People have been taught to believe that being “blind” to skin colour is a positive way to approach anti-racism but according to Vershawn Ashanti Young, a professor in the Faculty of Arts, this major misconception leaves marginalized races and cultures unseen.
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Thursday, October 3, 2019
Researchers create a tool to determine the games and user experiences individuals will like
Researchers create a tool to determine the games and user experiences individuals will like
University of Waterloo researchers have developed a novel tool that will enable user experience designers to create more effective, personalized games and marketing campaigns.
Monday, August 26, 2019
Professor Henry Svec awarded SSHRC grant
Congratulations to Professor Henry Svec who was awarded a SSHRC Insight Development Grant of $50, 698 for a research project entitled "Entangling the Media History Archive: String Figures as Imaginary Media."
Thursday, June 13, 2019
A Virtually New Stage of Life: One Theatre student's trip abroad to Prague
What makes a performance and design compelling? In recent years there has been an exploratory focus on the opportunities virtual and mixed realities present to the entertainment world, and theatre is no exception.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Waterloo Stories: Featuring Professor Vershawn Young
Friday, June 8, 2018
Alumni Update! '40 Under 40' honoree - Mark Folkes
Alumni update!
'40 Under 40' honoree took over newly created role ahead of theater's $32 Million project.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
24-year-old Arts alumnus creates award for undergraduates
"We need to create communities where we’re all helping each other,” says Arts alumnus Michael Robson. Last June, he put that statement into action by starting an award for undergraduates at the University of Waterloo. He pledged $10,000 of his own money over five years to build the Collective Movement Award, which supports students involved in the African, Caribbean or Black communities.
Friday, February 12, 2016
Beyonce's Formation is a powerful "statement of intent"
Listen to Prof. Naila Keleta-Mae in a featured interview on CBC Radio's q with Shadrach Kabango discussing Beyonce's Formation.