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UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · 3d

Join us for "A Discussion of Peacebuilding, Human Rights & Universality" with Alex Neve and Kirsten Van Houten.

📆 November 5
🕧 12:30- 2:00 pm
📍 Room 3RC060, Richardson College, University of Winnipeg

📚 Book signing to follow.

Space is limited- please RSVP to [email protected]

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UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · 4d

Curious about where a Human Rights degree can take you?

Join us for a roundtable discussion featuring Human Rights program alumni working in diverse fields.

📆 October 27
🕧 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
📍 Global College, University of Winnipeg

Please RSVP to [email protected] to reserve your seat.

UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · 23d

(2/2) Our first alumni profile is on Sarah Steidl. You may recognize her as Global College's Office Coordinator! Sarah completed a 4-year BA in Human Rights with a minor in Conflict Resolution Studies and graduated in 2021.

Read Sarah's full profile here: bit.ly/4gUlpqF

UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · 23d

(1/2) We are excited to introduce our Human Rights Alumni of the Month Profile Series! Each month, we will be highlighting one of our amazing alumni and showcasing their diverse educational and career paths.

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UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · 23d

Dr. Kristi Kenyon presented the chapter "Theft of Dignity: Living with Lymphatic Filariasis in Ghana" at the Prairie Political Science Association Conference (Sept 19-21, Banff). UW Senior RAs Ijeoma Okwor and Aimee Tymkin also presented their research at the conference.

Read more: bit.ly/46ncpqk

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UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · 29d

(3/3) Note: In the background you can see a some of the photo exhibit that Global College is currently hosting, "daughters, mothers, grandmothers, and other sexual outlaws." We welcome you to stop by Global College to check out the exhibit- please visit our website for up-to-date hours.

UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · 29d

(2/3) We also want to thank everyone who attended and shared their questions with Senator McPhedran. We look forward to welcoming you to future talks and continuing these important conversations around human rights. Stay tuned for more details on upcoming events!

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UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · 29d

(1/3) Thank you to Senator Marilou McPhedran (@senmarilou.bsky.social) for presenting our first Feed Your Mind lecture of the year. This insightful and engaging dialogue was a great way to start off the year!

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UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · Sep 18

Dr. Shauna Labman (@shaunalabman.bsky.social) will be one of the panellists for an upcoming dialogue on "Leading with Compassion Amid Conflict and Violence."

📆 7:00- 8:30 pm, September 25
📍 St. Paul's College

The event will also be available as a livestream on YouTube.

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UWinnipeg @uwinnipeg.bsky.social · Sep 18

In recognition of #NDTR and #OrangeShirtDay, Wesley Hall will be lit orange nightly during the week of Sept. 22 until Sept. 30. The University will also be closed Sept. 30.

Special events begin Sept. 22 with a Survivors' flag-raising at 10 a.m. on the front lawn.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation campus events | University of Winnipeg News

Throughout the week, special events, learning opportunities, and activities will be dedicated to honouring residential school Survivors and learning from Indigenous Peoples and perspectives.

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UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · Sep 15

Students from Global College were happy to help out with the Global Forum on Bigotry and Hate, held at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (@humanrights.ca) on September 12 and 13.

Thank you to our students for helping to make the conference a success!

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UWinnipeg @uwinnipeg.bsky.social · Sep 9

With our Indigenous graduates already strengthening our province in a variety of fields—including education, medicine, law, biosciences, and more—we are thrilled to receive this extraordinary $5M gift from the #MastercardFoundation to further support Indigenous learning at #UWinnipeg.

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UWinnipeg receives $5M gift from Mastercard Foundation to benefit Indigenous learning | University of Winnipeg News

On September 9, the Mastercard Foundation announced a $5 million investment in The University of Winnipeg, recognizing the University’s leadership in advancing education for Indigenous youth. This…

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UWinnipeg @uwinnipeg.bsky.social · Sep 9

Big news for #UWinnipeg! We’ve received a transformative $5M gift from the #MastercardFoundation to strengthen Indigenous learning. This is one of the most significant investments in our history.

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UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · Sep 5

(2/2) Lunch will be provided.

Please RSVP to [email protected] by Friday, September 12.

UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · Sep 5

(1/2) Join us for our first Feed Your Mind lecture of the year!

📅 Thursday, September 18
🕧 12:30- 1:30 pm
📍 Global College, University of Winnipeg

We’re excited to start off this year’s Feed Your Mind lecture series with a special presentation by Senator Marilou McPhedran- @senmarilou.bsky.social

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UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · Aug 27

We're hiring for Academic Support (Marker) positions for the fall term! ✏️📚📓

Full postings available here: www.northstarats.com/University-o...

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UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · Aug 21

(2/2) Read Katrina's full profile here: www.uwinnipeg.ca/human-rights...

Katrina Leclerc | Human Rights | The University of Winnipeg

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UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · Aug 21

(1/2) 🌍 Meet Our Human Rights Professors!

Our final professor spotlight is on @leclerck.bsky.social.

We’re excited to welcome Global College alumna Katrina Leclerc back to campus this fall as a sessional instructor!

She will be teaching Concepts and Conventions in Human Rights (HR-2100-001).

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UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · Aug 20

(2/2) Dr. Khan is currently teaching our summer Emerging Issues in Human Rights course (HR-2600), a two-week intensive course that introduces students to core human rights concepts and, through field trips and guest lectures, allows students to explore a variety of current human rights issues.

UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · Aug 20

(1/2) 🌍 Meet Our Human Rights Professors!

Today's professor spotlight is on Dr. Saad Khan. Dr. Khan is an Instructor in Human Rights and Chair of the Joint MA in Peace and Conflict Studies program.

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UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · Aug 19

🌍 Meet Our Human Rights Professors!

Today's professor spotlight is on @shaunalabman.bsky.social

Dr. Labman is the Executive Director of Global College and an Associate Professor in Human Rights. Although she's not currently teaching, students are always welcome to stop by Global College to say hi!

UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · Aug 18

(2/2) There are still a few spots remaining in the course, which will offer students a unique opportunity to explore questions related to human rights, democracy, and authoritarianism, and take a closer look at some of the biggest challenges facing democracies around the world today.

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UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · Aug 18

(1/2) 🌍 Meet Our Human Rights Professors!

Today's professor spotlight is on Dr. Matthew Hamilton. Dr. Hamilton is a political theorist who studies contemporary democratic, legal, & critical theory.

This fall, Dr. Hamilton will be teaching Human Rights & Democracy: Conflicts & Tensions.

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UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · Aug 15

After years of dedicated service, Professor Ruth Taronno is retiring as the Practicum Coordinator for Human Rights.

We extend our thanks to Ruth for her commitment and the positive impact she has had on our students and community, and wish her all the best in this exciting new chapter! 🎉

UWinnipeg Global College @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social · Aug 15

(2/2) If you're a Human Rights student planning to do a practicum placement, reach out to Dr. Kornelsen for more information!

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