Faculty of Arts News Archive
![Inside Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Migizii-Agamik_INTERIOR_WEB-150x150.jpg)
‘Make good connections and friendships’
October 17, 2018 —
Angela Levasseur is graduating at Fall Convocation 2018 with her PostBac in Education, her third degree from the U of M
![Photo of Darius Hunter](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Alum-Darius-Hunter-150x150.jpg)
Students
Looking to inspire and create change
October 16, 2018 —
With an experienced background working in politics, which includes the Clinton campaign during the 2016 United States presidential elections, Darius Hunter is receiving a Bachelor of Arts in political studies.
![(L-R) Pam Perkins, Adele Perry and Grant N. Pierce.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Distinguished-Professors_WEB-150x150.jpg)
Distinguished Professors 2018
October 16, 2018 —
During Fall Convocation 2018, three U of M faculty members will be recognized as Distinguished Professors
![Terry Duguid, MP (Winnipeg South), flanked by Dr. Digvir Jayas (left) and Dr. Marc Fortin (VP of Research Partnerships at NSERC), with successful grant applicants](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/424126b0-ce56-11e8-b0dc-9e46d4966dbf-150x150.jpeg)
NSERC announces more than $13M in funding for U of M
October 12, 2018 —
Funding and scholarships for researchers and students across all disciplines
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Sustainability
Let’s Talk Waste: Disposable Cups
October 12, 2018 —
Disposable coffee cups are a big problem not only for the U of M, but also across the globe. The university community can do its part to prevent more disposable coffee cups from ending up in the landfill.
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Sustainability
Let’s Talk Waste: Composting
October 12, 2018 —
The most recent addition to composting on campus starts Oct. 15, 2018. The Arts Student Body Council (ASBC), in partnership with the Office of Sustainability, is beginning a compost pilot project with Compost Winnipeg. The pilot project will be kept in motion by student sustainability ambassador volunteers and will be maintained by ASBC and the Office of Sustainability.
![U of M student in Peru.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Peru_WEB-150x150.jpg)
The power of one: what’s my responsibility as a global citizen?
October 10, 2018 —
On Nov. 1, join President David Barnard for the latest panel discussion for Visionary Conversations
![RJ and fellow alumna Brianna at their wedding last summer.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Brianna_WEB-150x150.jpg)
Three types of people you meet at U of M, according to alumni
October 9, 2018 —
From finding your soulmate to finding your squad, here are the relationships our alumni say transformed their education
![Statue of Mahatma Gandhi at The Forks](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Gandhi-Statue-150x150.jpg)
Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award ceremony to honour Cindy Blackstock
October 9, 2018 —
2018 Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award ceremony takes place on Oct. 11
![Tier Building](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tier-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Arts
New Faculty in Arts
October 5, 2018 —
The Faculty of Arts welcomes several new members of faculty with appointments beginning July 1, 2018.