Faculty of Arts News Archive
Faculty of Arts News
CBC: Rowing against the tide of history: Pallister’s pandemic response could do lasting damage to Manitoba economy
April 27, 2020 —
Wherever and whenever it has been tried, austerity has failed as an economic strategy, say U of M professors
April 27, 2020 —
Wherever and whenever it has been tried, austerity has failed as an economic strategy, say U of M professors
UM anthropologist develops technique to age and sex ancient fingerprints
April 20, 2020 —
There is an intimacy to studying ancient fingerprints, professor says, one that now seems more potent during a time of forced physical distancing
April 20, 2020 —
There is an intimacy to studying ancient fingerprints, professor says, one that now seems more potent during a time of forced physical distancing
Try these 8 tips to reduce parenting stress during the coronavirus pandemic
April 17, 2020 —
Parenting can be tough at the best of times, but family life has changed dramatically during social isolation that’s been mandated by COVID-19. The good news is that children thrive in an incredible variety of settings.
April 17, 2020 —
Parenting can be tough at the best of times, but family life has changed dramatically during social isolation that’s been mandated by COVID-19. The good news is that children thrive in an incredible variety of settings.
Feds won’t buy Pallister’s EI plan, says UM economist
April 16, 2020 —
UM labour specialist and economist Dr. Wayne Simpson is one of several experts who are doubtful that the federal government would agree to such a plan.
April 16, 2020 —
UM labour specialist and economist Dr. Wayne Simpson is one of several experts who are doubtful that the federal government would agree to such a plan.
‘Manitoba will survive,’ says UM political analyst
April 13, 2020 —
Dr. Paul Thomas, professor emeritus of political studies at UM, looks at the dual crises of the pandemic and the related economic downturn that is affecting Manitoba.
April 13, 2020 —
Dr. Paul Thomas, professor emeritus of political studies at UM, looks at the dual crises of the pandemic and the related economic downturn that is affecting Manitoba.
Flu Déjà Vu: UM closed for seven weeks – in 1918
April 9, 2020 —
“The Varsity and the Virus: The University of Manitoba and the “Flu-ban” in 1918,” notes that classes were cancelled for seven weeks in 1918 to protect students and staff, much like what has transpired today
April 9, 2020 —
“The Varsity and the Virus: The University of Manitoba and the “Flu-ban” in 1918,” notes that classes were cancelled for seven weeks in 1918 to protect students and staff, much like what has transpired today
Op-ed: Online counselling tool raises questions
April 3, 2020 —
It's a great idea, in principle: the Manitoba government has announced a program to provide online therapy to people during the COVID-19 pandemic. But...
April 3, 2020 —
It's a great idea, in principle: the Manitoba government has announced a program to provide online therapy to people during the COVID-19 pandemic. But...
Op-ed: Social resilience is key to emerging from this pandemic stronger and better
March 26, 2020 —
'If our governments can create and sustain public morale over an indefinitely long period of time then it’s possible we will emerge from the pandemic as a stronger, fairer and more cohesive society'
March 26, 2020 —
'If our governments can create and sustain public morale over an indefinitely long period of time then it’s possible we will emerge from the pandemic as a stronger, fairer and more cohesive society'
UM alumna appointed Ambassador to USA
March 26, 2020 —
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed UM alumna Ms. Kirsten Hillman (BA/90) as Ambassador to the United States.
March 26, 2020 —
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed UM alumna Ms. Kirsten Hillman (BA/90) as Ambassador to the United States.
UM experts on how to reduce children’s anxieties during COVID-19
March 26, 2020 —
Be honest, focus on positives, find routines
March 26, 2020 —
Be honest, focus on positives, find routines