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Becoming weightless: How one UNB student blended fashion, media, cultural identity and zero gravity

University of New Brunswick (UNB) student Jagriti Luitel has always had her eyes on the sky. At a young age, going to space became her life’s mission. Today, in the final year of her undergraduate degree, she is well on her way to achieving that mission. Yet her path has not been linear, nor has it been easy.

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W. Stewart MacNutt Memorial Lecture

Join the Faculty of Arts for the W. Stewart MacNutt Memorial Lecture, which will be given by Dr. Dimitry Anastakis, L.R. Wilson and R.J. Currie Chair in Canadian Business History at the University of Toronto. Dr. Anastakis will deliver “A ‘Dream Car’ Built in New Brunswick: Malcolm Bricklin's Fantastic SV1 and the End of Industrial Modernity" on Wednesday, October 30.

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Dr. Anna Hamling recognized for her contributions in nonviolence and peace studies

Dr. Anna Hamling, faculty member in the department of culture and media studies, is a globally recognized scholar in nonviolence and peace studies.

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UNB graduate wins community award for creating a positive environment for students

At the beginning of the school year, the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Fredericton campus is bursting with activities, the sun is bright above the Student Union Building as students walk from lectures to meal hall, and all over the outdoor green space on campus, people are coming together and connecting.

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Richard Hornsby as the Playhouse Honours recipient for 2024.

Richard has been a major player in the Fredericton and New Brunswick Arts communities for 32 years. He has made significant contributions with his performance and conducting, work in arts administration and education, as well as through his entrepreneurial initiatives enriching the lives of budding musicians, amateur musicians and concert goers.

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