Dear Friends of UMIH,

You’re invited to a screening of an upcoming stage performance of Byron’s SARDANAPALUS! Moderated by Dr. Michelle Faubert (ETFM) and supported by the Byron Society of America and the Keats-Shelley Association of America, this screening brings an innovative NYC live staging of Sardanapalus to Winnipeg. Our watch party will take place on Monday Oct. 28 at 3:45 PM in Tier 408. Parallel watch parties will be happening in Messolonghi, Thessaloniki, Buenos Aires, Malta, London, Oxford, Tokyo, Namibia, Pretoria, Nigeria, Hong Kong, Santiago, Warsaw, and Shanghai! We will be serving popcorn, admission is free, and all are welcome. Read on for more details about this exciting theatrical event!

In other news, please note that tomorrow (Wednesday Oct. 16) is our first UMIH CRAFTERNOON. Drop by Tier 409 any time between 2:30 and 4:00 to try weaving on a mini-loom or bring your own craft to work on. All are welcome; we’ll have supplies and instructions ready and waiting. Craft has a central and arguably understudied role in many humanities disciplines. Whether you want to deepen your knowledge of the role of handmade things in the stories humans tell, engage in an afternoon of craftivism, or just take a break, we look forward to welcoming you.

And, as we noted in last week’s message, on Thursday Oct. 24 at 2:30, UMIH will host an online workshop on “MANAGING CHALLENGES AS AN ABD HUMANITIES STUDENT.” Led by Dr. Emily Maggiacomo (U of Toronto), this workshop provides advice for ABD students in the humanities as they work toward the final step of their graduate degree. Participants can expect to learn about the writing process, time management, and helpful resources, as well as coping strategies for the hardships that often accompany writing a dissertation. While this workshop is intended for ABD students in the humanities, all are welcome to attend. Attendees can email umih@umanitoba.camailto:umih@umanitoba.ca for the link.

And, looking ahead to November, with thanks to the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media, UMIH looks forward to welcoming representatives from Editors Canada for a career-themed event: “SO YOU WANT TO BE A PROFESSIONAL EDITOR? A Discussion with Lisa Hislop and Michelle Waitzman from Editors Canada.” This event will take place on Zoom on Friday Nov.1 at 2:30. Again, all are welcome to attend. Please email umih@umanitoba.camailto:umih@umanitoba.ca for the link.

And now, as promised, some information about Lord Byron’s SARDANAPALUS—courtesy of the Byron Society of America:

Sardanapalus, set in ancient Assyria, is a testament to Byron’s fascination with history and his ability to weave complex themes into compelling drama. The play explores power, love, and cultural identity through the story of the last Assyrian king— a ruler more interested in pleasure than politics, whose reign faces a dramatic upheaval. Director Raz Golden, known for his innovative approach to classical texts, leads a stellar cast including Amir Arison, Amir Malaklou, and Sanjit De Silva. This production promises to breathe new life into Byron’s verse, making it resonate with modern audiences while preserving its Byronic essence.

Thank you! We hope to see you at a UMIH event soon!

Ekene Maduka

Assistant to the Director

Institute for the Humanities

University of Manitoba

407 Tier Building

204 474 9599

umih@umanitoba.camailto:umih@ad.umanitoba.ca

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