Two sessions of the 44th Fall Convocation at the University of Manitoba will be held on: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 and Thursday, October 20, 2011. Each session will begin at 3:30 pm in the Investors Group Gym.
This fall, 1,269 graduands are eligible to receive their diplomas at Fall Convocation 2011, in many disciplines.
During Fall Convocation, […]

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Two sessions of the 44th Fall Convocation at the University of Manitoba will be held on: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 and Thursday, October 20, 2011. Each session will begin at 3:30 pm in the Investors Group Gym.
This fall, 1,269 graduands are eligible to receive their diplomas at Fall Convocation 2011, in many disciplines including arts, […]

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Halfway through the procession of graduands across the platform to the podium, word came that downtown, the announcement everyone was waiting for had finally been made. University of Manitoba president David Barnard immediately stopped the proceedings and announced to the crowd that the NHL was back in Winnipeg.
As Barnard held up a Jets baseball cap, […]

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The Distinguished Service Award is presented by the Board of Governors for exceptional contributions to Manitoba in areas which are of major interest to the University of Manitoba, and/or which are directly associated with the University.
Edward Bailey
Dedicated to the growth and promotion of Manitoba’s farms, Mr. Ted Bailey’s work has been particularly influential in the […]

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This award is given to an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to the governance and/or development of the University of Manitoba. Recipients receive a certificate and medal, and have the privilege of directing $2,000 to support a university program of personal interest.
Richard Lobdell, economics
A tireless champion of the University of Manitoba and its […]

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Professors in sociology, statistics and business administration, with outstanding reputations as educators who gave student encouragement and support are recipients of teaching excellence awards this year.
The University of Manitoba encourages and supports excellence in teaching through awards that recognize academic staff members who have earned outstanding reputations as teachers. All students in their graduating year, […]

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At its 2011 Spring Convocation, the University of Manitoba will confer degrees, diplomas and certificates on 2,834 graduates, compared with 2,780 graduates last year at this time. This is the second-highest number of graduates during the past ten years.
During Convocation, honorary degrees are awarded for distinguished achievement. Candidates for honorary degrees are nominated by members […]

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