Faculty of Arts News Archive
Faculty of Arts
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.
Faculty of Arts
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.
Faculty of Arts
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
Faculty of Arts
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
Faculty of Arts
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.
Faculty of Arts
Winnipeg Free Press: Transparency issues over child-care inspection reports remain despite move to digital records
June 28, 2024 —
Transparency issues over child-care inspection reports remain despite move to digital records
Star Wars (Anangong Miigaading), A New Hope: an alliance to revitalize the Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) language set to make its premiere August 8, 2024
June 28, 2024 —
The Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) version of Star Wars: A New Hope makes its debut August 8, 2024 at Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Faculty of Arts
TSN: Oilers fans coping with Stanley Cup loss
June 26, 2024 —
Oilers fans coping with Stanley Cup loss