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In a defence of arts and humanities departments in the Nine newspapers last week that flagged concerns about their survival, La Trobe University emeritus professor of politics Judith Brett argued commonwealth government animosity was the principal reason these departments across Australia are in such a parlous state.
Brett criticises the conservative government for its “deep-seated hostility” towards the humanities and attacks last year’s decision by the then education minister Dan Tehan to increase fees for the majority of degrees as “bizarre”.
After noting what she sees as the “misogynist, sexist and bullying culture” of the national parliament (most of it involving coalition MPs and their staff) Brett goes on to imply arts degrees represent a remedy as they instil empathy by allowing students to put themselves in “another person’s shoes”.
Planning to begin for city’s 100th anniversary celebrations
City announces members of community centennial committee
Posted on February 9, 2021 by oshawaexpress in COMMUNITY, COMMUNITY
The City of Oshawa has started to plan for its 100
th anniversary celebrations in 2024.
Members of the city’s community centennial committee will work over the next four years to provide input, collaborate, plan and execute the city’s 100
th anniversary events, activities and initiatives that will take place in 2024.
“It will certainly be exciting anticipating what project or projects our Community Centennial Committee will come up with,” says Councillor Rick Kerr, chair of the community services committee. “We are certainly represented by a capable and diverse group of citizens who, I’m sure, are equally excited about their upcoming efforts.”
Dippy s visit to Rochdale shortlisted for Hearts for the Arts Award 2021 Date published: 15 January 2021
Dippy in Number One Riverside
Dippy the Dinosaur’s visit to Rochdale has been shortlisted for a Hearts for the Arts Award for Best Arts Project.
The Natural History Museum s iconic Diplodocus cast visited Rochdale as part of his UK-wide tour in 2020, accompanied by local exhibitions and activities created in collaboration with Link4Life Cultural Trust.
Furthermore, Councillor Janet Emsley has been nominated for ‘Best Arts Champion – Councillor’ for her consistent and energetic support of the arts in Rochdale.
The shortlist has been announced for the National Campaign for the Arts (NCA) Hearts For The Arts Awards 2021, which celebrate the unsung heroes of Local Authorities, championing the arts against all odds.
Nominations open for community leader awards
Posted on December 17, 2020 by oshawaexpress in COMMUNITY, COMMUNITY
The city is looking to recognize people, collectives and organizations for the annual Community Legends Award and Oshawa Culture Counts Award.
Nominations are open for individuals, collectives and organizations that have made a positive contribution to the community. Nominations for both awards will be accepted until Feb. 14, 2021.
Recipients of the awards will be presented with their awards at a council meeting in spring 2021.
“Oshawa is blessed with an abundance of terrific, community-minded people of all ages and walks of life,” says Councillor Rick Kerr, chair of the community services committee, who says this is the opportunity to “nominate one of those wonderful people whom you believe deserves recognition of their efforts to help life be just a little better for others.”