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SSIRG Goes 'Limitless' at Special Olympics Gala
December 01, 2018
Several School of Kinesiology and SSIRG members attended the 'Limitless' Gala in support of the Special Olympics Movement.
Positions - Sports Media & Communication, Rhode Island University
November 14, 2018
The Harrington School of Communication and Media at the University of Rhode Island invites applicants for a tenure-line faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in sports media and communication to begin fall 2019.
CfP: MacIntosh Sociology Grad Conference at Queen's
November 12, 2018
The School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen鈥檚 University invites all those interested in socio-cultural studies of sport and exercise to its annual day conference, held in the memory of Dr. Donald Macintosh.
President Chakma announces the Frank Hayden Endowed Chair in Sport and Social Impact
October 22, 2018
澳门六合彩开奖预测's President Amit Chakma and Jayne Garland, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, have announced the Frank Hayden Endowed Chair in Sport and Social Impact.
Further panelists added to SSSIRG Symposium on Canada's contribution to sport and social impact
October 02, 2018
The Symposium hosts led by Angela Schneider and Alison Doherty have been able to attract further panelists to the Symposium, including Professor Bruce Kidd and former Olympian Becky Scott.
Program for Social Impact and Human Rights in Sport Symposium finalized
September 13, 2018
SSIRG will be hosting an all-day symposium to showcase keynote speakers and expert panelists to present and provide in-depth discussion of problems and prospects in the area of sports and human rights in Canada.
Date set for Social Impact and Human Rights in Sport Symposium
July 25, 2018
SSIRG invites scholars and the interested public to its 'Canada 150 - Canada's Contribution to Social Impact and Human Rights in Sports,' on October 11, 2018.
Jobs: Ethnic Studies-Race and Sport, Oregon
July 16, 2018
The Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Oregon (UO) seeks to hire an Assistant Professor specializing in Race and Sport beginning Fall 2019.
Strong SSIRG line-up at 2018 NASSH conference
May 30, 2018
Eight SSIRG members presented papers at the 2018 Annual Convention of the North American Society for Sport History, continuing 澳门六合彩开奖预测's strong presence at the NASSH Convention. In addition, Bob Barney also served as session chair and as commentator.
SSIRG team attracts funds to study social benefits of sport for older adults
May 22, 2018
A Faculty of Health Sciences Emerging Team Grant has been awarded to a multidisciplinary group of scholars with SSIRG to study 鈥淭he Benefits of Sport Participation for Adults Aged 65+"
The Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT) Project
May 14, 2018
Brendan Riggin and Karen Danylchuk use Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative in sport to improve hockey fans鈥 health
May 10, 2018
Sport for Life's 2018-22 strategic plan focuses on increasing expertise and advancing quality sport and physical literacy for Indigenous populations, persons with a disability, women and girls, and newcomers to Canada.
SSIRG Project on Human Rights in Sports progressing well
May 07, 2018
The SSRHC- funded Social Impact and Human Rights in Sport project has hosted two outreach workshops, with two further workshops to follow.
May 07, 2018
The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport has presented an ambitious three-year plan for leading change for women and girls within the sport and physical activity system.
No Distance between Us: Canadians Respond to the Humboldt Broncos Bus Tragedy
May 02, 2018
A concept inherent to Canadian sports is distance. In the face of the devastating tragedy of the Humboldt Broncos, the united efforts of Canadians from across the country, helped conquer distance.
Despina Kouali to deliver Graduate Seminar lecture
April 13, 2018
As part of the Kinesiology Graduate Seminar, PhD Candidate Despina Kouali will deliver a graduate student presentation on the issue of "Examining Eudaimonic Well-being in Sport." The lecture is scheduled for Monday, April, 23, 2018, 12:30h, in room 2250, 3M Centre.
Kin Grad Seminar, Monday April 9
April 03, 2018
The last Kin Graduate Seminar will be on Monday, April 9th @ 12:30pm (2250-3M Centre). The topic is, 鈥淗ockey Fans in Training: A Multidisciplinary Approach to a Men鈥檚 Health Initiative鈥, with speakers Karen Danylchuk (EdD, Associate Dean in FHS), Rob Petrella (MD, PhD) and Brendan Riggin (Doctoral candidate)
March 15, 2018
The first SSHRC Connection workshop, hosted by Alison Doherty (SSIRG) and Jennifer Walinga (Royal Roads University), runs March 16, 12:30-16:30 PST. Live coverage of the Women and Gender Equity in Sport workshop is provided by Livestream.
March 08, 2018
The Paralympics open on Friday in Pyeongchang in what will be the largest winter Games to date. North Korea will make its debut, part of a wider cooling of tensions between North and South Korea.
March 07, 2018
The federal budget for 2018 includes an increase in the funding allocated to supporting Special Olympics Canada. The idea for the Special Olympics was developed by former professor Frank Hayden here at 澳门六合彩开奖预测.
Government budget allocation for Indigenous sports
March 05, 2018
The 2018 federal budget allocates $47.5 million to Indigenous sport development across 300 communities.
March 05, 2018
SSIRG applauds the Federal Government 2018 budget commitment to the pursuit of gender equity in sport.
Bob Barney delivers invited lecture at the University of New Mexico
February 16, 2018
Professor emeritus Bob Barney has followed an invitation to his alma mater, the University of New Mexico, sketching a group of "Portrait Profiles: Peerless Pioneers in UNM's History of Intercollegiate Athletics."
