It produced floods deep enough to carry away cattle, and winds powerful enough to sink flotillas. It generated heart-stopping deep freezes and weeks-long snowstorms. Weather extremes were no picnic for Britons from the 1500s to the 1700s, a period his …
As Western’s Writer-in-Residence program, hosted by the Department of English, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, it’s important to keep its role and necessity in mind, said Manina Jones, professor and vice-chair in the English department.
Dr. Lisa Zeitz, who died Saturday, joined the Department of English on July 1, 1989. She held a PhD from Queen’s University, an MA from the University of Virginia and a BA from Queen’s University. Her specialty was Restoration and 18th century English literature, with a particular interest in religious and intellectual history, narrative technique and landscape aesthetics.
On Sept. 21, I sent an email to The Globe and Mail in which I argued, as a university professor, I hold my students to the highest standards of honesty and integrity when they use the resources of others; simply put, if they plagiarize, they fail.
After the blistering heat of the long weekend, the last thing on most Londoners’ minds is winter. So why did Western’s Summer Shakespeare choose ‘The Winter’s Tale’ for its 32nd production, opening Tuesday?
Winter’s Tale takes Summer stage Western Summer Shakespeare (formerly named UWO Summer Shakespeare) presents The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare July 3-7 in the University College (UC) Courtyard. Directed by Western English professor Jo Devereux, Western’s...
Nicole Cheese didn’t know what she would discover when she looked through her camera’s viewfinder. What she captured amazed even her.
Whether she’s writing or telling them to an audience, such are the stories Ivan Coyote likes to tell.
If you’re Canadian, chances are you know, maybe even want to finish, the rest.
‘El Cerrito’ is a documentary by the creative duo, and Western Film Studies faculty members, director Juan Andres Bello and producer Constanza Burucua. The film has had a successful run on the documentary film circuit, capturing nearly a dozen awards from festivals around the world.
Some people bleed Western purple when they talk about their alma mater. For Dawson Winchester, he simply rolls up his sleeve.
Looking for some indoor family fun during these cold winter months? Western’s Department of Film Studies and Museum London’s in-house theatre are joining together to give children a chance to see some quality cinema and short films.
With a little creativity, and a whole lot of co-operation, English grad student David Hickey has made a very big deal out of A Very Small Something.