Month: September 2014

DePaul’s Visiting Writers Program: Julia Fierro and Verónica Gerber

Reading and Master Class with Julia Fierro, Author of Cutting Teeth Reading: Monday, October 6, 6 p.m., 115 Richardson Library Master Class: Monday, October 6, 3 p.m., 3rd floor conference room of Arts & Letters Hall (ALH) Before reading from her debut novel, Cutting Teeth, Julia will be offering a master class and workshop. Students who would like Julia to…Continue reading DePaul’s Visiting Writers Program: Julia Fierro and Verónica Gerber

Volunteer at ASJA’s Content Connections to Attend for Free

Current MAWP and MAE students who sign up for a volunteer shift at ASJA’s Content Connections Chicago 2014 (November 13–14, 2014) can attend for free. ConCon attendees will have many opportunities to network with freelancers, gain insights into building their professional platforms, and meet companies all over the Midwest hiring freelance writers. Contact Professor Rebecca Johns-Trissler at rjohnstr@depaul.edu for…Continue reading Volunteer at ASJA’s Content Connections to Attend for Free

Alumni Publications: Karin Vergoth

Early this month, MAW alum and Colorado-based freelancer Karin Vergoth penned an article for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association on the recovery of the ozone layer. Congratulations, Karin!  

Korean Poet and Activist Ko Un (고은) to Read on Thursday, October 2

Who: Ko Un (고은), a Korean poet, Nobel Prize for Literature finalist, and former Buddhist monk and political prisoner What: Free lecture and poetry reading When: Thursday, October 2, 6 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) Where: Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 South State Street, Chicago For more information, visit Ko Un’s website or listen to the BBC documentary Ko Un: The People’s…Continue reading Korean Poet and Activist Ko Un (고은) to Read on Thursday, October 2

Represent DePaul’s Graduate Students in English

DePaul’s English department is seeking two 2014–2015 graduate student representatives—one from the MAE program and one from the MAWP program—to represent English students in departmental discussions and decisions. Student representatives help faculty evaluate the teaching of professors who are going up for tenure or promotion. MAE and MAWP students may submit self-nominations to Ms. Jan…Continue reading Represent DePaul’s Graduate Students in English

Luminarts 2015 Creative Writing Competition (Deadline: 6/1/15)

The Luminarts Cultural Foundation at the Union League Club of Chicago is accepting applications for its 2015 creative writing competition. The competition awards five $5,000 grant awards and Luminarts Fellowships across the categories of creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry to young Chicagoland writers (aged 18–30). Applicants may submit their work here. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, June 1, 2015, 11:59…Continue reading Luminarts 2015 Creative Writing Competition (Deadline: 6/1/15)

Medieval Narratives Conference Seeks Proposals (Deadline: 11/21/14)

The Illinois Medieval Association is accepting abstracts for its 32nd annual conference, cosponsored by Saint Louis University (SLU). This year’s theme is “Medieval Narratives.” CONFERENCE DATES: February 20–21, 2015 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Cynthia Robinson (Cornell University) and John Van Engen (University of Notre Dame) DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS:  November 21, 2014 Proposals for both whole sessions and individual papers are welcome. Three-paper sessions are scheduled for 90 minutes,…Continue reading Medieval Narratives Conference Seeks Proposals (Deadline: 11/21/14)

Call for Two-Year College Internship Applications

If you’re interested in a two-year college teaching internship for winter/spring 2015 or have any questions about the internship, please contact Dr. Carolyn Goffman at cgoffman@depaul.edu. A teaching internship lasts for a semester (16 weeks). You will register for ENG 509 (Independent Study) for one quarter only, but your internship will last the full semester. The College of…Continue reading Call for Two-Year College Internship Applications

Upcoming Dates of Note for English Graduate Students

Register for the MAE capstone portfolio or thesis option by September 25. Apply for a MAE and MAWP Partial Tuition Waiver Scholarship by September 26. Attend the MAE capstone portfolio/thesis option information session on September 27. Apply for autumn quarter degree conferral by October 1.