Faculty of Arts News Archive
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Research and International
Meet Sean Carleton, 2022 Rh Award Winner in the Humanities category
May 26, 2023 —
Sean Carleton is the 2022 recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award in the Humanities category.
UM alumni among 2023 Order of Manitoba recipients
May 12, 2023 —
On Manitoba Day, May 12, the Province of Manitoba announced that 12 highly-accomplished Manitobans will be invested in the Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour.
Research and International
UM Café Scientifique: On a Shaky Podium
May 11, 2023 —
On May 24 UM experts will discuss, from legal, pedagogical, psychological, and sociological perspectives, the causes of this crisis and what we can do to make sport safe(r) for all Canadians.
Cancel culture: YouTube videos on ‘getting cancelled’ are now their own genre and have links to the past
April 25, 2023 —
The explosion of user-created content on platforms like YouTube, Twitch and TikTok has unsettled traditional notions of authorship.
Research and International
Historic Perspective of the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 25, 2023 —
During the COVID-19 pandemic community activism helped to shape government responses and vaccine rollouts. A new project led by UM researcher, Dr. Esyllt Jones, will delve into untold stories from marginalized communities before they are lost.