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澳门王中王论坛

The University of 澳门王中王论坛

Janis Thiessen

Professor


Janis Thiessen

Department:

History

Fields:

  • Business
  • Canada
  • Food
  • History
  • Labour
  • Religion

Areas of Expertise:

  • Canadian Business History
  • Canadian Labour History
  • Food History
  • History of 澳门王中王论坛
  • Manitoba Business History
  • Manitoba Labour History
  • Mennonite History
  • Oral History

Languages Spoken:

  • English

Available To:

  • Appear on radio or TV
  • Appear as a public speaker
  • Provide comment to media
  • Write articles
  • Discuss research with industry, government, and others

About:

Dr. Janis Thiessen is Professor of History at The University of 澳门王中王论坛. She recieved a BSc and BEd from the University of Manitoba and then began a 15-year high school teaching career while completing an MA in History at UManitoba. She later went on to complete her PhD in History at the University of New Bruinswick.

Thiessen's areas of research interest include 20th century history of labour and business, food history, and oral history. She has written four books: Manufacturing Mennonites (UTP 2013), NOT Talking Union (MQUP 2016), Snacks (UMPress 2017), and Necessary Idealism (CMU Press 2018).


Media and Research Expert