BU prof receives national award
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Brandon University professor Rhonda Hinther has received a teaching award from the Canadian Historical Association.
The national honour, which recognizes her innovative and impactful approach to engaging students with primary sources in historical studies, is presented annually to post-secondary instructors across Canada who demonstrate excellence in helping students critically and effectively explore historical documents and materials.
Hinther’s work, particularly through Brandon University’s public history program, stood out for its emphasis on critical thinking, sustained engagement with primary sources and a commitment to teaching history in dynamic, socially relevant ways, a university press release stated.
“I’m deeply honoured to receive this recognition,” she said. “It’s a testament to the exciting, student-centred work we’re doing here at Brandon University, and to the power of public history to connect the past to our present lives in meaningful ways.”
The co-editor of the Human Rights and Social Justice series (University of Manitoba Press), BU added, is widely respected for her research, teaching, and contributions to Canadian historical scholarship.
The release added that the award is a powerful recognition of the history department’s national leadership in undergraduate teaching and public engagement.
Hinther’s dedication to students and her adept integration of her research expertise in public history into teaching and learning have created something new and awesome in the Faculty of Arts, Dean of Arts Gregory Kennedy said.
“The public history programs she leads (major, minor, certificate) attract and inspire students and working professionals by preparing them with specific skills relevant to their field,” he said. “Now more than ever, we need discerning public historians able to interpret the past in ways that speak to everyone and today’s needs.”
Kennedy explained that the historical association is a national organization for advocacy and champions the future of the discipline. “She is a big part of that future, and it is wonderful to see her being recognized by her peers and colleagues.”
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