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Upcoming Events with Méira Cook, Carol Shields Writer-in-Residence

Thu. Jan. 18, 2018

Méira Cook is the author of five books of poetry, two collections of essays, and three novels. She holds a PhD in Canadian literature from the University of Manitoba. Méira will be in residence for four weeks in winter term. As of January 31st, all writers are invited to contact Méira Cook by email at m.cook@uwinnipeg.ca to make arrangements for a consultation. With thanks to the Friends of the Carol Shields Writer in Residence Fund and The University of Winnipeg Foundation. Everyone is welcome to the three events with our Writer in Residence:

WEDNESDAY, JAN 31ST 12:30PM
Méira’s inaugural reading
Room 2M70 (2nd floor of Manitoba Hall) — Coffee / tea will be served.

THURSDAY FEB 15TH, 7:00PM
The Carol Shields Distinguished Lecture 2018:
“Fin in the Water: An Only Slightly Dangerous
Glimpse Beneath the Surface.”
Room 2M70 (2nd floor of Manitoba Hall) — Refreshments, cash bar.

WEDNESDAY FEB 28TH, 12:30PM
Panel discussion with Méira Cook and Jennifer Still
(Past UWinnipeg Writer in Residence): “My Secret Mentor.”
Room 2M70 (2nd floor of Manitoba Hall)

With thanks to the Friends of the Carol Shields Writer in Residence Fund and The University of Winnipeg Foundation.

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