The personal and academic benefits of journaling through the eyes of educators
Writing faculty dive into the benefits of journaling and how it can improve academic writing for students.
Tag: Literature
Indigenous literature and why it’s important
Faculty and Indigenous authors discuss the importance of reading Indigenous literature and the responsibilities of readers.
Interview with Barrie’s poet laureate Victoria Butler
“Poetry gives us the space we desperately need to feel, whatever that may be,” — Victoria Butler
Autumnal poetry
A series of poems inspired by Autumn
Online and in-person: Must-see exhibits on now
These must-see artistic exhibits and literary collections are perfect for a day out or a night in.
Part IV of Excalibur’s 2020-21 wrap up: Then and now
We asked the York community what they would tell their 2020-selves as well as what they are most looking forward to as we attempt to recapture normalcy.
Part III of Excalibur’s 2020-21 wrap up: Skills and hobbies acquired
Many people picked up new skills and hobbies during quarantine, so here are some of the ones that the York community adopted.
Part II of Excalibur’s 2020-21 wrap up: Lessons learned
We asked the York community what are some lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, and here’s the wisdom they imparted.
Part I of Excalibur’s 2020-21 wrap up: Zoom stories
We collected and put together some of the York community’s hilarious Zoom stories — you know, the ones that show the true struggles of working and studying from home this past year.
The canon and the cultural narratives that touch us: Two resilient professors weigh in
Dr. Kenzie Allen and Professor Jenifer Duncan talk to us about their lives, their work, and the Western canon.