Dr. Anna Veprinska

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anna Veprinska is an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary with a focus on contemporary poetry and creative writing. Her research explores themes of empathy, crisis, trauma studies, Holocaust and genocide studies. Veprinska’s current writing research focuses on poetry, sound, and disability, particularly emphasizing the intersection of chronic illness studies with literature. She engages in various projects involving contemporary literature, including poetry that addresses traumatic experiences and incorporates audio-visual testimonies from Holocaust survivors. In her teaching, she covers courses that promote creative writing and literary analysis, helping students engage with complex themes in literature. Her dedication to research is evident in her contributions to university strategic initiatives and collaborations aimed at enhancing learning opportunities and funding.

Research Interests

Awards

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Insight Development Grant

2025-01-01
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Wayne O. McCready Emerging Fellowship

2024-01-01
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Honourable Mention

2021-01-01
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Postdoctoral Fellowship

2020-01-01
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Faculty of Graduate Studies Dissertation Prize

2019-01-01
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A.C. Silber Award

2017-01-01
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Cummings Foundation Research Fellowship

2016-01-01
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English Department Teaching Assistant Award

2016-01-01

Courses

Creative Writing, Poetry: Short Forms Introduction Creative Writing Practice (Fiction) Introduction Creative Writing Practice (Across Genres)

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.