Messages from the Editorial and Publication Team
Angela Goerz
Being involved behind the scenes in the creation of this book was an adventure! I started off by being very excited to step outside of my comfort zone and do something that I had never done before. The excitement wore off pretty quickly when I realized just how overwhelming the task was! Fortunately, I had knowledgeable and patient mentors (thank you Vicki and Anwen!) and colleagues to walk through the process with. After countless emails, snacks and many post-it notes, we were able to get things completed. The editorial team made this experience very enjoyable and I am thankful I was able to work along-side them during this experience.
TK Hannah
Putting this book together with Vicki, Anwen and my colleagues was full of deep thought, laughter, and countless colour-coded sticky notes. Everyone on the team came with their unique strengths, talents, and perspectives which made the processes work so well! It would be a lie to say this project was all sunshine and rainbows, I had many fears and worries along the way but Vicki was a great support throughout it all. And here we are! We did it! I want to give a huge shout-out to both Vicki and Anwen for their tireless work on this project. They went above and beyond to create this amazing experiential learning opportunity for us and it is something we will all remember for years to come.
Maven Laberge
When Vicki initially announced we were going to write a book the class was silent, we were already thinking of the future blood, sweat, and tears we’d be pouring into it. But then we realized what an amazing opportunity and experience this would be for us; to publish as an undergrad. As the semester gained speed so did the pressure and although disagreements and anxiety were running high, we got through it together. It was then, at the book launch, that we could finally take a deep breath and a step back to see what we had created with pride.
Rayel MacLean
Being a part of this process has been both the most challenging, and most rewarding experience. From the initial planning stages to our editing days, final revisions, and everything in between- I am so grateful to my classmates, Vicki, and Anwen for their guidance and collaboration. Learning from those around me has been an invaluable experience and I am so impressed with the passion and work everyone has put into this project. This book is a huge accomplishment, and I am proud to have been a part of it.
Madeline McIntyre
Starting off with the project was very intimidating! However, through this process I have learned so much and had such an enjoyable time with my peers learning about the process of creating a book. I am very proud of our end result and look forward to reading and celebrating all of my classmates incredible work!
Katie Near
I cannot describe the anxiety I felt when Vicki announced we would be writing an entire book in a four month semester. It was an incredibly daunting task to present to a room of 30 unsuspecting students. But thank goodness she did. This opportunity to share personal stories and experiences and hold space for such important conversations was amazing (and the work put into it really helped build character, lol). But really, the process of collectively writing a book, sharing in the stress and anxiety with my peers, and being a part of the editing team is something that I will remember for many years to come. Thanks Vicki for challenging us to do something amazing! And thank you Anwen for helping us along the way!
Zoe Paine
At the beginning of SOCI 322, we all agreed that the task of a collaborative book was daunting. However, with perseverance and teamwork, we produced an incredibly meaningful collection of academic and creative pieces. Being the class photographer and a member of the publishing team, I harnessed my visual creativity and organizational skills. Throughout this whole process, I have felt a deep sense of accomplishment and pride for myself, my co-creators, and my instructor. Ultimately, co-creating Gender: Reflections and Intersections will be one of the most cherished memories of my degree.
Tara-Fay Sedar
It was hard to conceptualize how a class of roughly 30 students was going to pull this off in 4 months. There were a lot of challenges along the way yet, we trusted in the process. I had the privilege to not only contribute to the book about a topic that I am very passionate about, but also had the opportunity to experience the editing/publishing process first-hand. From peer review in class to joining a small editing/publishing team to edit final drafts. It was tedious work but exciting as we were exposed to a variety of writing styles and interesting topics. There was a tremendous amount of work that went into the entire process. We could not have done this without Professor Vicki Nygaard’s collaborative spirit and encouraging words. Thank you for going above and beyond as a Professor to provide us with an experiential learning experience that many of us will not soon forget. A huge thank you to Anwen Burk for assisting us on this journey and making the publication a reality.
