UWinnipeg Global College
@uwglobalcollege.bsky.social
Global College fosters engagement in human rights through teaching, research, and action in local and global communities.
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Alumni Spotlight ⭐️ | Leah Neufeld
We're proud to highlight Leah Neufeld (BA 2021) as our alum of the month for November!
Read Leah's full profile here: www.uwinnipeg.ca/global-colle...
We're proud to highlight Leah Neufeld (BA 2021) as our alum of the month for November!
Read Leah's full profile here: www.uwinnipeg.ca/global-colle...
November 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Alumni Spotlight ⭐️ | Leah Neufeld
We're proud to highlight Leah Neufeld (BA 2021) as our alum of the month for November!
Read Leah's full profile here: www.uwinnipeg.ca/global-colle...
We're proud to highlight Leah Neufeld (BA 2021) as our alum of the month for November!
Read Leah's full profile here: www.uwinnipeg.ca/global-colle...
Dr. Shauna Labman (@shaunalabman.bsky.social) has been attending the 2025 Canadian Council for Refugees Consultation this week, where she was thrilled to reconnect with two recent Human Rights graduates: Rielle Miller (BA 24) and Damhat Zagros (BA 25)!
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Dr. Shauna Labman (@shaunalabman.bsky.social) has been attending the 2025 Canadian Council for Refugees Consultation this week, where she was thrilled to reconnect with two recent Human Rights graduates: Rielle Miller (BA 24) and Damhat Zagros (BA 25)!
Dr. Kristi Kenyon will be presenting a 5x5 Research Snapshot talk as part of the #UWinnipeg Research Week Panel “Criminal Justice, Human Rights and Indigenous Studies" tomorrow.
Her talk is titled “Using Human Rights to Tackle a Neglected Tropical Disease.”
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Her talk is titled “Using Human Rights to Tackle a Neglected Tropical Disease.”
www.uwinnipeg.ca/.../5x5-rese...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Dr. Kristi Kenyon will be presenting a 5x5 Research Snapshot talk as part of the #UWinnipeg Research Week Panel “Criminal Justice, Human Rights and Indigenous Studies" tomorrow.
Her talk is titled “Using Human Rights to Tackle a Neglected Tropical Disease.”
www.uwinnipeg.ca/.../5x5-rese...
Her talk is titled “Using Human Rights to Tackle a Neglected Tropical Disease.”
www.uwinnipeg.ca/.../5x5-rese...
Dr. Matthew Hamilton will be presenting as part of the Centre for Research in Cultural Studies (CRiCS) New Members' Research Talks event!
📆 Friday, December 5th
🕧 12:30 pm- 2:00 pm
📍 Centre for Research in Cultural Studies Knowledge Mobilization Lab (3C25, 3rd floor Centennial Hall)
📆 Friday, December 5th
🕧 12:30 pm- 2:00 pm
📍 Centre for Research in Cultural Studies Knowledge Mobilization Lab (3C25, 3rd floor Centennial Hall)
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Dr. Matthew Hamilton will be presenting as part of the Centre for Research in Cultural Studies (CRiCS) New Members' Research Talks event!
📆 Friday, December 5th
🕧 12:30 pm- 2:00 pm
📍 Centre for Research in Cultural Studies Knowledge Mobilization Lab (3C25, 3rd floor Centennial Hall)
📆 Friday, December 5th
🕧 12:30 pm- 2:00 pm
📍 Centre for Research in Cultural Studies Knowledge Mobilization Lab (3C25, 3rd floor Centennial Hall)
Global College was excited to take part in @louisrielsd.bsky.social's annual Career & Post-Secondary Symposium (CAPS) last week, hosted by @artstechcentre.bsky.social!
It was inspiring to connect with so many engaged and thoughtful learners exploring their future paths!
Read more: bit.ly/4pjjYVC
It was inspiring to connect with so many engaged and thoughtful learners exploring their future paths!
Read more: bit.ly/4pjjYVC
November 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Global College was excited to take part in @louisrielsd.bsky.social's annual Career & Post-Secondary Symposium (CAPS) last week, hosted by @artstechcentre.bsky.social!
It was inspiring to connect with so many engaged and thoughtful learners exploring their future paths!
Read more: bit.ly/4pjjYVC
It was inspiring to connect with so many engaged and thoughtful learners exploring their future paths!
Read more: bit.ly/4pjjYVC
Dr. Kristi Kenyon recently attended the Winnipeg Human Rights Dialogues & Compassionate Cities Pre-Launch at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, which brought together the Human Rights Committee (Dr. Kenyon is an alum) and the Compassionate Cities project with community groups and leaders.
November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Dr. Kristi Kenyon recently attended the Winnipeg Human Rights Dialogues & Compassionate Cities Pre-Launch at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, which brought together the Human Rights Committee (Dr. Kenyon is an alum) and the Compassionate Cities project with community groups and leaders.
(1/2) The @uwinnipeg.bsky.social 2026-2027 Undergraduate Viewbook is here, with lots of references to our Human Rights program!
Check out pages 12-13 to see highlights from Human Rights alumna Fiona Vowell's time at UWinnipeg and learn more about the #UWinnipeg student experience.
Check out pages 12-13 to see highlights from Human Rights alumna Fiona Vowell's time at UWinnipeg and learn more about the #UWinnipeg student experience.
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
(1/2) The @uwinnipeg.bsky.social 2026-2027 Undergraduate Viewbook is here, with lots of references to our Human Rights program!
Check out pages 12-13 to see highlights from Human Rights alumna Fiona Vowell's time at UWinnipeg and learn more about the #UWinnipeg student experience.
Check out pages 12-13 to see highlights from Human Rights alumna Fiona Vowell's time at UWinnipeg and learn more about the #UWinnipeg student experience.
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It was a full-circle moment when Katrina Leclerc returned to @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social to teach.
As a Global College student, the award-winning peacebuilder formed a close bond with her professors that led her to Ottawa, New York, and the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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As a Global College student, the award-winning peacebuilder formed a close bond with her professors that led her to Ottawa, New York, and the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Alum and award-winning peacebuilder returns to UWinnipeg to teach | University of Winnipeg News
Katrina Leclerc, an award-winning peacebuilder and published academic, is a globally recognized expert in the UN’s Women, Peace and Security and Youth, Peace and Security agendas. A proud alumna, she…
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November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
It was a full-circle moment when Katrina Leclerc returned to @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social to teach.
As a Global College student, the award-winning peacebuilder formed a close bond with her professors that led her to Ottawa, New York, and the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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As a Global College student, the award-winning peacebuilder formed a close bond with her professors that led her to Ottawa, New York, and the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
LEARN MORE ⬇️
(1/2) A big thank you to @alexneve.bsky.social and Dr. Kirsten Van Houten for sharing their insights at our event, "A Discussion of Peacebuilding, Human Rights & Universality," yesterday!
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
(1/2) A big thank you to @alexneve.bsky.social and Dr. Kirsten Van Houten for sharing their insights at our event, "A Discussion of Peacebuilding, Human Rights & Universality," yesterday!
Drs. Shauna Labman (@shaunalabman.bsky.social) & Saad Khan spoke on a panel last week, "Human Rights in a Contested World," organized by the Manitoba Association for Rights & Liberties, with fellow panellists Dr. Izzeddin Hawamda & Bonface Beti. Wonderful to have so many students and alumni attend!
October 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Drs. Shauna Labman (@shaunalabman.bsky.social) & Saad Khan spoke on a panel last week, "Human Rights in a Contested World," organized by the Manitoba Association for Rights & Liberties, with fellow panellists Dr. Izzeddin Hawamda & Bonface Beti. Wonderful to have so many students and alumni attend!
(1/2) We were delighted to welcome back five Human Rights alumni to participate in our Alumni Roundtable!
Madison Pearlman, Abhijot Chohan, Damhat Zagros, Jordyn Sheldon, and Isabelle Hodgson shared their career experiences and spoke about how their HR degrees helped pave the way.
Madison Pearlman, Abhijot Chohan, Damhat Zagros, Jordyn Sheldon, and Isabelle Hodgson shared their career experiences and spoke about how their HR degrees helped pave the way.
October 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
(1/2) We were delighted to welcome back five Human Rights alumni to participate in our Alumni Roundtable!
Madison Pearlman, Abhijot Chohan, Damhat Zagros, Jordyn Sheldon, and Isabelle Hodgson shared their career experiences and spoke about how their HR degrees helped pave the way.
Madison Pearlman, Abhijot Chohan, Damhat Zagros, Jordyn Sheldon, and Isabelle Hodgson shared their career experiences and spoke about how their HR degrees helped pave the way.
‼️ New Op-ed by Dr. Shauna Labman (@shaunalabman.bsky.social) and Dr. Laura Madokoro in @theglobeandmail.com today.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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Opinion: The Trump administration is turning back the clock on refugee protections
The White House is undermining decades of progress to rectify the race-based exclusions that characterized early international refugee law
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October 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
‼️ New Op-ed by Dr. Shauna Labman (@shaunalabman.bsky.social) and Dr. Laura Madokoro in @theglobeandmail.com today.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Dr. Kristi Kenyon was invited to deliver the talk "Monuments as Imperfect Human Rights Narrators" as part of the Global Friday Speaker series hosted by the Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Northern British Columbia.
Read more: bit.ly/48TjKPZ
Read more: bit.ly/48TjKPZ
October 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Dr. Kristi Kenyon was invited to deliver the talk "Monuments as Imperfect Human Rights Narrators" as part of the Global Friday Speaker series hosted by the Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Northern British Columbia.
Read more: bit.ly/48TjKPZ
Read more: bit.ly/48TjKPZ
🌎 Don’t miss out on this exciting event- there are still seats remaining for next week's talk featuring Alex Neve and Kirsten Van Houten!
📩 RSVP to global.college@uwinnipeg.ca to reserve your spot!
📩 RSVP to global.college@uwinnipeg.ca to reserve your spot!
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 global.college@uwinnipeg.ca
📆 November 5
🕧 12:30- 2:00 pm
📍 Room 3RC060, Richardson College, University of Winnipeg
📚 Book signing to follow.
Space is limited- please RSVP to global.college@uwinnipeg.ca
October 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🌎 Don’t miss out on this exciting event- there are still seats remaining for next week's talk featuring Alex Neve and Kirsten Van Houten!
📩 RSVP to global.college@uwinnipeg.ca to reserve your spot!
📩 RSVP to global.college@uwinnipeg.ca to reserve your spot!
‼️ New @cercmigration.bsky.social policy brief out by Dr. Shauna Labman (@shaunalabman.bsky.social) and her co-author Dr. Adèle Garnier (@adelegarnier.bsky.social) (Université Laval) on Ukrainian settlement trajectories, with a focus on Winnipeg and Québec City.
Read the full brief: bit.ly/49vC4yK
Read the full brief: bit.ly/49vC4yK
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October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
‼️ New @cercmigration.bsky.social policy brief out by Dr. Shauna Labman (@shaunalabman.bsky.social) and her co-author Dr. Adèle Garnier (@adelegarnier.bsky.social) (Université Laval) on Ukrainian settlement trajectories, with a focus on Winnipeg and Québec City.
Read the full brief: bit.ly/49vC4yK
Read the full brief: bit.ly/49vC4yK
Alumni Spotlight ⭐️ | Jordyn Sheldon
We're proud to celebrate Jordyn Sheldon (BA 2018) as our alum of the month for October!
Read Jordyn's full profile here: www.uwinnipeg.ca/global-colle...
We're proud to celebrate Jordyn Sheldon (BA 2018) as our alum of the month for October!
Read Jordyn's full profile here: www.uwinnipeg.ca/global-colle...
October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Alumni Spotlight ⭐️ | Jordyn Sheldon
We're proud to celebrate Jordyn Sheldon (BA 2018) as our alum of the month for October!
Read Jordyn's full profile here: www.uwinnipeg.ca/global-colle...
We're proud to celebrate Jordyn Sheldon (BA 2018) as our alum of the month for October!
Read Jordyn's full profile here: www.uwinnipeg.ca/global-colle...
Don't forget to RSVP for our Human Rights Alumni Panel taking place on Monday! 📩
Featuring our amazing alumni panellists, Madison Pearlman, Abhijot Chohan, Damhat Zagros, Jordyn Sheldon, and Isabelle Hodgson!
Featuring our amazing alumni panellists, Madison Pearlman, Abhijot Chohan, Damhat Zagros, Jordyn Sheldon, and Isabelle Hodgson!
October 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Don't forget to RSVP for our Human Rights Alumni Panel taking place on Monday! 📩
Featuring our amazing alumni panellists, Madison Pearlman, Abhijot Chohan, Damhat Zagros, Jordyn Sheldon, and Isabelle Hodgson!
Featuring our amazing alumni panellists, Madison Pearlman, Abhijot Chohan, Damhat Zagros, Jordyn Sheldon, and Isabelle Hodgson!
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 global.college@uwinnipeg.ca
📆 November 5
🕧 12:30- 2:00 pm
📍 Room 3RC060, Richardson College, University of Winnipeg
📚 Book signing to follow.
Space is limited- please RSVP to global.college@uwinnipeg.ca
October 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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 global.college@uwinnipeg.ca
📆 November 5
🕧 12:30- 2:00 pm
📍 Room 3RC060, Richardson College, University of Winnipeg
📚 Book signing to follow.
Space is limited- please RSVP to global.college@uwinnipeg.ca
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 global.college@uwinnipeg.ca to reserve your seat.
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 global.college@uwinnipeg.ca to reserve your seat.
October 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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 global.college@uwinnipeg.ca to reserve your seat.
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 global.college@uwinnipeg.ca to reserve your seat.
(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.
September 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
(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.
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
Read more: bit.ly/46ncpqk
September 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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
Read more: bit.ly/46ncpqk
(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!
September 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
(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!
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.
bit.ly/46e0qeI
📆 7:00- 8:30 pm, September 25
📍 St. Paul's College
The event will also be available as a livestream on YouTube.
bit.ly/46e0qeI
September 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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.
bit.ly/46e0qeI
📆 7:00- 8:30 pm, September 25
📍 St. Paul's College
The event will also be available as a livestream on YouTube.
bit.ly/46e0qeI
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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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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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September 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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.
LEARN MORE ⬇️
Special events begin Sept. 22 with a Survivors' flag-raising at 10 a.m. on the front lawn.
LEARN MORE ⬇️
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!
Thank you to our students for helping to make the conference a success!
September 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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!
Thank you to our students for helping to make the conference a success!