Department of English
Your writing career begins here
You don't have to be an English major to take Creative Writing courses; they are open to any student or member of the community who wants to apply.
Calgary Distinguished Writers Program
The Calgary Distinguished Writers Program strives to advance the careers of Canadian writers. As a part of the Calgary writing community, it engages the community with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of English.
The current Canadian Writer-in-Residence is Teresa Wong.
News and announcements
New Books from UCalgary’s Writerly Friends and Faculty
A biblical epic from the bleachers, the secret lives of taxi drivers, and first-hand accounts from earthquake survivors – add all of these to your bookshelf ...
In the media
In the News: Karen Bourrier, English, The Conversation Canada
‘Goodreads’ readers #ReadWomen, and so should university English departments
In the News: Rebecca Sullivan, English, in Toronto Sun
The danger of judging the past by the present
In the News: Joshua Whitehead, English, in The Georgia Straight
Author and academic Joshua Whitehead to present online talk about being Indigiqueer
In the News: Rebecca Sullivan, English, in Global News
Emily Murphy statue in Edmonton defaced with red paint
Events
Performance returns
The School of Creative and Performing Arts is thrilled to once again be able to share live dance, drama and music—and to re-engage with our multiple communities of friends and patrons.
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