Toward a sustainable future through art and literature
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Crystal Mackay ,Western News , December 19, 2024
Arts and humanities professors, Kirsty Robertson and Joshua Schuster, unravel the role that art and literature play in spurring action on climate change.
With gardens and garbage, artists are reimagining the life and death of their work
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Katie Lawson ,CBC Arts , December 18, 2024
Curator Katie Lawson explores some of the creative ways art makers are embracing sustainability
Young adult fiction gets boost from Western prof, Canadian actor Kelly Rowan
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Colleen MacDonald ,Western News , November 29, 2024
Western professor Miranda Green-Barteet is a passionate advocate for the study of young adult fiction. She found an enthusiastic supporter of the genre in Canadian actor Kelly Rowan, a Western student who took her course in writing YA fiction.
The unexpected fame of a London children's book author in Turkey
CBC , November 25, 2024
Vladimir Tumanov, Languages and Cultures, set out to write a children's book 20 years ago to help his son with math. After the book Jayden's Rescue was translated into Turkish, it exploded in popularity. Tumanov was recently interviewed by CBC London.
SASAH students challenge fast fashion with immersive showcase
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Kayla Foisy ,Western Gazette , November 24, 2024
Every year, the fourth-year students in the School for Advanced Studies in Arts and Humanities do a collective capstone project. This year, they have chosen to organize a fashion show with the theme and title “Mea Culpa,” which translates to “my fault” in Latin.
‘Found my community:’ Naomi Ngobila finds opportunity, belonging at Western
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Cassie Dowse ,Western News , November 21, 2024
Naomi Ngobila, a student in the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities at Western, found community through clubs and experiential learning.
Middle Age ‘trash’ Western research team’s treasure
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Keri Ferguson ,Western News , November 08, 2024Fourth-year classical studies student Stephanie Leith (left) spent her summer searching for medieval manuscript fragments used to support spines and reinforce bindings in the production of the world's first books. She worked under the guidance of special collections librarian Deborah Meert-Williston and her research supervisor, classics professor Kyle Gervais.
Western students win international undergraduate competition
Western News , October 31, 2024
Eight Western undergraduate student researchers representing five faculties were recently named among the best in the world in The Global Undergraduate Awards, including James Kenneth (Classical Studies) who has been awarded a gold medal for the second year in a row.
What the Menendez brothers’ case tells us about the moral paradox of true crime
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Michael Arntfield ,The Conversation , October 31, 2024
English and Writing Studies professor Michael Arntfield recently examined the Menendez brothers’ case and what it tells us about the moral paradox of true crime.
New insights from Shakespeare’s England reveal striking parallels to contemporary climate change
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Madeline Bassnett ,The Conversation , October 31, 2024
Unprecedented storms and devastating drought. Flash floods and wildfires ignited by the air’s dry heat. This is the experience for many in our modern world. But it was also the experience for those living amid England’s Little Ice Age. Madeline Bassnett, English and Writing Studies, comments in The Conversation.
Author and lawyer joins Western as 2024-25 writer-in-residence
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Keri Ferguson ,Western News , October 11, 2024
Author Saeed Teebi said it's a "gift" to be able to help build connections between writers. He believes building community is crucial for those in a solitary pursuit like writing.
Meet Jules Lee: Western’s 2024-25 student writer-in-residence
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Keri Ferguson ,Western News , October 03, 2024
“Finding community in writing or in real life is really encouraging,” said Lee, who looks forward to connecting with other student writers as a peer mentor and fostering a culture of creativity across Western and London, Ont. Jules Lee is Western’s 2024-25 student writer-in-residence.
Paradise Lost finds new audiences
September 19, 2024
John Leonard, renowned Milton scholar, has devoted his life to the study of Paradise Lost and making the work accessible to all. Leonard is in the process of recording the work being read aloud, which will allow visually impaired audiences to access the work in a new format.
Western announces James and Eva Good Chair in English Literature
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Keri Ferguson ,Western News , September 12, 2024
New $1.5 M gift funds post to attract top talent, ‘ignite deep love of the arts’ among students
Toswell named among inaugural Western Massey Fellows
September 09, 2024
M.J. Toswell is one of two Western University professors who will maintain a presence at Massey College during the 2024-2025 year to a new partnership between the two institutions.
Indigenous artist-in-residence uses film and video games to connect with students
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Jo Jennings ,Western News , August 20, 2024
Theo Jean Cuthand, Western's new Indigenous artist-in-residence, enjoys learning from students and emerging artists who challenge his perceptions and help make more interesting art.
‘A global world:’ Western prof analyzes decades of international film data
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Jeff Renaud ,Western News , August 13, 2024
Constanza Burucúa, Languages and Cultures, creates interactive platform to highlight history of TIFF, geopolitical dynamics over last 50 years
Western researchers study queer art, hidden history
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Yuri Terra-Turgeon ,Western News , July 12, 2024
Jacob Evoy and Amy Keating from Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, document 2SLGBTQIA+ lives and experiences
Ten summer reads by Western faculty and alumni
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Keri Ferguson ,Western News , June 21, 2024
A selection of titles by A&H faculty and alumni are part of a suggested summer reads list from Western News.
Western student joins Canadian youth delegation at G7
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Yuri Terra-Turgeon ,Western News , June 13, 2024
SASAH student Kathleena Henricus advocates for climate action policies at Youth Summit.
A new art exhibit takes you deeper into the history and ecosystem of the Coves in London
CBC News London , May 07, 2024
'Unclaim. Unsettle. Belong' exhibit is on display at Western University's McIntosh Gallery until June 1
Western honours excellence with 2023-24 teaching awards
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Keri Ferguson ,Western News , April 18, 2024
Angela Mendelovici, David Bourget and Christopher Viger from Philosophy were recognized for developing and delivering the online philosophy course, Reasoning and Critical Thinking.
The Sea Comes Pouring In by Phil Glennie
CBC London , April 12, 2024
Phil Glennie, PhD’11 (English), made the 2024 CBC Short Story Prize longlist for his story The Sea Comes Pouring In.
McLeod Named Distinguished University Professor
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Megan Stacey ,Western News , April 10, 2024
Carolyn McLeod, Philosophy, has been named 2024 Distinguished University Professor for her wide-ranging contributions through her academic work, mentorship of young researchers and dedication to building a vibrant campus community.
Western grad’s space-inspired artwork leads to 2024 Canada Space Fellowship
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Emma Hyett ,Western News , April 05, 2024
Tassneem Hamed (BSc’22), who studied astrophysics and studio art, recently received the prestigious Zenith Fellowship from the Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation (ZCPF), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in Canada’s space sector.
Artists, researchers examine the role of AI in creativity
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Megan Stacey ,Western News , April 02, 2024
Alice Munro Chair in Creativity, Sheila Heti, shares her experience writing with a chatbot
Game Lab: Telling stories, talking strategy and taking time for fun
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Keri Ferguson ,Western News , March 21, 2024Weekly drop-in sessions hosted by Alice Munro Chair Sheila Heti foster creativity and community
Art inspired by advent (or not) of Anthropocene
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Keri Ferguson ,Western News , March 13, 2024
As scientists vote “no” on naming new epoch, exhibit casts wider look at humans’ impact on planet
Professor and artist Soheila Esfahani designs coin for Royal Canadian Mint
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Megan Stacey ,Western News , February 22, 2024
Western visual arts professor and artist Soheila Esfahani designed these gold and silver coins for a collection with the Royal Canadian Mint.
Meet the students behind podcast on Black community and health care
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Justin Zadorsky, ,Western News , February 05, 2024
Students lead Black Aspiration Podcast, part of project by Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies professor Cornel Grey
New scholarships support globally minded leaders in Western’s flagship arts & humanities program
Western News , January 31, 2024
John Dobson Foundation gift creates School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities Scholarship Program
Mutonji named Canada Reads contender
CBC , January 11, 2024
Western's current Writer-in-Residence Téa Mutonji is a contender in the 2024 Canada Reads debates taking place March 4-7 on CBC.
Carol Off returns to Western to teach course based on her newest book
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Megan Stacey ,Western News , January 08, 2024
Former CBC journalist Carol Off joins Western's School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities this year as a visiting lecturer, teaching a fourth-year capstone course.
