Faculty of Arts News Archive
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Venerable Canadians visit Winnipeg for the 40th anniversary of the J.W. Dafoe Political Studies Students’ Conference
January 23, 2025 —
2025 marks the 40th anniversary of one of the Faculty of Arts’ premier student led events – the J.W. Dafoe Political Studies Students’ Conference (PSSC).
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Diving into Anthropological Research: LJ Fulugan’s URA Experience
January 22, 2025 —
LJ Fulugan, an anthropology honours student in the Faculty of Arts, gained invaluable experience during their 16 weeks of mentorship with the Undergraduate Research Award (URA).
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Writer, teacher and flutist latest Writer-In-Residence
January 22, 2025 —
Sonja Boon is the newest Writer-In-Residence at The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Boon will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from January to April 2025. Take this opportunity to attend the welcome event, join a workshop or book an individual writer consultation.
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Undergraduate Student Research Excellence on Display
January 13, 2025 —
The 2024 UM Undergraduate Research Showcase celebrated the exceptional work of students from across the university, highlighting their innovative research projects. Two students from the Faculty of Arts were among the winners.
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New funding will help build the capacity of the Canadian Reconciliation Barometer
December 13, 2024 —
Support of more than $200,000 from Canadian Heritage will enhance cross-sectoral research and community relationships across Canada with those working toward Reconciliation.
10 top stories for a newsworthy 2024
December 9, 2024 —
A curated list of the stories that drew readers to UM Today this year.
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UM in the news: Top 10 UM newsmakers for 2024
December 8, 2024 —
UM experts and researchers were featured in media stories locally, nationally and globally. Read on to find out who were the Top 10 UM newsmakers for 2024.
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Planning Your Career: Key Takeaways from the Arts Career Round Table
December 4, 2024 —
On November 20, 78 Arts students and nine Arts alumni gathered to learn more about the variety of professions available after a Bachelor of Arts degree.
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Lighting Up the Stage: The Magic of That Elusive Spark
November 28, 2024 —
An exceptional tale that is funny, emotional, and thought-provoking, That Elusive Spark, by playwright Janet Munsil, seamlessly blends the past and present.
Research and International
The Conversation: Canada Post strike highlights labour struggle over gig economy and precarious work
November 26, 2024 —
The Canada Post strike has entered its second week, with no resolution in sight yet. Though a federal mediator is attempting to broker a settlement between the Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, reports suggest the parties remain far apart.