Julia Busatto, project manager at the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI), exudes inspiring, understanding, supportive, and inclusive leadership along with a genuine enthusiasm for her/their work at the University of Guelph.
In the dynamic community of the College of Arts (CoA) at the University of Guelph, Olga Petrik stands as a cornerstone of support and collaboration within the School of English and Theatre Studies (SETS). Over her 13 years in SETS, Olga Petrik has transitioned from graduate program assistant to administrative assistant to the director, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted commitment to community building.
Dr. Susan Brown is a professor teaching in both English in the School of English and Theatre Studies (SETS) and in the interdisciplinary Culture and Technology Studies program in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph.
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.
Moroccan Reds Podcast Ep4, "Alan McDougall: Liverpool's season, history and more," features our own Dr. McDougall, historian of sport (and many other subjects).
Tune in on Youtube.com (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A00LqYJLUg).
from Moroccan Reds:
Dr. Alan McDougall appears as the historical expert (filmed in a former Nazi prison in Berlin!) in the documentary Stasi FC.
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.