Dear Friends of UMIH,

Please mark your calendars to join us in Tier 409 on Wednesday October 16 for our first Crafternoon. We’ll be sharing supplies, tools, and instructions for you to try your hand at weaving: a practice with a very long history and many points of connection to the humanities. You’re also welcome to bring a craft of your own to work on. Stop by anytime on Wed Oct 16 between 2:30 and 4:00 to take a break from your regular workday and connect with material culture. All are welcome.

And ... we are pleased to announce two exciting upcoming events for students in the humanities. Please help us spread the word by sharing news of these events with students, especially graduate students.

On Thursday October 24 at 2:30, UMIH will host a Zoom event on “Managing Challenges as an ABD Humanities Student.” Here is a description:

Writing a dissertation poses unique challenges for graduate students. Without the camaraderie that can come with coursework or the clear timelines of candidacy exams, the writing stage can feel isolating and disorienting. Led by Dr. Emily Maggiacomo (U of Toronto), a recent PhD graduate from the University of Manitoba, 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.

And, with thanks to our co-host, the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media, UMIH looks forward to welcoming two 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 November 1 at 2:30. Please let your students know about this exciting opportunity.

Participants can email umih@umanitoba.camailto:umih@umanitoba.ca to receive the Zoom links for these events. You can use the same email address to let us know about any questions or suggestions you have for us. You can also stay informed about UMIH events by following us on Instagram @umih___ or by checking out our notice board on the fourth floor of Tier Building. We hope to see you 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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