Faculty of Arts News Archive
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UM grad and Métis youth leader, Lydia Gork, on CTV Morning Live
June 21, 2023 —
UM grad and Métis youth leader, Lydia Gork, talks to CTV Morning Live about the importance of looking at education through an Indigenous lens and creating welcoming spaces for youth.
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Faculty of Arts
As the U.S. expands work conditions for income assistance, Canada takes a different tack
June 13, 2023 —
Only days before a government default, United States President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an agreement to raise the country’s debt ceiling and avoid financial turmoil.
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Research and International
Café Scientifique Spring 2023 Season concludes
June 7, 2023 —
Presentations featuring 24 UM researchers available for online viewing.
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Faculty of Arts
Love of political studies turns into MLA internship
June 5, 2023 —
Back in high school, El-Shaddai Nyakiir, knew she wanted to attend university but was unsure of what to study. After taking a variety of first year courses, the political studies program from the Faculty of Arts rose to the top of her list. In spring 2023, El-Shaddai will graduate with a bachelor of arts advanced degree in political studies with a minor in philosophy.
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Faculty of Arts
Meet the 2023 Faculty of Arts Gold Medal Recipients
June 5, 2023 —
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to present the 2023 undergraduate academic medal winners. Their achievements are recognized in the Spring 2023 convocation ceremony.
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Students
UM degrees set 2023 grads on the path to success
June 5, 2023 —
Meet some outstanding graduates of UM’s class of 2023! These individuals will be graduating during Spring Convocation, June 6-9. Learn more about their journey and how they are making an impact.
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Faculty of Arts
Military experience leads to graduate degree in political studies
June 5, 2023 —
In 2017, Christopher Hunt was living in Brandon, serving several short-term contracts in the Army Reserve and conducting contracted research for Royal Military College when he found himself deployed to Ukraine. This spring, he is graduating with a Master of Arts in Political Studies – a program that has afforded Chris many outstanding opportunities and has allowed him to meet some amazing students, academics and professionals in the field.
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Research and International
Canada Research Chairs Symposium at Bannatyne campus
June 1, 2023 —
On June 19 the Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium returns to Bannatyne campus for the final presentation of the 2023 school year.
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Research and International
UM researchers recognized with Rh Awards
May 31, 2023 —
Eight UM faculty members will receive Rh Awards, recognizing excellence in research, scholarly work and creative activities.
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Research and International
Meet Kristin Reynolds, 2022 Rh Award Winner in the Social Sciences category
May 26, 2023 —
Kristin Reynolds is a 2022 recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award in the Social Sciences category.