From: Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani@umanitoba.ca>
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2023 8:30 AM
To: Emily Wolverton <Emily.Wolverton@umanitoba.ca>
Subject: FW: Usher Requirementsfor Fort Garry Spring Convocation

Is anyone interested in volunteering?

D.J. Cattani, PhD.

From: No Reply Registrar Office <No.Reply.Registrar@umanitoba.ca>
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2023 4:30 PM
To: 'Associate Deans, Department Heads, executive assistants and financial managers' <hris-ddd-execasst-businessmgr@lists.umanitoba.ca>
Subject: Usher Requirementsfor Fort Garry Spring Convocation

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To all Deans and Directors:

I am writing regarding participation by staff as ushers at the Spring Convocation ceremonies as follows:

· Ceremony 1: Tuesday June 6^th at 9:30 AM

· Ceremony 2: Tuesday June 6^th at 3:00 PM

· Ceremony 3: Wednesday June 7^th at 9:30 AM

· Ceremony 4: Wednesday June 7^th at 3:00 PM

· Ceremony 5: Thursday June 8^th at 9:30 AM

· Ceremony 6: Thursday June 8^th at 3:00 PM

· Ceremony 7: Friday June 9^th at 9:30 AM

It is important to the success of the event, and the comfort and security of those who attend, that we are staffed with an appropriate complement of ushers.  A total of 25 ushers are needed for each ceremony held at the Investors Group Athletic Centre.

All academic units with graduating students are to contribute staff to serve as ushers at Convocation. The number of staff needed from each area has been determined in proportion to the graduates at each ceremony. Attached is a document with the number of staff needed from each area. 

What does an usher do?

The responsibility of Convocation Ushers is to help provide a variety of services to the graduates and their guests, before, during and after each ceremony. Information on ushering duties can be found at: Convocation Ushers. More detailed information will be distributed to ushers as the ceremony dates approach and at an on-site training session prior to each ceremony. 

Who can be an usher?

All UM staff members are eligible to serve as ushers. Working as an usher is expected to be in place of normal duties.

What is the time commitment?

Shifts begin 90 minutes before each ceremony and the time commitment is approximately 4 – 5 hours for each ceremony.  Arrangements may be made to accommodate staff who are not able to attend for the full shift length.

How do staff sign up?

Staff must complete and submit this online form to sign up as an usher at convocation.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

Jeff

Jeff Adams, BA, MBA

University Registrar and Executive Director, Enrolment Services

University of Manitoba

Room 400 University Centre

Office: (204) 474-6382

Mobile: (204) 509-5517

jeff.adams@umanitoba.ca

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