Faculty of Arts News Archive
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Faculty of Arts
Meet the new faces in Arts
October 6, 2021 —
The Faculty of Arts welcomes several new members with appointments beginning July 1, 2021.
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CBC: 5 Canadian books make shortlist for $100K Scotiabank Giller Prize
October 5, 2021 —
New novel by UM alumna Miriam Toews [BA/89, DLITT/17] shortlisted for prestigious prize
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Faculty of Arts
Can we measure reconciliation?
October 4, 2021 —
On the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, UM researcher Dr. Katherine Starzyk spoke about The Canadian Reconciliation Barometer project on The Decibel podcast by The Globe and Mail.
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Research and International
Recent UM research findings suggest gender bias remains in NSE professions across Canada
September 28, 2021 —
EDI and the sciences
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Indigenous
Exploring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events
September 22, 2021 —
UM community encouraged to listen, learn and reflect
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Faculty of Arts
Op-ed: MLAs rose to the challenge of COVID-19
September 17, 2021 —
Political Studies URA students interviewed Manitoba MLA's as part of their summer research. COVID-19 was a frequent topic of conversation
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Faculty of Arts
Diverse talent latest Writer-In-Residence
September 10, 2021 —
Frances Koncan [BA/2010] is the newest Writer-In-Residence at The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Koncan will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from September to December 2021.
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Indigenous
Notes from an alumna auntie
September 8, 2021 —
Alumna Sonya Ballantyne offers tips for Indigenous UM students
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Let’s not forget about precarious work in this federal election — and beyond
September 2, 2021 —
The pandemic is the backdrop to the ongoing federal election, and its attendant lockdowns have shone light on health and economic issues
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Op-ed: Nothing saved by privatizing infrastructure services
August 26, 2021 —
'There is now a general consensus that the quality of publicly delivered services often exceeds that of private provision, and more recent studies suggest cost savings now are generally minimal'