Indigenous land-based learning through exercise
On Feb. 28, Brian Rice, a professor in the faculty of kinesiology and recreation management, led an Indigenous history walk from Upper Fort Garry to…
Boris Tsun Hang Leung
Amir Bissen performs Mendelssohn’s violin concerto
A while ago, the U of M symphony orchestra performed its latest concert, Poèmes sans paroles, on campus. It featured 20th century compositions by Violet Archer…
Captain America: Bland old world or is there more to it?
Like most people, I consumed my fair share of Marvel entertainment as a child. Although I was never a comic book reader, I have fond…
Celebrating different kinds of love on Valentine’s Day
For those in relationships, Valentine’s Day might mean sappy cards, heart-shaped chocolates and candlelit dinners. Unfortunately, for those who are not, it is a day…
Uncovering the lives of undocumented migrants
Blistering heat, Martian terrains and merciless thieves — these are just some of the dangers undocumented migrants from Latin America face when crossing the border…
A night of Gershwin, cherry blossoms and Filipino vocals
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. I’ve never been the biggest fan of love songs — they’ve always struck me as sappy and maudlin,…
Dioramas in the Icelandic Reading Room
The Icelandic Reading Room in the Dafoe Library is a popular study space for students, known for its quiet atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling windows. But have…
U of M welcomes new writer-in-residence
On Jan. 22, U of M officially welcomed Sonja Boon as this term’s writer-in-residence at the Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture. A welcome…
Exploring U of M archives with Nicole Aminian
I have always wondered what kinds of archives the U of M has and what archivists do every time I pass by the Archives and…
When Thucydides meets Tecumseh
This past Sunday, classicist Emily Greenwood presented a guest lecture on campus about ancient Greek and Indigenous histories. The event was part of the “Hellenic…