The commodification of creativity
by Nicole Findlay As people become inured to overt propaganda tactics, nations are turning to more subtle methods to burnish and peddle their images abroad. Sarah Brouillette is examining the role... More
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Windigo film to screen at Mayfair
According to the Anishinaabe, the Windigo is a malevolent, supernatural spirit that can possess and transform people into greedy, cannibalistic creatures. The Windigo is also part of the inspiration... More
America: past present future
Andrew Johnston examines American history, Percy Walton’s research focuses on pop culture and the media, while Melissa Haussman’s passion for political science led her to campaign for Hillary... More
“The Gallery is such a Gem”
Rosemarie Hoey would be loath to have her class graduate from Carleton University and not know about “our little gem” – the Carleton University Art Gallery. Hoey is an instructor in... More
It’s about the journey – words of wisdom from Beijing Olympians
Mark Oldershaw and Angus Mortimer know more than anyone that the journey is often more important than the outcome. This was one of the messages the two Beijing Olympians delivered to first year... More
Coyote on Campus
by Nicole Findlay Ivan Coyote has a new home – if only temporarily. The Yukon born and bred spoken word performer has been lured “south” as Carleton’s new writer-in-residence.... More
A magazine with bite
by Nicole Findlay In/Words, Blank Page, Mot Dit, and the Chapbook Project welcome a sister publication to the collection. The first student produced feminist magazine, Vagina Dentata, was recently... More
Sarah Casteel receives Polanyi Research Award
Sarah Phillips Casteel, associate professor of English, was awarded a John Charles Polanyi Research Award, today. The Government of Ontario established the awards 20 years ago to honour up to five... More
English Instructor and Doctoral Student Named as Finalist for 2007 Governor General’s Literary Award
Rob Winger, an instructor in the Department of English has been named as a finalist for the 2007 Governor General’s Literary Awards. Winger is also an ICSLAC doctoral candidate. Winger was... More
FASS professor featured in History Channel documentary
by Nicole Findlay This past August marked the 60th anniversary of the creation of modern Republics of India and Pakistan. Through interviews with international scholars of the subject, a recent... More