UM-Humanities November 2023

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Nov 27th 2023 : UMIH Newsletter - The Writing Room : Tuesdays until December 19th (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT) 205 St. John’s College

by U Of M Institute For The Humanities

Dear Friends of the Humanities, Welcome to a new week Recurring Events: The Writing Room hosted by the Writing Towards a Just World Research Cluster Tuesdays from until December 19th (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT) 205 St. John’s College Please feel welcome to join in and invite Colleagues, Students, Faculty etc. to this writing-focused space scheduled every Tuesday until the 19th of December. For more details email: jocelyn.thorpe(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jocelyn.thorpe@umanitoba.ca> Take care friends Ekene Maduka Assistant to the Director Institute for the Humanities University of Manitoba 407 Tier Building 204 474 9599 umih(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:umih@ad.umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/institutes/humanities<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/humanities> [cid:6bddcdc9-821c-4315-8ec2-3493b549bbda]<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOH9Ozf9CLXAnbTUPqeMhw>[cid:7e6f80a1-b0d9-447a-90b7-c0d171f3e409]<https://www.facebook.com/UMIHumanities>[cid:b04b3edc-ddb3-464d-8a29-3e7e340e6509]<https://www.instagram.com/umih___/>

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Nov 20th 2023 : UMIH Newsletter - Friday, November 24, from 1 – 3 PM CT, in St. John’s College room 111 : Experimental Forms in Nonfiction Writing by Rowan McCandless

by U Of M Institute For The Humanities

Dear Friends of the Humanities, Welcome to a new week Upcoming Events: The Writing Towards a Just World Research Cluster presents: Experimental Forms in Nonfiction Writing by Rowan McCandless Friday, November 24, from 1 – 3 PM CT, in St. John’s College room 111 Limited seating: Please register here<https://forms.gle/8uG6foCXESkTSmBJA> Hybrid workshop: Join us on Zoom<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86115356464?pwd=IJXjGysjRkkGcxkmXH2NsWeA23Yemj.1> (Meeting ID: 861 1535 6464 & Passcode: 404926) In this workshop, participants will learn about various structures that can be used to enhance their writing. Through reading, prompts and a Q&A period, we will playfully dive into ways outlier forms can push boundaries. A handout and reading list will also be provided. As this is a generative writing class, please bring a pen and paper. Rowan McCandless writes from Treaty 1 territory. A finalist for the 2022 Governor General's Literary Award in nonfiction, Rowan’s debut memoir, Persephone’s Children: A Life in Fragments also co-won the Eileen McTavish Sykes Award for Best First Book (2022). For more information on McCandless' work, see the attached event poster. There will be paper and pens available for accessibility. Coffee and light refreshments provided Recurring Events: The Writing Room hosted by the Writing Towards a Just World Research Cluster Tuesdays from September 26th until December 19th (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT) 205 St. John’s College Please feel welcome to join in and invite Colleagues, Students, Faculty etc. to this writing-focused space scheduled every Tuesday until the 19th of December. For more details email: jocelyn.thorpe(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jocelyn.thorpe@umanitoba.ca> Of Interest: Palestine and Genocide: Reflections on Imperialism, Settler-Colonialism, and Decolonization Faculty of Arts, University of Winnipeg: A Cross-Institutional Event Friday, November 24th, 2023, teach-in 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Register for the roundtable<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C-Anf7QzTVKOxeCwUTT8kQ#/registr…> U of W Faculty will lead students and academic staff in a reading and discussion based on assigned texts–historical, critical, visual, and theoretical–that offer multiple perspectives on the cultural and historical contexts for the genocide in Palestine. This event will be moderated by Kerry Sinanan with a blessing and opening by Elder Sharon Pelletier. There will be contributions from Dr. Alyson Brickey, Dr. Celiese Lypka (Métis), Dr. Aarzoo Singh, Dr. Kerry Sinanan, Dr. Chigbo Arthur Anyaduba, Professor Heather Milne, Dr. Sharon Wall and more. LBSSA with The Department of Labour Studies Canadian Labour International Film Festival Screening Thursday, November 23rd at 4 PM CT Room 108 St John's College Join the Labour Studies Student Association together with members of the Department of Labour Studies Screening four films: The Strength of the Future by Andrea Baglio, A Street View by Alfonso Villanueva, Loreto Saiz, Alicia Armenteros, Laura Ginnestar, and Alvaro Lucas, Serigne by Rodrigo Hernández, Edu Marin, and Adriana Cardoso and When We Fight: The LA teacher strike documentary. There will be refreshments provided by The Daily Bread Cafe. This Event is welcome to students and is FREE to attend. Take care friends Ekene Maduka Assistant to the Director Institute for the Humanities University of Manitoba 407 Tier Building 204 474 9599 umih(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:umih@ad.umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/institutes/humanities<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/humanities> [cid:86622c24-1db8-4654-a5ec-059e8fba473f]<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOH9Ozf9CLXAnbTUPqeMhw>[cid:fc7f2ad2-d874-4e1d-9eb3-2611bc9656c4]<https://www.facebook.com/UMIHumanities>[cid:45d20097-debd-440e-86fd-9ce6f8f2f6ee]<https://www.instagram.com/umih___/> Dear Sender, allow a moment for me to take a look at your email with enough time and care. Please also be aware of my new hybrid work schedule: I am available in the remote office on Mondays and Fridays from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM and in person at 407 Tier, Tuesdays - Thursdays from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Thank you kindly (:

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UMIH Newsletter Wed Nov 15 2023 : Friday, November 24, from 1–3pm CT, in St. John’s College (room 111) "Experimental Forms in Nonfiction Writing" by Rowan McCandless

by U Of M Institute For The Humanities

Dear Friends of the Humanities, Welcome to a new week Upcoming Events: The Writing Towards a Just World Research Cluster presents: Experimental Forms in Nonfiction Writing by Rowan McCandless Friday, November 24, from 1 – 3 PM CT, in St. John’s College room 111 Limited seating: Please register here<https://forms.gle/8uG6foCXESkTSmBJA> Hybrid workshop: Join us on Zoom<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86115356464?pwd=IJXjGysjRkkGcxkmXH2NsWeA23Yemj.1> (Meeting ID: 861 1535 6464 & Passcode: 404926) In this workshop, participants will learn about various structures that can be used to enhance their writing. Through reading, prompts and a Q&A period, we will playfully dive into ways outlier forms can push boundaries. A handout and reading list will also be provided. As this is a generative writing class, please bring a pen and paper. Rowan McCandless writes from Treaty 1 territory. A finalist for the 2022 Governor General's Literary Award in nonfiction, Rowan’s debut memoir, Persephone’s Children: A Life in Fragments also co-won the Eileen McTavish Sykes Award for Best First Book (2022). For more information on McCandless' work, see the attached event poster. There will be paper and pens available for accessibility. Coffee and light refreshments provided Recurring Events: The Writing Room hosted by the Writing Towards a Just World Research Cluster Tuesdays from September 26th until December 19th (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT) 205 St. John’s College This event is on pause for reading week and will resume next week Please feel welcome to join in and invite Colleagues, Students, Faculty etc. to this writing-focused space scheduled every Tuesday until the 19th of December. For more details email: jocelyn.thorpe(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jocelyn.thorpe@umanitoba.ca> Of Interest: Palestine and Genocide: Reflections on Imperialism, Settler-Colonialism, and Decolonization Faculty of Arts, University of Winnipeg: A Cross-Institutional Event Friday, November 24th, 2023, teach-in 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Register for the teach-In<http:///webinar/register/WN_C-Anf7QzTVKOxeCwUTT8kQ> | Register for the roundtable<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C-Anf7QzTVKOxeCwUTT8kQ#/registr…> U of W Faculty will lead students and academic staff in a reading and discussion based on assigned texts–historical, critical, visual, and theoretical–that offer multiple perspectives on the cultural and historical contexts for the genocide in Palestine. This event will be moderated by Kerry Sinanan with a blessing and opening by Elder Sharon Pelletier. There will be contributions from Dr. Alyson Brickey, Dr. Celiese Lypka (Métis), Dr. Aarzoo Singh, Dr. Kerry Sinanan, Dr. Chigbo Arthur Anyaduba, Professor Heather Milne, Dr. Sharon Wall and more. Call for Committee Members: Indigenous Student-Led Indigenous Art Purchase Program (ISLIAPP) Deadline: November 17th Submit applications to: justin.bear(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:justin.bear@umanitoba.ca> ISLIAPP is seeking passionate Indigenous identifying students at the University of Manitoba, eager to contribute to the decolonization of the campus art collections. The Indigenous Student-Led Indigenous Art Purchase Program (ISLIAPP) is looking for individuals to join the committee and make a difference in the representation of Indigenous art on campus. Please see the attached leaflet for more details. The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Law: Social and Ethical Considerations by Katie Szilagyi (Faculty of Law) Thursday, 23 November from 2:30 - 3:30PM CT 306 Tier Building The Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics and the Department of Computer Science, University of Manitoba, are pleased to invite interested Community, Staff, Faculty, and Students to this event by Katie Szilagyi (Faculty of Law). Please see the attached event poster for more information. Take care friends Ekene Maduka Assistant to the Director Institute for the Humanities University of Manitoba 407 Tier Building 204 474 9599 umih(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:umih@ad.umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/institutes/humanities<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/humanities> [cid:9868ff87-8a7e-4f40-abbf-76934591216b]<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOH9Ozf9CLXAnbTUPqeMhw>[cid:a066db95-860b-44a7-a8fc-267fe063b9d1]<https://www.facebook.com/UMIHumanities>[cid:f1504b72-b9c2-492b-a20f-0d9601bc33c4]<https://www.instagram.com/umih___/>

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UMIH Newsletter Monday, November 8th : Tuesday's Recurring Until December 19th (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT) : "The Writing Room" hosted by The Writing Towards a Just World Research Cluster (205 St. John’s College)

by U Of M Institute For The Humanities

Dear Friends of the Humanities, Welcome to a new week Recurring Events: The Writing Room hosted by the Writing Towards a Just World Research Cluster Tuesdays from September 26th until December 19th (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT) Room update: 205 St. John’s College Please feel welcome to join in and invite Colleagues, Students, Faculty etc. to this writing-focused space scheduled every Tuesday until the 19th of December. For more details email: jocelyn.thorpe(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:jocelyn.thorpe@umanitoba.ca> Of Interest: Call for Committee Members: Indigenous Student-Led Indigenous Art Purchase Program (ISLIAPP) Deadline: November 17th Submit applications to: justin.bear(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:justin.bear@umanitoba.ca> ISLIAPP is seeking passionate Indigenous identifying students at the University of Manitoba, eager to contribute to the decolonization of the campus art collections. The Indigenous Student-Led Indigenous Art Purchase Program (ISLIAPP) is looking for individuals to join the committee and make a difference in the representation of Indigenous art on campus. Please see the attached leaflet for more details. The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Law: Social and Ethical Considerations by Katie Szilagyi (Faculty of Law) Thursday, 23 November from 2:30 - 3:30PM CT 306 Tier Building The Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics and the Department of Computer Science, University of Manitoba, are pleased to invite interested Community, Staff, Faculty, and Students to this event by Katie Szilagyi (Faculty of Law). Please see the attached event poster for more information. Take care friends Ekene Maduka Assistant to the Director Institute for the Humanities University of Manitoba 407 Tier Building 204 474 9599 umih(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:umih@ad.umanitoba.ca> umanitoba.ca/institutes/humanities<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/departments/humanities> [cid:d70bf858-10aa-4525-9b12-5d33ec7a5c32]<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOH9Ozf9CLXAnbTUPqeMhw>[cid:a68b85be-3ad5-4f1b-b3a0-b7cf3bbca51a]<https://www.facebook.com/UMIHumanities>[cid:15dd9941-63bd-45c9-86b4-fcf9da5673cd]<https://www.instagram.com/umih___/>

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