womens and gender studies News Archive
Faculty of Arts
SHE group gets glimpse of life as U of M student
March 17, 2019 —
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program in the Faculty of Arts hosted a group of students from R. D. Parker Collegiate on March 1, 2019. Women’s and Gender Studies major Morgan Hanson-Oliveira acted as their guide and takes us through their campus visit.
The Conversation: The enduring contributions of African American women writers
February 22, 2019 —
These women have completed the groundwork — and hard work — of envisioning a more just, inclusive society going forward.
Faculty of Arts
New Faculty in Arts
October 5, 2018 —
The Faculty of Arts welcomes several new members of faculty with appointments beginning July 1, 2018.
Faculty of Arts
Catalyzing Change
March 28, 2018 —
10 years and still going, the Feminist and Queer Review (FAQ) is moving toward publishing another issue.
Being the change they want to see
March 12, 2018 —
Nahlah Ayed Prize for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship recipients named
Globe and Mail: How the death of Colten Boushie allowed a myth to be told in court
February 14, 2018 —
U of M professors dissect a story, told since settler's days, that was recast in court
Faculty of Arts
Student awarded young woman of distinction award by YMCA-YWCA
May 5, 2017 —
Aly Raposo, an undergraduate student in the women's and gender studies, received the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg young woman of distinction award
Faculty of Arts
“Colonization Road” and 2017
January 9, 2017 —
There are lots of ways to explore the past, and one of them is through film.
Faculty of Arts
The New FAQ
January 5, 2017 —
Teaching feminism to undergraduate students is inherently rewarding. Because it is grounded in everyday life, students are able to make connections between theoretical concepts and their own experiences. They find in feminism the language and framework to help them make sense of their lives.