books News Archive
Faculty of Arts
Assimilation Versus Adaptation
February 20, 2014 —
This story appeared in the book Writing for Change
Rare birds: The good, the bad, the turkey
February 7, 2014 —
We prep for Bad Poetry Night with a crash course by English prof and poet Alison Calder
Indigenous
Manitoba Indigenous Writers Festival continues this weekend
January 17, 2014 —
Three days of literature, discussion, debate and "full out word debauchery"
Faculty of Arts
Alison Calder’s Top Five Books of 2013
December 17, 2013 —
In front of the fireplace friendly: Top Five Canadian Books of 2013
Indigenous
CCWOC affiliate Katherena Vermette wins 2013 GG Literary Award for Poetry
November 27, 2013 —
Winnipeg poet receives Governor General's award for her collection North End Love Songs. (Story updated with Q+A)
Alumni
Winnipeg: Love it, hate it
November 7, 2013 —
The new book of Winnipeg photos by alumnus Bryan Scott and journalist Bartley Kives highlights more of the love-hate relationship we have with our city
Indigenous
Native studies colloquium honours national leader in education Verna J. Kirkness
November 6, 2013 —
Event honouring education pioneer Verna J. Kirkness and celebrating the launch of her book.
President’s Bookshelf
June 6, 2013 —
Recent books read by U of M President and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard.
President’s Bookshelf
June 6, 2013 —
President and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard writes about some recent reading.
Faculty of Arts
U of M writers sweep local awards
May 2, 2013 —
U of M writers racked up a substantial proportion of this year’s Manitoba Book Awards, held on April 28. Of the 13 awards handed at this year’s event, eight of them went to writers associated with the U of M.