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March 15, 2023
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Newsletter
News
Carleton Music Alumna Wins Juno Award
Congratulations to Carleton Music alumna Angelique Francis, whose album Long River was named "Blues Album of the Year" at the 2023 Juno Awards this past weekend!
A talented multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre singer-songwriter and composer, Francis also took home two Maple Blues Awards in 2023 for "Bassist of the Year" and "New Artist/Group of the Year".
Screening Cinema’s First Nasty Women
A triumph of scholarship…scintillating footage…an ambitious compilation…
These are the words used by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Sight & Sound magazine to describe Cinema's First Nasty Women — a four-disc DVD box set featuring 99 lost and forgotten movies from the silent film era featuring audacious female protagonists, co-curated by Laura Horak (School for Studies in Art and Culture).
2023 Achievement Awards: FASS Winners
Congratulations to the 2023 Achievement Award recipients from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: Manjeet Birk (Feminist Institute of Social Transformation), Ryan Conrad (Feminist Institute of Social Transformation), Kelly Fritsch (Department of Sociology and Anthropology), Jennifer Evans (Department of History), Kate Pardoel (Department of Psychology) and Joël Rivard (MacOdrum Library).
Presented by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) and the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International), these annual awards recognize outstanding teaching and research from Carleton’s academic staff.
Writing the Future: An Interview with Waubgeshig Rice
Inspired by Anishinaabe history and culture within his home community of Wasauksing First Nation, Waubgeshig Rice's Munro Beattie Lecture on March 11 explored how histories and experiences often overlooked by the dominant culture can make way for a deeper connection across our communities through sharing the richness of stories and the arts.
In the lead up to the event, the Canada Reads longlisted author and journalist sat down for an interview with Sam Bean, MA Student in English and the Department of English Language and Literature Student Blogger for 2022/2023.
Basket Weaving: Incorporating Decolonial Skillshare in Pedagogy
For Professor Andrés C. López (School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies), incorporating basket weaving into pedagogy is a tool for decolonizing the classroom and challenging colonial academic ways of knowing.
Last term, Prof. López guided a cohort of graduate students through the skillsharing process of making doublewoven rivercane baskets, a practice that originated with the Cherokee people in what is now called North Carolina and the American southeast.
Jennifer Evans Publishes New Book
Congratulations to Professor Jennifer Evans (Department of History), who has a new book coming out in April: The Queer Art of History: Queer Kinship after Fascism.
Published through Duke University Press, the book examines postwar and contemporary German history to broadly argue for a queer history that moves beyond bounded concepts and narratives of identity, showing how an analytic of kinship more fully illuminates the work of solidarity and intersectional organizing across difference.
Joanna Pozzulo Featured in Canada's Innovation Leaders
Professor Joanna Pozzulo and her work as Director of the Mental Health and Well-being Research and Training Hub (MeWeRTH) was recently highlighted in an article titled “Focus on Mental Health Research” in the 2022 edition of Canada’s Innovation Leaders (CIL).
CIL is an annual publication showcasing Canada’s research universities, corporations, colleges and hospital rankings with analysis and thought-provoking commentary from respected leaders in the research and innovation community.
Jim Davies Interviewed on The Michael Shermer Show
Professor Jim Davies (Department of Cognitive Science) was a recent guest on the March 8, 2023, episode of The Michael Shermer Show podcast.
In his interview, Prof. Davies spoke about ethics, happiness and his 2021 book Being the Person Your Dog Thinks You Are: The Science of a Better You.
A Quick Guide to Writing for The Conversation Canada
The Conversation Canada is a daily independent online publication delivering analysis and explanatory journalism from the academic and research community directly to the public.
Professional editors work directly with academics and researchers to publish articles for a wide audience, such as timely, evidence-based analysis of issues making the news and timeless, plain English ‘explainers’ of complex issues.
Call for Feedback: Carleton Self-Identification Survey
In response to a priority outlined in our institutional Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan, Carleton is moving forward with an initiative to collect disaggregated demographic data from students, staff and faculty in order to better understand the representation, experiences and perspectives of employees and students.
Following the publication of the EDI Action Plan, a broad working group has developed a draft Self-Identification Survey.
Before finalizing, we would like to invite all members of the Carleton community to provide feedback on the draft survey by registering for a consultation or submitting comments online.
Enjoy a Free Coffee and a Chat With a FASS Prof!
Ever wanted to have an in-depth conversation with one of your Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences professors?
Well, now's your chance, because our Coffee With a Prof program is back for Winter 2023 (January 16 – April 10)!
To participate, contact the professor of your choice from our list of participating faculty members and find a mutually convenient time for your meeting.
We’ll pay for your beverage at the Nicol Building Bridgehead or you can meet virtually over Zoom.
Outstanding Community Achievement Award
Do you know a student who exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism and made a substantial community contribution while at Carleton University?
Then why not nominate them for the Board of Governors Award for Outstanding Community Achievement (valued at $2,000)!
The application deadline is March 24.
Ask FASS Anything (AFA)!
Do you have any questions about the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or the student experience at Carleton University?
If so, please send us your question(s) and a FASS Student Ambassador will get back to you with a thoughtful and informative response.
Ask Us a Question >
Bienvenue! Study in French at Carleton University
Carleton University's French program provides students with a tight knit community of French learners at all levels. Wherever you want to go with French, our program will help you get there! To learn more, visit the Department of French website.
Events
Kinàmàgawin Symposium
Thursday, March 16, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement, registration is now open for the fourth annual Kinàmàgawin Symposium.
The day-long symposium includes keynote speakers, panel discussions and a cultural performance — all focused on this year’s theme: Accessing the Academy: A Four Directions Approach.
This year’s keynote presenters are Dr. Chantal Fiola, Dr. Verna St. Denis, Shawna Joynt and Deborah Young.
Constellations and Marks on the Wall
Thursday, March 16, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
This talk from Professor Claire Battershill (University of Toronto) — hosted by the Department of English Language and Literature and held in the Gordon Wood Lounge at 1811 Dunton Tower — will present historiographical methodologies particularly suited to the study of gender and literary letterpress printing from the early 20th century to the beginning of the 21st.
Prior to her talk, Prof. Battershill will be leading a book making and creative writing workshop at the MacOdrum Library Book Arts Lab from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
2023 Marston LaFrance Lecture: The Impossible Language Atlas: A Year in the Life of the Atlas of the Languages of Iran
Thursday, March 16, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Presented by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Erik Anonby will be delivering the 2023 Marston LaFrance Lecture, titled "The Impossible Language Atlas: A Year in the Life of the Atlas of the Languages of Iran".
Professor Anonby (Department of French; School of Linguistics and Language Studies) will be discussing his work leading an international team of 60 researchers in an ambitious major language atlas project.
Underhill Graduate Student Colloquium
Friday, March 17, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Join us (virtually) on Zoom for the Underhill Graduate Student Colloquium, presented by Carleton’s Department of History.
This year’s colloquium theme is “History in Conversation: Collaboration and Interdisciplinarity” and will feature graduate student work that explores the notion of history in conversation — how historians and scholars in other fields are working together, both directly and indirectly, to expand our historical understandings.
Keynote speakers include Professors David Dean (Department of History) and Marina Fischer (University of Calgary), as well as performer and playwright Rick Duthie (PhD in History). You can view the full schedule here.
Public-Facing Musicians at Work in the World
Friday, March 17, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by the Music, Sound and Society in Canada (MSSC) research centre, Fulbright Research Professor Patricia Campbell will be delivering a lecture at the MacOdrum Library on the complex and challenging professional landscapes faced by musicians in Canada and the United States.
Her talk will discuss how a re-envisioning of audiences, recipients, and consumers of music, and an examination of alternative professional pathways, is warranted for all musicians who seek meaningful work.
Cinema’s First Nasty Women: Gender Adventures
Saturday, March 18, 7:00 p.m.
Presented in partnership with the School for Studies in Art and Culture, the International Film Festival of Ottawa is proud to showcase selections from a recently released celebration of women performers and filmmakers in the silent era.
Co-curated by Film Studies Professor Laura Horak, this screening at the Mayfair Theatre (1074 Bank Street) will feature rarely-seen silent films about feminist protest, anarchic slapstick destruction and suggestive gender play.
The Bible and Contemporary Israel
Monday, March 20, 7:00 p.m.
This upcoming talk from Professor Marc Brettler (Duke University) will explore the different ways that the influence of the ancient Bible is seen in contemporary Israeli culture, why the Bible continues to have such a central role, and the problems that certain modern appropriations of the Bible might present.
Held over Zoom with a live screening at 303 Paterson Hall (PA), this Religion and Public Life lecture is jointly sponsored by the Davidson Fund, the College of the Humanities and the Centre for Jewish Studies.
Virtual Spring Career Fair
Wednesday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
All Carleton students and alumni are invited to attend the Virtual Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 22!
The Career Fair will give you the opportunity to:
- Chat with recruiters and professionals
- Explore full-time, part-time, summer, and co-op opportunities and browse current job openings
- Discover a range of organizations to see if you would be a good match
- Increase your chances of advancing your job applications
- Optimize your time by learning about multiple employers in one virtual space.
Edgar and Dorothy Davidson Lecture: The Ubiquitous Muslim
Thursday, March 23, 7:00 p.m.
The MA in Religion and Public Life in the College of the Humanities proudly presents the 2023 Edgar and Dorothy Davidson Lecture, delivered by Professor Aaron Hughes (University of Rochester).
Professor Hughes is the 2022/23 Fulbright Distinguished Chair in North American Studies at Carleton University. His lecture will discuss the concept of the “ubiquitous Muslim” — someone who is imagined to threaten so-called Western values from within and subsequently aids in the recalibration of now politicized commitments to perceived founding ideals such as liberty and equality.
Haudenosaunee Social
Tuesday, March 28, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to a Haudenosaunee Social featuring Mohawk (Kanien:keha'ka) social songs and dances at the Patrick Cardy Studio in A900 Loeb Building (LA).
Cultural educators and musicians from the Native North American Travelling College at the Akwesasne Mohawk First Nation will lead participants in Traditional Social Song and Dance and share the meanings of the songs and dances.
Listening to the Climate Emergency through The Tar Sands Songbook
Tuesday, March 28, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
What role can listening play in addressing the climate emergency?
Violist, composer, ethnomusicologist and climate activist Tanya Kalmanovitch presents a performance of her documentary theatre piece The Tar Sands Songbook, addressing the complexities of life, culture, and oil-economics in her hometown of Fort McMurray.
The performance will be held at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper Street) and followed by an audience talkback discussion.
2022-2023 Vickers-Verduyn Lecture in Canadian Studies
Wednesday, March 29, 7:00 p.m.
You're invited to join the School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies for the 2022-23 Vickers-Verduyn Lecture in Canadian Studies Lecture at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, featuring Dr. Dalie Giroux (University of Ottawa).
A political philosopher and public intellectual whose work focuses on questions of decolonial solidarity through innovative forms of research-creation, Dr. Giroux's talk will explore the predicament of culture as colonial culture in Quebec.
The FASS Framework
The FASS Framework guides prospective and current students on their academic journeys in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and reflects the foundational cross-disciplinary areas of interest that get to the heart of what our community of students, researchers, educators, and administrators care about most.
The four "frames" that make up the FASS Framework are: Identities, Communities and Social Justice, Mental Health and the Mind, Sustainable Futures, and the Power of Creative Expression.
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