Is Productivity Always… Healthy?

By Professor Sara Cumming In academe, intense productivity is rewarded while low productivity is looked down upon—but both can be destructive. Professor Sara Cumming opens up about the complexities of productivity and the personal background that makes her… Read More

Meanwhile, in CW&P…

The Winter 2021 semester was another full, vibrant, and engaged one for most of us in the Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing & Publishing. We had a relatively full slate of events, master classes, panels, and extracurricular activities… Read More

Intersections: The Nintendo Classroom

by: Prof. Sara Cordeiro Alexandre Do you love video games? What about board games? Have you ever thought about using video games to teach English? Did you know that you can combine video games and English Language teaching,… Read More

Behind the Scenes: Practicing Creative Thinking in Introduction to Studies in Creativity Classes

By Prof. Anna Boshnakova One of the most effective ways to develop and nurture student’s creativity is to give them the freedom to express themselves through a creative outlet. Creative activities enhance learning, can lead to a positive… Read More

2019-2020 FHASS Student Awards

By Prof. Jennifer Phenix A celebratory event of any kind often involves a lengthy and detailed planning process and it is no different with FHASS’ Student Awards. This past year, however, it comes as no surprise that planning… Read More

Prof. Kylie Hartley, Creative Ideation, and the SSU

Dr. Kylie Hartley is Professor of Psychology and Creativity in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, teaching courses within the Board Undergraduate Certificate in Creativity and Creative Problem Solving. In November 2020, Kylie had an interactive opportunity… Read More

CW&P Master Classes Welcome Who’s Who of Contemporary Writing to “campus”

Creative Writing & Publishing kicked off 2020 with a new series of programming in the form of Master Classes with exceptional visiting creative writers and thinkers. These events, designed to complement both our annual Writer-in-Residence programming and the… Read More

Prof. Marlon Valencia shares student work and says thanks as he bids Sheridan adieu…

By Prof. Marlon Valencia Dear Sheridan colleagues, In this brief note, I want to say thanks to all of you for the nearly three years that I had the privilege to work with you and learn from you…. Read More

Writing the Journey with FHASS, CW&P, and the CCAH

FHASS and CW&P kicked off 2020 by partnering up with the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) to offer students some creative opportunities to celebrate Black History Month. With oversight from members of the Honours Bachelor of Creative… Read More

2018-2019 FHASS AWARDS

On June 4, 2019, FHASS hosted its annual student awards celebrating academic excellence within the Faculty. Check out the list of award winners below, and be sure to keep your excellent students in mind when nominations roll around… Read More