ESL Partners with the Mississauga Public Library!
Hayley Goodwin & Sachee Ranaweera This fall, the ESL department has partnered with Mississauga Central Library, offering free English language classes to Mississauga community members. There are two levels of classes on offer, and are running once a… Read More
Kirsten Madsen Tackles Senior Bullying
People of all ages can be bullied. Sheridan Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences member Dr. Kirsten Madsen is working with the Centre for Elder Research, Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO) and the Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of… Read More
Patsy Marshall and Team Explore Inclusive Community Building
In early 2023 a Sheridan College Generator Growth Grant was awarded for a project entitled, “Inclusive Community Building at Sheridan: A Wayfinding Journey at the Trafalgar Road Campus: A Built Environment Review of the Trafalgar Campus for an… Read More
Professor Paula Ogg Presents at Florida Foreign Language Association Conference
Professor Paula Ogg presented three papers at the Florida Foreign Language Association Conference this Fall. Literature Circles Would you like to explore a reading comprehension technique that engages students in language, culture, and connection? Do you know how… Read More
Poet Voice- Episode 7- On Community
In this episode, I discuss the student-led Save CW&P campaign, the importance of community in the writing industry, and Diane di Prima’s “Revolutionary Letter #1.” Listen here:
Poet Voice- Episode 6- Querying agents
In this episode, I discuss the querying process, my own years-long journey in finding a literary agent, some common pitfalls, and the agent Q&A with Tasneem Motala from the Rights Factory on Thursday! I also discuss some indie… Read More
Poet Voice- Episode 5- Imposter Syndrome
In this episode, I discuss imposter syndrome and how it can impact our writing, suggest navigating imposter syndrome by treating it as a friend, and provide practical tips for tackling writer’s block, such as bribing yourself to write!… Read More
Poet Voice- Episode 4- Finding Your Voice
In this episode, I discuss the origins of the podcast name and the tongue-in-cheek idea of “Poet Voice,” as well as finding our voices as poets and writers, and how outside influences can impact emerging writers. I also… Read More
Episode 3- Ritual and Routine
In Episode 3 of Poet Voice, I discuss writing rituals, establishing a routine, and staying flexible. I read the poem, “Resilient in Rain” from Barbara Tran’s Precedented Parroting, recently shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award! Listen here: …. Read More
Episode 2- Writing Outside the Self
In Episode 2 of Poet Voice, I discuss The Montreal International Poetry Prize, Medrie Purdham’s shortlisted poem “In Front of Lucy, Our First Mother, My Son Has a Lavish Nosebleed,” and give prompts and ideas for writing outside… Read More
