Head to the Galway Arms on October 12th at 6:30 for a Chicago writing community event open to all who want to read, listen, and connect!The event will be hosted by DePaul graduate student Philip Janowski. Grab a pint, order a hearty dinner, and let the stories begin!
DePaul students have the opportunity to attend a free student screening of Georgia Oakley’s new adaptation of Sense and Sensebility this coming Thursday, October 8th, 6 PM, at AMC Newcity. Fill out this RSVP form that will act as a ticket at the door.
Authors and DePaul Professors Miles Harvey and Chris Solís Green will be in conversation about “The Literature of Disappearance: Poetry and Prose.” They will also discuss the challenges and triumphs of starting a small press, Big Shoulders Books. The talk will take place on Thursday, October 15th at 6 p.m. at DePaul’s John T. Richardson Library, Room 103. It is free and open to the public Miles Harvey won the 2024 Society of Midland Authors Adult Fiction Award and the 2023 Journal Non/Fiction Prize for The Registry of Forgotten Objects, a collection of short stories…. Read Article →
Agate is seeking interns for its six-month training internship program. The internship terms are typically between January 1–June 30 and July 1–December 31. Agate interns work approximately 20-30 hours per week on site, depending on their availability, and receive credit from their academic institution as well as a stipend of approximately $80 per week. We offer interns considerable flexibility in scheduling their hours during the work week, to allow them to attend school and/or hold paying jobs while also doing the internship. Agate only considers candidates who have completed at least their junior year of undergraduate… Read Article →
Sociey Coffee asks you to join them for an evening of creativity, connection, and community at the Flavor World Art Share! A relaxed, show-and-tell style gathering where artists of all mediums are invited to share their work. Hosted at Society Coffee in Oldtown—come enjoy some coffee, tea, pastries or light food while we talk art. Free street parking is available in the area. The venue is accessible by several downtown bus routes, and bike racks are located nearby. The event is free & open to all–whether you’re sharing a work in progress or a finished… Read Article →
Head to Kibbitznest on October 11th for low-pressure and low stakes event for poets and the poetry curious. Two established poetry open-mics are coming together for a unique crossover night. There will be a 45 minute free write (prompts available) followed by readings and audience votes. The event starts at 4 PM in the back room.
Crook & Folly, DePaul’s student-run literary and arts magazine, is hiring grad and undergrad students for a variety of positions. Applications are open through October 18th. Learn more and apply here.
Looking to present your research and connect with other scholars in the Black Studies field? Jump in the info session fro the National Council for Black Studies conference! Undergrads and Grads have the opportunity to submit a proposal for the panel, and if accepted, would have the trip paid for by a grant from the College of LAS. The information session, led by CBD’s Assistant Director, Jennifer Gardner, will describe the conference a little more, and how to apply. It will be a Zoom session held on Wednesday, September 30th at 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
The M.A. in English, M.A. in Literature and Publishing, M.A. in Writing and Publishing, and M.F.A. in Writing and Publishing programs are offering Partial Tuition Scholarships (PTS) to recognize the outstanding academic achievement of students in the English department’s three graduate programs. Partial Tuition Scholarships provide a partial reimbursement for tuition paid for 2026 Autumn graduate courses in English taken toward the MAE, MALP, MAWP, and MFA degrees. You are eligible to apply for a PTS award if: · You have already completed at least two English graduate courses toward your MAE/MALP, MAWP, or MFA… Read Article →
An Inconvenient Hour: Prose, Poetry, & Coffee is a reading series taking place on Saturdays at Monarch Community Cafe in Rogers Park. Their next event will take place on October 10th at 6 PM and feature, among other authors, DePaul professor Gazmend Kapllani. Professor Kapllani has authored two collections of poetry in Albanian and four novels written in both Greek and Albanian, in addition to numerous scholarly essays. His work centers on themes of migration, border, totalitarianism, and Balkan history.
The Poets and Writer’s Magazine is presenting a virtual conversation and discussion with five spotlighted authors tomorrow, Wednesday the 23rd at 6 PM CDT. Nita Noveno, Phill Branch, Megan O’Grady, Joseph Trinidad, and Elena Dudum will read from their essays, memoirs, and hybrid nonfiction and discuss their books with Poets & Writers Magazine senior editor India Lena González. The event is free, but registration is required. Register here.
Join The Phi Beta Kappa Society in Chicago on September 27 for a free afternoon of discovery at our Pub Fair and Networking Event! This gathering is for readers, writers, artists, editors, students, teachers, zinesters, and the publication-curious alike. Make connections with fellow literary lovers, learn about local presses and literary organizations, or try your hand at making a zine. No publishing experience needed. Refreshments will be provided! The event will take place this coming Sunday, the 27th, from 11 am-2 pm in the Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room in the Art Institute of Chicago…. Read Article →