CrimSL celebrates Spring 2025 Convocation

June 11, 2025 by Patricia Doherty

Congratulations to two CrimSL PhD students and one JD/MA student who were officially conferred degrees at University of Toronto convocation ceremonies on June  6 and June 11, 2025!

Omowumi Asubiaro Dada (Supervisor: Professor Kamari Clarke) and Mayana Slobodian (Supervisor: Professor Mariana Valverde) were admitted to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on June 6th. 

Wumi Asubiaro Dada attended the convocation ceremony and was joined afterwards by a large contingent of family members who had travelled from near and far to celebrate her achievement.

2025 06 06 Wumi Asubiaro Dada with supervisor Professor Kamari Clarke in front of Convocation Hall
Convocation day! Wumi Asubiaro Dada, PhD, left, and her supervisor, Professor Kamari Clarke, who participated in the academic procession, stand in their convocation regalia in front of Convocation Hall, University of Toronto, June 6, 2025. Photo: Princess Egbunu

 

2025 06 06 Convocation, Wumi Asubiaro Dada with extended family
Wumi Asubiaro Dada, PhD, in convocation regalia, and her extended family pose in front of Convocation Hall, University of Toronto, June 6, 2025. Photo: Princess Egbunu

Mayana Slobodian did not attend the convocation ceremony.

Chaehwan Lee was admitted to the degree of Juris Doctor (JD) in Law and a Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology on June 11th.

Chaehwan Lee at U of T Convocation
Convocation Day! Chaehwan Lee, JD/MA 2025, in academic regalia, holds a bouquet of flowers at King's College Circle, University of Toronto, June 11, 2025. Photo: Kevin Kwon

The convocation ceremonies were held in person at Convocation Hall and also livestreamed. Find all convocation livestreams here or use the links below to watch a specific graduate:

All graduate students conferred degrees at 2025 spring convocation ceremonies were celebrated on June 6, 2025, at the CrimSL Convocation Reception.