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A new podcast from University of Guelph alum Eamon O'Flynn (MA, Political Science '11; BA, History '08) seeks to discover Scotland's past, present, and future. The first episode of 63 Percent Scottish features Scottish Studies Foundation Chair and Professor of History, Dr. Kevin James, talking about the Centre for Scottish Studies, his research, community engagement and more. You can listen for free at 63percentscottish.com or on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

Omar El Akkad
What Strange Paradise

Public Talk: Tuesday, September 26th @ 7 PM
Robert Whitelaw Room, 2^nd Floor, McLaughlin Library

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U of G’s annual common reading project – Gryphons Read – celebrates its seventh iteration. This year’s novel is What Strange Paradise, by Egyptian-Canadian author and journalist, Omar El Akkad. It is the story of two children finding their way through a hostile world. But it is also a story of empathy and indifference, of hope and despair – and about the way each of those things can blind us to reality.

Bram Fookes, an incoming MA student in the department of history, spent this past summer on a battlefield study tour in Europe with the Canadian Battlefields Foundation.

Attached is a link to a blog post, written by Bram and published on NiCHE (Network in Canadian History & Environment), recounting the details of his trip.

Led by Associate Professor Kimberley McLeod, the University of Guelph collaborates with Our Food Future to present "Future Food Visions." Crafted by College of Arts Theatre students, this series of immersive audio experiences sheds light on Guelph’s food history and tackles food insecurity.

The College of Arts is beaming with pride as its theatre graduate, Kimberley Rampersad, earns accolades for her direction of King Lear at the prestigious Stratford Festival. Rampersad's production has received glowing reviews, with critics praising her skillful portrayal of the classic tragedy's themes. Running until October 29th, this remarkable rendition of King Lear promises a captivating theatrical experience. Don't miss the chance to witness Rampersad's talent in action at Stratford!

Dr. Alan McDougall is often in demand to speak about topical phenomena in the world of sport, as well as its fascinating history.

Here he speaks to the Associated Press on sportswashing in El Salvador:
https://apnews.com/article/nayib-bukele-sportswashing-el-salvador-17b7a7...

We are thrilled to announce the publication of an exceptional work by Dr. Jianda Yuan (PhD '19): Chinese Government Leaders in Manchukuo, 1931-1937: Intertwined National Ideals (Routledge, 2023).

Congratulations to Dr. Norman Smith on publishing a translation of an important but long-lost text: Mei Niang's Long-Lost First Writings: Young Lady's Collection (Routledge 2023). Norman’s work represents the first-ever English-language translation of the writings of Mei Niang, a prominent and prolific new woman writer from Northeast China. The book sheds light on the perspectives of a young Chinese woman in Japanese-occupied Manchukuo.

Dr. Sierra Dye (PhD '16) has just accepted a tenure-track position at Cape Breton University in Gender History, beginning July 1. Sierra completed her PhD – "'Devilische Wordis': Speech as Evidence in Scotland's Witch Trials, 1563-1736" – in our department.

Dr. Elizabeth Ewan has made exceptional contributions to the University of Guelph as an esteemed scholar in Scottish social and gender history. She joined as an Assistant Professor in 1986, achieved tenure in 1989, became an Associate Professor in 1991, and attained the rank of Professor in 2003. From 2006 to 2017, she held the prestigious position of University Research Chair in History and Scottish Studies.