By M.A.W.P. student Brittany Petersen On Tuesday, author Ryan Van Meter returned to his graduate school alma mater to read from his new book, If You Knew Then What I Know Now, and to answer questions from students eager to replicate his journey to success. But Van Meter was the first to admit that journey…Continue reading Ryan Van Meter’s Homecoming
Month: April 2011
Small Presses and Literary Magazines Offer Opportunity
By M.A.W.P. student Christopher Smith I recently came across an article online published by the New York Journal of Books about the success of the small literary publisher. These small publishers are publishing books and journals, online and in print, that feature strong writing in a variety of genres, and they are being read by…Continue reading Small Presses and Literary Magazines Offer Opportunity
Ryan Van Meter Reading Tonight
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nw_NjkTJbY] Ryan Van Meter—who received an MA from the creative writing program—will be reading from his much-praised new essay collection, If You Knew Then What I Know Now. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly recently described the book as a “moving debut” with “profoundly universal appeal.” Ryan Van Meter Tuesday, April 26 6:00 p.m. Dorothy…Continue reading Ryan Van Meter Reading Tonight
Alumnus News: John Lillig
Are you an alumni or current student of the M.A.E. or M.A.W.P. with news of your own? Please send announcements to Molly Tranberg at mtranber@depaul.edu. A warm congratulations goes out to John on his accomplishments. John Lillig (M.A.E., J.D.) and co-author Richard Boonstra recently published an article, “Downtown Disposal, Inc. v. City of Chicago,” in the…Continue reading Alumnus News: John Lillig
Dangerous Territory: Reflection on Master Class with William Lychack
By M.A.W.P. student Shane Zimmer Last Thursday I took part in a Master Class with author William Lychack as part of the Visiting Writers Program at DePaul. I was one of three fortunate M.A.W.P. students who had their stories selected for the hour-and-a-half workshop. Along with Javaria Afghani and Amanda Gibson, I had the opportunity…Continue reading Dangerous Territory: Reflection on Master Class with William Lychack
Student News: M.A.E. and M.A.W.P. Students to Present at EGSA Conference
Twenty-two M.A.E. and M.A.W.P. students will present at the upcoming EGSA Spring Conference on Friday, April 15, 2011. Organized by Kimberly Anderson (M.A.E.), Steve Bogdaniec (M.A.W.P.), Heath Black (M.A.E.), Christopher Smith (M.A.W.P.), Brianna Tonner (M.A.W.P), and Angel Woods (M.A.W.P.), the conference features twelve panels of student presenters and a keynote address by Professor Hannah Pittard, author…Continue reading Student News: M.A.E. and M.A.W.P. Students to Present at EGSA Conference
Alumna News: Allison Tyndall Locke
Are you an alumni or current student of the M.A.E. or M.A.W.P. with news of your own? Please send announcements to Molly Tranberg at mtranber@depaul.edu. A warm congratulations goes out to Allison on her many accomplishments. Allison Tyndall Locke graduated from the MAE program in 2005 while working for DePaul’s Steans Center for Community-based Service Learning.…Continue reading Alumna News: Allison Tyndall Locke
Three M.A.W.P. Students Selected for William Lychack Master Class
The M.A.W.P. is delighted to announce that Javaria Afghani, Amanda Gibson and Shane Zimmer have been selected to take a master class with visiting writer William Lychack this week. Congratulations to these three students—and thanks to all those who submitted work. The quality of the entries was strong and the competition was fierce. Please plan…Continue reading Three M.A.W.P. Students Selected for William Lychack Master Class
EGSA Conference Seeks Moderators and Volunteers
The EGSA is seeking Moderators for the 2nd Annual English Graduate Student Association Spring Conference to be held at McGowan South on April 15, 2011 from 1pm-6:45pm. Moderators are needed for panels being held at 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm and 5:30pm. There will be three congruent panels in each of these sessions. Please let us know…Continue reading EGSA Conference Seeks Moderators and Volunteers