Faculty of Arts News Archive

February 1, 2024 — 
Manitoba drivers still get break as gas price fluctuates

January 29, 2024 — 
On January 19th, students, faculty, family and friends gathered to celebrate the launch of What Our Bodies Know: Essays at the Intersection of Feminism & Disability. The book is an anthology of 28 creative nonfiction pieces written by students from the course WOMN 2540: Feminisms and Disability in Contemporary Literature from the women’s and gender studies program (WGS) in the Faculty of Arts.

January 29, 2024 — 
February is Black History Month in Canada and to mark its significance, we will take a look back at some UM history, and share current resources and upcoming events that are open to all.

January 25, 2024 — 
Warren Clarke tells a story about a moment in early childhood when he excitedly expressed that he wanted to become a bus driver. His dad, who’d come to visit, got visibly upset. As much as he didn’t understand at the time, he says he’s thought through this moment in light of his current position as a professor, and with the knowledge he now has.

January 23, 2024 — 
Young Black men in Canada face racism, ageism and classism when looking for work

January 22, 2024 — 
CBC Indigenous: Advocates denounce Chrétien-era bid to weaken UN Indigenous rights declaration

January 19, 2024 — 
Winnipeg Free Press: House of horror

January 17, 2024 — 
Miguel Antonio Chávez is the newest Writer-In-Residence at The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Chávez will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from January to April 2024. Opportunities include a welcome event reading, workshops and individual writer consultations. All activities are free.

January 16, 2024 — 
Stefanson no longer leader of Manitoba PCs, interim leader to be named soon

January 15, 2024 — 
CTV Morning Live Winnipeg: Ukrainian Canadian book club is looking for members