Media

(*reprinted in national and international newspapers, periodicals, and news services)

  • Alexandra Seidman, “History Department Introduces New Canadian Studies Certificate,” University Today (22 June 2021).
  • Enobong Ukpong, “Department of History Creates New Embedded Certificate in Canadian Studies,” The Gauntlet (31 May 2021).
  • Nicole Montford, “The History of Activism and Protest in Canada,” CJSW 90.9 FM (Calgary, 13 February 2020).
  • *Sarah Rieger/Hala Ghonaim, “’A Huge Issue of Mental Health’: Researcher Receives $80K Grant to Study History of Hazing,” CBC News (Calgary; 26 December 2019).
  • Kristy Koehler, “History Prof Receives Grant to Study University Hazing Rituals,” The Gauntlet (5 December 2019).
  • Len Pearl (Producer), “Canadian University Reaction to European Immigration in the 1930s,” Film: “Search Out the Land: The Story of the Jewish Community of Canada.” Toronto, Ontario (8 November 2018). To be shown in theatres in 2019.
  • Matty Hume, “Upcoming History Course Explores Immigration, Colonialism, and Self-Identity in Canada,” The Gauntlet (5 November 2018).
  • Tina Shaygan, “Nature of Research Course Takes Multifaceted Approach to Research,” The Gauntlet, 10 November 2017.
  • Alice Taylor, “Seeking Refuge from Nazi Persecution, the MS St. Louis Was Turned Away at Every Port,” UofT Magazine, 15 December 2016.
  • Graham Chandler, “The Home Front: Borden’s Greatest Gift,“ Legion Magazine, (March/April 2015): 45.
  • Chris Adams, “New Class Surveys the History of Universities,” The Gauntlet (12 June 2014): 3.
  • Betty Rice, “Lecture to Highlight Canadian Universities’ Wartime Contributions: Professors in History and Education Present their New Book at Military Museums Event,” UToday, 21 March 2014.
  • Judith Bakonga, “History of Multiculturalism Course at the University of Calgary,” Full Frontal News, NUTV, 11 October 2012.
  • Heath McCoy, “Canadian Identity: The Great Paradox,” UToday, 21 September 2012.
  • Manal Sheikh, “Multiculturalism explored: New history course explores Canada’s vast diversity and cultural differences,” The Gauntlet, 6 September 2012.
  • Nicole Dionne, “World-wide Movement Comes to Calgary: Occupy Calgary Stirs Up Controversy in the City,” The Gauntlet, 20 October 2011.
  • Caitlyn Spencer, “Studying Dissent: New History Course Inspects Activism in Canada.” UToday, 20 September 2011. (Reprinted in ArtsNow, 29 September 2011).
  • Kimberly Richards, “Canadian Protest Course Offered This Fall: UofC Professor examines past and present protest and activism.” The Gauntlet, 8 September 2011, 9.
  • *Mindelle Jacobs, “Can Canada Maintain our Welcoming Place?” Edmonton Sun/Sun Media, 1 March 2011.
  • *Jeanne Armstrong, “New Parents Want Baby Names to ‘De-Emphasize’ Gender” [names as a reflection of Canadian values, history, and regionalism], National Post, pA2, 28 December 2010.
  • Sarah Dion-Marquis, “One-Room Schools in Canadian History,” CBC Radio Edmonton, 10 September 2010.
  • Josh Wingrove, “A Lesson in Determination: The One-Room School in Canada,” The Globe and Mail, Feature Article, pA1, 4 September 2010.
  • *Bill Graveland, “Khat Nabbed: Police in Calgary Seize 31kg of Drug Familiar in Africa,” Canadian Press, 17 March 2010.
  • *Tiffany Rouquete, “Historical Effectiveness of Social and Environmental Protest Movements in Canada,” CBC Radio Canada, 9 December 2009.
  • *Diana Mehta, “Virtual Study Group Balances Sharing Information and Copyright Issues,” Canadian Press, 13 December 2009.
  • Jennifer Myers, “Professors Study History of Student Culture,” Research in Action OnLine, University of Calgary, October, 2009. http://www.ucalgary.ca/~ria/pages/October2009/culture.html
  • *Francis Silvaggio, “Canada’s Pulse: Canada’s Optimism Overflow,” Global National TV, 11 September 2009.
  • Jennifer Allford, “What’s With the Robes?” (History of University Convocations and Academical Dress) Alumni News (University of Calgary), www.graduatingthisyear.com, January 2009.
  • *Joanne Laucius, “Hard Times for Higher Learning: Experts Predict ‘Lots and Pain and Grief’ will Hit Campuses Across the Country Soon,” Ottawa Citizen, 27 December 2008.
  • *Joanne Laucius, “A Week in the Life of Campus Correctness, “Ottawa Citizen, 29 November 2008, Front Section, Saturday Observer, B1.
  • Neil MacKinnon, “Landlords Choosing By Gender? ‘Guy’s Guy’ Found It Tough To Land An Apartment,” Calgary Metro, 16 June 2008.
  • *Trish Audette, “More Albertans Hyphenate Identity: We Identify Increasingly With Ethnic Origin: Census.” Edmonton Journal, 3 April 2008.
  • Jayme Doll, “National Pride and the Rising Loonie.” Global News, Calgary, Alberta, 2 November 2007.
  • Jon Roe, “Student and Academic Cultures, Past and Present.” Off the Page, CJSW FM Radio, Calgary, Alberta. 12 October 2007.
  • *Dean Bennett, “Westerners Say They are Friendlier, More Caring.” Canadian Press, 5 October 2007 (Globe and Mail, 8 October 2007, A6).
  • *Suzanne Wilton, “The Evolution of Student Culture in Canada.” Calgary Herald, 4 September 2007.
  • Raksha Vasudevan, “The History of Professor-Student Relations in Canada.” Full Frontal News, NUTV (25 August 2007).
  • *Suzanne Wilton, “Rural Residents Up In Arms As Bylaw Proposes Stiff Rules.” Calgary Herald (12 August 2007): B2.
  • *Sara Hanson, “Academic Freedom Needs to Come First: Canadian Universities React to Proposed Academic Boycott.” University of Calgary Gauntlet 48, 7 (19 July 2007):4.
  • Alex Frazer-Harrison, “Canadian Studies Course Gives Students a Sense of Place.” OnCampus Magazine 4, 8 (1 December 2006): 2.
  • Julie Peterson, “Exploring the Culture of the University.” Accelerating Research (Fall 2006): 2.
  • Alex Frazer-Harrison, Research@40.“ OnCampus Magazine 3, 22 (5 May 2006): 6-9. This is an article summarizing some of the research projects at the university, in which I was mentioned. The article offers a “tantalizing taste of some of the innovative efforts that have put the University of Calgary on the research map” (p7).
  • Alex Frazer-Harrison, “Diggin’ Up a Little History: New Course Explores the Culture of the U of C.” OnCampus Magazine 3, 14 (3 February 2006): 2.
  • *Jeremy Kaszus, “Government Gets Wired.” Newspost.ca, 22 December 2005.
  • Naomi Powell, “The Loss of Canadian Identity.” Hamilton Spectator, 28 April 2005.
  • Natalie St-Denis, “Love and Research: Academic Couples Share their Passions.” OnCampus Magazine 2, 17 (11 February 2005): 6-7.
  • “Ernest Manning and State-Sanctioned Lobotomy.” Interview by Paul Mennier, CKEM A-Channel, Edmonton, Alberta, October 2004.
  • Colleen Turner, “Crash Course: Contemporary Issues and Canadian Society: Activism and Protest in Canada, CNST 437 L01.” On Campus Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 2 (17 September 2004): 5.
  • Greg Harris, “Image Isn’t Everything.” OnCampus Magazine, Quarterly, University of Calgary, March 2004, p. 16.
  • *Trish Audette, “The Rise of Computer Blogs.” Ottawa Citizen, March 2004.
  • “Studying Public Perceptions of Profs.” University Watch, Gazette, volume 36, number 12,
  •  University of Memorial, 5 February 2004. http://www.mun.ca.univrel/gazette/2003-2004/feb5/watch.html
  • C.H. Smith, “ Not All Profs Wear Tweed.” Gauntlet News, Thursday 5 February 2004.
  • *Greg Harris, “Image Isn’t Everything: Stereotypes Abound When it Comes to Public’s Perception of Professors.” OnCampus, University of Calgary, 30 January 2004.
  • *Deborah Tetley, “Absent-Minded Prof Stereotype Tough to Dispel.” Calgary Herald, B1, B5 (Wednesday 28 January 2004.
  • *Greg Harris, “New Book Tracks Evolution of Professor Canadensis.” University of Calgary News Release, 26 January 2004.
  • Leo Charbonneau, “Publishing Freestyle.” Feature article on History of Intellectual Culture. University Affairs/Affaires universitaires, May 2002, pp. 24-27.
  • Jim Greer, “Intellectual Culture Journal Goes Online.” University of Calgary Gazette, 19 February 2002, p. 10.
  • Joe Boughner, “Canadian Heritage on the Internet.” The Charlatan (Carleton University), November 2001.
  • Jim Greer, “Student Researchers Engaged in Point-and-Click Search for Canadian Content.” University of Calgary Gazette, 19 November 2001, p. 6.
  • *Lauren MacGillivray, “Students Weave Web of Canadiana.” Calgary Herald, 17 November 2001, p. B6.
  • Eric Fung, “U of C Spearheads Cyber-Canadiana.” University of Calgary Gauntlet, 25 October 2001, p. 1.
  • *Marcelina Styczynska, “Students to Unravel Net.” Calgary Sun, 20 October 2001, p. 23.
  • “University of Calgary Canadiana Project.” Interview by Peter Watts, Alberta Weekend Morning Show, CKIK FM radio Calgary, QR77 Calgary, 630 CHED Edmonton, 19 October 2001.
  • *Lauren MacGillivray, “U of C Students Help Build Web Guide.” Calgary Herald, 19 October 2001, p. B8.
  • *Greg Harris, “U Of C Student Researchers Engaged In Point-And-Click Search For Canadian Content.” University of Calgary News, 17 October 2001. http://www.fp.ucalgary.ca/unicomm/news/Oct_01/info_deficit1.htm
  • Brent Johner, “New Journal Launched.” Canadian History Newsletter, January 2001. http://canadahistory.about.com/aboutcanada/canadahistory/library/weekly/aa101800a.htm
  • E.B. Kennedy, “Study Local Buildings: Summer Heritage Research Goes On.” The Flamborough Review, 3 August 1983.