Student Spotlight: Kaitlyn Harris Winner of the University of Toronto Student Leadership Award

Student Spotlight: Kaitlyn Harris Winner of the University of Toronto Student Leadership Award

The Department of English & Drama is delighted to recognize Kaitlyn Harris as the  2023 University of Toronto Student Leadership Award for her outstanding student leadership, service and commitment to the university, as well as her significant impact on the University of Toronto and on the university experience of their peers.

Entering the uncanny valley: Technophilosophy September Soirée explores the impacts of VR

Entering the uncanny valley: Technophilosophy September Soirée explores the impacts of VR

How is virtual reality changing the way we live? Does living in a virtual landscape create new ethical and moral problems? At the first annual Technophilosophy September Soirée, SRI Research Lead Karina Vold convened an interdisciplinary panel of University of Toronto scholars to discuss the impacts of new technologies on the way we understand our world.

Faculty Feature: Dr. Chris Koenig-Woodyard: Bringing thoughtfulness and passion to gothic literature

Faculty Feature: Dr. Chris Koenig-Woodyard: Bringing thoughtfulness and passion to gothic literature

Dr. Koenig-Woodyard talks about being open to change, connecting with students, and how staying up-to-date with trends informs his teaching.


While many may associate English classes with Shakespeare, too many readings, and sheer boredom, Dr. Koenig-Woodyard’s classes breathe new life into the experience of being an English major. In his 20 years of teaching in the Department of English and Drama at UTM, Dr.

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