Virtual event platform brings Convocation live to your living room

Spring Convocation ceremonies at the Fort Garry campus are  fast approaching, taking place from June 4-7, 2024.  The Fort Garry ceremonies will stream on our immersive event platform. If you’re attending virtually, here are some things to know about navigating the event platform.

NAVIGATING THE PLATFORM

On the day of the ceremony you’re attending, visit umanitoba.ca/convocation where you’ll find a link to enter the virtual ceremony. We highly recommend logging in 30 minutes before the ceremony starts. This will give you some time to explore the platform, get familiar with how it works and access all the fun Convocation features and activities.

• Once you log in, you’ll land in the event lobby; think of this as the reception hall. From here, you can find links to anywhere you’d like to go in the event space. If you ever get lost, you can always return to the lobby by clicking the University of Manitoba logo at the top left of your window.
• Start by watching the “Welcome to Convocation” video. Look for the screen that says “Start Here.”
• Then, start exploring by using the navigation boxes at the bottom of the screen or the small menu at the top right of your window.
• The ceremony program can be found on the poster board in the centre right of your screen. The program contains a list of all graduates, award winners, Honorary Degree recipients and messages from UM’s President and Chancellor.
• The live stream will change in real time before each ceremony, so if you log in to the virtual space before or after your event, another ceremony may be streaming. 
• Above all, don’t worry about missing the start of the ceremony. When it’s about to start, a banner will appear on the screen prompting you to head to the main stage. Once the ceremony has started, you can pause it, but you cannot start the ceremony before the posted time.

ENGAGING WITH THE CONTENT

Convocation’s virtual component isn’t just a live stream; it’s an interactive experience! Here are some of the things you can explore on the platform:

• Connect with fellow attendees in real time using the yellow chat button at the bottom right of the screen. To find someone, click on their name or type their name in the chat’s search bar.
• Visit the awards gallery to see the medal winners and teaching award recipients.
• Get to know Honorary Degree recipients by reading their citations.

If you have trouble navigating any part of the virtual platform or experience any technical difficulties, don’t hesitate to ask a question in the live chat and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Congratulations to this year’s class of UM graduates and enjoy your day!

UM TODAY STAFF