Dr. George Buri

Instructor

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Biography

George Buri is an instructor specializing in Canadian and American world history. He earned a PhD in History from the University of Manitoba in 2009, a Master's degree in History from York University in 2002, and a Bachelor's degree from Brandon University in 2001. Buri's research interests focus on significant historical periods and events, particularly those related to educational catastrophes, film censorship, and the impact of the Great War on local communities. Among his notable publications are 'Between Education Catastrophe: Battle Public Schooling Postwar Manitoba,' published by McGill-Queen's University Press in 2016, and works discussing film censorship in early 20th century Manitoba and alien detention centers during the Great War. In addition to his publications, he is active in outreach, having written and performed a one-person storytelling show at the Winnipeg and Edmonton Fringe Festivals in 2022 and creating study guides for public audiences. Buri has been recognized for his teaching excellence, receiving the Faculty of Arts Teaching Excellence Award in 2015 and the Arts Student Body Council World Teacher Day Award in 2021.

Research Interests

Awards

#2021

Arts Student Body Council World Teacher Day Award

#2015

Faculty of Arts Teaching Excellence Award

Courses

HIST 1370 - Modern World History, 1500-1800 HIST 2670 - History Capitalism HIST 2734 - Modern World History, 1980-Present: New World Order? HIST 3580 - Topics World History: 1968 HIST 2230 - United States 1607 HIST 1400 - History Canadian Nation 1867 HIST 1440 - History Canada HIST 3052 - Canada 1960s

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
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  • Proof of professional registration
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.