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Adam Barrows is a Professor in the Department of English at Carleton University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an M.A. from Northern Arizona University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. His interdisciplinary research examines temporal experiences in literature through frameworks including postcolonial studies, disability theory, and ecological humanities. Barrows' work explores: Representations of time in 20th-century global literature Intersections of temporality with disability, colonialism, and environmental crises Creative applications of philosophical time concepts in literary analysis His publications demonstrate sustained engagement with temporal theory across monographs, peer-reviewed articles, and creative works. Recent scholarship focuses on clockwork mechanization, nonhuman temporality, and the temporal dimensions of giftedness, often blending literary criticism with cultural theory. Awards & Honors: Faculty Research Excellence Award (2018) CAUT Dedicated Service Award (2015) Dual teaching awards (2012) Margaret Church Memorial Prize (2011) He supervises graduate research on trauma narratives, spatial politics, and revolutionary literature. Current PhD students include Hannah Kieft and Matt MacDonald, continuing his mentorship tradition following Olivier Jacques' 2021 completion.

• Time and Temporality
• Twentieth-Century Anglophone Literature
• Disability and Mad Studies
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Jay Rawding serves as a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Waterloo, teaching diverse undergraduate courses including Science Fiction, Detective Fiction, The Short Story, Introduction to Academic Writing, and Communications in Math, Science, and Engineering. He also collaborates extensively with the Master of Public Service program to develop graduate students' communication and professionalism skills. His academic credentials include: PhD in English Language and Literature from the University of Waterloo MA in English from the University of Toronto BA (Hons.) in English from the University of New Brunswick, Saint John Dr. Rawding's research spans Canadian Literature, Environmental and Ecological Criticism, Postcolonial Literature, Shakespearean studies, Romanticism, and Film and Theatre analysis, with strong emphasis on pedagogical innovation. His teaching philosophy integrates literary theory with practical communication training across disciplines, particularly supporting STEM fields through specialized writing instruction. He provides substantial editorial services for scholarly publications while mentoring graduate students in professional development. His work demonstrates deep commitment to interdisciplinary communication skills within both humanities and technical academic contexts.

• Canadian Literature
• Environmental and Ecological Criticism and Literature
• Pedagogy and Teaching
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Troni Y. Grande is Associate Professor and Department Head of the Department of English and Creative Writing in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Regina. With a career spanning from her 1991-1993 SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship to current leadership and creative-scholarly output, she bridges rigorous literary analysis with evocative creative practice focused on Ukrainian-Canadian experiences. Her educational foundation includes: PhD from the University of Alberta MA from Queen's University BA (Honours) from Queen's University Dr. Grande's research centers on early-modern drama (Shakespeare/Marlowe), 18th-century literature, and Shakespeare adaptations across diverse media—from Canadian small-town contexts to Japanese manga. Her feminist theoretical framework examines 'she-tragedy' and genre evolution, while her creative writing explores Ukrainian-Canadian settlement narratives through poetry and memoir. This dual scholarly-creative approach reveals how cultural memory shapes identity, particularly in Alberta's prairie communities where her grandmother's legacy informs works like the memoir-in-progress Finding Frozina . Recent publications (2015-2022) demonstrate consistent output across scholarly and creative domains. Her articles analyze Shakespeare reception in Canadian literature and visual media, while her poetry and creative nonfiction excavate Ukrainian-Canadian heritage through intimate lenses like food ('Baba's Pyrogies') and homestead histories ('Beauvallon Homestead'). This interdisciplinary trajectory highlights adaptation as both literary methodology and lived cultural experience. Recognition includes: SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (1991-1993) for 'she-tragedy' research As Department Head, she oversees curriculum development and faculty mentorship while maintaining an active research profile. Her co-edited Northrop Frye's Writings on Shakespeare and the Renaissance (2010) exemplifies scholarly impact, and her creative works demonstrate commitment to community engagement through Saskatchewan Writers' Guild publications. Though specific grant details aren't public, her sustained publication record indicates robust research activity. Operating within humanities traditions rather than laboratory-based research, Dr. Grande contributes through departmental leadership, editorial projects, and creative-scholarly synthesis that connects academic discourse with public humanities through accessible writing on cultural identity.

• Creative Nonfiction
• Shakespeare Studies
• Early-Modern Drama
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