Students in the Editing and Publishing Practicum courses explore the theory and practice of book production.

They’re happy for the unique experience, says Cristina Matteis, who notes that other programs are aimed at graduate study and focus on abstract concepts: “We really get the advantage of working with a time constriction and with physical products.”

The two courses span seven months and engage students in preparing a book for publication by literary publisher Black Moss Press, founded by the course instructor, Marty Gervais.  They edit manuscripts, working with the authors, design, and market the finished books.

This year’s class will launch two poetry anthologies: What Time Can’t Touch and Where the Map Begins.

Meg Mooney, like Matteis a member of the team responsible for marketing the Amherstburg-inspired What Time Can’t Touch, says that although students can take just one of the courses, they are motivated to complete both.

“A lot of students who graduated after the first course have come back or kept in contact to continue working with and supporting the team,” Mooney says.

Christian Wilkinson, a marketing representative for Where the Map Begins, a ward-by-ward introduction to Windsor, agrees.

“There’s so much emotional and mental work put in to only go halfway,” she says. “Everyone on the editing team has had a chance to sit with the work and has had the ability to see the experience from a reader’s perspective, and now we can translate those skills to the specific lens of supporting authors and publishers.”

The three students list skills that transfer to any field, from an understanding of contracts to advertising, visual arts, technical writing, event planning, education, and more.

This year’s two publications will be launched at a reception at Mackenzie Hall on Tuesday, April 2. To learn more about the teams and follow their journey, check out the What Time Can’t Touch and Where the Map Begins Instagram feeds.

UWindsor alumna Melissa D’Agostino (BFA 2003) will be on hand for a screening of her musical film Mother of All Shows, Wednesday, April 3, in the Performance Hall, School of Creative Arts Armouries.

D’Agostino co-wrote, co-directed, and stars in the mother-daughter “traumedy” with Wendie Malick, whose television and screen roles included Nina Van Horn in the sitcom Just Shoot Me, which garnered her two Emmy nominations.

The April 3 screening is presented in conjunction with the University of Windsor Alumni Association exclusively for University Players members and guests, along with students of drama and communications, media, and film.

The evening will commence with a reception at 6 p.m.; the screening will begin at 7 p.m. Following the film, D’Agostino will engage in a question-and-answer session, providing a unique opportunity for students and attendees to gain insights into the creative process and engage in dialogue about building a career in film.

To attend this exclusive event, contact the University Players box office at uplayers@uwindsor.ca. Find more information, including a trailer, on the film website.

DailyNews is offering readers a chance to sweeten their long weekend, with a prize meant for sharing.

A selection of candies is available to one lucky winner best able to identify songs whose titles rhyme with candy. A random draw will select a victor from all correct responses received by 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 27.

To enter the contest, just match the song to the description.

1. Looking Glass reached no. 1 on the Billboard charts with this 1972 single from its self-titled debut album.
2. Dolly Parton released this song on her 1974 album Jolene.
3. This 1974 ballad was Barry Manilow’s first no. 1 hit and first gold single.
4. This song from the 1978 film Grease, performed by John Travolta, became a no. 1 hit in Ireland and no. 2 in the U.K.
5. Weird Al Yankovic parodied “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea with this song from his 2014 studio album Mandatory Fun.

1. Brandy
2. Handy
3. Mandy
4. Randy
5. Sandy

Contest is open to all readers of the DailyNews. Send an e-mail with your responses to uofwnews@uwindsor.ca.

This year’s Spring Open House — Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — promises to be bigger and better than ever before, says Chris Busch.

Associate vice-president, enrolment management, he says the event is the best opportunity for prospective and admitted UWindsor students to prepare for their Lancer journey, take in campus life, meet their professors, chat with other students, and ask questions about their program.

“This year’s Spring Open House promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with more engaging experiences spread throughout our beautiful campus,” says Dr. Busch. “We are thrilled to welcome future Lancers to our vibrant and welcoming campus community.”

This year, future Lancers will explore the campus with check-ins, information booths, and presentations at multiple locations. Event attendees will have the chance to win a tuition credit or AirPods Max.

Busch encourages faculty and staff to share an open house invitation with friends and family. Register now at uwin.life/soh-daily.

Registration for Lancer Summer Camps will open Tuesday, April 2.

This year’s camps offer a variety of general interest and varsity sport specialties running from July 2 to Aug. 23, says co-ordinator Olivia Binder.

Plus, UWindsor faculty and staff are eligible for a discount on select camps: “Ensure you and your family are set up with the correct eligibility in our registration to receive proper pricing” by calling the Toldo Lancer Centre service desk at 519-253-3000, ext. 7029.

Get more details on the summer camps website or contact Binder at obinder@uwindsor.ca or 519-253-3000, ext. 2455.