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Department of English

English Department Events

The English Department offers a number of readings, lectures, faculty/student mixers and other great events throughout the year. In addition, our student association, SELF, offers a number of events and activities for members and non-members. Come learn about the many ways to get involved in English at UTSC!

Past Events 

Take a look at some of the events we have held in previous years.

Professors at the Movies

Professors at the Movies

SELF presents: Professors at the Movies! Come join us to get a chance to watch movies with some
Professor Mix & Mingle

Professor Mix & Mingle

Meet the UTSC English Department Professors at the Mix & Mingle
Film Screen of "Healing in Colour"

Film Screen of "Healing in Colour

In partnership with Health and Wellness, on March 1st we have a documentary screening “Healing in
SELF Games Night

SELF Games Night

SELF (Students of English, Film, and Literature) is inviting you to our first Games Night!
YA, Middle Reader, and Picture Book Publishing

YA, Middle Reader, and Picture Book Publ

UTSC Creative Writing is very excited to host Jieun Lee from Annick Press
Jan 18: VSL Launch Party

Jan 18: VSL Launch Party

Please join us in celebrating the launch of the English Department’s new Visual Storytelling Lab
Orange Shirt Day

Orange Shirt Day

UTSC English stands in solidarity with Indigenous people as we acknowledge the legacy of
Celebrating the class of 2021

Class of 2021 Graduation Message

Professor Neil ten Kortenaar offers a commencement address to our 2021 graduates, on behalf of
graduation send off 2021

June 20: Graduation Send-Off Party

Hey there, all you wonderful UTSC English students who are graduating in 2021: YOU DID IT! We're
The FEEL WAYS colorful hot air balloon rises through white clouds and blue sy

Apr 30: FEEL WAYS Launch

We are incredibly proud and excited to celebrate the launch of FEEL WAYS: A Scarborough Anthology
Apr 23: Capstone Colloquium

Apr 23: Capstone Colloquium

We hope you'll join us to hear the students from ENGD98 present their yearlong independent
Apr 13: ENGD02 Colloquium

Apr 13: ENGD02 Colloquium

Please join Prof. Maria Assif and the students of ENGD02 for an end-of-year colloquium
Apr 7: Masterclass: How to Get Published in Canada

Apr 7: Masterclass: How to Get Published

The UTSC Creative Writing Program invites you to a masterclass on getting published in Canada!
El Jones' author photo across a background of UTSC cherry trees in bloom

Mar 31: The Creative Life Keynote with E

Please join us for the premiere event of our Creative Writing calendar! The annual keynote
Black Creatives Series: Vol 3. Author photos of Hill, Jones, Chariandy, Mutonji

Mar 26: Black Creatives Series

Don't miss the EDIO's Black Creatives Series panel!
Gradient orange-and-white background with empty comic panels, "Indigenous Comics Symposium" in a spiky bubble, date/time in speech balloons

Mar 24: Indigenous Comics Symposium

Join us to hear from Indigenous creators, scholars, and teachers working in different aspects of
Mar 22: Screening Event with Judith Helfand

Mar 22: Screening Event with Judith Helf

Join us for a screening of Helfand's deeply personal documentary about grief, parenting, and "
"Thinking Ahead": The UTSC Valley trail winds through the woods in the late-day sun

Mar 17: Planning for Grad Studies Roundt

Please join us for a discussion about what graduate work in English looks like, and whether it
Film still from Torching the Dusties: An older woman in a purple tank top looks through binoculars

Feb 18: Transforming Stigma & Shame

Don't miss an online screening of Prof. Goldman's short films on aging and dementia.
SELF Essay Clinics: 15-minute online consulations (with picture of hands on laptop)

Feb 12: SELF Essay Clinic

SELF's Essay Clinic is back! Click for details and to sign up for a consultation.
An artistic interpretation of the classic hotel hallway from the Shining: SELF Movie Night

Feb 11: The Shining (SELF Movie Night)

Redrum! Redrum! Get scared with SELF -- it's movie night again!
Poster image from Before Sunset: Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy lit in gold, under a bridge

Feb 10: Film Screening & Talk with P

Watch a screening of Before Sunset and hear from Prof. Saljoughi about this iconic film.
Feb 5: SELF Writers' Circle

Feb 5: SELF Writers' Circle

Join SELF for their regular Writers' Circle meeting. This month: Love is in the air!
winter and spring views of the H-Wing from the valley trail: BIPOC writers' circle logo

Feb 5: BIPOC Writers' Circle

Join El Jones, our writer-in-residence, for a monthly BIPOC Writers' Circle.
Feb 3: Welcome Event with El JonPlease join UTSC English & UTSC Library in welcoming El Jones (with author photo)es

Feb 3: Welcome Event with El Jones

The UTSC Library and UTSC English invite you to help us welcome El Jones to our campus and
SELF Essay Clinics: 15-minute online consulations (with picture of hands on laptop)

Jan 29: SELF Essay Clinic

Need help with edits on an essay, and advice from peers? Sign up for an online consultation with
Jan 27: The White Tiger (SELF Movie Night)

Jan 27: The White Tiger (SELF Movie Nigh

Ready for another movie night with SELF? On Wednesday, January 27th from 5-7pm (EST), the
SELF Online Get Together: Cartoon characters & SELF logos invite you to join

Jan 25: Online Get-Together

Get together with friends and peers to talk about your experiences with online learning.
Jan 21: School of Rock (SELF Movie Night)

Jan 21: School of Rock (SELF Movie Night

To those who are about to rock, we salute you! Join SELF for their movie night.