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Last Lecture

The Last Lecture is a an annual celebration where graduating students can reflect upon experiences and remember their time at the University of Guelph-Humber. The 18th annual Last Lecture was held on Tuesday March 28, 2023. The 19th annual Last Lecture will be held in winter 2024.


The evening will feature messages from Program Heads, an alum speaker, and a student speaker. A faculty/staff member nominated by the graduating class will be awarded the Outstanding Mentorship Award and the 2024 Michael Nightingale Community Enrichment Award recipient will receive their award.

Here are some ways you can make your Last Lecture memorable:  

Share a photo or a message

Are you graduating in 2024? Do you have photos of your journey or a nice message you’d like to share with the graduating class? We encourage you to share these with us by completing this form. You have until March 3, 2024, to make your submission.

Nominate a staff/faculty member for the Outstanding Mentorship Award

The Outstanding Mentorship Award was established as a way for graduating students to recognize a staff or faculty member for their outstanding guidance or support during their time as a University of Guelph-Humber student. You have until February 15, 2024 to nominate a mentor.

Be the Student Speaker for the Class of 2024

Have you had a memorable experience at the University of Guelph-Humber that you would like to reflect on and share with your peers? Apply to be the student speaker to deliver a 5-minute speech during Last Lecture. The student speaker will speak to the theme, capture the spirit of their class and reflect on the student experiences at the University of Guelph-Humber. The successful candidate will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of students, faculty, and staff. Applications will open at the beginning of November.

Host the 2024 Last Lecture event

Student Life is looking for a graduating student to host the evening. The host will speak to the theme, engage the graduating class, keep the momentum of the evening flowing, and encourage the graduating class to reflect on their student experiences at the University of Guelph-Humber. The successful candidate will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of students, faculty, and staff. Applications will open at the beginning of November.
 

Are you an alum looking to get involved in Last Lecture? Here’s how.  

Be the Alum Speaker for the Class of 2024

Did you have a memorable experience at the University of Guelph-Humber that you would like to share with the graduating class? Apply to be the alum speaker to deliver a 5-minute speech during Last Lecture. The alum speaker will speak to this year’s theme, capture the spirit of their time at UofGH, and provide insight into life after university. The successful candidate will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of students, faculty, and staff. Applications will open at the beginning of November.