September 24, 2024
Inaugural monthly newsletter from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Windsor-Detroit Architect, Dorian Moore Awarded AIA Gold Medal
At the recent Detroit Chapter of the American Institute of Architects 2024 Recognition Awards event, urbanist architect and educator Prof. Dorian Moore was awarded the AIA Gold Medal.
Moore’s expertise spans architecture, planning, and urban design on an international scale, having travelled to and documented urban conditions in more than 400 cities globally. As vice president of Archive DS [Design Studio], he has played a pivotal role in shaping the built environment through innovative design and strategic city planning with projects in both the US and Canada.
Moore is an assistant professor of architecture in the School of Creative Arts (SoCA) with a cross appointment in Interdisciplinary and Critical Studies. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture and Community Development where he has taught for over 25 years and has developed an international resource for transforming urban environments through his practice and teaching in both Detroit and Windsor. In 2022 Moore was inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects. An honour bestowed on just 3% of all 115,000 American architects.
Recently, Moore served as the project urban design manager for the 180-acre Michigan State Fairgrounds mixed-use redevelopment. He was part of a select group of architects and planners who were invited to Mississippi to work on the reconstruction of 11 cities along the Gulf Coast after the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. His influence extended to Toronto, Ontario where he contributed to a visionary plan for the city’s underutilized "Port Lands."
Moore served on the Mayor's Detroit Land Use Master Plan Task Force's Core Support Staff, which created a long-term framework for the development of the city. His passion for sustainable city-building was demonstrated by his leadership in previous urban design projects and his participation in this one.
Moore's academic journey in architecture began at the University of Michigan, followed by the Technische Universität in Vienna. At the beginning of his career, he gained experience through internships with local firms Sims Varner Associates and Smith Hinchman and Grylls, eventually becoming a partner at Archive DS in 1995.
Sociologist combines research and creative writing to explore migration and identity
Blending research and art, Carlo Charles draws on his Haitian upbringing to explore the intersection of international migration, race, gender, and sexuality.
The assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology pursued his studies in Venezuela, France, and Canada, earning dual PhDs in sociology and geography. Dr. Charles has worked with influential research centres and served as a public policy advisor, contributing to discussions on Haiti’s crises and immigrant communities.
His current book project examines how queer men in Haiti form transnational relationships with Haitian queer immigrants and the impact on Haiti. His work as a playwright also brings research-based insights to wider audiences through creative writing.
Read full article in Daily News
Turtle Island Walk welcomes sculpture reflecting Indigenous teachings
Long ago, a great flood covered the earth. During this time, a brave muskrat dove to the bottom of the water and brought up a piece of land. A turtle allowed this earth to be placed on its back. As the wind moved in all directions, the earth on the turtle’s back grew, expanding into what is now called Turtle Island, or North America.
This creation story is a key part of Anishinaabe tradition.
Artist Teresa Altiman of the Walpole Island First Nation shared how it inspired her sculpture, The Big Turtle, which was installed in the River Commons on Friday, Sept. 6.
Zeke Moores, a sessional instructor in the School of Creative Arts and the sculptor who executed Altiman’s design, worked hard in his Walkerville studio to ensure that every detail — from the turtle’s shape to its texture and colours — matched her vision.
“As an artist myself, I wanted it to be as close to what she envisioned as possible,” Moores said.
Read full article in Daily News
Historian to examine U.S. colonial power and guide future scholars as HRG Fellow
This year’s Humanities Research Group fellow, history professor Gregg French, will advance his research on racial identities and imperial power in the U.S. colonial empire while piloting an updated student mentor program.
Dr. French is working on his book, America’s Hispanic Empire: Antecedents and Identity Formation in the U.S. Imperial Experience. The project critically examines how agents of the U.S. empire were influenced by their interactions — both real and perceived — with Spanish colonial officials during the long 19th century.
“This includes everyone from military officers and colonial administrators to American merchants, business leaders, and organizers of expositions and world’s fairs,” French explained. “It also involves middle- and upper-class women in the U.S. who were reading about the outside world in reading circles and clubs, and how they were influenced.”
Read full article in Daily News
Student retells story of pioneering conservationist
Sheena Bennett, a double major in history and sociology, got a rare opportunity this summer.
Bennett, who will start third year this fall, was hired as a museum educator and archivist by the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary outside Kingsville, through a Young Canada Works grant.
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations is an employment program for students, offering them the opportunity to improve their skills while acquiring practical knowledge in the heritage field.
“This is just one of the many paid experiential learning opportunities that we, in the Department of History, are providing to our students through our connections with local organizations,” says assistant professor Gregg French.
Bennett’s job was to reimagine telling Jack Miner’s life story using the archives in the collection. Not being from Windsor-Essex, she had an advantage: she hadn’t heard of Jack Miner before coming to the sanctuary. Bennett read everything available to learn Miner’s story and then researched the materials available to include in the exhibits. Read full article in Daily News
Ties of family and friendship subject of Black history exhibit
The latest local Black history exhibit at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, “For Friends and Family: Social Organizing in Late Nineteenth Century Amherstburg,” is the work of recent grad Max Bennett (BA 2024), this year’s local Black history intern.
Under the supervision of history professor Gregg French and Amherstburg Freedom Museum assistant curator Lorene Bridgen-Lennie, Bennett, who uses they-them pronouns, conducted independent research and used the museum’s Family History Collection, along with sources from the Alvin D. McCurdy Fond and The Amherstburg Echo, to discuss the organizational work of persons of African descent in 19th-century Amherstburg.
The exhibit includes displays in the museum gallery and online network diagrams which demonstrate the interconnectivity between individuals and institutions in multiple organizations, in addition to international and intergenerational links. Bennett’s exhibit focuses on the lives of Black settlers in Amherstburg in the post-Underground Railroad period and demonstrates the extensive activity occurring in the region in the 19th century which created a foundation for 20th century activism. Read full article in Daily News
Coming soon!
The Student Collaboration Hub!
The Student Collaboration Hub is an innovative space created for FAHSS students to study, connect, and collaborate with each other. With comfortable seating and a cutting-edge vision wall, this hub provides an ideal environment for students to study, work on group projects, and socialize. Additionally, its central location makes it the perfect venue for hosting a wide array of exciting events. Read article
We're Building Something FAHSS-tastic!
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences wishes to express their gratitude to the Estate of Jean Sonnenfeld for its very generous bequest. This estate gift is the first donation to the faculty's Collaboration Hub. We look forward to sharing more news about donations to the Dean's Capital Fund.
To learn more about ways you can support this initiative, and find out information on Planned Giving, please contact Camille Armour Ross, Senior Development Officer in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at: c.armour@uwindsor.ca
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Coming Events
Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:00pm
Civil Discourse at Universities Topic of Discussion
The Humanities Research Group opens its 35th year of free talks by leading thinkers with novelist and professor Randy Boyagoda, who argues that universities have always been expected to promote civil discourse and have never satisfied anyone’s expectations that they are doing so successfully.
His talk, in the SoCA Armouries Performance Hall at 6 p.m. Sept. 26, will be recorded for national broadcast on the CBC Radio program, Ideas. Host Naylah Ayed will attend Thursday. Read full article in Daily News.
Sunday, Sept. 29, 1:00pm -- Sunday, Oct 13, 11:00am
Baroque Biology: Pop-up "Gentleman Scientists: Microecologies" Exhibition
Join Ontario Culture Days Creative in Residence, Dr. Jennifer Willet, for a pop up exhibition at ArtSpeak Gallery.
Location: ArtSpeak Gallery (Arts Council Windsor & Region)
1942 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor, ON
Read about this event on the Culture Days webpage
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Dean's Honour Roll 2023-2024 Reception
This event is to honour the academic achievements of FAHSS students for the past academic year.
Alumni Auditorium, University of Windsor - CAW Centre
Sunday, Oct. 6, 11am - 4pm
Baroque Biology Community Event and Science Fair
Join Arts Council Windsor & Region for a round trip bus excursion to Point Pelee National Park! Beginning with a gallery experience at ArtSpeak followed by on route entertainment from local musicians, guests can enjoy a free trip to see Ontario Culture Days Creative in Residence Dr.Jennifer Willet’s art and science fair hosted at Point Pelee. Activities will include an artist presentation, hands-on workshop activities, artworks and scientific displays, live music and a parade!
Location: Point Pelee National Park. Read about this event on the Culture Days website.
Friday, Oct. 25, 5:30pm
Jesse Wente
Searching for History and Truth on Screen
SoCA Armouries Performance Hall, 37 University Ave East.
Talk to be followed by special WIFF screening of Zacharius Manuk's Maliglutit (Searchers)
Jesse Wente is a respected writer, broadcaster, and arts administrator. He is part Genaabaajing Anishinaabek and a member of the Serpent River First Nation. Wente served on the board of directors for Native Earth Performing Arts, ImagineNative, The Toronto Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts. He has been a programmer for many film festivals, including ImagineNative Film and Media Festival, the Reel World Film Festival, and the Toronto International Film Festival. Read article
Last Updated: Sept. 24, 2024.