Faculty of Arts News Archive
St. John's College
Digging in deeper
July 23, 2024 —
Dr. Kent Fowler and his team of students recently travelled to South Africa to continue their research on the Zulu Kingdom Archaeology Project. The SSHRC Insight and Insight Development grants funded the project from 2020 to 2026. The research is being conducted in the heartland of the Zulu Kingdom in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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CTV Winnipeg: Will Canada’s next election be as tumultuous as the U.S.? An expert weighs in
July 16, 2024 —
Will Canada's next election be as tumultuous as the U.S.? An expert weighs in
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CBC Front Burner: Has NATO outlived its purpose?
July 15, 2024 —
Has NATO outlived its purpose?
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On social media? Then you’re an ‘author’
July 15, 2024 —
Everyone who creates something on social media becomes an author. Sudden, unexpected virality might turn any one of us into authors with global recognition, subjecting all of us to similar expectations of famous creators. Read more about Jessie Krahn's 2024 UM Distinguished Master's Thesis Prize winning thesis.
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Globe and Mail: Indigenous publishers preserve stories in print as book sales rise
July 11, 2024 —
Indigenous publishers preserve stories in print as book sales rise
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Strategic Initiatives Support Fund projects generate momentum for UM’s strategic mission
July 11, 2024 —
The Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) is pleased to announce 35 projects awarded funding, totaling over $2.2 million, through the Strategic Initiatives Support Fund (SISF). As the newly funded projects get underway, many projects from last year’s SISF fund have been completed. Read about three examples of impact from the SISF 2023-2024.
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CBC Manitoba: St. John’s-Ravenscourt parents raise concerns about bullying, Israel-Hamas war response at school
July 8, 2024 —
St. John's-Ravenscourt parents raise concerns about bullying, Israel-Hamas war response at school
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CBC Manitoba: Manitobans worry about cost of living, crime and health-care waits, survey suggests
July 8, 2024 —
Manitobans worry about cost of living, crime and health-care waits, survey suggests
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The Canadian Press: Manitoba premier polling high after nine months, but experts say challenges lie ahead
July 2, 2024 —
Manitoba premier polling high after nine months, but experts say challenges lie ahead
Faculty of Law
Dr. Mary Shariff named Director of Master of Human Rights program
June 28, 2024 —
The Office of the Dean of Law, University of Manitoba has announced the appointment of Dr. Mary J. Shariff as the Director of the Master of Human Rights (MHR) program effective July 1, 2024, for a five-year term.