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Looking back on 2021 in the news

从振兴土著语言到应对气候变化的挑战到命名新的人类,Uwinnipeggers在当地和世界各地成为头条新闻。

2021年结束时,我们有机会回顾并庆祝温尼伯大学今年分享的许多好消息和成就。亚愽国际app下载亚愽娱乐app以下是我们在新闻中心中展出的一些故事的快照,并在过去12个月中在各种媒体中看到。

January 2021

玩具箱项目获得省级资金

The story with the highest readership in January 2021 celebrated the ToyBox project receiving Safe at Home Manitoba funding. At the time, Dr. Sheri-Lynn Skwarchuk (Faculty of Education) was looking for 800 Manitoban families to test literacy, numeracy, and wellness strategies. Participants received a literacy tip each Monday, a wellness tip each Wednesday, and a numeracy tip each Friday as part of the program. (Uwinnipeg新闻网站, January 15, 2021)

More UWinnipeggers in the news:

  • 凯文·沃尔比(Kevin Walby)博士(刑事司法部)呼吁采取大胆的步骤来保护惩教机构中的人,因为研究表明,加拿大监狱中的Covid-19案件增加了。((CTV News,2021年1月11日)
  • Biology student Luke Roffey shared the story of Cosmo, the stowaway crab he adopted after it traveled from the Maritimes to Manitoba. (CBC Manitoba,2021年1月27日)

February 2021

Louis Riel Bursaries – meet the talented Métis students

The most-read story in February 2021 introduced some of UWinnipeg’s most talented Métis students when Cassidy Lamirande, Ben Roloff, Chloe McLeod, Morgan Rhea Wood, Josh Swain, and Gracie Grift received Louis Riel Bursaries. (Uwinnipeg新闻网站, February 12, 2021)

More UWinnipeggers in the news:

  • Two alumni who met as students and made plans for their first date on the spiral staircase in the library shared their UWinnipeg love story just in time for Valentines Day. (UWinnipeg新闻网站, February 14, 2021)
  • A2018年的研究by Dr. Jeremy Frimer (Department of Psychology) resurfaced as Gen-Zers debated whether side-parts are more attractive than centre-parts. (InStyle, February 12, 2021)

March 2021

Revealing Britain’s Systemic Racism: The Case of Meghan Markle and the Royal Family, book cover

Meghan Markle’s modern day Grimm’s fairy-tale

Dr. Kimberley Ducey (Department of Sociology), co-author of揭示英国的系统性种族主义,made international headlines sharing her expertise after Meghan Markle and husband Prince Harry, the Duchess and Duke of Sussex, sat down for an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey. (Uwinnipeg新闻网站,2021年3月11日)

More UWinnipeggers in the news:

  • Fiona Green博士(妇女和性别研究系)分享了有关大流行期间母亲边缘化的见解,以及有关Mothers, Mothering, and COVID-19. (CBC Manitoba, March 4, 2021)
  • Canada Research Chair in Culture and Public Memory Dr. Angela Failler explained why people “shouldn’t be yearning for a return to ‘normal,’ but rather, imagining how this could be an opportunity to change everything for the better” in an article about how the pandemic has exacerbated many deep-rooted inequities afflicting marginalized communities. (Winnipeg Free Press,2021年3月11日)

April 2021

生物学学生授予有竞争力的麦考尔·麦克宾奖学金

Josh Swain (BSc’21) was among 20 Canadians chosen as inaugural McCall MacBain Scholars. He credits his undergraduate education at UWinnipeg with preparing him for success. “One of the most important things I encountered at UWinnipeg was a strong group of Indigenous science students pursuing their dreams and taking on graduate programs.” (Uwinnipeg新闻网站,2021年4月7日)

More UWinnipeggers in the news:

  • 安娜·斯托克(Anna Stokke)博士(数学和统计系)获得了著名的300万名国家教学奖学金,以表彰她对改善各级学习数学的学生的热情。((温尼伯太阳, April 25, 2021)
  • Dr. Laura Sokal (Faculty of Education) was highlighted in an article examining the importance of being able to physically pet therapy dogs in order to reduce stress. (今天的心理学4月27日,2021)

May 2021

上排(从左到右):Anna Stokke博士,Eliakim Sibanda博士,Chris Henry博士和Chris Bidinosti博士。
Bottom row (left to right): Dr. John Lehr, Andrea McCluskey, Dr. Royden Loewen, and Dr. Judith Huebner.

Exceptional faculty and staff recognized during Spring Convocation

The most-read story on UWinnipeg’s news site in May recognized eight exceptional faculty and staff members who received awards during virtual Spring Convocation: Dr. Royden Loewen, Dr. John Lehr, Dr. Judith Huebner, Dr. Anna Stokke, Dr. Eliakim Sibanda, Dr. Christopher Bidinosti, Dr. Christopher Henry, and Andrea McCluskey. (Uwinnipeg新闻网站, May 19, 2021)

More UWinnipeggers in the news:

  • Uwinnipeg庆祝了Aabijijiwan New Media Lab和Kishadigeh合作研究中心的开业,这是一个旨在为土著青年提供学习,技能培训和发展的新机会。((Academica Group, May 12, 2021)
  • UWinnipeg alum Katherine Barber (BA 86, Hons) is remembered for her work as a writer, editor, and leading authority on Canadian English. She was known as “Canada’s Word Lady” and served as founding editor-in-chief of the Canadian Oxford Dictionary. (The Washington Post, May 21, 2021)

June 2021

New Indigenous language program launches

温尼伯大亚愽国际app下载学announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Languages. The program is the first of its kind in Manitoba and will provide students with the tools and knowledge to communicate, research, and advocate for Indigenous languages, such as Cree and Ojibwe. (Uwinnipeg新闻网站, June 21, 2021)

More UWinnipeggers in the news:

  • 正如土著领导人呼吁加拿大日反思时,加拿大土著人,历史和档案馆的研究主席玛丽·简·洛根·麦卡勒姆(Mary Jane Logan McCallum)博士分享了对和解所需的变革性变革的见解。((The Globe and Mail, June 29, 2021)
  • Dr. Ian Mauro (Prairie Climate Centre) talked about the importance of paying attention to the social vulnerabilities that arise during heat waves in an article about protecting yourself in high temperatures. (CBC新闻,2021年6月30日)

July 2021

Research supports museums grappling with difficult histories

The Thinking Through the Museum research network received a 7-year, $2.5 million dollar SSHRC Partnership Grant in a project that includes UWinnipeg faculty members Dr. Angela Failler and Dr. Heather Milne. (Uwinnipeg新闻网站, July 20, 2021)

More UWinnipeggers in the news:

  • As an increasing number of students pursue environmental science education, Dr. Nora Casson (Department of Geography) shares how their “energy and drive gives her hope as as she tackles the overwhelming challenge of climate change.” (Winnipeg Free Press,2021年7月15日)
  • Dr. Christine Fawcett (Department of English) shared her research into how game design engages players through emotional identification and physical participation in “‘Resident Evil: Village’ and first-person video game immersion: Why hands create intense connection” (对话, July 7, 2021)

August 2021

Uwinnipeg的研究人员正在开发铁路工作人员可以将其集成到其运营中以监视铁路线的水平的技术。提供的照片。

Researchers create early flood warning system

The Hudson Bay Railway provides a critical lifeline to Northern Manitoba, one that is severely impacted by global warming. With this in mind, Dr. Christopher Henry, Dr. Christopher Storie, and Dr. Joni Storie are developing innovative monitoring software to mitigate hydrological impacts on the Hudson Bay Railroad. (Uwinnipeg新闻网站,2021年8月26日)

More UWinnipeggers in the news:

  • Dr. Mavis Reimer (Dean of Graduate Studies) provided insights on the power of children’s literature as Babar the Elephant is criticized for its representation of French colonialism. (The Telegraph, August 18, 2021)
  • Dr. Kristi Kenyon (Department of Human Rights) shed light on the barriers that make it so hard to end elephantiasis, a neglected and stigmatized mosquito-borne illness. (对话, August 30, 2021)

September 2021

今年秋天,需要在Uwinnipeg校园内进行疫苗接种

当我们准备秋季课程开始时,最读的故事是在8月中旬发表的故事,该故事强调了Uwinnipeg政府正在努力保护学生,教职员工的健康方式的许多方式。除了疫苗接种授权外,Uwinnipeg的强大重返校园安全计划还包括其他关键措施,例如强制性掩盖,增强的清洁和升级的通风系统。((Uwinnipeg新闻网站, August 19, 2021)

More UWinnipeggers in the news:

  • With the election approaching, Dr. Felix Mathieu (Department of Political Science) shared his insight into Canadian politics. (MSN News, September 19, 2021)
  • Dr. Shauna MacKinnon (Department of Urban and Inner City Studies) shared how UWinnipeg’s Merchant Corner campus creates a safe and supportive space for students and the importance of location in decolonizing the way education is approached. (The National Post, September 27, 2021)

October 2021

Uwinnipeg建立Annette Trimbee基金

UWinnipeg, in partnership with the Manitoba Métis Federation, announced the creation of the Annette Trimbee Indigenous Excellence Scholarships, which recognize outstanding continuing undergraduate students who identify as Red River Métis, First Nations, or Inuit. (Uwinnipeg新闻网站, October 14, 2021)

More UWinnipeggers in the news:

  • Dr. Mirjana Roksandic (Department of Anthropology) led a research team announcing the naming of a newly discovered species of human ancestor, Homo bodoensis (守护者,2021年10月28日)
  • Chantal Fiola博士(城市和城市研究系)最新一书,Returning to Ceremony: Spirituality in Manitoba Métis Communities,examines the community connection Métis have to ceremony and spirituality, hoping to “give folks the courage to live their faith out loud.” (Toronto Star, October 26, 2021)

2021年11月

UWinnipeg’s incoming President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Todd Mondor.

Dr. Todd Mondor appointed 10th UWinnipeg president

The most-read story in November 2021 shared the good news of the appointment of alumnus Dr. Todd Mondor to the role of President and Vice-Chancellor beginning April 1, 2022. Dr. Mondor graduated from UWinnipeg in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in psychology before attaining both a master’s degree and doctorate in cognitive psychology from the University of Waterloo. (Uwinnipeg新闻网站, November 23, 2021)

More UWinnipeggers in the news:

  • Beverly Fehr博士(心理学系)在一篇关于重新评估友谊的文章中,分享了对积极友谊的健康益处以及不健康关系的影响的见解(The Sydney Morning Herald, November 30, 2021)
  • Dr. Erin Millions and Dr. Anne Lindsay (Department of History) shared how a new research tool being created as part of the Manitoba Tuberculosis History Project can help find missing Indigenous tuberculosis patients in Manitoba (APTN,2021年11月18日)

December 2021

UWinnipeg students and alumni help bring MTC’s ‘Orlando’ to the stage

Nine UWinnipeg students and alumni worked off- and on-stage as theRoyal Manitoba Theatre CentrebroughtOrlandoto the John Hirsch Mainstage; the first MTC show since the pandemic. (Uwinnipeg新闻网站, December 8, 2021)

More UWinnipeggers in the news:

  • Dr. Melanie Gregg (Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health) shared her coaching expertise and passion for sport as youth from Winnipeg’s inner city gathered for fun and exercise (Winnipeg Free Press, December 6, 2021)
  • Cameron Adams celebrated the official launch of the Swampy Cree app,nēhinawēwin, which he was inspired to create after taking first-year language courses. He is one of the first students to register in UWinnipeg’s Indigenous Language program, which he is completing as part of an Integrated Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts (CBC Manitoba, December 20, 2021)

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