/ en /canadian-american-studies-issues-call-for-papers-in-advance-of-upcoming-conference <span>Canadian-American Studies issues Call for Papers in advance of upcoming conference</span> <span><span>thomps94</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-30T09:37:38-07:00" title="Wednesday, October 30, 2024">Wed, 10/30/2024 - 9:37am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block wwu-banner block--_23c4359-9e61-43e2-947c-4088f9653c63 black-overlay min-height--25vh headings--big-and-bold"> <div class="background-image"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1301px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 951px) and (max-width: 1300px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_medium/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=vynJFfeP 1x" media="all and (min-width: 581px) and (max-width: 950px)" type="image/jpeg" width="840" height="604"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_small/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=_sloATSG 1x" media="all and (max-width: 580px)" type="image/jpeg" width="580" height="417"> <img loading="eager" width="1206" height="867" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC" alt="aerial view of Western's campus at night, with golden lights surrounded by dark trees"> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="body"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p style="color:white;font-family:var(--font--title);font-size:var(--h1-size);font-weight:var(--font-weight--black);text-transform:uppercase;" aria-hidden="true">草榴社区 News</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="block block--_0eb0b0e-9168-4be4-ac3a-18f98da6f764 wwu-beyond-basics-block"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><nav aria-labelledby="in-page"><h2 class="visually-hidden" id="in-page">On This Page</h2><ul class="menu horizontal"><li><a href=/#stories">草榴社区 Stories</a></li><li><a href=/#releases">News Releases and Announcements</a></li><li><a href=/#in-the-news">草榴社区 in the News</a></li><li><a href=/#campus-news">Campus News and Information</a></li></ul></nav><style type="text/css">.menu.horizontal li { border-top: none; 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What are the historical and present-day nuances of Canada-US relations and where are they going? How are the US and Canada changing? What role does the border have in creating or working against familiarity, or belonging? What roles do non-governmental agencies around the world play in shaping Canada鈥檚 relationships with the world? Finally, as a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of Canadian Studies, what is ACSUS鈥檚 role in these larger questions?&nbsp;</p><p>Proposals that touch on these themes are encouraged though, as always, submissions on all subjects addressing Canada and Canadian-American relations are welcome. To submit a proposal, please submit an abstract of not more than 300 words (including a working title), along with a brief vita (2 pages maximum), to <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749532035%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2Fk59l9jW0U8aPqArECwWjK%2FA%2BYa%2Baj9fJGrzfA5vUns%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a> no later than <strong>February 1, 2025</strong>.</p><p>A special <strong>Emerging Scholars Colloquium</strong> is also being organized and led by Christina Keppie, director of Western's Center for Canadian-American Studies. Submissions from graduate students and exceptional undergraduates are warmly welcomed.</p><p>In an effort to highlight Western Washington University鈥檚 strength of research and programming in Canadian-American Studies with a regional focus on the Pacific Northwest, the Center is committed to providing support to faculty and students accepted to the conference.</p><h2><strong>Important dates:</strong></h2><h3><strong>Feb. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline to submit a proposal</h3><h3><strong>Aug. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline for early-bird registration</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For full conference information, please visit <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749548224%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CrVgu2uqGOEG%2BjpUgpX4Nq%2FOQ3phe9I05panIL6H4wQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--basic"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p> <style type="text/css">.page-title { --h1-size: var(--font-size--5xl); max-width: var(--content-area-max-width--sm); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } h1 { line-height: 1.1; text-transform: none; font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); } .float-right { float: right; margin-left: var(--space--md); } .byline.float-right:after { width: 100%; } .byline { font-size: var(--font-size--xs); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray); } .byline:after { content: ''; display: block; width: 5%; margin-top: var(--space--sm); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); border-bottom: solid var(--border-width--md) var(--gray--lighter--80); } .field--name-field-subhead { font-size: var(--font-size--2xl); font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--h2-color); } .block--nodenews-itemcreated { text-align: center; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); } .field--name-field-summary { font-size: var(--font-size--xl); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray--darker--20); } [data-theme="dark"] .field--name-field-summary, [data-theme="dark"] .byline { color: var(--gray--lighter--60); } </style> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:37:38 +0000 thomps94 123089 at /crossing-borders-with-western-s-canadian-american-studies-team <span>Canadian-American Studies issues Call for Papers in advance of upcoming conference</span> <span><span>thomps94</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-30T09:37:38-07:00" title="Wednesday, October 30, 2024">Wed, 10/30/2024 - 9:37am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block wwu-banner block--_23c4359-9e61-43e2-947c-4088f9653c63 black-overlay min-height--25vh headings--big-and-bold"> <div class="background-image"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1301px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 951px) and (max-width: 1300px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_medium/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=vynJFfeP 1x" media="all and (min-width: 581px) and (max-width: 950px)" type="image/jpeg" width="840" height="604"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_small/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=_sloATSG 1x" media="all and (max-width: 580px)" type="image/jpeg" width="580" height="417"> <img loading="eager" width="1206" height="867" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC" alt="aerial view of Western's campus at night, with golden lights surrounded by dark trees"> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="body"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p style="color:white;font-family:var(--font--title);font-size:var(--h1-size);font-weight:var(--font-weight--black);text-transform:uppercase;" aria-hidden="true">草榴社区 News</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="block block--_0eb0b0e-9168-4be4-ac3a-18f98da6f764 wwu-beyond-basics-block"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><nav aria-labelledby="in-page"><h2 class="visually-hidden" id="in-page">On This Page</h2><ul class="menu horizontal"><li><a href=/#stories">草榴社区 Stories</a></li><li><a href=/#releases">News Releases and Announcements</a></li><li><a href=/#in-the-news">草榴社区 in the News</a></li><li><a href=/#campus-news">Campus News and Information</a></li></ul></nav><style type="text/css">.menu.horizontal li { border-top: none; 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What are the historical and present-day nuances of Canada-US relations and where are they going? How are the US and Canada changing? What role does the border have in creating or working against familiarity, or belonging? What roles do non-governmental agencies around the world play in shaping Canada鈥檚 relationships with the world? Finally, as a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of Canadian Studies, what is ACSUS鈥檚 role in these larger questions?&nbsp;</p><p>Proposals that touch on these themes are encouraged though, as always, submissions on all subjects addressing Canada and Canadian-American relations are welcome. To submit a proposal, please submit an abstract of not more than 300 words (including a working title), along with a brief vita (2 pages maximum), to <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749532035%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2Fk59l9jW0U8aPqArECwWjK%2FA%2BYa%2Baj9fJGrzfA5vUns%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a> no later than <strong>February 1, 2025</strong>.</p><p>A special <strong>Emerging Scholars Colloquium</strong> is also being organized and led by Christina Keppie, director of Western's Center for Canadian-American Studies. Submissions from graduate students and exceptional undergraduates are warmly welcomed.</p><p>In an effort to highlight Western Washington University鈥檚 strength of research and programming in Canadian-American Studies with a regional focus on the Pacific Northwest, the Center is committed to providing support to faculty and students accepted to the conference.</p><h2><strong>Important dates:</strong></h2><h3><strong>Feb. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline to submit a proposal</h3><h3><strong>Aug. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline for early-bird registration</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For full conference information, please visit <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749548224%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CrVgu2uqGOEG%2BjpUgpX4Nq%2FOQ3phe9I05panIL6H4wQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--basic"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p> <style type="text/css">.page-title { --h1-size: var(--font-size--5xl); max-width: var(--content-area-max-width--sm); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } h1 { line-height: 1.1; text-transform: none; font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); } .float-right { float: right; margin-left: var(--space--md); } .byline.float-right:after { width: 100%; } .byline { font-size: var(--font-size--xs); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray); } .byline:after { content: ''; display: block; width: 5%; margin-top: var(--space--sm); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); border-bottom: solid var(--border-width--md) var(--gray--lighter--80); } .field--name-field-subhead { font-size: var(--font-size--2xl); font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--h2-color); } .block--nodenews-itemcreated { text-align: center; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); } .field--name-field-summary { font-size: var(--font-size--xl); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray--darker--20); } [data-theme="dark"] .field--name-field-summary, [data-theme="dark"] .byline { color: var(--gray--lighter--60); } </style> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:17:20 +0000 higgin5 122785 at /can-am-speaker-series-begins-feb-8-at-noon-with-homelessness-in-canada <span>Canadian-American Studies issues Call for Papers in advance of upcoming conference</span> <span><span>thomps94</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-30T09:37:38-07:00" title="Wednesday, October 30, 2024">Wed, 10/30/2024 - 9:37am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block wwu-banner block--_23c4359-9e61-43e2-947c-4088f9653c63 black-overlay min-height--25vh headings--big-and-bold"> <div class="background-image"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1301px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 951px) and (max-width: 1300px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_medium/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=vynJFfeP 1x" media="all and (min-width: 581px) and (max-width: 950px)" type="image/jpeg" width="840" height="604"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_small/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=_sloATSG 1x" media="all and (max-width: 580px)" type="image/jpeg" width="580" height="417"> <img loading="eager" width="1206" height="867" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC" alt="aerial view of Western's campus at night, with golden lights surrounded by dark trees"> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="body"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p style="color:white;font-family:var(--font--title);font-size:var(--h1-size);font-weight:var(--font-weight--black);text-transform:uppercase;" aria-hidden="true">草榴社区 News</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="block block--_0eb0b0e-9168-4be4-ac3a-18f98da6f764 wwu-beyond-basics-block"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><nav aria-labelledby="in-page"><h2 class="visually-hidden" id="in-page">On This Page</h2><ul class="menu horizontal"><li><a href=/#stories">草榴社区 Stories</a></li><li><a href=/#releases">News Releases and Announcements</a></li><li><a href=/#in-the-news">草榴社区 in the News</a></li><li><a href=/#campus-news">Campus News and Information</a></li></ul></nav><style type="text/css">.menu.horizontal li { border-top: none; 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What are the historical and present-day nuances of Canada-US relations and where are they going? How are the US and Canada changing? What role does the border have in creating or working against familiarity, or belonging? What roles do non-governmental agencies around the world play in shaping Canada鈥檚 relationships with the world? Finally, as a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of Canadian Studies, what is ACSUS鈥檚 role in these larger questions?&nbsp;</p><p>Proposals that touch on these themes are encouraged though, as always, submissions on all subjects addressing Canada and Canadian-American relations are welcome. To submit a proposal, please submit an abstract of not more than 300 words (including a working title), along with a brief vita (2 pages maximum), to <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749532035%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2Fk59l9jW0U8aPqArECwWjK%2FA%2BYa%2Baj9fJGrzfA5vUns%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a> no later than <strong>February 1, 2025</strong>.</p><p>A special <strong>Emerging Scholars Colloquium</strong> is also being organized and led by Christina Keppie, director of Western's Center for Canadian-American Studies. Submissions from graduate students and exceptional undergraduates are warmly welcomed.</p><p>In an effort to highlight Western Washington University鈥檚 strength of research and programming in Canadian-American Studies with a regional focus on the Pacific Northwest, the Center is committed to providing support to faculty and students accepted to the conference.</p><h2><strong>Important dates:</strong></h2><h3><strong>Feb. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline to submit a proposal</h3><h3><strong>Aug. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline for early-bird registration</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For full conference information, please visit <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749548224%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CrVgu2uqGOEG%2BjpUgpX4Nq%2FOQ3phe9I05panIL6H4wQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--basic"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p> <style type="text/css">.page-title { --h1-size: var(--font-size--5xl); max-width: var(--content-area-max-width--sm); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } h1 { line-height: 1.1; text-transform: none; font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); } .float-right { float: right; margin-left: var(--space--md); } .byline.float-right:after { width: 100%; } .byline { font-size: var(--font-size--xs); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray); } .byline:after { content: ''; display: block; width: 5%; margin-top: var(--space--sm); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); border-bottom: solid var(--border-width--md) var(--gray--lighter--80); 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What are the historical and present-day nuances of Canada-US relations and where are they going? How are the US and Canada changing? What role does the border have in creating or working against familiarity, or belonging? What roles do non-governmental agencies around the world play in shaping Canada鈥檚 relationships with the world? Finally, as a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of Canadian Studies, what is ACSUS鈥檚 role in these larger questions?&nbsp;</p><p>Proposals that touch on these themes are encouraged though, as always, submissions on all subjects addressing Canada and Canadian-American relations are welcome. To submit a proposal, please submit an abstract of not more than 300 words (including a working title), along with a brief vita (2 pages maximum), to <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749532035%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2Fk59l9jW0U8aPqArECwWjK%2FA%2BYa%2Baj9fJGrzfA5vUns%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a> no later than <strong>February 1, 2025</strong>.</p><p>A special <strong>Emerging Scholars Colloquium</strong> is also being organized and led by Christina Keppie, director of Western's Center for Canadian-American Studies. Submissions from graduate students and exceptional undergraduates are warmly welcomed.</p><p>In an effort to highlight Western Washington University鈥檚 strength of research and programming in Canadian-American Studies with a regional focus on the Pacific Northwest, the Center is committed to providing support to faculty and students accepted to the conference.</p><h2><strong>Important dates:</strong></h2><h3><strong>Feb. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline to submit a proposal</h3><h3><strong>Aug. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline for early-bird registration</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For full conference information, please visit <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749548224%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CrVgu2uqGOEG%2BjpUgpX4Nq%2FOQ3phe9I05panIL6H4wQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--basic"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p> <style type="text/css">.page-title { --h1-size: var(--font-size--5xl); max-width: var(--content-area-max-width--sm); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } h1 { line-height: 1.1; text-transform: none; font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); } .float-right { float: right; margin-left: var(--space--md); } .byline.float-right:after { width: 100%; } .byline { font-size: var(--font-size--xs); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray); } .byline:after { content: ''; display: block; width: 5%; margin-top: var(--space--sm); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); border-bottom: solid var(--border-width--md) var(--gray--lighter--80); } .field--name-field-subhead { font-size: var(--font-size--2xl); font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--h2-color); } .block--nodenews-itemcreated { text-align: center; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); } .field--name-field-summary { font-size: var(--font-size--xl); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray--darker--20); } [data-theme="dark"] .field--name-field-summary, [data-theme="dark"] .byline { color: var(--gray--lighter--60); } </style> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:14:12 +0000 thomps94 122555 at /2023-outstanding-graduates-honors-college-and-interdisciplinary-programs <span>Canadian-American Studies issues Call for Papers in advance of upcoming conference</span> <span><span>thomps94</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-30T09:37:38-07:00" title="Wednesday, October 30, 2024">Wed, 10/30/2024 - 9:37am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block wwu-banner block--_23c4359-9e61-43e2-947c-4088f9653c63 black-overlay min-height--25vh headings--big-and-bold"> <div class="background-image"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1301px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 951px) and (max-width: 1300px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_medium/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=vynJFfeP 1x" media="all and (min-width: 581px) and (max-width: 950px)" type="image/jpeg" width="840" height="604"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_small/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=_sloATSG 1x" media="all and (max-width: 580px)" type="image/jpeg" width="580" height="417"> <img loading="eager" width="1206" height="867" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC" alt="aerial view of Western's campus at night, with golden lights surrounded by dark trees"> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="body"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p style="color:white;font-family:var(--font--title);font-size:var(--h1-size);font-weight:var(--font-weight--black);text-transform:uppercase;" aria-hidden="true">草榴社区 News</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="block block--_0eb0b0e-9168-4be4-ac3a-18f98da6f764 wwu-beyond-basics-block"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><nav aria-labelledby="in-page"><h2 class="visually-hidden" id="in-page">On This Page</h2><ul class="menu horizontal"><li><a href=/#stories">草榴社区 Stories</a></li><li><a href=/#releases">News Releases and Announcements</a></li><li><a href=/#in-the-news">草榴社区 in the News</a></li><li><a href=/#campus-news">Campus News and Information</a></li></ul></nav><style type="text/css">.menu.horizontal li { border-top: none; 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What are the historical and present-day nuances of Canada-US relations and where are they going? How are the US and Canada changing? What role does the border have in creating or working against familiarity, or belonging? What roles do non-governmental agencies around the world play in shaping Canada鈥檚 relationships with the world? Finally, as a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of Canadian Studies, what is ACSUS鈥檚 role in these larger questions?&nbsp;</p><p>Proposals that touch on these themes are encouraged though, as always, submissions on all subjects addressing Canada and Canadian-American relations are welcome. To submit a proposal, please submit an abstract of not more than 300 words (including a working title), along with a brief vita (2 pages maximum), to <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749532035%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2Fk59l9jW0U8aPqArECwWjK%2FA%2BYa%2Baj9fJGrzfA5vUns%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a> no later than <strong>February 1, 2025</strong>.</p><p>A special <strong>Emerging Scholars Colloquium</strong> is also being organized and led by Christina Keppie, director of Western's Center for Canadian-American Studies. Submissions from graduate students and exceptional undergraduates are warmly welcomed.</p><p>In an effort to highlight Western Washington University鈥檚 strength of research and programming in Canadian-American Studies with a regional focus on the Pacific Northwest, the Center is committed to providing support to faculty and students accepted to the conference.</p><h2><strong>Important dates:</strong></h2><h3><strong>Feb. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline to submit a proposal</h3><h3><strong>Aug. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline for early-bird registration</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For full conference information, please visit <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749548224%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CrVgu2uqGOEG%2BjpUgpX4Nq%2FOQ3phe9I05panIL6H4wQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. 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} .field--name-field-subhead { font-size: var(--font-size--2xl); font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--h2-color); } .block--nodenews-itemcreated { text-align: center; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); } .field--name-field-summary { font-size: var(--font-size--xl); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray--darker--20); } [data-theme="dark"] .field--name-field-summary, [data-theme="dark"] .byline { color: var(--gray--lighter--60); } </style> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:42:50 +0000 gallagm7 122359 at /cross-border-visiting-fellow-michael-o-shea-drop-in-brown-bag-set-for-april-19 <span>Canadian-American Studies issues Call for Papers in advance of upcoming conference</span> <span><span>thomps94</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-30T09:37:38-07:00" title="Wednesday, October 30, 2024">Wed, 10/30/2024 - 9:37am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block wwu-banner block--_23c4359-9e61-43e2-947c-4088f9653c63 black-overlay min-height--25vh headings--big-and-bold"> <div class="background-image"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1301px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 951px) and (max-width: 1300px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_medium/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=vynJFfeP 1x" media="all and (min-width: 581px) and (max-width: 950px)" type="image/jpeg" width="840" height="604"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_small/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=_sloATSG 1x" media="all and (max-width: 580px)" type="image/jpeg" width="580" height="417"> <img loading="eager" width="1206" height="867" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC" alt="aerial view of Western's campus at night, with golden lights surrounded by dark trees"> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="body"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p style="color:white;font-family:var(--font--title);font-size:var(--h1-size);font-weight:var(--font-weight--black);text-transform:uppercase;" aria-hidden="true">草榴社区 News</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="block block--_0eb0b0e-9168-4be4-ac3a-18f98da6f764 wwu-beyond-basics-block"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><nav aria-labelledby="in-page"><h2 class="visually-hidden" id="in-page">On This Page</h2><ul class="menu horizontal"><li><a href=/#stories">草榴社区 Stories</a></li><li><a href=/#releases">News Releases and Announcements</a></li><li><a href=/#in-the-news">草榴社区 in the News</a></li><li><a href=/#campus-news">Campus News and Information</a></li></ul></nav><style type="text/css">.menu.horizontal li { border-top: none; 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What are the historical and present-day nuances of Canada-US relations and where are they going? How are the US and Canada changing? What role does the border have in creating or working against familiarity, or belonging? What roles do non-governmental agencies around the world play in shaping Canada鈥檚 relationships with the world? Finally, as a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of Canadian Studies, what is ACSUS鈥檚 role in these larger questions?&nbsp;</p><p>Proposals that touch on these themes are encouraged though, as always, submissions on all subjects addressing Canada and Canadian-American relations are welcome. To submit a proposal, please submit an abstract of not more than 300 words (including a working title), along with a brief vita (2 pages maximum), to <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749532035%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2Fk59l9jW0U8aPqArECwWjK%2FA%2BYa%2Baj9fJGrzfA5vUns%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a> no later than <strong>February 1, 2025</strong>.</p><p>A special <strong>Emerging Scholars Colloquium</strong> is also being organized and led by Christina Keppie, director of Western's Center for Canadian-American Studies. Submissions from graduate students and exceptional undergraduates are warmly welcomed.</p><p>In an effort to highlight Western Washington University鈥檚 strength of research and programming in Canadian-American Studies with a regional focus on the Pacific Northwest, the Center is committed to providing support to faculty and students accepted to the conference.</p><h2><strong>Important dates:</strong></h2><h3><strong>Feb. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline to submit a proposal</h3><h3><strong>Aug. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline for early-bird registration</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For full conference information, please visit <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749548224%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CrVgu2uqGOEG%2BjpUgpX4Nq%2FOQ3phe9I05panIL6H4wQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--basic"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p> <style type="text/css">.page-title { --h1-size: var(--font-size--5xl); max-width: var(--content-area-max-width--sm); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } h1 { line-height: 1.1; text-transform: none; font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); } .float-right { float: right; margin-left: var(--space--md); } .byline.float-right:after { width: 100%; } .byline { font-size: var(--font-size--xs); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray); } .byline:after { content: ''; display: block; width: 5%; margin-top: var(--space--sm); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); border-bottom: solid var(--border-width--md) var(--gray--lighter--80); } .field--name-field-subhead { font-size: var(--font-size--2xl); font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--h2-color); } .block--nodenews-itemcreated { text-align: center; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); } .field--name-field-summary { font-size: var(--font-size--xl); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray--darker--20); } [data-theme="dark"] .field--name-field-summary, [data-theme="dark"] .byline { color: var(--gray--lighter--60); } </style> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 22:34:20 +0000 thomps94 122177 at /wwu-hockey-forum-focuses-on-rise-of-seattle-kraken-uscanada-relationship-and-sport-s-history <span>Canadian-American Studies issues Call for Papers in advance of upcoming conference</span> <span><span>thomps94</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-30T09:37:38-07:00" title="Wednesday, October 30, 2024">Wed, 10/30/2024 - 9:37am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block wwu-banner block--_23c4359-9e61-43e2-947c-4088f9653c63 black-overlay min-height--25vh headings--big-and-bold"> <div class="background-image"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1301px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 951px) and (max-width: 1300px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_medium/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=vynJFfeP 1x" media="all and (min-width: 581px) and (max-width: 950px)" type="image/jpeg" width="840" height="604"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_small/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=_sloATSG 1x" media="all and (max-width: 580px)" type="image/jpeg" width="580" height="417"> <img loading="eager" width="1206" height="867" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC" alt="aerial view of Western's campus at night, with golden lights surrounded by dark trees"> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="body"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p style="color:white;font-family:var(--font--title);font-size:var(--h1-size);font-weight:var(--font-weight--black);text-transform:uppercase;" aria-hidden="true">草榴社区 News</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="block block--_0eb0b0e-9168-4be4-ac3a-18f98da6f764 wwu-beyond-basics-block"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><nav aria-labelledby="in-page"><h2 class="visually-hidden" id="in-page">On This Page</h2><ul class="menu horizontal"><li><a href=/#stories">草榴社区 Stories</a></li><li><a href=/#releases">News Releases and Announcements</a></li><li><a href=/#in-the-news">草榴社区 in the News</a></li><li><a href=/#campus-news">Campus News and Information</a></li></ul></nav><style type="text/css">.menu.horizontal li { border-top: none; 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What are the historical and present-day nuances of Canada-US relations and where are they going? How are the US and Canada changing? What role does the border have in creating or working against familiarity, or belonging? What roles do non-governmental agencies around the world play in shaping Canada鈥檚 relationships with the world? Finally, as a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of Canadian Studies, what is ACSUS鈥檚 role in these larger questions?&nbsp;</p><p>Proposals that touch on these themes are encouraged though, as always, submissions on all subjects addressing Canada and Canadian-American relations are welcome. To submit a proposal, please submit an abstract of not more than 300 words (including a working title), along with a brief vita (2 pages maximum), to <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749532035%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2Fk59l9jW0U8aPqArECwWjK%2FA%2BYa%2Baj9fJGrzfA5vUns%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a> no later than <strong>February 1, 2025</strong>.</p><p>A special <strong>Emerging Scholars Colloquium</strong> is also being organized and led by Christina Keppie, director of Western's Center for Canadian-American Studies. Submissions from graduate students and exceptional undergraduates are warmly welcomed.</p><p>In an effort to highlight Western Washington University鈥檚 strength of research and programming in Canadian-American Studies with a regional focus on the Pacific Northwest, the Center is committed to providing support to faculty and students accepted to the conference.</p><h2><strong>Important dates:</strong></h2><h3><strong>Feb. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline to submit a proposal</h3><h3><strong>Aug. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline for early-bird registration</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For full conference information, please visit <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749548224%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CrVgu2uqGOEG%2BjpUgpX4Nq%2FOQ3phe9I05panIL6H4wQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--basic"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p> <style type="text/css">.page-title { --h1-size: var(--font-size--5xl); max-width: var(--content-area-max-width--sm); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } h1 { line-height: 1.1; text-transform: none; font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); } .float-right { float: right; margin-left: var(--space--md); } .byline.float-right:after { width: 100%; } .byline { font-size: var(--font-size--xs); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray); } .byline:after { content: ''; display: block; width: 5%; margin-top: var(--space--sm); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); border-bottom: solid var(--border-width--md) var(--gray--lighter--80); } .field--name-field-subhead { font-size: var(--font-size--2xl); font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--h2-color); } .block--nodenews-itemcreated { text-align: center; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); } .field--name-field-summary { font-size: var(--font-size--xl); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray--darker--20); } [data-theme="dark"] .field--name-field-summary, [data-theme="dark"] .byline { color: var(--gray--lighter--60); } </style> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:12:42 +0000 thomps94 122137 at /renewed-federal-grant-means-more-faculty-offerings-in-canadian-american-studies <span>Canadian-American Studies issues Call for Papers in advance of upcoming conference</span> <span><span>thomps94</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-30T09:37:38-07:00" title="Wednesday, October 30, 2024">Wed, 10/30/2024 - 9:37am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block wwu-banner block--_23c4359-9e61-43e2-947c-4088f9653c63 black-overlay min-height--25vh headings--big-and-bold"> <div class="background-image"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1301px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 951px) and (max-width: 1300px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_medium/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=vynJFfeP 1x" media="all and (min-width: 581px) and (max-width: 950px)" type="image/jpeg" width="840" height="604"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_small/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=_sloATSG 1x" media="all and (max-width: 580px)" type="image/jpeg" width="580" height="417"> <img loading="eager" width="1206" height="867" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC" alt="aerial view of Western's campus at night, with golden lights surrounded by dark trees"> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="body"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p style="color:white;font-family:var(--font--title);font-size:var(--h1-size);font-weight:var(--font-weight--black);text-transform:uppercase;" aria-hidden="true">草榴社区 News</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="block block--_0eb0b0e-9168-4be4-ac3a-18f98da6f764 wwu-beyond-basics-block"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><nav aria-labelledby="in-page"><h2 class="visually-hidden" id="in-page">On This Page</h2><ul class="menu horizontal"><li><a href=/#stories">草榴社区 Stories</a></li><li><a href=/#releases">News Releases and Announcements</a></li><li><a href=/#in-the-news">草榴社区 in the News</a></li><li><a href=/#campus-news">Campus News and Information</a></li></ul></nav><style type="text/css">.menu.horizontal li { border-top: none; 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What are the historical and present-day nuances of Canada-US relations and where are they going? How are the US and Canada changing? What role does the border have in creating or working against familiarity, or belonging? What roles do non-governmental agencies around the world play in shaping Canada鈥檚 relationships with the world? Finally, as a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of Canadian Studies, what is ACSUS鈥檚 role in these larger questions?&nbsp;</p><p>Proposals that touch on these themes are encouraged though, as always, submissions on all subjects addressing Canada and Canadian-American relations are welcome. To submit a proposal, please submit an abstract of not more than 300 words (including a working title), along with a brief vita (2 pages maximum), to <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749532035%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2Fk59l9jW0U8aPqArECwWjK%2FA%2BYa%2Baj9fJGrzfA5vUns%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a> no later than <strong>February 1, 2025</strong>.</p><p>A special <strong>Emerging Scholars Colloquium</strong> is also being organized and led by Christina Keppie, director of Western's Center for Canadian-American Studies. Submissions from graduate students and exceptional undergraduates are warmly welcomed.</p><p>In an effort to highlight Western Washington University鈥檚 strength of research and programming in Canadian-American Studies with a regional focus on the Pacific Northwest, the Center is committed to providing support to faculty and students accepted to the conference.</p><h2><strong>Important dates:</strong></h2><h3><strong>Feb. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline to submit a proposal</h3><h3><strong>Aug. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline for early-bird registration</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For full conference information, please visit <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749548224%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CrVgu2uqGOEG%2BjpUgpX4Nq%2FOQ3phe9I05panIL6H4wQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--basic"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p> <style type="text/css">.page-title { --h1-size: var(--font-size--5xl); max-width: var(--content-area-max-width--sm); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } h1 { line-height: 1.1; text-transform: none; font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); } .float-right { float: right; margin-left: var(--space--md); } .byline.float-right:after { width: 100%; } .byline { font-size: var(--font-size--xs); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray); } .byline:after { content: ''; display: block; width: 5%; margin-top: var(--space--sm); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); border-bottom: solid var(--border-width--md) var(--gray--lighter--80); } .field--name-field-subhead { font-size: var(--font-size--2xl); font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--h2-color); } .block--nodenews-itemcreated { text-align: center; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); } .field--name-field-summary { font-size: var(--font-size--xl); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray--darker--20); } [data-theme="dark"] .field--name-field-summary, [data-theme="dark"] .byline { color: var(--gray--lighter--60); } </style> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:04:15 +0000 thomps94 121963 at /can-am-speaker-series-to-host-janet-mancini-billson-nov-23 <span>Canadian-American Studies issues Call for Papers in advance of upcoming conference</span> <span><span>thomps94</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-10-30T09:37:38-07:00" title="Wednesday, October 30, 2024">Wed, 10/30/2024 - 9:37am</time> </span> <div class="layout layout--onecol--page-width"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block wwu-banner block--_23c4359-9e61-43e2-947c-4088f9653c63 black-overlay min-height--25vh headings--big-and-bold"> <div class="background-image"> <div class="field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 1301px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC 1x" media="all and (min-width: 951px) and (max-width: 1300px)" type="image/jpeg" width="1206" height="867"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_medium/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=vynJFfeP 1x" media="all and (min-width: 581px) and (max-width: 950px)" type="image/jpeg" width="840" height="604"> <source srcset="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_small/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=_sloATSG 1x" media="all and (max-width: 580px)" type="image/jpeg" width="580" height="417"> <img loading="eager" width="1206" height="867" src="/sites/news.wwu.edu/files/styles/banner_larger/public/2024-08/drone_night_012023_0974.jpg?itok=KUQTEyNC" alt="aerial view of Western's campus at night, with golden lights surrounded by dark trees"> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="body"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p style="color:white;font-family:var(--font--title);font-size:var(--h1-size);font-weight:var(--font-weight--black);text-transform:uppercase;" aria-hidden="true">草榴社区 News</p></div> </div> </div> <div class="block block--_0eb0b0e-9168-4be4-ac3a-18f98da6f764 wwu-beyond-basics-block"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><nav aria-labelledby="in-page"><h2 class="visually-hidden" id="in-page">On This Page</h2><ul class="menu horizontal"><li><a href=/#stories">草榴社区 Stories</a></li><li><a href=/#releases">News Releases and Announcements</a></li><li><a href=/#in-the-news">草榴社区 in the News</a></li><li><a href=/#campus-news">Campus News and Information</a></li></ul></nav><style type="text/css">.menu.horizontal li { border-top: none; 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What are the historical and present-day nuances of Canada-US relations and where are they going? How are the US and Canada changing? What role does the border have in creating or working against familiarity, or belonging? What roles do non-governmental agencies around the world play in shaping Canada鈥檚 relationships with the world? Finally, as a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of Canadian Studies, what is ACSUS鈥檚 role in these larger questions?&nbsp;</p><p>Proposals that touch on these themes are encouraged though, as always, submissions on all subjects addressing Canada and Canadian-American relations are welcome. To submit a proposal, please submit an abstract of not more than 300 words (including a working title), along with a brief vita (2 pages maximum), to <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749532035%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2Fk59l9jW0U8aPqArECwWjK%2FA%2BYa%2Baj9fJGrzfA5vUns%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a> no later than <strong>February 1, 2025</strong>.</p><p>A special <strong>Emerging Scholars Colloquium</strong> is also being organized and led by Christina Keppie, director of Western's Center for Canadian-American Studies. Submissions from graduate students and exceptional undergraduates are warmly welcomed.</p><p>In an effort to highlight Western Washington University鈥檚 strength of research and programming in Canadian-American Studies with a regional focus on the Pacific Northwest, the Center is committed to providing support to faculty and students accepted to the conference.</p><h2><strong>Important dates:</strong></h2><h3><strong>Feb. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline to submit a proposal</h3><h3><strong>Aug. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline for early-bird registration</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For full conference information, please visit <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749548224%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CrVgu2uqGOEG%2BjpUgpX4Nq%2FOQ3phe9I05panIL6H4wQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. 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What are the historical and present-day nuances of Canada-US relations and where are they going? How are the US and Canada changing? What role does the border have in creating or working against familiarity, or belonging? What roles do non-governmental agencies around the world play in shaping Canada鈥檚 relationships with the world? Finally, as a professional organization dedicated to the promotion of Canadian Studies, what is ACSUS鈥檚 role in these larger questions?&nbsp;</p><p>Proposals that touch on these themes are encouraged though, as always, submissions on all subjects addressing Canada and Canadian-American relations are welcome. To submit a proposal, please submit an abstract of not more than 300 words (including a working title), along with a brief vita (2 pages maximum), to <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749532035%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2Fk59l9jW0U8aPqArECwWjK%2FA%2BYa%2Baj9fJGrzfA5vUns%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a> no later than <strong>February 1, 2025</strong>.</p><p>A special <strong>Emerging Scholars Colloquium</strong> is also being organized and led by Christina Keppie, director of Western's Center for Canadian-American Studies. Submissions from graduate students and exceptional undergraduates are warmly welcomed.</p><p>In an effort to highlight Western Washington University鈥檚 strength of research and programming in Canadian-American Studies with a regional focus on the Pacific Northwest, the Center is committed to providing support to faculty and students accepted to the conference.</p><h2><strong>Important dates:</strong></h2><h3><strong>Feb. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline to submit a proposal</h3><h3><strong>Aug. 1, 2025:</strong> deadline for early-bird registration</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For full conference information, please visit <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acsus.org%2Fconference&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cthomps94%40wwu.edu%7Ca87db6ecf3ea40a1b45d08dcf7932f29%7Cdc46140ce26f43efb0ae00f257f478ff%7C0%7C0%7C638657458749548224%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CrVgu2uqGOEG%2BjpUgpX4Nq%2FOQ3phe9I05panIL6H4wQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://www.acsus.org/conference. Click or tap if you trust this link.">https://www.acsus.org/conference</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="block block--basic"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field-item"><p> <style type="text/css">.page-title { --h1-size: var(--font-size--5xl); max-width: var(--content-area-max-width--sm); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } h1 { line-height: 1.1; text-transform: none; font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); } .float-right { float: right; margin-left: var(--space--md); } .byline.float-right:after { width: 100%; } .byline { font-size: var(--font-size--xs); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray); } .byline:after { content: ''; display: block; width: 5%; margin-top: var(--space--sm); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); border-bottom: solid var(--border-width--md) var(--gray--lighter--80); } .field--name-field-subhead { font-size: var(--font-size--2xl); font-weight: var(--font-weight--semibold); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--h2-color); } .block--nodenews-itemcreated { text-align: center; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: var(--space--md); } .field--name-field-summary { font-size: var(--font-size--xl); margin-bottom: var(--space--md); color: var(--gray--darker--20); } [data-theme="dark"] .field--name-field-summary, [data-theme="dark"] .byline { color: var(--gray--lighter--60); } </style> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:36:04 +0000 gallagm7 120125 at