Ben Nobbs-Thiessen

Assistant Professor of History; Chair in Mennonite Studies; University of Winnipeg, migration; environment; agriculture

[Ben Nobbs-Thiessen @NobbsBen]

@Beardune @steverpeg @JaniceLukes @SherriLRollins @wpgpolice can report it's the exact same over on Memorial at St. Mary where high speed cars turn left from St. Mary across the crosswalk signal with no regard for pedestrians or cyclists and southbound traffic advances into the intersection during rush hour blocking it when light changes.

[Centre for Transnational Mennonite Studies @CTMStudies]

In Canada this is Mennonite Heritage Week. At CTMS we've been busy researching, writing, teaching, and preparing the next issues of Preservings and the Journal of Mennonite Studies for publication. We've also been getting ready for our fall conference! https://t.co/DkpwzffuRP

[corblund @CorbLund]

My guitar player Grant's two main guitars have just been stolen in Winnipeg. A butterscotch @hahnguitars 228, a blue @albeardsellguitars Swingmaster & a red Kramer Striker. Very recognizable guitars. The Hahn is very worn and the swing master has a don't trip sticker. Please RT

[Ben Nobbs-Thiessen @NobbsBen]

@llsuzll @BikeWinnipeg @mathieuallard my family and I live on Lyndale near Highfield. We'll be there!

[Centre for Transnational Mennonite Studies @CTMStudies]

This coming Tuesday, Aug. 27, historian Shelisa Klassen will give a webinar presentation on the the good, bad, and sometimes violent interactions Mennonites had with their neighbours when they settled in Manitoba 150 years ago. https://t.co/P9jKpy7Tnr

[Ben Nobbs-Thiessen @NobbsBen]

@steverpeg @cityofwinnipeg @BikeWinnipeg given that they had a bobcat pushing water on the rivertrail all day on Monday I hoped they would have got to Norwood Bridge sooner too!

[Ben Nobbs-Thiessen @NobbsBen]

Our Fall CTMS conference schedule is live!

[Centre for Transnational Mennonite Studies @CTMStudies]

The schedule for our fall conference, "Subjects, Settlers, Citizens: The 1870s Mennonites in Historical Context," is now available. Check out the full program and register to attend, in person or virtually. October 4–5, 2024. https://t.co/Dkpwzfg2Hn

[Ben Nobbs-Thiessen @NobbsBen]

@lindsaymwong @JennyHeijun congratulations!!!

[Ben Nobbs-Thiessen @NobbsBen]

@llsuzll @BikeWinnipeg Was scratching my head at these lights the other day! Also, the crosswalk that should be at Lyndale. Also the tiny median in current crosswalk for pedestrians to stand on in the middle of busy St. Mary's as they activate a second crosswalk button (should be 1 push cross).

[Ben Nobbs-Thiessen @NobbsBen]

@Montmass Woke up this morning to Mothers Day in Winnipeg with thick smoke blanketing the city (I presume drifting in from Flin Flon). About as bad as mid-summer BC fire season smoke.

[Ben Nobbs-Thiessen @NobbsBen]

@julespenner @cartski @BikeWinnipeg @JaniceLukes I emailed the NDP about this and was directed to Joseph Dunford, Deputy Minister, Consumer Protection and Government Services. [email protected] I didn't get much of a response but couldn't hurt to send another message!

[Ben Nobbs-Thiessen @NobbsBen]

yay!

[City of Winnipeg @cityofwinnipeg]

Speeds on four Winnipeg streets will be reduced over the next week as part of the seasonal bike route program (formerly the Enhanced Summer Bike Route program). Find out which streets and learn more about other traffic calming coming soon. https://t.co/912Yv7jgtW

[Ben Nobbs-Thiessen @NobbsBen]

@Beardune @AssiniMainData I bought a goofy sounding digital bell for my bike with an old timey horn. It at least makes me smile...

[Ben Nobbs-Thiessen @NobbsBen]

@JoshGreen1234 was just back there! there's a nice recent 99% invisible episode which is a love letter to Athens. Roman Mars agrees.

[Ben Nobbs-Thiessen @NobbsBen]

@ScottGillingham @cityofwinnipeg Dear Mayor Gillingham, we were told last year about a plan to prioritize AT routes on the spring cleanup. Is that going to the be the case? Thanks.

[Ben Nobbs-Thiessen @NobbsBen]

@paulloewen @BikeWinnipeg @cityofwinnipeg It looks like the spring clean officially begins Sunday. Last year Janice Lukes announced that PW would prioritize AT routes this time. So let's hope that's the case. And if it's not, let's remind them.

[UWinnipeg @uwinnipeg]

This Wednesday, April 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the University Club, Dr. Felipe Hinojosa (Baylor University) will deliver the eighth annual @CTMStudies Lecture. A livestream is also available.

REGISTER ➡️ https://t.co/BYRdt8Ok4B

[UWinnipeg @uwinnipeg]

Dr. Felipe Hinojosa (Baylor University) will deliver the eighth annual @CTMStudies Lecture on Wednesday, April 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the University Club.

A livestream is also available.

REGISTER ➡️ https://t.co/sDIj9k9CW5

[Ben Nobbs-Thiessen @NobbsBen]

@jake_b_blanc @McGillARTS I am going to SECOLAS in Asheville next month but no conference plans for the summer. Would like to get to Montreal at some point soon though!