Last Lecture
The Last Lecture is an annual celebration where graduating students can reflect upon experiences and remember their time at the University of Guelph-Humber. The 19th annual Last Lecture will be held on Tuesday March 19, 2024, from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. A formal invitation will be sent to graduating students in winter 2024.
The evening will be hosted by one of your peers and 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:
Host the 2024 Last Lecture event
Apply by December 3, 2023, 11:59pm
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 host will be compensated with a $500 honourarium and the opportunity to add this experience to their CCR. The successful candidate will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of students, faculty, and staff.
Be the Student Speaker for the Class of 2024
Apply by December 3, 2023, 11:59pm.
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
Nominate a staff/faculty member for the Outstanding Mentorship Award
Nominate by February 15, 2024, 11:59pm.
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.
The successful candidate will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of students, faculty, and staff.
Share a photo or a message
Submit your memories by March 5, 2024, 11:59pm.
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 would love to see your submissions to enhance our Last Lecture celebration!
Are you an alum looking to get involved in Last Lecture? Here’s how.
Be the Alum Speaker for the Class of 2024
Apply by December 3, 2023, 11:59pm.
How did your University of Guelph-Humber experience shape your journey since graduation? 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.