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Our new courses are nearly done loading, and we can't wait to share them with you on Wed. Stop by our open advising session from 1-4pm in Seton 509 for a course booklet and some snacks.

08.03.2026 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Like Shaun of the Dead? Want to know if we liked it? Listen here.

@msvuenglish.bsky.social

02.03.2026 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
200 Dollars a Day Plus Expenses - A Rockford Files Podcast A podcast about the Rockford Files from Steve and Dave, two GenX academics who miss Jimbo and Angel.

Have you had a listen to Episode #103 of @docpinko.bsky.social 's podcast? Let us know your thoughts.

www.200adayplus.com

24.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Cambridge Companion to World-Gothic Literature Cambridge Core - European and World Literature: General Interest - The Cambridge Companion to World-Gothic Literature

The Cambridge Companion to World-Gothic Literature is now available @universitypress.cambridge.org @msvuenglish.bsky.social I'm delighted to be a part of this collection

www.cambridge.org/core/books/c...

19.02.2026 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Snow Can’t Stop the Resurrection of these SPOOKY Gothic Talks! Event Re-Scheduled, All Welcome!

18.02.2026 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are sad to have to postpone our talk today, but we need to prioritize everyone's safety. We hope you spend the day curled up with a hot drink and a good book.
@lnuonhorror.bsky.social

11.02.2026 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Cambridge Companion to World-Gothic Literature Virtual Launch Join us online for the virtual launch of The Cambridge Companion to World-Gothic Literature!

Come to the virtual book launch of The Cambridge Companion to World-Gothic where @lnuonhorror.bsky.social will be briefly sharing her contribution to the forthcoming collection:

www.eventbrite.com/e/the-cambri...

08.02.2026 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dramatic Readings are back this semester with The Witch of Edmonton. Please contact @wher4rtthou.bsky.social to sign up for a role today. You're also welcome to come just to listen.

07.02.2026 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are so excited to finally be hearing more about the exceptional research of the English honours students. Come out and support them at the colloquium on Feb 26th!

06.02.2026 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us next week for a very special resurrection...that's right, we're bringing back some Gothic conference presentations @igagoths.bsky.social

05.02.2026 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Candy Grams? Yes, please! We hope you stop by the link next week and support the MSVU English Society.

03.02.2026 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We talk about Ruthless People. Did we like it? Well, ya gotta listen.

@msvuenglish.bsky.social

02.02.2026 02:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Gothic Studies seeks an assistant editor to join its editorial team. To apply, please write to gothiceditors@gmail.com attaching a short (2-page) CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the post. The deadline is Monday 9 March 2026.

01.02.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The usual Friday with me, @dbrodbeck.bsky.social and @docpinko.bsky.social.

30.01.2026 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Episode 100 (!) - Steve Dave and Jon's Hearts Don't Ache, But They Are Fools A podcast about the Rockford Files from Steve and Dave, two GenX academics who miss Jimbo and Angel.

Dr. Cloutier's 100th episode of his podcast, 200 Dollars a Day, is now available for a listen. Tell us what you think.
www.200adayplus.com/2026/01/epis...

28.01.2026 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
OnItEvents.ca Girls Conference 2026 - Lead to Inspire Registration

Registration is now open for the 2026 Girls Conference. Last year was a record breaking year for attendance, and we hope we can accommodate just as many girls at this year's event: register.onitevents.ca/event/group....

27.01.2026 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You won't want to miss this upcoming talk with Dr. Shane Neilson @dalhousie.bsky.social

26.01.2026 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Contemporary Indigenous Horror (2027) is now seeking creative pieces. Check out the attached CFP and send us your scary stuff. @nsborwein.bsky.social

26.01.2026 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Episode 99 - Jon, Steve and Dave Are Now Played by Both Dick York and Dick Sargent A podcast about the Rockford Files from Steve and Dave, two GenX academics who miss Jimbo and Angel.

@dbrodbeck.bsky.social, @jbrodbeck.bsky.social, and I discuss a possible reboot of The Rockford Files. Do we think it's a good idea? Listen to find out.

@msvuenglish.bsky.social

www.200adayplus.com/2026/01/epis...

23.01.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bill 12 misses the real cost crisis in Nova Scotia universities - Halifax Examiner The bill directs its strongest tools toward academic restructuring while bypassing scrutiny of how universities are funded, governed, and managed financially. If sustainability is the objective, then ...

Drs. Boulet and Street outline for us what Bill 12 is really about and how it's not the solution some think it is.
@msvuhalifax.bsky.social @msvufa.bsky.social @halifaxexaminer.ca

www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/b...

23.01.2026 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Cambridge Companion to World-Gothic Literature | Cambridge University Press & Assessment

I'm excited to share that you can now pre-order your copy of this forthcoming intervention in the Gothic. I have a piece on the Windigo in it! @universitypress.cambridge.org @msvuenglish.bsky.social @igagoths.bsky.social

www.cambridge.org/se/universit...

22.01.2026 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Please join us on January 29th for a virtual talk with Cheyenne/Arapaho Storyteller, Shane Hawk. You can contact Krista to register (see attached poster). @shanehawk.com @lnuonhorror.bsky.social

12.01.2026 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Course Guide 2025-26 What courses will you take in 2025-26? This guide is designed to help you make course selections for the upcoming year. Detailed descriptions of all our offerings for 2025-26 are found in the drop-dow...

Welcome back! We are excited to bring you lots of classes this winter and can't wait to see you all back in the classroom tomorrow:
www.msvu.ca/academics/ba...

06.01.2026 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lichenthropy: Possibility Space and the Chthulucene in The Last of Us Abstract. Traditionally, ecoGothic narratives have ended with β€œman” overthrowing the environment and securing his position as the dominant species. However, American zombie video games, such as The La...

I am delighted to announce that my most recent article, "Lichenthropy: Possibility Space and the Chthulucene in The Last of Us" is now available in American Gothic Studies:
@msvuenglish.bsky.social @msvuhalifax.bsky.social

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06.12.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
200 Dollars a Day Plus Expenses - A Rockford Files Podcast A podcast about the Rockford Files from Steve and Dave, two GenX academics who miss Jimbo and Angel.

The newest episode of Dr. Cloutier's podcast, Two Hundred Dollars a Day Plus Expenses, just dropped, featuring Christmas in Retro TV Land.
www.200adayplus.com

02.12.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Former Mount English students, Gavin Foster and Jordan Audas, have just published their research in a new volume of essays, Queer Approaches to Tolkien: Essays on the Many Paths to Middle-earth. mcfarlandbooks.com/product/Quee...

01.12.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some more details on my new #ScienceFiction anthology, including one inclusion that I’m especially happy about (thanks in large part to Brooks Hefner’s terrific work in *Black Pulp*)

24.11.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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S5 EP 12 - Plant Sex Everywhere

The final episode of Season of Nietzsche is now available:
open.spotify.com/episode/3Cfd...

21.11.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the English society on Nov 24th for a cozy study session.

19.11.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Annual Mount Community Show – MSVU Art Gallery

Are you an MSVU community member and an artist (at any stage in your journey)? The MSVU Art Gallery is now accepting applications for the Annual Mount Community Show: www.msvuart.ca/exhibition/a...

12.11.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0