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Friends of the MSVU English Department, we have made the important decision to move away from X/Twitter, but we hope to see you soon on our other social media platforms, such as Instagram at msvu.english and Bluesky at msvuenglish

@ResearchMSVU @MSVU_Halifax Check out Dr. Collier-Jarvis' recent contribution to @NightTideMag on tales of the Qallupiluk: nighttidemag.com/2024/12/29/mor…

We are delighted to be hosting L'nu author Tiffany Morris in March for a reading and book signing. All are welcome at this hybrid event. @ResearchMSVU @Lnuonhorror @tiffmorris To register: eventbrite.ca/e/tiffany-morr…

Book cover designs by Virginia Woolf's sister Vanessa Bell (c.1930) #WomensArt

"The committee’s Report on English Majors’ Career Preparation and Outcomes documents that, despite myths to the contrary, English majors are employed, earn good salaries, and experience satisfaction with their career paths." maps.mla.org/Resources/Repo…

Some food for thought: style.mla.org/citing-a-recip…

Acclaim for the Broadview Anthology of Medieval Arthurian Literature, featuring work by MSVU's own Matthew Roby msvuenglish.wordpress.com/2024/12/17/acc… via @MSVU_English

The first issue of American Gothic Studies is coming your way next year - just one reason to join the newly-formed Society for the Study of American Gothic (the symposium in 2026 is another). Follow the link for more information! americangothicsociety.com

We've loved showcasing Jessica Jerome’s stunning artwork! Follow Jessica Jerome Artwork on Facebook, email Ruhkah@hotmail.com, or visit ruhkahdesigns.ca. Check out her newly published children’s book, The Creator’s Plan! We’ll announce the lucky print winner next week!

“We need more research to understand why the work of Indigenization and reconciliation tends to be placed on women and is thereby quite gendered.” In the latest Bulletin, Candace Brunette-Debassige discusses Indigenization at Canadian universities: caut.ca/bulletin/2024/…

Spotlight on Courses: Themes in Women's Writing with @Lnuonhorror msvuenglish.wordpress.com/2024/12/09/spo… via @MSVU_English

Joshua Whitehead’s strong act of activism was this act of reclaiming the Two-Spirit history to make it visible and available. By them remembering also becomes a cultural remembering and reclaiming Indigenous sexuality accute.ca/2024/12/06/rec…

35 years ago, 14 students were killed because they were women. Their lives were cut short by a man who blamed feminists for his failings. As we remember the victims, reflect too on the ongoing effects of gender-based violence and femicide  #GBV #Dec6 #MontrealMassacre

Dr. Karen Macfarlane regaled us today with her research on creepy cute and the Island of Dolls @MSVU_Halifax @ResearchMSVU

Our very own Dr. Karen Macfarlane will be sharing some of her spooky Gothic research at this year's Research Celebration! @ResearchMSVU @MSVU_Halifax

Coming up this week! Join us in celebrating research with our Research Celebration on Thursday December 5th from 11:00am-1:00pm in the McCain Atrium. Please come by to celebrate the inspiring, innovative and important research happening at MSVU. RSVP to sonja.smith17@msvu.ca

Bad poetry, anybody?