excitement for Annual Traditional Pow Wow
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.
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.