Dr. Canisia Lubrin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Canisia Lubrin is an acclaimed poet, editor, and writer whose works intricately explore the themes of literature, creative writing, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, social justice, and interdisciplinary arts. She has authored several notable books, including the story collection 'Code Noir' (Knopf, 2023) and 'Voodoo Hypothesis' (Wolsak & Wynn, 2017), which was recognized as a CBC Book of the Year. Her work 'Dyzgraph x st' (M & S, 2020) received the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Poetry, along with the overall Literature prize of the Griffin Poetry Prize and the Derek Walcott Prize. In recognition of her literary achievements, she was awarded the Joseph S. Stauffer Prize from the Canada Council and the Windham-Campbell Prize. Lubrin has also been a finalist for the Governor General’s Award, Pat Lowther Memorial Award, and Trillium Book Award for Poetry. Her contributions to anthologies and her diverse literary pursuits have earned her numerous accolades, including a longlisting for the Journey Prize. In 2022, she was named Poet of the Year by the Globe & Mail. She has teaching experience at institutions like Queen’s University and the Banff Centre, and her work is published widely, with translations available in four languages.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).