UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA INSTITUTE FOR THE HUMANITIES NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2010 ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT FUND The second component will involve RESEARCH IN THE HUMANITIES: transcribing existing oral histories in the UMIH LUNCHTIME DISCUSSION SERIES The Institute for the Humanities is pleased Archives, and identifying and conducting to announce that the UMIH, along with new oral histories to expand and enrich the The Institute for the Humanities presented Shelley sweeney (Head, University of collection. This project is a way of reach- a new Lunchtime Discussion Series this Manitoba Archives and Special Collections), ing out to those whose experiences and fall: Research in the Humanities. The have been awarded $75,000 over two years stories have not yet been heard, moreover, first lunch, “Sharing Research and Com- (2009-10, 2010-11) from the University of oral histories are a crucial educational munications,” was co-facilitated by Roisin Manitoba Academic Enhancement Fund resource for teachers and community Cossar (History) and the UMIH Director, for a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgen- workers conducting outreach and public David Churchill. The second, “Publish- der, and Two-Spirited (LGBTT) archival awareness around homophobia, coming ing’s Promise and Pitfalls,” was co-facili- and Oral History Initiative. out, HIV/AIDS prevention, and a host of tated by Judith Owens (English, Film, other potential uses. The UMIH is excited &Theatre) and David Churchill. This Initiative will dramatically enhance to be a part of such an initiative, and will the LGBTT resources at the University of be focusing on realizing this major research Manitoba, and ultimately make the Uni- project over the next twelve months. versity a centre for research excellence in the interdisciplinary field of LGBTT stud- NEW FACULTY COLLOQUIUM SERIES: ies. Many of the related archival materials WINTER 2010 RESEARCH TALKS – currently deposited with the University Archives and Special Collections – deal Three New Faculty Colloquium Series talks with the decades long struggle by LGBTT are scheduled for Winter 2010. The first people and communities for human rights, on Monday January 25th at 2:30 will social justice, and dignity. Collecting feature Dr serenity joo (English): “The These informal lunchtime discussions are LGBTT archival materials, including the Future of (the) Race: Science Fiction and intended for assistant professors, proba- records of organizations, relevant peri- the Politics of Form.” Everyone is welcome tionary appointments, and new faculty in odicals, and individual oral histories, is to attend. Humanities departments and Arts more all part of the larger project of witnessing generally to gather and consider the issues and remembering – cornerstones for the This will be followed by talks from Dr facing new faculty and junior scholars. establishment, protection and expansion of Anna Fournier (Anthropology) on Friday Lunch will be provided, and each session Human Rights. February 26th, and Dr Étienne-Marie will be scheduled for noon. Lassi (French, Spanish, & Italian) on This project has two principle initiatives, Thursday March 25th, both to be held at The Institute invites and encourages new the first being to work with a graduate 2:30 in room 409 Tier Building. Please faculty members to attend these forums, student from the University of Manitoba see the UMIH website or our February where they can participate in guided Archival Studies Program to help access the newsletter for further details of these and discussions that will address such concerns existing LGBTT materials that have been other upcoming talks. as conducting and disseminating research; deposited in the University Archives and balancing teaching, service, and research; Special Collections. Through this, we will This series facilitates getting to know new strategies for publishing as a junior scholar. be better able to identify areas for further members of the Faculty, making potentially collections, particular strengths of the col- important and rewarding connections, and Additional sessions will be scheduled in lection, as well as key people and contacts hearing new and innovative research. We early 2010. The UMIH gratefully ac- for oral history interviews. hope you will attend these lectures to both knowledges support from the Office of the meet and support your new colleagues. Dean of Arts for this new initiative. University of Manitoba Institute for the Humanities ~ 407 Tier Building ~ 204-474-9599 ~ [email protected] Director: Dr David S. Churchill Assistant: Krista Walters www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/humanities/ UMIH RESEARCH CLUSTERS that also explores how Harlan´s children RESEARCH AFFILIATES: OPENING and grandchildren cope with this legacy, LAW AND SOCIETY followed a by panel discussion. The details RESEARCH CLUSTER PRESENTATION The UMIH has an opening for one Re- of these events are to be confirmed. Please search Affiliate in the 2010-11 academic On Thursday january 21st, the Cluster refer to the UMIH website or February year. Applications are welcome from post- will host a panel on the Sexuality and Hu- newsletter for updated information. doctoral fellows, independent scholars, man Rights Theme, “Sexuality and Human doctoral candidates and individuals in full- Rights,” featuring: The Institute is now accepting applications time university appointments who wish for the support of research clusters for the to spend all or part of a sabbatical leave in • Karen Busby (Law) 2010-11 academic year. Those interested Manitoba. Applicants must have a clearly “Being and Doing: On the Resolution of Conflicting should refer to the advertisement on page defined project in some field of humanities Sexuality and Religious Rights Claims” three of this newsletter for details. Applica- scholarship. Interdisciplinary projects are • David Churchill (History/UMIH) tions are due April 30 2010. particularly welcome. PhD candidates will “Queer Human Rights and Its Discontents” be considered only if they have completed • Donn short (Law) all course requirements and expect to be “Queer Youth, Human Rights and Safe Schools: Safe engaged in full-time research. Students Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Safe” enrolled at the U of M are not eligible for UMIH affiliateships. This public event will be held from 12:00- 2:00 pm in room 409 Tier. A light lunch There is no stipend, but a private office, will be provided at noon. This event is co- computer, telephone, fax, library privileges, sponsored by the U of M Faculty of Law. and some secretarial assistance will be http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~gsmith/LSRC.htm provided. Affiliates may also apply to the Director for limited subsidies of research NEW UMIH RESEARCH AFFILIATE JEWISH STUDIES RESEARCH CIRCLE expenses. Affiliates will be expected to par- PRESENTATIONS ticipate in UMIH activities and use their This January, the UMIH welcomes Ms offices on a regular basis. The maximum On Thursday january 28th, Professor Virginia lee strain (English) as a Research teaching load during the tenure of the Rhea Tregebov (Creative Writing Program, Affiliate. Ms Strain is a Ph.D. candidate in affiliateship is normally six credit hours. University of British Columbia), will give a the English Department at the University The tenure of the affiliateships is normally public talk: “The Knife Sharpener’s Bell.” of Toronto. She is presently completing twelve months, from 1 July to 30 June. She will discuss her new novel, which fol- her dissertation, Perfecting the Law: Legal However, applications for six months, (i.e. lows the odyssey of Annette Gershon who Reform and Literary Forms in the 1590s and 1 July to 31 December, or 1 January to 30 undertakes a reverse immigration from 1600s. In studies on The Gesta Grayorum, June) will also be considered. Depression-era Winnipeg to Soviet Odessa Francis Bacon, John Donne, and Shake- and then to Moscow. speare, her dissertation reveals that official The University of Manitoba encourages forms of legal regulation were contiguous applications from qualified women and This public event will be held 2:30 pm with rhetorical and representational strate- men, including members of visible minori- in room 409 Tier, with a public recep- gies employed by writers for legal-political ties, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with tion to follow. Professor Tregebov’s talk is credit and critique. disabilities. All qualified candidates are co-sponsored by the UMIH Jewish Studies encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Research Circle; Judaic Studies Program; Ms Strain has an article under submission citizens and permanent residents will be Centre for Creative Writing & Oral on “The Winter’s Tale and The Oracle of given priority. Culture; Department of English, Film, & The Law,” and just completed a Research Application materials, including letters of Theatre; Department of History. Fellowship at the Huntington Library. During her affiliateship, she will examine reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protec- Two other Jewish Studies events are pres- how the historical function and experience tion of Privacy Act (Manitoba). ently being finalized for March: of imprisonment inform the character and narrative logic of Shakespeare’s Measure for A letter of application stating the period for The Cluster will host two public film Measure and Hamlet. which the Affiliateship is desired, together screenings, to be scheduled in March: “Jew with a research proposal, CV, and letters Suess,” the infamous Nazi propaganda UMIH Affiliate Dr albert Kaganovitch from two referees, should be submitted to film by Veit Harlan, followed by discus- continues to conduct research on his proj- the Director, Dr David S.Churchill, on or sion; “Harlan - In the Shadow of the Jew ect, “Jewish Refugees in Eastern Parts of before April 30th 2010. Suess,”the celebrated documentary on the the USSR during World War II.” He will life and work of the film maker Veit Harlan give a public talk later this term, details to Please see the uMIH website for details. be announced. 2 UMIH RESEARCH CLUSTERS 2010-11 The Institute for the Humanities is soliciting applications for the support of to two research clusters for the 2010-11 academic year.