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FIMS Communications
Becky Blue
Email
519-661-2111x88493
FIMS & Nursing Building
Rm 2060C
No. 525 - Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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Coming Events:
- FIMSWrites Fall Edition
- Universities Art Association of Canada Conference
- Poetry and Violence: Memory and Human Rights Activism in the 21st Century
- Journalistic objectivity is NOT impossible
- 2024 Canadian Repair Convention
- Invalid Culture: What Bad Movies Can(Not) Teach Us About Disability
- Supporting Safer Classrooms: Training for FIMS grad students
- Communicating Solidarity in the Neoliberal University: Challenges and Solutions
- Faculty-Led International Programs Information Session & Networking Event
- Decolonial Practices in International Cultural Relations
- Breaking Barriers: Womxn Imams in Conversation
- New Date - At a Loss for Words: Conversation in the Age of Rage with Carol Off -
Important Dates:
- Wednesday, October 23 - Friday, October 25, 2024 - Autumn Convocation (FIMS reception at noon on Friday)
- Friday, November 8, 2024 - Senate (1:30 PM, SH) -
News & Announcements:
- ELIP now accepting submissions for Volume 7
- Office of EDI - call for study participants -
Publications & Presentations:
- Melissa Adler
- Mark Ambrogio
- Jack Kausch
- Mark Kearney -
Additional Activities of Note:
- Alissa Centivany
- Anna Jane Edmonds (BA'13, MPI) -
News from the FIMS Grad Library:
- Upcoming Events at the Library -
News from Western Libraries:
- Research Skills Workshops -
Next Issue:
Coming Events
FIMSWrites Fall Edition
Every Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
FNB 4130, or Zoom
Do you expect to have assignment, story, article, report, thesis, and/or book writing deadlines coming up this term? Does having other people writing around you help keep you on-task? Then join us for FIMSWrites, an informal initiative to provide some solidarity in the sometimes-solitary writing process. What it is: a group of people sitting silently together working on their individual writing projects for a morning, with a mid-morning coffee, snack, and socializing break (fika). What it's not: a writing tutorial or workshop. Join us in person or on Zoom (check your Western email for a message from Pam McKenzie to find the Meeting ID).
Universities Art Association of Canada Conference
October 24-26, 2024
Western University
John Labatt Visual Arts Centre (in-person)
Associate Professor Sarah Smith is on the organizing committee for this annual conference being hosted by the Visual Arts department in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. There are FIMS community members participating and keynote lectures may be of interest to FIMS students and scholars. For more information see the conference programme.
Poetry and Violence: Memory and Human Rights Activism in the 21st Century
Thursday, October 24, 2024
9:30 a.m.
Attend in-person: Spencer Engineering Building 2202
Attend online: Register by emailing Amanda Grzyb
A guest lecture (for MIT 3931 - Genocide, State Violence and Media) by Polish poet and musician Grzgorz Kwiatkowski. His art revolves around the subjects of history, remembrance, and ethics. He is a member of PEN America and the European literature network Versopolis. Kwiatkowski plays in the psychedelic rock band Trupa Trupa, whose music has been released by international labels like Sub Pop and Glitterbeat Records. With the band, he recorded sessions for NPR's Tiny Desk and BBC Radio 6 (continue reading).
Journalistic objectivity is NOT impossible
Thursday, October 24, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Attend in-person: FNB 4130
Attend online: Zoom link
Presented by Aloa Alota, PhD candidate in Media Studies. This is a reflection on an enduring debate in journalism studies involving three interrelated, commonly made arguments, namely: (i) journalism is not objective (ii) journalism cannot be objective and (iii) journalism should not be objective. Drawing on theory and practice, I argue to the contrary that journalistic objectivity is possible (continue reading).
2024 Canadian Repair Convention
Friday, October 25, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre
Everyone is welcome. The inaugural Canadian Repair Convention, co-organized by Assistant Professor Alissa Centivany, unites academics, grassroots repairers, policymakers, and the public to explore the multifaceted dimensions of the Right to Repair movement in Canada. Across four dynamic panels with both hands-on and policy-level perspectives, attendees to the Convention will engage with the Right to Repair along the ecological, economic, and social inclusivity dimensions in an engaging one day event. The state of repair, interoperability, and durable design in Canada is undergoing dynamic transformation and this event is an excellent opportunity to learn more and get involved (more information).
Invalid Culture: What Bad Movies Can(Not) Teach Us About Disability
Monday, October 28, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
On Zoom
Featuring Jeff Preston, Associate Professor and chair of Disability Studies at King's University College, Western University. The use of disability to win Oscars has been written about ad nauseam, but what about all the other films that represent disability? Invalid Culture is a podcast that invites disability scholars and activists to explore pop culture adjacent films that never quite broke through because, well, they’re just awful (continue reading).
Supporting Safer Classrooms: Training for FIMS Grad Students
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
FNB 4070
Supporting Safer Classrooms is interactive training developed by the Wellness and Equity Education Team here on campus and focuses on building up our skills around power use, boundary setting, intervention strategies, and managing difficult behaviour from a place of empathy, all in order to create safer classrooms, meetings and labs. Check your Western email for full details.
Communicating Solidarity in the Neoliberal University: Challenges and Solutions
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Attend in person: FNB Creative Commons (2nd floor)
Attend online: Register on Zoom
Hosted by Professor James Compton, current FIMS Rogers Chair. Featuring panelists Peter McInnis, President of the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), Patti Dalton, President of the London and District Labour Council, Evan Fox-Decent, President of the Association of McGill Professors of Law, and Karuna Dsouza, former President of PSAC. All are welcome (read more).
Faculty-Led International Programs Information Session & Networking Event
Thursday, October 31, 2024
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Chu Centre, IGAB
Register now.
Join Western International to learn about faculty-led international programs and to hear from academic colleagues with experience in building and operating successful international programs. Featuring presentations by Professors Amanda Grzyb and Andrew Walsh (Anthropology). A Q&A session and informal networking will follow the presentations. Refreshments will be served.
Decolonial Practices in International Cultural Relations - Conference
November 4 - 7, 2024
All events online (via Zoom)
Associate Professor Sarah Smith is a convenor for this conference hosted by the International Cultural Relations Research Alliance. Professor Smith has organized and will chair a panel discussion titled "Unsettling International Cultural Relations" featuring artists and scholars. For full details see the conference website.
Breaking Barriers: Womxn Imams in Conversation
Thursday, November 7, 2024
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Attend in-person: Register
Attend online: Register
Moderated by Sheima Benembarek and featuring Farheen Khan, Sherin Khankan, and Asma Bhol.
Join us for a groundbreaking public event bringing together three pioneering womxn imams from Canada, Denmark, and England. The imams will provide a global perspective on issues such as gender equality in religious spaces, the role of womxn in Islamic leadership, and the future of feminism and faith in a rapidly changing world. This distinctive occasion offers attendees the chance to engage with leaders who are reshaping the conversation in Islam (more information).
New Date - At a Loss for Words: Conversation in the Age of Rage with Carol Off
Thursday, November 14, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
McKellar Room, UCC
Carol Off, author and award-winning former co-host of CBC Radios As It Happens, will talk with award-winning journalist and filmmaker Michelle Shephard about her most recent publications titled At a Loss for Words: Conversation in the Age of Rage (more information).
Important Dates
- Wednesday, October 23 - Friday, October 25, 2024 - Autumn Convocation (FIMS reception at noon on Friday)
- Friday, November 8, 2024 - Senate (1:30 PM, SH)
News & Announcements
ELIP now accepting submissions for Volume 7
Emerging Library & Information Perspectives (ELIP) - Western's student-run LIS academic journal - is now accepting submissions for Volume 7. Publishing your work is an amazing opportunity for professional recognition, building connections with potential colleagues and collaborators, and familiarizing yourself with the peer-review process early in your career.
For more information on submission criteria, please visit ELIP's website: https://ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/elip/submissions/StartHere
The editorial team looks forward to reviewing submissions!
Office of EDI - call for study participants
You are invited to participate in a study that study evaluates the effectiveness of the Anti-Racism Foundations Certificate Program offered by Western University. Participation will involve:
- completing an online survey about your knowledge of diverse cultures, inclusion concepts, and allyship.
- completing the Anti-Racism Foundations Certificate program, which involves the completion of four online training modules and one EDI-focused workshop (click here for more information).
- completing a follow-up online survey three weeks after the completion of the certificate program to assess its effectiveness.
If you would like to participate in this study, please complete the online form to determine if you meet the inclusion criteria.
Publications & Presentations
Associate Professor Melissa Adler will be giving a talk titled "'No body Knows How Much I Wish to Be with You' - Jefferson and Page and the Intimacy of Encryption" on October 26 at the upcoming conference, "For 2026: Virginia's Revolutionary Histories & Beyond." The conference will be held at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Mark Ambrogio, LIS PhD candidate, gave a presentation and hosted a discussion on Stuart Turton's 2024 novel The Last Murder at the End of the World at London's Central Library on Saturday, October 5. The event was organized through Science Fiction London.
Mark also co-authored a book with the Rev. Dr. Michael R. Prieur, a retired Professor of Theology at St. Peter's Seminary (King's University College) on the art and history of the 1926 Gothic Revival chapel at the former Brescia College, in Ursuline Hall: Panes of Courage: The Chapel at Brescia University College. The book was independently-published, published locally by Aylmer Express. There will be a formal book launch with the Ursuline Sisters (who founded Brescia) in Chatham on Saturday, November 16.
Jack Kausch, LIS PhD student, will present a talk titled "Knowledge Organization for Explainable Large Language Models" as SIG AI's LLM workshop held during the ASIS&T annual meeting (Oct 25-29).
FIMS Lecturer Mark Kearney was the featured guest speaker at this year's Vintage Film Festival in Port Hope, Ont. He presented a lecture based on his book Al Christie: Hollywood's Forgotten Film Pioneer on September 20. He is also speaking on the same topic to Western's weekly Senior Alumni Series on Friday, Oct. 25 in the Althouse College auditorium.
Additional Activities of Note
Assistant Professor Alissa Centivany recently submitted new testimony on Bill C-244 (Diagnosis, Maintenance, Repair) and Bill C-294 (Interoperability) to the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce, and the Economy. The Bills, which will likely go to vote sometime in the near future, are relevant to the Right to Repair movement which seeks to make it easier for consumers to repair their own equipment without interference from the manufacturer.
Additionally, the right to repair movement and the upcoming Canadian Repair Convention, co-organized by Professor Centivany, were highlighted by MPP Tom Rakocevic in session in the Ontario House of Commons on October 23.
Anna Jane Edmonds (BA'13, MPI) is the director for a new feature documentary being screened at the Forest City Film Festival, on October 26. The film is titled Dark Highway, and is about youth sex-trafficking on the 401.
News from the FIMS Grad Library
Upcoming Events at the Library
The FGL hosts workshops, lectures, and community events each term to support graduate teaching, learning, and research. Events are posted to our website (https://lib.fims.uwo.ca/events/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fimsgradlib/)
Electronic Licensing with Jax Cato
Join us for an insightful session, Electronic Resource Licensing, presented by Jax Cato, where you'll explore why licensing is crucial across all library sectors. In today's ever-evolving information landscape, license negotiation and management have become key skills that collections hiring committees prioritize. This session will cover essential topics, including what a license is, why we license, and where licenses are applied, with a live OMNI demo to bring it all into context. You'll also learn about the different types of licenses, such as model, vendor, Fair Dealing, and open access. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of licensing and strengthen your professional skill set!
Thursday, October 24, 2024
12:00pm – 1:00pm
FIMS Graduate Library Room 3020 D/E
ACRL Presents – Getting Hired
Presented by the past, current, and president-elect of ACRL, this 60-minute, comprehensive webinar is designed to guide library program students through every step of the academic librarian job search process. From preparing in library school to analyzing job ads, crafting effective CVs and cover letters, and acing interviews, this session provides insider tips on how to stand out and succeed. You’ll also learn how to negotiate job offers and explore the benefits of joining ACRL for continued professional growth.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
3:00pm – 4:00pm EST
In-Person Screening in the FIMS Graduate Library, Room 3020 D/E
Online: Registration Required (FREE)
“Lit-tea-rary Haunts” - Gothic Literature Tea Talk with R.J. Dill
Hello, dearest readers. Come if you dare to the eerie event on 30 October 2024 from 12 PM - 1 PM hosted by RJ called Lit-tea-rary Haunts in the FIMS library. Come all ye brave souls and learn about the spooktacular genres Gothic, Horror, and Psychological; the hallmarks of each one, notable works, more suggestions, and more! And for the souls brave enough to attend, they can make personal tea blends from recipes from a tea witch grimoire. Don't miss out, I hope to see you scared ... I mean there. For any questions or accommodation needs, please email RJ at: zdill@uwo.ca
CONTENT WARNING: This presentation will include discussions of - but not limited to- the following subject matter: blood, gore, murder, abuse in all forms, assault in all forms, paranormal elements, elements of bigotry, discrimination, negative depiction of mental health. The presenter and host RJ recognizes that elements of dark/scary genres can be uncomfortable for some audience members. Audience attendance discretion is advised.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
12:00pm – 1:00pm
FIMS Graduate Library Room 3020 D/E
Movie Night at the Library – Night of the Living Dead
Join us for a special screening of the horror classic Night of the Living Dead at the Library! This free event will feature opening remarks by Selma Purac, who will discuss representations of race within the film, and Erin Bourgard, who will share insights on the copyright loopholes that make this screening possible. Enjoy Halloween treats and refreshments as we settle in to watch this iconic film that changed the landscape of horror cinema.
Thursday, October 31, 2024
5:00pm – 7:00pm
FIMS Graduate Library Room 3020 D/E
MLIS Open House
The FIMS Graduate Library is excited to host the MLIS Open House, organized by Graduate Student Services, on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 12:00 PM.
This event is an excellent opportunity for prospective applicants to explore the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program. Attendees will be invited to learn more about course offerings, program structure, co-op opportunities, and much more.
Students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to attend and discover how this program could be the next step in their academic or career journey.
Monday, November 4, 2024
12:00pm
FIMS Graduate Library
Diwali at the Library
Celebrate the Festival of Lights in a creative and vibrant way this November at the Library! This festive event invites you to express your artistic flair while learning about the beautiful traditions of Diwali.
Guided by our very own Puneet Dhaliwal, you'll design and paint your own diya pots, which are a central part of Diwali celebrations. Puneet will also be on hand to demonstrate henna techniques and teach us about the way Diwali is celebrated across different regions and religions.
This event is perfect for all skill levels, so come and enjoy an afternoon of creativity, connection, and cultural celebration.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
12:30pm – 2:30pm
FIMS Graduate Library
Make of the Month – Halloween Crafts
Need a break from screens, or from your coursework, grading, or reading? Whether you have 5 min, 30 min or an hour, we’ve got a craft for you. For those limited on time, make a vinyl spider sticker to prank your loved ones. If you’ve got 30 minutes to spare, make this gorgeous pop-out skull card for that Halloween enthusiast in your life. If you really want to learn the Cricut and have an hour to spare, this skull luminary might be for you. Drop in anytime and get your craft on!
News from Western Libraries
Upcoming Research Workshops
Next Issue
The FIMS Bulletin is your source for news, announcements, and events pertaining to FIMS graduate programs. Submissions from the FIMS community are always welcome and may be sent via e-mail to fims-communications@uwo.ca.
The next issue of the FIMS Bulletin will be published on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Submit any items you have by noon on Tuesday, November 5.
