Calgary Distinguished Writers Program
{{Short description|University of Calgary program for Candian writers}}
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The Calgary Distinguished Writers Program at the University of Calgary is an educational program intended to advance the careers of Canadian writers. The program features two annual residential programs: one for the emerging Canadian writers, and one for a distinguished writer of international stature.{{Cite web |title=About the Program |url=https://arts.ucalgary.ca/calgary-distinguished-writers-program/about/about-program |access-date=2023-10-18 |website=Calgary Distinguished Writers Program - University of Calgary |language=en}}
While in Calgary, program participants divide their time between writing and community activities. Community activities include individual manuscript consultations and providing advice to local writers, conducting writing workshops, giving public readings, and meeting with school groups.{{Cite web |url=http://www.calgarywritersprogram.com/ |title=Calgary Distinguished Writers Program |access-date=2012-09-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702233046/http://www.calgarywritersprogram.com/ |archive-date=2012-07-02 |url-status=dead}}
History
The University of Calgary's Faculty of Arts established the Calgary Distinguished Writers Program in 1993, sourcing funding from a private donors Allen Markin and Jackie Flanagan.{{Cite web |title="Image of President Murray Fraser, Jackie Flanagan and Allen Markin signing the agreement to establish the Markin-Flanagan Distinguished Writers Programme.", 07/05/1993, (CU15116631) by University of Calgary Gazette. Courtesy of University Archives Collection, Libraries and Cultural Resources Digital Collections, University of Calgary.|url=https://digitalcollections.ucalgary.ca/archive/Image-of-President-Murray-Fraser--Jackie-Flanagan-and-Allen-Markin-signing-the-agreement-to-establish-the-Markin-Flanagan-Distinguished-Writers-Programme--2R3BF1FQ4TCU8.html |access-date=2024-07-02 |language=en}} Since its inception in 1993, the program has brought to Calgary two Nobel Laureates, Derek Walcott and Wole Soyinka, and well-known writers such as Neil Gaiman, Margaret Atwood, Art Spiegelman, Billy Collins, Timothy Findley, Thomas King, Ursula K. Le Guin, Alberto Manguel, and Michael Ondaatje.
Complete List of Writers-In-Residence
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2019–2020
Sharanpal Ruprai
2018–2019
2017–2018
2016–2017
2015–2016
Nick Thran
2014–2015
2013–2014
Sara Tilley
2012–2013
2011–2012
2010–2011
Oana Avasilichioaei
2009–2010
Marcello Di Cintio
2008–2009
Charlotte Gill
2007–2008
2006–2007
2005–2006
Melanie Little
2004–2005
2003–2004
Robert Finley
2002–2003
2001–2002
2000–2001
Laura Robinson
1999–2000
Richard Sanger
1998–1999
1997–1998
1996–1997
1995–1996
1994–1995
1993–1994
Roberta Rees
Complete List of Distinguished Visiting Writers
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2018–2019
2017–2018
2016–2017
2015–2016
2014–2015
2013–2014
2012–2013
2011–2012
2010–2011
2009–2010
2008–2009
2007–2008
2006–2007
Frederick Busch Tribute
2005–2006
2004–2005
2003–2004
Anita Rau Badami, Dionne Brand, Louis de Bernières
2002–2003
2001–2002
Nicole Brossard, Timothy Findley
2000–2001
1999–2000
1998–1999
Louise Halfe,
1997–1998
Rose Scollard
1996–1997
1995–1996
Sir Laurens van der Post,
1994–1995
1993—1994
Notes and references
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120702233046/http://www.calgarywritersprogram.com/ Calgary Distinguished Writers Program]
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