��VR��Ƶ News - Convocation

Jordan Cowie (BCom‘24) reflects on journey as ��VR��Ƶ Desautels valedictorian

webfull — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:32:03 +0000

Jordan Cowie, ��VR��Ƶ Desautels Faculty of Management’s 2024 valedictorian, spoke with the ��VR��Ƶ Reporter about her student experience and shared her insights upon completing her degree. Graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce in Labour-Management Relations and Human Resources, Jordan chose ��VR��Ƶ for its affordability and proximity to her family in Westchester, N.Y., and for her strong affinity to Montreal’s urban and natural beauty.

Published: 3 June 2024

IMPRESS team wins Principal's Award

webfull — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:48:48 +0000

Discover the latest achievements of ��VR��Ƶ's Indigenous Mentorship and Paid Research Experience for Summer Students (IMPRESS) program!

The IMPRESS team was honored with the Principal’s Award for Administrative & Support Staff at the Fall 2023 Convocation Ceremony on November 20, 2023. We are proud to highlight HBHL's pivotal role in this transformative initiative.

Published: 22 November 2023

Alanna Watt awarded Leo Yaffe Award for Excellence in Teaching

webfull — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:51:33 +0000

Congratulations to Alanna Watt, Department of Biology, for being awarded the 2023 Leo Yaffe Award for Excellence in Teaching!

Published: 6 June 2023

2023 Spring Convocation Honorary Doctorate recipients announced

webfull — Tue, 02 May 2023 18:41:54 +0000

Meet the 2023 Spring Convocation Honorary Doctorate recipients for the Faculty of Science ceremonies!

Daniel Simberloff, Doctor of Science, honoris causa.
A.B. (Harvard College), Ph.D. (Harvard University) 

Published: 2 May 2023

The changing face of the Farm Management and Technology Program

webfull — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:44:54 +0000

Women make up more than 50 per cent of the graduating cohort for first time in program history.

Convocation is a special time and an important milestone in the lives of graduating students. Today’s virtual Convocation ceremony for the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences enjoyed a milestone of a more collective fashion, however.

For the very first time, the graduating cohort from the Farm Management and Technology Program (FMT) was made up of more than 50 per cent women.

Published: 15 June 2021

Conversations with valedictorians: Sreedurga Cherukumalli, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

webfull — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:34:58 +0000

“It becomes so easy to do your part when everyone around you is doing their part to live sustainably.”

Hailing from around the world, ��VR��Ƶ’s valedictorians are a diverse, multitalented group. When they came to the University, they brought with them their unique backgrounds, passions and ambitions. While they all praise the education they received at ��VR��Ƶ, one thing is certain, the University has benefitted just as much for having them as valuable, contributing members of our community.