Faculty of Arts News Archive
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The Conversation: Canada’s UN submission will (eventually) draw the last lines on the map
June 5, 2019 —
In May 2019, Canada made a partial submission to the United Nations to recognize an extended continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in the Arctic Ocean
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Honours bestowed on two faculty members at Fort Garry convocation ceremonies
June 5, 2019 —
Dr. Rick Linden will have the title of Distinguished Professor conferred upon him, and Professor Aaran Caza will receive the Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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Surviving culture shock and leading by example
June 4, 2019 —
Bol is graduating with his fellow Arts class of 2019 on June 5, 2019. He hopes to attend graduate school in environmental law so that he can go back home to East Africa where he can work for an NGO
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Outstanding graduates and remarkable Canadians are recipients of honorary degrees at U of M’s 140th Spring Convocation
May 31, 2019 —
Each year, the U of M bestows honorary degrees upon individuals who have achieved acclaim for their advancements
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Faculty of Arts
Convocation 2019 – Meet Arts student Oyinda Alaka
May 31, 2019 —
Oyinda Alaka is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the department of women’s and gender studies
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Op-ed: Independents could surprise us
May 31, 2019 —
'Both Philpott and Wilson-Raybould have developed a sharp anti-partisan, pro-democracy message'
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Alumni
Fighting for change: Alumni in the Winnipeg General Strike
May 21, 2019 —
Reflecting on the vital contributions of early defenders of labour rights on the 100th anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike
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Second UofM Food Systems Student Symposium set to “Bridge the Gap”
May 16, 2019 —
Register today for the University-wide Food Systems Student Symposium - F3S - taking place June 26th.
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Six minds that will change our society now call the U of M home
May 16, 2019 —
U of M students receive prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships to pursue trailblazing research