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
TENT Updates! What a semester…
By: Dr. Brandon McFarlane I’m writing to thank everyone for their awesome work on the TENT project this year and to wish you all a happy holidays. 2019 was a big year for our collaboration with Toronto Fringe…. Read More
CWP in the news, on the bus, and in the theatre!
As ever, it was an exciting semester for students, faculty, admin, and other community members in the Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing & Publishing. This semester saw the launch of a new, monthly film series focused on writing-… Read More
Intersections: Students as Teachers: An Opportunity for Experiential Education, Critical Reflection, and Relationship-Building
By Prof. Vander Tavares Presenting our research findings in front of an unfamiliar audience can be a daunting experience for many of us. Despite all preparation, it is not uncommon to experience those feelings of anxiety and nervousness… Read More
Intersections: Teaching for Creativity in the Micromoments
By: Dr. Kylie Hartley I recently assigned an in-class small group activity asking student to consider all the ways professors unintentionally kill creativity in the classroom. As a professor of creative thinking and problem solving, I am keenly… Read More
