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Alison Calder is a Professor of Canadian literature and creative writing at the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media within the Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba. Her work focuses on poetry, prairie studies, and interdisciplinary approaches to literature, including intersections with visual arts.
- Specialization: Poetry, Canadian prairie literature, art criticism
- Contact: alison.calder@umanitoba.ca | 630 Fletcher Argue, University of Manitoba
Education:
- PhD in English, Western University (1996)
- MA in English, Western University (1992)
- BA (Hons) in English, University of Saskatchewan (1991)
Her research explores Canadian literary traditions, diaspora narratives, and the relationship between textual and visual arts. She has contributed to critical editions of Frederick Philip Grove and Tim Lilburn, emphasizing textual preservation and philosophical inquiry.
Calder's publications, such as Synaptic (2022) and Connectomics (2017), blend poetic form with cognitive science and ecological themes. Her recent articles address prairie ceramic and textile art, reflecting broader interests in cultural interdisciplinarity.
Scientific Awards:
- Roy Vogt Memorial Award for Exceptionally Meritorious Service (2022)
- Lansdowne Poetry Prize Finalist (2015)
- Pat Lowther Memorial Award Finalist (2008)
- Gerald Lampert Memorial Award Finalist (2008)
- Aqua Books Lansdowne Poetry Prize Winner (2008)
She actively supervises graduate students in Master's and PhD programs, fostering research in literary studies and creative writing.
