Spring convocation 2024 News Archive
![Photo of Juris Doctor Class of 2024 Valedictorian, Kali Faingold wearing a cap and gown and holding her degree in an official UM folder.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Kali-Faingold-Valedictorian-cap-and-gown-photo-June-2024-copy-cropped-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law JD Valedictorian Address 2024
June 24, 2024 —
I am truly honoured to stand before you tonight representing the Robson Hall Class of 2024. When I was chosen as Valedictorian, I could not have been more thrilled – then I realized I actually had to write a speech. The daunting task of capturing three tumultuous, yet rewarding, years of law school in just a few minutes seemed impossible.
![LLM 2024 graduate Joel Lebois, stands proudly beside a research poster of his Master's thesis topic, which he wrote entirely in French.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Joel-Lebois-Thesis-photo-2024-copy-cropped-150x150.jpeg)
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.
![Left side of photo: Cassidy Copple sitting on a bench surrounded by greenery. Right side of photo: Mamie Kroeker-Tom stands in front of the UM administration building holding a diploma and smiling](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mamie-cassidy-150x150.png)
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Building community by getting involved
June 5, 2024 —
June is National Indigenous History Month. This month FKRM will celebrate, learn and honour the achievements, stories and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis students and staff within our faculty.
![Woman in bright pink sari sitting on chair by the window](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Farhana-Akhter-1-150x150.jpg)
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.
![Men with a hat and green jacket](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ian-Fernando-150x150.jpg)
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.