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[email protected] | web: www.umanitoba.ca/asper Contents AUGUST 2004 4 AGM 2004 The Annual General Meeting marks the beginning of a new year and the announcement of this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. 12 REFLECTING ON THE WRITING PROCESS Author Miriam Toews talks about the writing process, her recent success and plans for the future. 16 WRITING, CREATING AND PERFORMING Several alumni are profiled who are excelling in their creative fields.