Tuesday, April 23, 2024

UNB Libraries hosting a Zotero workshop

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UNB Libraries is organizing an in-person workshop for students on how to use Zotero. In-person workshop  UNB Libraries will host a Zotero workshop on Wednesday, March 16 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop will be in person in the Hans W. Klohn Commons, room...

Letter from the Editor: November 2022

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It's hard to believe that it's already that time of the month again where I sit down to update you all on what's been happening at The Baron!  At the beginning of the month, I heard someone describe November as a version of Thursday but...

Physical wellbeing at UNBSJ and in the Saint John community

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Physical exercise is an all-important component of self-development. This is especially the case for students who handle courseloads consisting of heavy memorization and critical thinking. It is cardinal for students to be physically active, as this enhances not only their academic abilities but their general...

The darker history of Valentines Day

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The origins of the romantic holiday are often muddled and are difficult to pinpoint. However, the festivities of cupids, chocolate and date nights evolved over time with roots dating back to ancient Rome.  Violence over romance The way that the Romans celebrated Valentine’s Day looks quite...

Second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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The Baron wishes to acknowledge that the land on which we work, study, and live is the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik peoples, who have been here since time immemorial.  The second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be commemorated by New Brunswick's on September...

Lorenzo Society presents Brendan McLeod and Saint John String Quartet

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The event will present a reading by Brendan McLeod and a performance by the Saint John String Quartet. Event The Lorenzo Society Club will host a reading on September 15th on campus at 12 p.m. The event will present writer and musician Brendan McLeod, and...

Successful History and Politics course unveiling event

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The following article was submitted by a Baron contributor, Lily Van Beek. To learn more about contributing to The Baron, contact us at editor@thebaron.ca.  Just before reading week, UNB Saint John students interested in history and politics gathered at the Whitebone Pizzeria to hear about...

A short, initial guide to Canada for international students

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No longer an overlooked destination for higher education, Canada has seen a progressive increase in the number of international students each year since the early 2000s. Students from all over the world come to Canada each year to fulfill their dreams of higher education and...

The Lorenzo Society presents: Weekly Wednesday Concert Series

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The Lorenzo Society will be hosting a Weekly Wednesday Concert Series in honour of Dr. Li-Hong Xu.  The Lorenzo Society feels privileged to be hosting this series to honour Dr. Xu’s work with developing greater relations between DalMedNB and UNB Saint John by allowing all...

Baird Dining Hall renovation: Love it or loathe It? Students dish out their opinions

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As UNB Saint John students both new and returning flocked to campus in early September, they were greeted by a freshly renovated Baird Dining Hall in the Thomas J. Condon Student Center. With construction having begun in the summer of this year, this is...