Convocation

Spring 2017 Convocation photo gallery

Posted on: 06/20/17 | Author: Communications

The University of Winnipeg’s 109th Convocation ceremonies took place on June 15 and 16, 2017. Follow the link for a photo gallery of this year’s events.

GESA Eco-Grant winner earns Campus Sustainability Award

Posted on: 06/16/17 | Author: Communications

A knowledgeable and engaged environmental advocate, fourth-year science student Rebecca Pedneault has earned The University of Winnipeg’s 2017 Campus Sustainability Award for her contributions to campus waste reduction. Earlier this year, Pedneault introduced a campus-wide plastic bag recycling program designed to expand UWinnipeg’s comprehensive recycling program and educate the University community on environmentally-friendly bag disposal. …Read more >

Meet UWinnipeg’s 2017 Spring Convocation valedictorians

Posted on: 06/08/17 | Author: Communications

The University of Winnipeg community congratulates Adrienne Tessier, Bethany Maclean, and Geneva Athena Cloutis who will serve as valedictorians at the 2017 Spring Convocation ceremonies.

Marlys Koschinsky to receive Distinguished Alumni Award in June

Posted on: 05/23/17 | Author: Communications

The University of Winnipeg Alumni Association is proud to recognize Dr. Marlys Koschinsky, alumna of both The Collegiate and The University of Winnipeg, as the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni award. As the Scientific and Executive Director of the Robarts Research Institute, Koschinsky is internationally renowned for her innovative research into lipoproteins and cardiovascular …Read more >

Longtime Library staffer awarded Stars of Spence Street Prize

Posted on: 05/18/17 | Author: Communications

Over the course of 34 years, John Dobson has worked in nearly every department of the Library. UWinnipeg will present Dosbson with the Stars of Spence Street Prize at this year’s Spring Convocation.

Paul Thomas, Cindy Blackstock, Byron Williams to receive honorary doctorates

Posted on: 05/08/17 | Author: Communications

Scholar Paul Thomas, Indigenous activist Cindy Blackstock, and public interest lawyer Byron Williams will each receive an honorary doctor of laws from The University of Winnipeg at Spring Convocation on Thursday, June 15, 2017 and Friday, June 16, 2017. Paul Thomas has served as a scholar, teacher, researcher, and mentor in the field of public …Read more >

Valedictorian an accomplished business scholar

Posted on: 10/04/16 | Author: Communications

Ying Yang (Jason) – Valedictorian – Bachelor of Business Administration (4 year) Ying Yang is an accomplished scholar who has earned numerous honours and awards, including The University of Winnipeg’s prestigious Sir William Stephenson Scholarship, as well as the Great-West Life Scholarship and Work Placement. He is also an active volunteer who served as President …Read more >

Entrepreneur Ida Albo To Receive Honorary Doctorate

Posted on: 09/30/16 | Author: Communications

An accomplished economist, successful entrepreneur, and ardent community supporter whose impassioned generosity and civic pride drives her desire to improve the quality of life for all Winnipeggers, Ida Albo will receive an honorary degree at UWinnipeg’s 108th Convocation on October 14th. As co-owner of Winnipeg’s iconic Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre, Albo has …Read more >

Faculty to be Honoured at Fall Convocation

Posted on: 09/28/16 | Author: Communications

WINNIPEG, MB – The University of Winnipeg is pleased to honour two of its outstanding faculty members at the upcoming Fall Convocation ceremony on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 9:30 am, in the UWinnipeg Dr. David F. Anderson Gymnasium, Duckworth Centre, 400 Spence Street. Professor Marilou McPhedran will receive the Marsha Hanen Award for Excellence …Read more >

Renowned Architectural Historian Receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Posted on: 09/27/16 | Author: Communications

The University of Winnipeg Alumni Council is pleased to announce Dr. Frank Albo as recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award for the Autumn 2016 convocation ceremonies. Dr. Albo is an internationally renowned architectural historian and known locally as the inspiration behind The Hermetic Code, a bestselling book detailing the fascinating secrets and symbolism of the …Read more >