You asked and Ex Libris delivers! Today we are happy to bring you Part 2 of “Meet the New GA’s”. If you missed part one, you can read about Matt, Julia, and Claire here. Please join me in congratulating all seven new GA’s. Tracey Hulstein Program & year: MAWP, first year GA role: UCWbL Productions…Continue reading Meet the New GA’s (Part 2)
Month: September 2011
Filling Up the Calendar
*REMINDER: Tomorrow, Sept. 30, is the LAST DAY to apply for Partial Tuition Scholarship Awards AND Saturday, Oct. 1 is the deadline to apply for Degree Conferral for Autumn 2011. Apply on Campus Connect and contact Nora Durkin at CLA&SS Graduate Services at ndurkin1@depaul.edu with any questions* In just two days we get to flip…Continue reading Filling Up the Calendar
Faculty News, an Internship Opportunity, and a Call for Papers
Hopefully everyone has taken a few minutes to read the DePaul Magazine article “When the Teacher is an Author” that we posted about on Monday, because today we are happy to post two more exciting accomplishments of the DePaul English Department faculty. It has just been announced that faculty member Jim Fairhall is the 2012…Continue reading Faculty News, an Internship Opportunity, and a Call for Papers
A Writing Contest, a Job Fair, and Four Faculty Writers
While going through Ex Libris announcements this afternoon, it occurred to Jan Hickey and me that were someone so inclined, one could easily attend a writerly event almost every single day in October. It’s just a good time to be an English Graduate student! Check back frequently for events, writing contests, and other news as…Continue reading A Writing Contest, a Job Fair, and Four Faculty Writers
What Will You Do with the Last Weekend in September?
Like it or not, summer is officially over and we’re coming up on the last weekend in September. Not sure how you’re going to spend the weekend yet? Don’t worry, Ex Libris has some suggestions for you! 1.) Work on your Two-Year College Teaching Internship Application Are you working on your Two-Year College Teaching Certificate…Continue reading What Will You Do with the Last Weekend in September?
Meet the New GA’s (Part 1)
First order of business: Winter and Spring 2012 schedules have been UPDATED. The updated schedules can be found right here on Ex Libris under “Classes” and are also available in PDF form to download or print on d2l under “MA in English/Writing and Publishing” > “Content”> “Course Lists”. And now for the fun part: Meet…Continue reading Meet the New GA’s (Part 1)
Join a Writing Group and Participate in One Book One Chicago– On Campus!
*Reminder: Tomorrow, Sept. 20 is the LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS without penalty!* The University Center for Writing-based Learning invites students to join a writing group. Writing Center GA Claire Rooney sends us the following information: The Writer’s Guild and Writing Groups by Request The Writing Groups team at the UCWbL is pleased to…Continue reading Join a Writing Group and Participate in One Book One Chicago– On Campus!
Partial Tuition Scholarships, Alumni News, and a Networking Event
Current MAE and MAWP students, check your email! The MAE and MAWP programs are offering Partial Tuition Scholarships (PTS) to recognize outstanding academic achievement of students in the English department’s two graduate programs. Partial Tuition Scholarships provide a partial reimbursement for tuition paid for 2011 autumn graduate courses in English taken toward the MAE and…Continue reading Partial Tuition Scholarships, Alumni News, and a Networking Event
UCD Anthology Contest, Call for Papers on Women’s and Gender History, and More
There are only two days left to send in your submissions for the UCD Anthology Contest! The yearly anthology produced by the University College Dublin Creative Writing Masters showcases the talents of the UCD English department, but as part of fundraising efforts for this year’s anthology, the Creative Writing Masters group is running a competition…Continue reading UCD Anthology Contest, Call for Papers on Women’s and Gender History, and More
Meet the New Faculty: Marcy J. Dinius
The DePaul English Department has a new faculty member this fall, Prof. Marcy J. Dinius. Prof. Dinius specializes in antebellum American literature, with interests in American literature from seventeenth century to the present; African American literature and culture; visual, print, and material cultures; Atlantic and hemispheric studies; critical and cultural theory; history of the book…Continue reading Meet the New Faculty: Marcy J. Dinius
Two-Year College Teaching Certificate and Internship
Today’s post is important information about a great opportunity available to both MAE and MAWP students written by Certificate Program Director Dr. Carolyn Goffman. Teaching in a two-year college can be an excellent part-time or temporary job; it can also be a great career. In this competitive market, it helps to have experience and knowledge…Continue reading Two-Year College Teaching Certificate and Internship
One Book One Chicago, Upcoming Literary Events, Degree Conferral, and More
Last week, Ex Libris kicked off the new academic year with a welcome message from Profs. Michele Morano and John Shanahan. This week we invite you to read the convocation remarks from the President and Provost here and here for their welcome messages, new updates on the university, and a very thoughtful Willa Cather reference. Many of you…Continue reading One Book One Chicago, Upcoming Literary Events, Degree Conferral, and More