Seven sessions of the 131st Spring Convocation at the University of Manitoba are scheduled in May and June 2010.

The University of Manitoba will confer degrees, diplomas and certificates on 2,780 graduates during its 2010 Spring Convocation, slightly more than in 2009.

Six individuals will receive honorary degrees throughout the 2010 Spring Convocation. One has already been bestowed at the Faculty of Medicine Convocation on May 13, 2010.

Honorary degrees are awarded for distinguished achievement. Candidates for honorary degrees are nominated by members of the University and the public.

Thursday, May 13, 2010, 10:30 am
Brodie Centre, Bannatyne Campus
Hon. Doctor of Science: Michael Rachlis, health policy analyst and health care advocate

Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 10:00 am
Investors Group Athletic Centre
Installation of the Chancellor: Harvey L. Secter, former dean of law

Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 3:00 pm
Investors Group Athletic Centre
Honorary Doctor of Laws degree: His Excellency Gary Doer,
Ambassador to the United States of America

Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 10:00 am
Investors Group Athletic Centre
Honorary Doctor of Laws: Constance Backhouse, human rights advocate

Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 3:00 pm
Investors Group Athletic Centre
Honorary Doctor of Science: Michael James, crystallographer

Thursday, June 3, 2010, 10:00 am
Investors Group Athletic Centre
Honorary Doctor of Laws: Donald Whitmore, engineer and philanthropist

Thursday, June 3, 2010, 3:00 pm
Investors Group Athletic Centre
Honorary Doctor of Laws: Marshall Rothstein, Supreme Court jurist