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Faculty of Arts News

Meet the 2022 Faculty of Arts Gold Medal Recipients

June 7, 2022 — 
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to present the 2022 undergraduate academic medal winners

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Faculty of Arts News

Faculty of Arts class of 2022

June 6, 2022 — 
Meet two members of the Faculty of Arts graduating class of 2022 – an Indigenous Leader of Tomorrow and one of the first B.A. co-op students to complete their degree

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Six Canada Research Chairs announced at UM

June 6, 2022 — 
'Their successful appointment recognizes them among the best in Canada in their respective fields'

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University bestows honours on outstanding faculty, staff and community members

June 4, 2022 — 
Awards and honours to be presented at 2022 Spring Convocation ceremonies

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Students News

Spring Convocation: Introducing the class of 2022

June 3, 2022 — 
Read about some of the inspiring students who will graduate June 7-10

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Students News

Spring Convocation 2022: Introducing the Governor General’s medal recipients

June 3, 2022 — 
Six students awarded for outstanding achievement at their level of study

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Spring Convocation returns to in-person events for 2022

May 30, 2022 — 
Honorary degree recipients announced for Convocation, and President's Installation takes place June 7

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Stephen Lecce, minister of education for Ontario, was challenged for his anti-Black behaviour in college. THE CANADIAN PRESS-Nathan Denette

Faculty of Arts News

Call out anti-Black racism every day, not as a campaign tactic

May 27, 2022 — 
The tactic of uncovering anti-Black racist “indiscretions” during an election campaign is an effort to villainize politicians while upholding a colour-blind version of racism.

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Abortion-rights demonstrators hold up letters spelling out ‘My Choice,’ Saturday, May 14, 2022, outside the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Research and International News

Denying abortion access has a negative impact on children and families

May 19, 2022 — 
As abortion access is limited, the consequences at the individual level ripple through society as, on average, people denied abortions and their children are more likely to experience negative economic, social and health effects.

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A sunset over a dirt road with swirling floral white embroidery superimposed on it and the words 'Taking up the work of reconciliation.'

Research and International News

Taking up the work of Reconciliation

May 17, 2022 — 
How a new measuring tool based on research can push us further down the path to good and just relations

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