Dear Friends of UMIH,
We are pleased to share news with you about our winter programming. More events will be added to our calendar in the weeks ahead. Think of this as a sampling of what is to come!
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CCWOC
UMIH is delighted to partner with the Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture on the following events, all of which feature CCWOC Writer-in-Residence Dr. Sonja Boon:
· Imagining a Sack: Journeying with Ashley’s Sack
A workshop engaging Tiya Miles’ All That She Carried led by Dr. Sonja Boon
Monday February 3 (2:30 - 4:00 pm), Tier 409
· Small Things: Cross-Stitch Provocations
A two-session workshop on cross-stitch histories and activism
featuring Dr. Sonja Boon
Session 1: Monday February 10 (2:30 - 4:00 pm), Tier 409
Session 2: Monday February 24 (2:30 - 4:00 pm), Tier 409
· Sweaty Palms and Breathlessness: Preparing for Stressful Presentations
A professional skills workshop created for graduate students
led by Dr. Sonja Boon
Tuesday 18 February @ 2:30 on Zoom
· Dear Alice: Writing and Stitching with Archival Materials
A two-session exploration of archival materials, found poetry, and textile art
led by Dr. Sonja Boon
Session 1: Monday March 3 (2:30 - 4:00 pm), Archives & Special Collections
Session 2: Monday March 17 (2:30 - 4:00 pm), Tier 409
UMIH AFFILIATE AND GRADUATE FELLOW TALKS
We look forward to celebrating the research achievements of our 2024-2025 Graduate Fellows and Research Affiliates at the following events:
· UMIH Research Affiliate Talk by Dr. Youcef Soufi (U of Toronto)
Thursday February 6, 2:30 - 4:00pm, Tier 409
· UMIH Graduate Fellow Talk by Carla M. Kennedy (Indigenous Studies, UM)
Thursday February 13, 2:30 - 4:00pm on Zoom
· UMIH Research Affiliate Talk by Dr. Rachel Shields (McMaster University)
Thursday February 27, 2:30 - 4:00pm, Tier 409
· UMIH Graduate Fellow Talk by Karen Brglez (History, UM)
Thursday March 6, 2:30 - 4:00pm, Tier 409
CRAFTERNOONS
We are pleased to announce two upcoming humanities-themed crafting sessions. Join us to deepen your knowledge of the importance of making and material culture to the humanities. All are welcome.
· Paper, Scissors, Glue: Paper Quilling, Cobweb Cards, and Collage
Thursday January 30, 2:30 - 4:00pm, Tier 409
· Book Binding: Learn to Bind a Booklet with Coptic Stitch
Thursday March 13, 2:30 - 4:00pm, Tier 409
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MAWA
UMIH is pleased to support a series of upcoming events organized by MAWA: Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art. Watch for more information in the weeks ahead. For now, we are highlighting a four-part lecture series by the Honourable Patricia Bovey on “Canadian Art History: Women Artists Breaking Glass Ceilings.” The next lecture (the second) will take place at 7pm on Thursday January 16 at MAWA (329 Cumberland). The series is free; you can attend any or all of the lectures; all are welcome. Visit mawa.ca to learn more.
IN SUPPORT OF THE OFFICE OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
We are pleased to draw your attention to the following event, organized by CATL:
· Experiential Learning in the Arts and Humanities
Tuesday February 4 (10:00 to noon); 65 Dafoe Road; Room 223
There is more to experiential learning than internships and co-ops. In this workshop, we'll explore ways in which experiential learning pedagogy and opportunities can be integrated into the arts and humanities classroom. Visit this link<https://umanitoba.ca/centre-advancement-teaching-learning/workshops> to register.
And... last but not least, please join us on Zoom on Tuesday January 28 at 2:30 for the following event:
· Digital Public Scholarship: Benefits and Pitfalls
A Panel Discussion moderated by Dr. Erin Keating
This panel, supported by the University of Manitoba Strategic Initiatives Fund, will feature perspectives from: Dr. Philip Chase (County College of Morris), Dr. Dorothy Kim (Brandeis University), Dr. Kim TallBear (University of Alberta), and Dr. Vanessa Warne (University of Manitoba).
These speakers will discuss their experiences sharing their academic work through digital platforms. Skilled in creating content across a variety of platforms (Twitter/X, YouTube, Instagram) and in a variety of forms (video, podcasts, blogs, performance), the panellists will offer advice useful to both faculty and students interested in learning more about the practices of digital research dissemination. All are welcome. Email umih(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:umih@umanitoba.ca> to request the Zoom link.
As always, UMIH welcomes your suggestions for ways we can better support your work in the humanities! Don’t hesitate to be in touch. With best wishes for 2025, Vanessa Warne (Acting Director, UMIH)
