This article by Rhonda Semple appears in the Winter 2017 edition of The Beacon Even though I committed to writing this piece for the Beacon ages ago, and even though I care deeply about the subject of equity, it has taken me a long time to finally sit down to write. My research and teaching are […]
Read More »StFXAUT President Mary Oxner, former President Peter McInnis, and Executive Member Wendy Panagopoulos participated in a local rally in support of the members of the Nova Scotia Teacher’s Union (NSTU), held on Wednesday February 15th. Rally supporters gathered behind the 5 to a $1 and marched to Antigonish MLA Randy Delorey’s Office on Main Street. […]
Read More »This article, written by Erika Koch, appears in the Winter 2017 edition of The Beacon. Seven airplanes, four hotel rooms, and not quite seven days. That’s what it took for me to travel to and from my usual winter conference—leaving it a day early—and arrive in Washington, DC for the Women’s March, which took place […]
Read More »President’s Message appears in the Winter 2017 issue of The Beacon This academic year has focused on the negotiation and implementation of our new Collective Agreement. Our own negotiations occurred in a larger context of labour action from those associated with our academic environment. As of December 14, 2016, we signed a new Collective Agreement, […]
Read More »Wednesday February 8: Wing Night with Get Real (Golden X Inn) Thursday February 9: Gaymes Night (NH 154) 6-9 pm Friday February 10: X-Pride Coffee House and Open Mic (MSB Cafe) 6-8 pm Saturday February 11: Priscilla, Queen of the Highlands (MacKay Room) 9-12 Sunday February 12: Queer Movie Night — Blue is the Warmest […]
Read More »This article, written by Susan MacKay, originally appeared in the Fall 2016 issue of The Beacon. In support of and in solidarity with our colleagues at the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA), the StFXAUT donated $1,000 as a demonstration of that support during the Association’s 21-day strike. Some of UMFA’s central concerns include workload protection […]
Read More »This article, written by Suzanne van den Hoogen, originally appeared in the Fall 2016 issue of The Beacon. Academic Librarians represent a unique group within the academy. Like our faculty colleagues, we face many of the same workplace challenges – from basic conditions of employment to equity, research, teaching, professional development, and academic freedom. Additionally, […]
Read More »This article, written by Martin Sastri, originally appeared in the Fall 2016 Issue of the Beacon. Fair Employment Week is an annual campaign promoted by the Canadian Association of University Teachers. Taking its origins from a state-wide mobilization of instructors at community colleges in California, Fair Employment Week has grown to become an annual week of […]
Read More »This update, by Susan MacKay, originally published in the Summer 2016 Edition of The Beacon. The StFXAUT Executive provided a $1,000 donation to the Concordia University Faculty Association (CUFA) in support of Dr. Homa Hoodfar. To learn more about how you, too, can support Dr. Hoodfar, please visit the Free Homa Hoodfar website: http://www.homahoodfar.org/ In May, […]
Read More »Originally published in the Summer 2016 edition of The Beacon. The beginning of any academic term is, for most, an exciting time of year as we welcome new students and new StFXAUT members, introduce new instructional strategies and elements into our courses and labs, and continue the journey of developing students’ skills in communication, critical […]
Read More »