Maroon. It conjures a colour, and an abandoned state. For Ariana Fig, it’s also the song that “started it all.” Born from a second-year English assignment, it’s now the title track of her new EP, coming out Feb. 3. She’ll be performing the …
Arts and Humanities
Poetry, journalism mix for Student Writer-in-Residence
She has one foot in journalism and another in poetry. She writes in English (mostly), but speaks French at home. She writes fearless opinions for all to see, but would rather be birdwatching alone. She loves reading for fun – except during the school year when it seems like work. Gabreielle Drolet eludes easy boxes – and she likes it that way.
Famed French author finds new life online
Geneviève de Viveiros never expected 21st-Century tools to lend such important insights into a 19th-Century mind. Then again, who knew a popular video website that gave the world Justin Bieber, Gangnam Style and Grumpy Cat could also augment our understanding into French novelist Émile Zola?
Student doc highlights Indigenous soldier’s legacy
His name is only one line on the large University College plaque honouring soldiers from Middlesex County who died in the First World War. Bottom right. In the middle. Below the label, reading ‘Indian Reserves.’ Logan, Arnold, Pte.
Embrace an outburst of good things
Why settle for one option when you can enjoy an ‘outburst of good things’ when Arts & Humanities Dean Michael Milde takes his turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Show highlights plastic waste among ‘Fossils’
Future Fossils was a series of events and projects in London, Toronto and New York, including exhibitions, a workshop, and a graduate summer school, that brought together a group of people working on museums, contemporary art, the Anthropocene, and climate change.
Book explores Wilder in ‘Little House’ – and beyond
In American folklore, few stories are more iconic than that of plucky frontier girl Laura Ingalls Wilder. Her story has been central to the Little House on the Prairie novel series, focal point of two television adaptations and even celebrated during biennial LauraPalooza conventions.
Professor’s works rank among Canadian treasures
A lifetime of experimental conversations between brain and body have lead Visual Arts professor Sky Glabush to stand among the country’s leading artists. Two of his large works, painted with oil and sand on canvas, have recently been acquired by the National Gallery of Canada.
Weese lands International, Leader Academy roles
A familiar name will bridge Western International to a new leader – all while helping shape senior leadership skills across campus.
Professor explores poetry’s power in tenuous times
English and Writing Studies professor Madeline Bassnett’s ‘Under the Gamma Camera’ provides a frank portrait of the emotional and clinical aspects of her battle with breast cancer, and a broader picture of humanity’s internal struggle with external realities.
McLeod eyes responsibility of Philosophy chair
Even running one of the world’s best programs, Philosophy Chair-elect Carolyn McLeod sees the challenges clearly.
Taking a deeper look below the story
Enjoy exposés, deep-dives and visually stunning storytelling – even on a plane – when English and Writing Studies professor Madeline Bassnett takes her turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Course uses tech to revive text in teaching
Speaking in another tongue can tie up even the highest achieving language students. But thanks to French professor Sebastien Ruffo, some of those old stumbling blocks can be smoothed out by combining technology with the tried-and-true test of performing text.