This month, we celebrate International Women’s Day, which is recognized annually on March 8. This day of collective global activism aims to commend women’s achievements, raise awareness about discrimination, and take action to drive gender parity. The 2024 theme is #InspireInclusion – collectively forging a more inclusive world for women everywhere.
Jacqueline Murray, College of Arts professor emerita, History, has published Premodern Masculinities in Transition, co-edited with Professor Konrad Eisenbichler (University of Toronto) with Boydell and Brewer in the United Kingdom. This is the third volume of essays Murray has published in the past two years focussing on premodern masculinities.
On February 10, 2024, the University of Guelph’s (U of G’s) College of Arts and Department of Philosophy hosted one of six regional qualifiers in Ontario for the 2024 Ontario Ethics Bowl, with a goal of sending two teams to the Ontario Championship in hopes they will advance to the national finals.
Last Sunday, the College of Arts at the University of Guelph hosted its inaugural Music Preview Day at the Arts Research Centre (ARC). It was an exciting event that provided applicants to the College’s Music program with a glimpse into the wide range of unique learning opportunities the program offers.
The event included an array of special guests, including :
· Dr. Kimberly Francis, director of Interdisciplinary Programs and professor, Music
· Mary Meads, U of G Music Alumnus, certified music therapist, and registered psychotherapist
The College of Arts is thrilled to announce the nomination period is open for the Carl Rom Colthoff Experiential Learning Award, administered by the Experiential Learning Hub at the University of Guelph. This award, generously established by U of G Alumnus Carl Rom Colthoff, aims to recognize students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to community engagement through their participation in University-organized experiential learning opportunities.
The University of Guelph’s College of Arts recently held an Undergraduate Awards Ceremony, recognizing the exemplary achievements of 45 students. The event highlighted the steadfast dedication and passion of College of Arts students and the generosity of donors whose contributions support their academic success.
During Black History Month and every day, we encourage our community to engage with opportunities to reflect upon the past, recognize where we are now, and resolve to build a stronger future for everyone. This month, the College of Arts is proud to play an active role in various events to encourage every member of the U of G community to collectively listen, engage, and learn about Black Canadian history.
Sophie Brown (PhD, Critical Studies in Improvisation and International Development) has published a co-authored chapter with community partner Lindsay Bobyak in book, Impactful Classroom Experiences in Elementary Schools.
Dr. Kimberly Francis (SOFAM, Interdisciplinary programs) and Dr. Margot Irvine (SOLAL) published their edited book, Creative Women of the “Lost Generation," Women in the Arts in the Wake of the Great War.
The book explores the creative women of the "Lost Generation" including painters, sculptors, film makers, writers, singers, composers, dancers, and impresarios who all pursued artistic careers in the years leading up to, during, and following World War I.