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Samantha Brennan
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Philosopher, feminist, ethicist, cyclist.
Dean of Arts, University of Guelph.
My Erdős number is 3.
My pronouns are she/her.🌈

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Samantha Jane Brennan is a British-born philosopher and scholar of women's studies who is currently dean of the College of Arts and faculty member in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Guelph. She was previously a professor in the Department of Women's Studies and Feminist Research at Western University, Canada. Brennan was Department Chair of Philosophy at Western from 2002 to 2007, and 2008–2011. She is a past president of the Canadian Philosophical Association (2017–18). .. more

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Sociology 13%
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For new followers: My main bluesky themes are the College of Arts at Guelph where I'm Dean, philosophy (my home academic discipline), feminism and fitness (connected to my book and blog), and all things bike-related.

Not just the humanities.
Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.

One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.

When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
It's over.

Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.

www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.

One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.

When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
It's over.

Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.

www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com

Another in a series of posts in which I ask, is this real? Did Trump really post this?

Not the 51st state but a vassal state: What Donald Trump’s national security strategy envisions for Canada
Released Thursday, the 2025 National Security Strategy is also a window into the dramatic shift in America’s official world view under Trump.

Gift link

www.thestar.com/news/world/u...
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If someone would go through my address book, by which I mean my Google contacts, and remove all the friends and family who've died, that might make the holiday season and card writing more cheerful. Can't ai do that? #aging

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“We are in the midst of a crisis of massive proportions and grave global significance...a world-wide crisis in education.” That’s the opening blast from Martha Nussbaum’s new book, Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities.

philosophersmag.com/the-end-of-t...
The End of the Humanities? - The Philosophers' Magazine
Martha Nussbaum tells James Garvey why the humanities are under threat.
philosophersmag.com

True, all times are equally bad to quit caffeine.

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/d...
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Quit Caffeine
www.nytimes.com
Chairman Mao announces his new state-run transportation plan

Conestoga College plans support staff layoffs in latest round of cost-cutting measures

A nearly 80 per cent drop in international student enrolment at the college is being blamed for measures to 'rightsize' the organization

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Conestoga College plans support staff layoffs in latest round of cost-cutting measures
A nearly 80 per cent drop in international student enrolment at the college is being blamed for measures to 'rightsize' the organization, wrote president John Tibbits in a Thursday email to staff
www.guelphtoday.com

A climate solution you can eat: the world’s first plant-based salmon is made in Toronto

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A climate solution you can eat: the world’s first plant-based salmon is made in Toronto - NOW Toronto
Aiming to reduce gas emissions from food production, these Toronto innovators have developed the world’s first plant-based salmon.
nowtoronto.com

The State Department is instructing its staff to reject visa applications from people who worked on fact-checking, content moderation or other activities the Trump administration considers "censorship" of Americans' speech.

www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
State Department to deny visas to fact checkers and others, citing 'censorship'
The order is focused on applicants for H-1B visas, which are frequently used by tech companies and is part of a campaign by the Trump administration against online content moderation.
www.npr.org

The US is close to an institutional collapse across multiple public health agencies. Trump/RFK have purged anyone with expertise, many have fled and they’ve been replaced w functionaries who are either incompetent or malicious. I don’t think many understand how close to the edge we are right now.
a night time view of a city with a few buildings lit up
ALT: a night time view of a city with a few buildings lit up
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There's been weirdly little coverage of this point. Trump/ McMahon are demanding an end to gender-based affirmative action in admissions and they clearly still believe we're in the world where aa benefits young *women* applicants, but that world is long gone.

www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Trump’s attack on DEI may hurt college men, particularly White men
The Trump administration’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion also targets gender. The ban may impact gender balancing practices that often benefit college men.
www.washingtonpost.com

Practice-based Perspectives | Creative Research with Michelle Wilson and John Phillips

Learn more about the creative research and distinct processes of Dr. Michelle Wilson and Dr. John Phillips.

artgalleryofguelph.ca/program/prac...
Practice-based Perspectives | Creative Research with Michelle Wilson and John Phillips  - AGG
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New England warming faster than most places on Earth, study finds
Pace of area’s temperature rise, outpaced in US only by Alaskan Arctic, apparently increased in past five years

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
New England warming faster than most places on Earth, study finds
Pace of area’s temperature rise, outpaced in US only by Alaskan Arctic, apparently increased in past five years
www.theguardian.com

Gender stereotypes, pink toolboxes filled with make up, and career choices. I enjoyed chatting with CBC's Manjula Selvarajah.

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I'm feeling youthful today.

Reposted by Samantha Brennan

Why are so many skilled immigrants leaving Canada?

The Star's @ghadaa.bsky.social sits down for a chat on #ThisMatters
Listen: Why so many skilled immigrants are leaving Canada
According to the findings of a recent study one in five highly skilled immigrants are leaving Canada within 25 years of arriving here
www.thestar.com

"this conversation is going to leave you feeling inspired and enlivened... maybe you're going to have a couple ideas about how you can actually do something"

Alex Madva and I unruin everything with Adam Conover

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Philosophers Explain How One Person Can Make a Difference with Alex Madva and Michael Brownstein
YouTube video by Adam Conover
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