Convocation Hall with Convocation banners 2022

MGA/MPP Convocation 2022

Celebrating the newest graduates from our Master of Global Affairs and Master of Public Policy programs

By Munk School staff

June 16, 2022

MGA/MPP Convocation 2022

On June 13, 2022, we celebrated the graduates from our Master of Global Affairs and Master of Public Policy programs at our first in-person convocation ceremony since 2019. We were thrilled to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2022! Here are some highlights from the celebration:

ARRIVING AT CONVOCATION HALL

The graduates made their way inside University of Toronto's iconic Convocation Hall — and Munk School faculty and staff were there to greet them.

Students in line outside Convocation Hall

Peter Loewen, director, in academic regalia

A student flashes a thumbs-up on his way into Convocation Hall

A student waves on their way to receive their degree

Standing students ready to receive their degree

WE DID IT!

Outside of Convocation Hall, the Class of 2022 celebrated themselves and each other. Big smiles and happy tears!

Munk School Students outside Convocation Hall

Munk School students in convocation regalia pose for a photo

Two students hold their degrees and smile for a photo

A student in convocation regalia poses for a photo infront of a large U of T Class of 2022 sign

HONOURS AND ACCOLADES

Some of our graduates were presented with awards at our convocation receptions. They are, from left to right:

Imran Jamal Bayoumi - MGA Janice Stein Leadership Award
Benjamin Burgar - MPP Director's Award
Claire Willmer - MPP Director's Award
Stewart Cohen - Peter Mansbridge Gold Medal
Evelyn Chong - MPP Janice Stein Leadership Award
Ella Hartsoe - George B. Kepes Leadership Award
Erin Mierdel - Ontario 360 Capstone Award

Congratulations to all of this year's award recipients!

Janice Stein (L) presents Imran Jamal Bayoumi with the MGA Janice Stein Leadership Award

Benjamin Burgar, recipient of the MPP Director's Award

Claire Willmer (R) received the MPP Director's Award

Stewart Cohen (centre) receives the Peter Mansbridge Gold Medal

Evelyn Chong is the MPP Janice Stein Leadership Award recipient

Ella Hartsoe (R) receives George B. Kepes Leadership Award

Erin Mierdel (R) receives the Ontario 360 Capstone Award

ONWARDS & GOODBYE!

Two grads were elected by their peers to share some words of wisdom at our convocation reception.

Marcus Lomboy (L) and Yazen Abed (R) were the Onwards & Goodbye Class Champions for MPP and MGA, respectively.

SAY CHEESE!

Part of what makes Convocation Day so special is the opportunity to celebrate with friends, family and the ones we hold dear. There were lots of smiling faces at our convocation receptions!