Folklore and Ethnology - Press Releases | Arts, Humanities and Social Science
Newfoundland and Labrador Lieutenant Governor to speak on war and remembrance at event in Toronto
Memorial University of Newfoundland | November 8, 2006
Newfoundland and Labrador’s lieutenant-governor will be the keynote speaker at the second annual Affinity Newfoundland and Labrador Dinner scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Marriott Yorkville in Toronto....[continue]
Rejecting booze: Visiting PhD student from Norway spending time at Memorial to complete a unique study on teens and alcohol
Memorial University of Newfoundland | November 6, 2006
Thanks to a unique exchange agreement with the University of Bergen, a Norwegian doctoral student is spending time at Memorial University this fall trying to shed new light onto an all-too-familiar subject prevalent not just in Europe but also around the world – teens and alcohol....[continue]
Canada's Top Young Classical Musicians to Perform and Teach at BU
Brandon University | October 25, 2006
The 2006-2007 pro series continues with one of Canada’s fastest rising stars, cellist Denise Djokic. Denise was born in Halifax into a family of musicians – her father Philippe performed at the inaugural Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival this past summer, along with her brother, Marc....[continue]
Memorial University of Newfoundland releases 2005-2006 President’s Report on DVD and web
Memorial University of Newfoundland | October 20, 2006
The same day as more than 500 students crossed the stage during Memorial’s fall convocation ceremonies in St. John’s, Dr. Axel Meisen officially released the 2005-2006 President’s Report and presented elements of this year’s report to those attending the ceremonies....[continue]
Sounds of Preserving Culture Loud and Clear
University College of Cape Breton | October 11, 2006
Today, the new Centre for Cape Breton Studies and the quest to preserve cultural traditions for future generations took centre stage....[continue]
Celebrate the sound that is Newfoundland and Labrador’s folklore
Memorial University of Newfoundland | October 6, 2006
On Saturday, Oct. 7 from 3-5 p.m., the public are invited to The Rooms for the launch of a new archival project that highlights the ties between culture and place, and blends words and music to explore regional traditions and the aural documentation of the past....[continue]
CBU’s ‘Community and Culture’ Celebration Now On
University College of Cape Breton | October 4, 2006
This fall, Cape Breton University is hosting a series of events to celebrate culture and community....[continue]
Memorial University president visits Labrador
Memorial University of Newfoundland | September 28, 2006
Dr. Axel Meisen, president and vice-chancellor of Memorial University, will be in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Friday, Sept. 29, 2006, to meet with community leaders and university stakeholders....[continue]
BU School of Music Upcoming Events: September & October 2006
Brandon University | September 19, 2006
BU School of Music pro series – single admission: $12.00/$8.00/$6.00Events whose dates appear in bold are sponsored by the School of Music....[continue]
American literature, a Cuban writer, and workplace safety??
Mount Allison University | June 21, 2006
What do workplace safety, American literature, and Cuban author José Antonio Ramos Aguirre have in common?...[continue]
People engaged in maintaining any aspect of this province’s distinct culture will have a first-ever opportunity to influence government policy
Memorial University of Newfoundland | June 6, 2006
People engaged in maintaining any aspect of this province’s distinct culture will have a first-ever opportunity to influence government policy and safeguard heritage at a forum that kicks off on Wednesday....[continue]
Memorial University to hold spring convocation from May 24-26, 2006
Memorial University of Newfoundland | May 17, 2006
More than 2,000 degrees will be awarded at Memorial University’s annual spring convocation at the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre....[continue]
CBU Faculty Recognized Nationally
University College of Cape Breton | May 3, 2006
Eight Community Studies faculty at Cape Breton University will receive a national Honorable Mention for the 2006 Alan Blizzard Award in June....[continue]
The Power of Play comes to Brock
Brock University | April 26, 2006
The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) will host their 32nd Annual Meeting at Brock University, from Wednesday, May 17 to Saturday, May 20....[continue]
StFX website brings Scottish Gaelic folklore back to life
St. Francis Xavier University | April 25, 2006
Website contains thousands of valuable Gaelic folklore, songs and hymns...[continue]
Expert on intangible heritage says Canada should sign treaty to protect knowledge and culture
Memorial University of Newfoundland | April 17, 2006
This week, the international Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage will enter into force. While 46 countries have ratified it, Canada has not....[continue]
Expertise available on "intangible cultural heritage"
Memorial University of Newfoundland | March 29, 2006
One of the strategic directions identified by the province’s Blueprint for Development and Investment in Culture, released yesterday, was sustaining our "intangible cultural heritage."...[continue]
CBU Receives $94k in CFI Funding
University College of Cape Breton | March 27, 2006
Today, Dr. Tony Secco, Vice President, Academic of Cape Breton University welcomed the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) investment of $94,000 supporting a major project lead by Dr. Richard MacKinnon and supported by Heather Sparling, ethnomusicologist and Ian Brodie, folklorist, young faculty leaders at CBU....[continue]
Hawaiian culture focus of lecture at Memorial University
Memorial University of Newfoundland | March 1, 2006
Memorial University has turned to one of its own for its next segment of the Music, Media and Culture public lecture series....[continue]
U of C’s Humanities Nobel Lecture Series brings leading scholar to Calgary
University of Calgary | February 23, 2006
Each year, the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Calgary invites an expert on the current Nobel Laureate in Literature to present the Humanities Nobel Lecture....[continue]
Memorial University experts and Valentine’s Day stories
Memorial University of Newfoundland | February 9, 2006
Looking for fresh story ideas for Valentine’s Day?...[continue]
Memorial University's 2004-2005 President's Report released on DVD and Web
Memorial University of Newfoundland | December 14, 2005
Memorial University President Dr. Axel Meisen has formally presented the university's annual report to Joan Burke, the minister of Education....[continue]
Folklore Society examines Newfoundland folklore in the 21st century
Memorial University of Newfoundland | November 15, 2005
The MUN Folklore Society presents a selection of interdisciplinary papers examining Newfoundland folklore in the 21st century....[continue]
StFX professor available to speak on Halloween, an important date in the Celtic calendar
St. Francis Xavier University | October 25, 2005
Dr. Nilsen, a professor in the Celtic Studies Department, can talk about All Hallow's Eve, one of the important dates in the Celtic calendar....[continue]
Memorial University officially opens Inco Innovation Centre
Memorial University of Newfoundland | September 20, 2005
Today representatives of Memorial University, the provincial and federal governments and Inco Ltd. officially opened the Inco Innovation Centre, a new $17.3 million research and innovation facility located on the university’s St. John’s campus...[continue]
Profile: Professor Elizabeth Miller, vampire queen
University of Toronto | September 12, 2005
It isn't every day that a student asks a professor's advice on becoming a vampire but it’s a relatively common question for Elizabeth Miller, who is teaching The Literary Vampire at the School of Continuing Studies this fall....[continue]
Brandon University to host presentation on Faith in the Face of Tragedy: What We Learned from 9/11
Brandon University | September 7, 2005
Brandon University, in conjunction with Canadian Forces Base Shilo, will host a presentation entitled Faith in the Face of Tragedy....[continue]
