Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Archives

November 7, 2022

Carleton’s Fall 2022 Medallists

At this year’s fall convocation, more than 1,200 Carleton students from the Class of 2022 are receiving degrees that recognize their hard work and commitment to education. Carleton awards numerous medals to honour the dedication... More

November 7, 2022

Graduates Reflect on their Carleton Journey Before Crossing the Stage

Read about six exceptional graduates who have made their mark on Carleton through ground-breaking research, academic performance, participation in extra-curriculars and their commitment to change.

June 16, 2022

Spring 2022 Medallists Discuss Their Academic Journey at Carleton

At this year’s spring convocation, more than 6,664 Carleton students from the class of 2022 are receiving degrees that recognize their resiliency and commitment to education during a uniquely challenging time. Carleton awards numerous medals... More

June 15, 2022

Graduates Reflect on Life at Carleton as They Receive Diplomas

Convocation is a commemoration of each student’s academic journey, co-curricular experiences and the countless opportunities to develop social, political or charitable interests. As we celebrate the return of in-person graduation ceremonies, we've highlighted exceptional 2022... More

June 14, 2022

Reflected Learning

Learn more about these new additions to Carleton’s faculty and their dedication to the advancement of teaching and learning, while integrating Indigenous ways of knowing and being into their curriculums. Andrés López Assistant Professor, School of... More

May 16, 2022

Visit Fit for a Queen: The Role of Royal Tours in Canada

This May, Ottawa plays host to not one but two royal visits. From May 12 to 16, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands attended Tulip Festival events in honour of the longstanding friendship between our two... More

March 7, 2022

Inspiring Student Leaders Making a Difference in Their Communities

On International Women’s Day, Carleton University honours women throughout the world and encourages everyone to work to #BreaktheBias so that we can all live in a more equitable society. From leaders in STEM to disability... More

March 4, 2022

Putting Race at the Forefront of Conversation

As a critical race scholar and activist whose work centres around the lived experience of Canada’s racialized and Indigenous girls and women, Carleton University Prof. Manjeet Birk is looking for new ways to make the... More

February 16, 2022

Amina Mire: Challenging the Cosmetics Industry’s Colonial Construct of Beauty

Women of colour around the world are socialized into thinking that beauty means lighter skin. Through marketing, celebrity culture or social media filters, the aspiration to be brighter, lighter and glowing—encouraged throughout the cosmetics industry—continues... More

November 1, 2021

Carleton’s First-Ever Radio Play Hits the Airwaves

Like a record scratching to a stop, in-person classes at Carleton came to an abrupt halt in March 2020. Six months later, three students enrolled in a theatre production seminar found themselves facing both a... More

August 19, 2021

Carleton’s New Cross-Faculty Innovation Hub Focused on Creative Solutions

“This is who I am, this is a problem that I see—and this is what I can do to address it.” That’s the type of thinking Carleton’s new Innovation Hub wants to encourage from every... More

August 11, 2021

Linguistics Professor Introducing Indigenous Language Via Mobile Apps

More than 20 years ago, Prof. Mary-Odile Junker created an online language website for people who wanted to learn and teach in East Cree, an Indigenous language spoken in Northern Quebec. It was just one... More