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Winnipeg Free Press: Focus on elevating movie experience

December 4, 2023 — 
Winnipeg Free Press: Focus on elevating movie experience

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Global Winnipeg: University of Manitoba production tackles timely topic

November 28, 2023 — 
Global Winnipeg: University of Manitoba production tackles timely topic

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A rhinoceros standing next to large, white letters spelling the word rhinoceros.

Faculty of Arts

Rhinoceros opens November 29

November 22, 2023 — 
The next production of the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media’s Theatre Program runs November 29 to December 2. Catch the student production of Rhinoceros from playwright Eugène Ionesco at the John J. Conklin Theatre on the University of Manitoba campus.

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Discover something new: Books to inspire, inform and entertain

August 11, 2023 — 
Providing in-depth insights and analysis on a wide range of topics, from state schooling in British Columbia to essays of love and peace, our faculty are committed to sharing their research and creativity with the world. Whether you’re a student looking to expand your understanding, a researcher in need of reliable sources or simply someone with a thirst for knowledge, this sampling of books released over the past year are sure to provide the guidance you seek.

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Person laying in a hammock, reading a book. Their face is not visible.

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Summer reads to pass the days

August 10, 2023 — 
Books have always been the perfect companion for any journey, whether it's a grand adventure to a far-off destination or a quiet retreat in your backyard. To help you decide on your next summer read, here’s some exceptional books from Faculty of Arts alumni published over the past year, each with its own unique attraction.

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Four student actors on a barren stage. Two actors lying down, one standing and one crouching.

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Scorched, a fiery performance

March 9, 2023 — 
A brilliant tale that is equal parts riveting, suspenseful, dramatic and heartbreaking, Scorched by Lebanese-Canadian writer Wajdi Mouawad is a breathtaking tale of two twins, Janine and Simone, trying to fulfil their mother’s last wishes.

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Brother and sister sitting shoulder to shoulder listening to a walkman through headphones.

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Scorched opens March 2

February 27, 2023 — 
The next production of the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media’s Theatre Program runs March 2 to 11. Scorched is by Lebanese-Canadian writer Wajdi Mouawad and is directed by Dr. William Kerr. All are welcome to attend this free production.

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Janine Windolph in flowered blouse in front of a forest of pine trees.

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Atikamekw filmmaker latest Writer-In-Residence

January 10, 2023 — 
Janine Windolph is the newest Writer-In-Residence at The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Windolph will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from January to April 2023.

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Group of actors in farming costumes on stage.

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Seeds blossoms on the stage

November 24, 2022 — 
The UM Theatre Program in the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media shines in their first in-person mainstage show since 2020.

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Closeup of man with grey hair and full beard in front of a background of fall leaves.

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Canadian poet latest Writer-In-Residence

September 7, 2022 — 
Jacob Scheier is the newest Writer-In-Residence at The Centre for Creative Writing and Oral Culture (CCWOC) at the University of Manitoba. Scheier will work with students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public from September to December 2022.

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