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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. 

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. 

Our S24 URA job postings are now live!

All applications must go through the Experience Guelph website. The best way to find the postings on the (slightly wonky) Experience Guelph website is by typing in keywords:  

Joshua (Gus) Skorburg, U of G Philosophy,  has two recent collabs with psychologists:

-A publication in American Psychologist, co-authored with Kieran O'Doherty (U of G Psychology) and Phoebe Friesen (McGill Psychology) The paper shows "why it is more important than ever to ensure that those most impacted by mental health research have a significant say in how these technologies are developed and deployed."

We are very excited to welcome Dr. Marsha Hinds Myrie and Nneka MacGregor, who will be with us as AiRs until June, 2024. Nneka and Marsha bring a wealth of knowledge and experience related to confronting gender-based violence across present-day Canada and throughout Barbados and the Commonwealth Caribbean. As Black women leaders, practitioners, scholars and activists, Marsha and Nneka have decades of experience confronting anti-Black racism and oppression, and challenging and changing other and intersecting unjust systems and structures.

Dr. Abdollah (Omid) Payrow Shabani, Professor in the De