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CSDH / SCHN Executive Election
by Paul Barrett 27 Jun '25

27 Jun '25

Dear CSDH / SCHN members, You should have just received an invitation to vote in the CSDH / SCHN Executive elections. The email contains your Voter ID and Voter Key. You can also access the election a the following link: https://vote.electionrunner.com/election/N1gSj The election closes in one week, so please take the time to vote. The following positions have been acclaimed because there was only one nominee: President - Harvey Quamen Harvey Quamen (he/him) is Professor of English and Digital Humanities at the University of Alberta, where he also serves as the Academic Director of the Digital Scholarship Centre. He has been a Visiting Research Fellow at King’s College, London, and has participated in several large collaborative research teams, including Editing Modernism in Canada, the Canadian Writers Research Collaboratory, and the Implementing New Knowledge Environments Project. His research interests include “big data” humanities, including text mining, network analysis, database construction, and data visualization. Recent publications include “Codework: The Pedagogy of DH Programming” in What We Teach When We Teach DH and “Stylometry without Words: Analyzing John Milton’s Grammatical Style” in a volume of Renaissance and Reformation dedicated to “Digital Approaches to John Milton,” which he co-edited. Vice President - Kim Martin Kim Martin (she/her) is an Associate Professor of History and Culture & Technology Studies at the University of Guelph. She is passionate about community and works hard to support graduate students and postdocs as Associate Director of THINC Lab. She is the Research Board Chair of Linked Infrastructure for Networked Cultural Scholarship (LINCS), sits on the Mathematical Humanists advisory board, and is a member of Implementing New Knowledge Environments (INKE), centerNet, and the Canadian Certificate in Digital Humanities (CC::DH). Her research interests include serendipity in digital environments, linked open data, diversity in makerspaces, and interdisciplinarity. She recently edited a collection on Linked Data for Reviews in DH with Terhi Nurmikko-Fuller and has an upcoming paper with Sarah Roger, titled “People as Infrastructure: Visibility, Sustainability, and Labour in the Collaborative Creation of Linked Open Data”, in Cultures of Scale: Disciplines, Data, and Labor, part of the Debates in the Digital Humanities Series. Vice President, EDID - Vera Zoricic Vera Zoricic: I view my role with CSDH in a light that emphasizes advocacy and interconnectedness within the broader academic community. Diversity within the Digital Humanities community is well-established and requires consistent care and attention. As a potential EDID Vice-President or student representative for CSDH, I prioritize this and seek to improve experiences for our equity-seeking members. My experience as Co-President of the Tri-University Graduate Student Association, where I actively promoted events through social media and participated in discussions on graduate student well-being, has prepared me well for a role within CSDH. My background in Digital Humanities, demonstrated through my engagement with the University of Waterloo Library to acquire digital archives and my use of digital research platforms, has equipped me to connect with a broad audience within the university community. As a potential EDID Vice-President or student representative, I am committed to fostering a more inclusive CSDH by amplifying marginalized voices, facilitating community, and supporting structural change. --- Congratulations, Harvey, Kim, and Vera and thank you for agreeing to serve on the executive! The following positions are up for election: Member at Large: 2 candidates for 1 position: Chelsea Miya is an Assistant Professor in the Culture and Technology Studies program and the School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing at the University of Guelph where her research focuses on questions of ethics, gender, and sustainability in the context of data cultures and digital design. She is a Research Affiliate of the SpokenWeb Network and a member of Strategies for Intersectional Gender Justice, Networked Action, and Liberation (SIGNAL). She has held Postdoctoral Fellowships at McMaster University’s Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship and the University of Alberta’s Digital Initiatives. You can read her article, “Platitudes: The Carbon Weight of the Post-Platform Scholarly Web,” co-authored with Geoffrey Rockwell, in the upcoming special issue of The Journal of Electronic Publishing on publishing and climate change. John Bessai is an independent scholar and media practitioner whose interdisciplinary work explores the intersections of public storytelling, digital media, and cultural policy. With a background in documentary filmmaking and a PhD in Canadian Studies from Trent University, his research focuses on the role of art as a public service and the evolving landscape of public media in Canada. His current work engages the National Film Board of Canada (NFBC), interactive documentary, and the Canadian aporetic condition to investigate how digital storytelling contributes to democratic discourse and cultural memory. He brings a strong commitment to bridging scholarly inquiry with creative practice in the digital humanities. More about his research and media work can be found at www.johnbessai.com<http://www.johnbessai.com/> Student Representative: 6 nominees for 2 positions: William Bouchard is a first-year Ph.D. student in Digital Humanities at the Université de Montréal. He has an interest in ancient languages and the intersection of classical studies and technology. In his research, he explores how programming and digital tools can support the study of classical texts. Alongside his academic work, he directs theatre, teaches ancient languages, and creates content to make the ancient world accessible to a broader audience. He is interested in contributing to the CSDH community by representing student perspectives, especially from francophone universities, and supporting engagement across disciplines. A K M Iftekhar Khalid is a second-year Ph.D. student in Cultural, Social, and Political Thought (CSPT) at the University of Lethbridge (UofL), housed in the Department of English and Humanities Innovative Lab (HIL). He is committed to fostering a vibrant cultural community grounded in the principles of cultural awareness and inclusivity. His research examines the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the English language to preserve linguistic diversity and cultural heritage in a rapidly evolving world. Parham Aledavood<https://llm.umontreal.ca/repertoire-departement/doctorantes-doctorants/parh…> <https://llm.umontreal.ca/repertoire-departement/doctorantes-doctorants/parh…> is a doctoral candidate in Literature and Digital Humanities at the Université de Montréal. His doctoral research is supported by a grant from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ). Bringing together postcolonial theory, planetary studies, and digital humanities, his current research focuses on a computational analysis of trauma and genre in contemporary novels of migration. He is the recipient of multiple academic awards, including the 2024 Ian Lancashire Award<https://csdh-schn.org/announcing-the-winner-of-the-2024-ian-lancashire-awar…>. As of September 2024, he is the associate director of Digital Humanities Summer Institute (DHSI). June Yao is a Master’s student in Digital Humanities at the University of Alberta, where she will begin her PhD in media and cultural studies this fall. Her research lies at the intersection of game studies and literary narratology, with a particular focus on how digital platforms can represent passive resistance movements such as “lying flat” and “quiet quitting.” She is currently developing Lying Flat, a Unity-based game that simulates the existential struggles of young people facing economic and ideological pressures in contemporary China. The project integrates narrative design, social media data, and AI-driven discourse analysis to create an interactive experience grounded in real-world cultural tensions. Augustine Farinola is currently a 2nd year PhD student at the University of Alberta under the supervision of Prof Geoffrey Rockwell. He has over 10 years experience in conducting UX/UI research, software development, and recently in developing AI driven applications. His research work focuses on the ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) , Experimental Philosophy, Machine and Deep Learning Algorithms and its integration with Digital Humanities (DH) Tools. As a member of F2D2 Research Team<https://fd2d.org/> , Amii AICARP<https://www.amii.ca/research-talent/talent-development>, and Bridging Divide Lab at UofA<https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/bridgingdividesuofa/home>, he is currently working on leveraging machine learning to address societal challenges, particularly in medicine and cognitive sciences. He is a member of His most recent DH publications include Hermeneutical postphenomenology: Computational tools and the lure of objectivity. Digital Scholarship in the Humanities. 38(3): 1078-1087, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/llc/fqac074 and Towards a Yoruba Indigenous Model of Communication for Software Development in Digital Humanities. International Journal of Humanities and Arts Computing. 16(2): 153-165, (2022). http://dx.doi.org/10.3366/ijhac.2022.0288. Some of his DH projects include Philosophy of AI Gallery<https://www.philosophyofartificialintelligence.com/>, Africanpedia<https://www.africanpedia.com/>, PhiLos-DH<https://www.thephilosophyonline.com/>, Mindscape<https://mindscape-ai-ethics-games.vercel.app/> (AI Ethics Game) and Paint-Me-Black.<http://paint-me-black./> Davide Pafumi is currently a PhD student in English at the University of Lethbridge. I have experience with committee work in several organisations: Acting Chair of the Union of Lethbridge Graduate Assistants (ULGA), ex-officio member of the Graduate Student Association (GSA), executive member of the board of Digital Medievalist Post-Graduate Committee and member of the Advisory Board of the International Courtly Literature Society (North American Branch). Abhik Hasnain is currently a second-year student in the MA in Digital Humanities program at the University of Alberta. I've been an active member of the departmental student organizations both during undergrad and grad school. So far, I've organized four student conferences and moderated three discussion panels. I believe, if given the opportunity, I can contribute meaningfully to the CSDH team. ------- Best, Paul Barrett CSDH/SCHN Secretary

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WARNING: Website Down
by Tina Sang 20 Jun '25

20 Jun '25

Dear all, Our website is currently experiencing a malware attack. For your safety and security, please avoid the webpage while we work on a solution. We apologise for the inconvenience and will update you on the website status as soon as possible. Regards, Tina Sang CSDH Communications Officer

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Two more days for CSDH/SCHN nominations
by Paul Barrett 19 Jun '25

19 Jun '25

Hi everyone, Just a reminder that tomorrow is the final day to nominate yourself for positions on the Executive. We are looking for people to fill the following roles: -President -Member at Large -Student Representative (2 positions) -EDID Vice President -Deputy Treasurer (to work alongside our present treasurer in 25-26 and become Treasure for 26 - 29) Best, Paul

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Fw: Application for Student Bursary
by Khalid, A K M Iftekhar 15 Jun '25

15 Jun '25

Dear Professor, Good morning! I hope you are doing well. I am intruding on your busy schedule to remind you of the Student Bursary. My Interac email is khalidfac(a)yahoo.com. Kindly find a time for me. That will be very helpful for me. I always remember your generosity and hospitality during our meetings. Sincerely, Khalid ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A K M Iftekhar Khalid, MA in English PhD Student, Cultural Social and Political Thought Research Assistant, Humanities Innovation Lab<https://www.humanitiesinnovationlab.ca/>, Department of English University of Lethbridge 4401 University Dr W, Lethbridge AB, T1K3M4, Canada ________________________________ From: Khalid, A K M Iftekhar Sent: Sunday, June 8, 2025 7:34 PM To: Jason Boyd <jason.boyd(a)torontomu.ca> Subject: Application for Student Bursary Dear Professor Jason Boyd, I hope you are doing well. I am happy that I had the opportunity to meet you at the Congress 2025. The Congress had been a success under your strong leadership. I think everybody discerns your powerful contributions to the CSDH and the Congress. Thank you so much! Finally, I was able to submit my application for a student bursary. Please check whether I need to submit any more documents. With best regards, Sincerely, Khalid ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A K M Iftekhar Khalid, MA in English PhD Student, Cultural Social and Political Thought Research Assistant, Humanities Innovation Lab<https://www.humanitiesinnovationlab.ca/>, Department of English University of Lethbridge 4401 University Dr W, Lethbridge AB, T1K3M4, Canada

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DHSI 2026 Course Proposal
by Parham Aledavood 10 Jun '25

10 Jun '25

[Le français suit] Greetings, With the first Montréal edition of DHSI wrapped up successfully, we’re excited to announce that the call for course proposals for DHSI 2026 is now open! As in previous years, the program will feature both core offerings (repeated annually) and a selection of community-proposed courses, which rotate from year to year. We warmly invite proposals for new community offerings (in English or in French), especially from members of the DHSI community. We will release the full list of course offerings for DHSI 2026 in early fall. If you’re interested in teaching at DHSI 2026, please fill out the following form by June 20, 2025: https://forms.gle/jQfGKBZR4W8phhBN8. We ask that you also send your CV to: DHSImontreal(a)gmail.com<mailto:[email protected]>. We are especially interested in: * Single-instructor courses with a highly interactive format * Offerings that rely on hardware or software readily accessible to participants (e.g., laptops, open-source tools) * Proposals from individuals who have previously participated in DHSI (as instructors or students) Your proposal should include: * A proposed course title * A one-paragraph description of the course and its intended audience * A short note explaining how the course fits within the DHSI curriculum (e.g., “Consider this course in complement with…”) * A day-by-day overview of the 5-day course (about half a page) * Your CV (to be sent by email) If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch at DHSImontreal(a)gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you and continuing to grow this dynamic community of learners and instructors in Montréal. Warm regards, Parham Parham Aledavood Associate Director / Directeur adjoint Digital Humanities Summer Institute (DHSI)<http://dhsi.org/> [Image] Chères et chers collègues, La première édition montréalaise de DHSI s’est achevée avec succès, et nous sommes ravis d’annoncer que l’appel à propositions de cours pour le DHSI 2026 est maintenant ouvert ! Comme les années précédentes, le programme comportera à la fois des offres de base (répétées annuellement) et une sélection de cours proposés par la communauté, qui alternent d’année en année. Nous invitons chaleureusement les propositions pour de nouvelles offres communautaires (en anglais ou en français), particulièrement de la part des membres de la communauté DHSI. Nous publierons la liste complète des offres de cours pour le DHSI 2026 au début de l’automne. Si vous êtes intéressé(e) à enseigner au DHSI 2026, veuillez remplir le formulaire suivant avant le 20 juin 2025 : https://forms.gle/jQfGKBZR4W8phhBN8. Nous vous demandons également d'envoyer votre CV à : DHSImontreal(a)gmail.com<mailto:[email protected]>. Nous sommes particulièrement intéressés par : * Les cours à instructeur.rice unique avec un format hautement interactif * Les offres qui s’appuient sur du matériel ou des logiciels facilement accessibles aux participant.e.s (par ex., ordinateurs portables, outils open source) * Les propositions d’individus qui ont déjà participé au DHSI (comme instructeur.rice ou étudiant.e) Votre proposition devrait inclure : * Un titre de cours proposé * Une description d’un paragraphe du cours et de son public cible * Une courte note expliquant comment le cours s’intègre dans le curriculum du DHSI (par ex., « Considérez ce cours en complément avec… ») * Un aperçu jour par jour du cours de 5 jours (environ une demi-page) * Votre CV (à envoyer par courriel) Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter à DHSImontreal(a)gmail.com. Nous avons hâte de vous entendre et de continuer à faire grandir cette communauté dynamique d’apprenant.e.s et d’instructeur.rice.s à Montréal. Au plaisir, Parham Parham Aledavood Associate Director / Directeur adjoint Digital Humanities Summer Institute (DHSI)<http://dhsi.org/> [Image]

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Conference "Hermeneutica in Practice: Honoring the Work and Legacy of Stéfan Sinclair" (10-12/9/25 @ Montreal)
by Michael Eberle Sinatra 09 Jun '25

09 Jun '25

[apologies for cross-posting] The Centre de recherche interuniversitaire sur les humanités numériques (CRIHN<http://crihn.org/>) is very proud to announce a call for papers for: "Hermeneutica in Practice: Honoring the Work and Legacy of Stéfan Sinclair – A Conference on Text Analysis, Tool Building, and Critical Digital Humanities" Université de Montréal, September 10th-12th 2025 Plenary spearkers: Servanne Monjour (Sorbonne Université) and Lauren Tilton (Richmond University) We welcome submissions of papers, panels, and tool demonstrations for a bilingual conference dedicated to examining and building on the scholarly contributions of Stéfan Sinclair (1972–2020), a leading figure in the field of digital humanities in Canada and internationally. Stéfan Sinclair’s innovative work in text analysis, digital tool development, and critical infrastructure design played a foundational role in shaping methodologies and pedagogical approaches that continue to influence scholars across disciplines. This conference will provide a forum for academic exchange and critical reflection on the legacy of Sinclair’s work, while fostering new directions in the theory and practice of digital humanities in alignment with the collaborative and interdisciplinary ethos that characterized his career. Conference Themes: This event explores the rich intersections of text analysis, critical infrastructure, interpretive tools, and collaborative scholarship that defined Sinclair’s career. We welcome proposals that engage with his legacy in theory and practice, including but not limited to: - Text Analysis as Interpretation: Inspired by Hermeneutica and Voyant, how can we reconceive text analysis as a form of critical reading? What new directions are emerging in computational literary studies? - Tool Building and Humanities Infrastructure: Sinclair’s work embodied a commitment to building accessible, user-focused tools. What role does tool development play in shaping scholarly practice? How do we sustain and reflect on our infrastructures? - Interface and Visualization Design for the Humanities: How do we make meaning through interface? How do visualizations support and challenge interpretive acts in cultural heritage and literary studies? - Collaborative Praxis: Sinclair’s method was always collaborative—technically, intellectually, and pedagogically. We invite contributions that reflect on or exemplify this mode of working: co-authorship, co-building, co-teaching. - Pedagogy and Programming for Humanists: From « The Art of Literary Text Analysis » to his CFI-funded lab « SHAVLAB », Sinclair reimagined how humanists could learn, teach, and play with code. What are the most compelling approaches to teaching digital methods today? - Digital Humanities and Sustainability: How does the perennity of Voyant speak to issues of sustainability in the field more generally, including environmental challenges, and scholarly stewardship? - History and Future of Digital Humanities: How do we situate Sinclair’s contributions within the broader development of DH as a field? What are the paths forward? We especially encourage proposals that directly engage with or build upon tools and projects Sinclair helped bring to life, including Voyant, HyperPo, TAPoR, CWRC, and LINCS, and others. Presentation Formats: - 20-minute papers - Posters - Hands-on tool demonstrations Submission Details: - Please submit a 500-word abstract along with a short bio (100 words) as a PDF to crihunum(a)gmail.com with the subject “Sinclair Conference” by 15 June 2025. Conference Dates: September 10–12, 2025 Abstract submission: June 15, 2025 Results announced: June 30 2025 Program unveiled: July 10, 2025 Conference Organizing Committee: Michael Sinatra (Université de Montréal), Stéphanie Posthumus (McGill University), Geoffrey Rockwell (University of Alberta), Susan Brown (University of Guelph), Diane Jakacki (Bucknell University), Emmanuel Château-Dutier (Université de Montréal), and Marcello Vitali-Rosati (Université de Montréal) <https://crihn.openum.ca/nouvelles/2025/04/13/colloque-crihn-2025-en-honneur…> [05C3B78A-84C3-4BC9-94BA-D37CC44545F7-225x225.jpeg] Colloque CRIHN 2025 en l’honneur de Stéfan Sinclair<https://crihn.openum.ca/nouvelles/2025/04/13/colloque-crihn-2025-en-honneur…> crihn.openum.ca<https://crihn.openum.ca/nouvelles/2025/04/13/colloque-crihn-2025-en-honneur…> Michael E. Sinatra<https://www.michaelsinatra.org> | Professeur titulaire et directeur Centre de recherche interuniversitaire sur les humanités numériques (CRIHN<http://crihn.org>) Responsable du Groupe de Recherche sur les Éditions critiques en contexte Numérique (GREN<https://gren.openum.ca>) Responsable de l’option doctorale en Humanités numériques<https://llm.umontreal.ca/programmes-cours/humanites-numeriques/doctorat-en-…>, du microprogramme<https://admission.umontreal.ca/programmes/microprogramme-de-2e-cycle-en-hum…> et de la mineure<https://llm.umontreal.ca/programmes-cours/humanites-numeriques/mineure-en-h…> en HN, Université de Montréal Co-Chair centerNet, An international network of digital humanities centers President, ADHO (Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations)

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Elections and next year's conference
by Paul Barrett 05 Jun '25

05 Jun '25

WARNING: This email message may contain links to potentially dangerous websites. Please exercise caution and verify the link is for legitimate purposes before providing any information. If in doubt, forward suspicious emails to IThelp(a)uoguelph.ca. Hello CSDH/SCHN community, I wanted to write to thank you so much for participating in our conference this year. It was a great success with excellent panels, great plenaries and, most of all, warm and friendly conversation with all of you. Thank you all for your participation and contribution! I'm writing with some important information relevant to next year's conference and the society as a whole. First, the following positions are open on our Executive and we are accepting nominees immediately: -President -Member at Large -Student Representative (2 positions) -EDID Vice President -Deputy Treasurer (to work alongside our present treasurer in 25-26 and become Treasure for 26 - 29) Please express your interest in these positions by sending me (barrettp(a)uoguelph.ca) an email with a short biography by Friday June 20th. If we have multiple applicants for the same position, we will have an election. Secondly, please fill out our survey for next year's conference here: https://tinyurl.com/CSDH2026 Finally, we will be sending out a CFP for papers relevant to this year's conference. Look for that soon. Thanks, and all best, Paul Paul Barrett Associate Professor School of English and Theatre Studies University of Guelph MacKinnon 447

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CSDH / SCHN poll for next year's conference
by Paul Barrett 01 Jun '25

01 Jun '25

WARNING: This email message may contain links to potentially dangerous websites. Please exercise caution and verify the link is for legitimate purposes before providing any information. If in doubt, forward suspicious emails to IThelp(a)uoguelph.ca. Hi everyone I hope you're all having a good conference! Please use the following Google form to let us know how you would like the conference to proceed next year: https://tinyurl.com/CSDH2026 Best, Paul Paul Barrett Associate Professor School of English and Theatre Studies University of Guelph MacKinnon 447

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CSDH/SCHN 2025 Conference Program
by Hanieh Bakhtiari 29 May '25

29 May '25

Dear organizers of CSDH/SCHN 2025 Conference, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing regarding the 2025 Canadian Society for Digital Humanities (CSDH) conference. I am pleased that my paper was accepted for presentation; however, I have not yet received any follow-up communication with details about the date and time of my presentation. I wanted to inquire about the program of the conference. I have already paid the Congress registration and attendance fee and CSDH membership fees. As I will be traveling from out of town, I would greatly appreciate any information regarding the conference program so I can plan my trip to Toronto accordingly. Thank you very much for your assistance. Bests, Hanieh Bakhtiari

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Welcome to CSDH / SCHN
by Paul Barrett 29 May '25

29 May '25

Hi everyone, We are very excited to welcome you to CSDH / SCHN tomorrow! A few quick reminders before we kick off our conference: Our conference is being held on the 5th floor of Limberlost Place, George Brown Waterfront campus (WFL). All events, except for our panel with the Canadian Association of Postcolonial Studies (Sun 8:30am) are held at George Brown. Refreshments will served on a semi-regular basis in WFL-538. Conference Program: Our conference program is available here: https://amethyst-sidewalk-6b3.notion.site/CSDH-SCHN-Congress-2025-Reframing… Also available here as a Google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IHee1rtSPr2oHd00f5v6H8zxI9o_peoeMZH… Congress Registration You can pick up your Congress lanyard and other registration information at the Congress Hub in the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health Sciences, Waterfront Campus. You can see, from this map that the registration is near the entrance closest to Dockside Drive: https://www.federationhss.ca/en/congress/plan-your-trip/maps Registration is open today from 3 - 5pm and then 7:30am - 5:00pm, May 30 - June 5th. AGM and Plenaries We have two exciting plenaries scheduled for the conference. Our first keynote, from Dr. Cheryl Thompson, is entitled "MOBA and the Digital Archive: From Concept to Platform and the Strategies for Building a Community." Dr. Thompson will deliver her plenary tomorrow, from 3:00 - 4:00 in WFL 538. Our second plenary, from Dr. Margot Mellet, is entitled "Switchable Anatomie of Thought." Dr. Mellet will deliver her plenary on Sunday, from 3:00 - 4:00 in WFL 538. Finally, we will hold our AGM on the first day of this conference immediately after Dr. Thompson's plenary. The AGM is open to all. Please join us! The plenaries and AGM will be streamed via the following Zoom link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83153433664?pwd=EoGIqQAcrpQzGpGpaKBiNGVjnH9ZLa.1 Meeting ID: 831 5343 3664 Passcode: 869076 Please note that there is limited space available to attend remotely. Support Contact If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly (barrettp(a)uoguelph.ca) You can also just flag me down at the conference. I'm happy to help! Thank you! Paul Barrett & the conference team

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