history News Archive
St. John's College
Free Presentation: “Fibre Optics: Understanding Memory and Migration Through Clothing”
June 11, 2014 —
All welcome
Libraries
Terry Cook, world renowned archivist, dies at 67
May 20, 2014 —
'For 11 years (2000-2011), students in the Archival Studies program at the U of M had the honour of being taught by a true legend in the profession.'
Faculty of Arts
Barry Ferguson named Duff Roblin Professor of Government
March 21, 2014 —
Will aid the educational development of younger scholars
Faculty of Arts
The cultural significance — and politics — of Chinese New Year
January 28, 2014 —
History prof Tina Chen explains
Faculty of Arts
What will Santa look like in the 22nd Century?
December 20, 2013 —
The iconic mythical man will surely undergo a makeover
Faculty of Arts
Why do people hang stockings at Christmas?
December 19, 2013 —
A strange history of gift receptacles
Faculty of Arts
The precursor to the Christmas tree
December 18, 2013 —
How Adam and Eve gave birth to the modern Christmas tree
Faculty of Arts
Did a soda pop create the iconic image of Santa?
December 18, 2013 —
It's hard to make red velvet work, but Santa pulls it off