womens and gender studies News Archive
Faculty of Arts
Discover something new: Books to inspire, inform and entertain
August 11, 2023 —
Providing in-depth insights and analysis on a wide range of topics, from state schooling in British Columbia to essays of love and peace, our faculty are committed to sharing their research and creativity with the world. Whether you’re a student looking to expand your understanding, a researcher in need of reliable sources or simply someone with a thirst for knowledge, this sampling of books released over the past year are sure to provide the guidance you seek.
Faculty of Law
Forms of Address for Parties and Pronouns Usage in Manitoba Courts
October 1, 2021 —
The Court has always provided direction on how parties engage with the justice system. Lawyers are told how to dress, where to stand, how to address their colleagues as well as Judges and courtroom staff. Law students engaged in experiential learning this year will find that the Courts are now asking people for the correct language to use when addressing parties in the courtroom.
Faculty of Arts
Meet the 2021 Faculty of Arts Gold Medal Recipients
June 15, 2021 —
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to present the 2021 undergraduate academic medal winners
Faculty of Arts
Arts grad ends degree with Creative Expression Award
June 11, 2021 —
Rebecca Simiyu [BA/2021] looks back fondly at her time in the Faculty of Arts ending with an award
Faculty of Arts
Creative voice shines light on women’s stories
October 16, 2020 —
Get to know Dr. Nancy Kang, a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Transnational Feminisms and Gender-Based Violence and an Associate Professor of Women’s & Gender Studies in the Faculty of Arts.
Research and International
How to build a better Canada after COVID-19: The power of everyday actions can bring about change
July 6, 2020 —
We live in a world where “normal” means systemic injustice that has become only more intense and apparent during COVID–19.
Faculty of Arts
Perry named CHRR Director
June 15, 2020 —
Historian Dr. Adele Perry has been appointed director of the Centre for Human Rights Research (CHRR) effective July 1, 2020. She takes over from founding director and law professor Karen Busby.
Free public lecture ‘Closing the Door: Complaint as Diversity Work’
September 26, 2019 —
Sara Ahmed, a feminist writer and independent scholar who works at the intersection of feminist, queer and race studies, will deliver a free public lecture on Oct. 2.
Faculty of Arts
Arts undergrads gather to share research
April 12, 2019 —
On March 28, 2019, 24 Arts undergraduate students proudly presented their research projects at the 7th annual Arts Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Faculty of Arts
SHE group gets glimpse of life as U of M student
March 17, 2019 —
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program in the Faculty of Arts hosted a group of students from R. D. Parker Collegiate on March 1, 2019. Women’s and Gender Studies major Morgan Hanson-Oliveira acted as their guide and takes us through their campus visit.