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History: Alan Gordon: Amateur Historians Keep the Past Alive
Historical books, re-enactments and tourism capture public interest... By Teresa Pitman for @Guelph
The word “amateur” – meaning someone who engages in a pursuit for love, not money – often has negative connotations. A professional gets the job done right; an amateur may just be a bumbler. But history professor Alan Gordon is more positive about amateur historians than you might expect from someone who has made history his profession. “They play an important role in getting historical issues discussed and debated,” he says. Read the rest of the story @Guelph
Alan Gordon: Amateur Historians Keep the Past Alive
Historical books, re-enactments and tourism capture public interest... By Teresa Pitman for @Guelph
The word “amateur” – meaning someone who engages in a pursuit for love, not money – often has negative connotations. A professional gets the job done right; an amateur may just be a bumbler. But history professor Alan Gordon is more positive about amateur historians than you might expect from someone who has made history his profession. “They play an important role in getting historical issues discussed and debated,” he says. Read the rest of the story @Guelph
ASTRA and Imageo arts presents Science Moves: an experiment with scientists
Tuesday May 29th, 2012 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph
ADMISSION IS FREE (with donations gratefully accepted)
University of Guelph Chamber Choir Places 3rd at the Mosbach International Choir Competition in Germany
The University of Guelph Chamber choir, conducted by Professor Marta McCarthy, placed 3rd overall at the Mosbach International Choir Competition in Germany. The Chamber Choir was the only choir from North America invited to attend and compete. Congratulations to them for their remarkable acheivement!
SOLAL: The Secret to Learning Languages
Tips from the polyglots: Find out how your brain works. An article written by Colleen Ross
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SOLAL: The Benefits of Bilingualism
Speaking two languages rather than just one has obvious practical benefits in a increasingly globalized world.
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SOLAL: The Benefits of Bilingualism
Speaking two languages rather than just one has obvious practical benefits in a increasingly globalized world.
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History: Globe & Mail: Dr. Jacqueline Murray on the Recent Sex-Trade Worker Ruling
An opinion piece by history professor Jacqueline Murray about Monday’s Ontario Court of Appeal decision regarding sex-trade workers appears today in the Globe and Mail. Murray, the director of the First-Year Seminars program, is a medieval historian whose research focuses on sex, sexuality and gender. Her op-ed article discusses examines the history of the sex-trade industry and the legalization of brothels. The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that many sections of Canada’s criminal code violated the rights of sex-trade workers.