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by Ex Libris on October 13, 2014

DePaul’s Diversity Images Student Photo Competition (Deadline: 11/25/14)

DePaul’s Diversity Images Student Photo Competition is accepting submissions from all currently enrolled students.   Submit one entry via email to diversityimages@depaul.edu by November 25, 2014. Late entries will not be accepted. Must be in digital format, jpeg or tiff file, at least 4-by-6 inches in size (high resolution preferred) Must be the original work of the entrant If there are people in your photo, you must have their permission to use their image in your work. Please download the permission form here. Prizes will be awarded: 1st Prize:  $500 2nd Prize: $300 3rd Prize:  $200

by Ex Libris on October 13, 2014

DePaul’s New Digital Humanities Graduate Certificate Program Now Accepting Applications

Digital Humanities, or “DH,” is the name for a set of computer-based tools and methods used by people in the humanities. Digital Humanities work is all around us, from large searchable databases to interactive and mobile storytelling apps; from innovative visualization methods for art history and anthropology to new collaborative platforms for research and teaching.The Digital Humanities Graduate Certificate program teaches the digital tools and methods that are increasingly important for students in every field of study. In the certificate program you will develop hands-on experience with these powerful tools and participate in projects including… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 13, 2014

DePaul Faculty Essays Published in The Millions and the Chicago Tribune

Michele Morano, an associate professor and director of the MAWP program here at DePaul, has published “The Afterlife of Travel: On the Work of Philip Graham and Alma Gottlieb” in online literary review The Millions. Christine Sneed, who is teaching at DePaul part-time this year, has published a piece on fact versus fiction in the Chicago Tribune. She cites Michele Morano and DePaul assistant professor Miles Harvey in her essay.  

by Ex Libris on October 9, 2014

Call for Essays on Teaching Writing to Multilingual Students

DePaul MAWP student Kate O’Brien is working on a book—and seeking submissions. Kate’s compiling a collection of essays from language teachers and tutors around the globe with a specific focus on composition studies, or the teaching and tutoring of writing, to multilingual writers. Send submissions (2,000–8,000 words) to obrienk4@gmail.com by November 7, 2014.  For more information on this project, view the flyer here.

by Ex Libris on October 7, 2014

You’re Invited…

Who: DePaul English graduate students (MAE and MAWP programs) and guests What: English Graduate Student Association’s autumn gathering When: Friday, October 17, at 6:15 p.m. Where: Red Lion Pub, 2446 North Lincoln Avenue Why: Get to know DePaul graduate students and faculty as we celebrate autumn quarter at EGSA’s first social of the year! N.B.: All are welcome. Feel free to bring friends, family, and significant others.

by Ex Libris on October 6, 2014

Chicago Humanities Festival Seeks Applications from Chicago-Area Teachers

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) is now accepting applications for EdLab: Spring 2015. This professional development program focuses on The American Revolution, a performance piece by Theater Unspeakable. Fourth- to eighth-grade teachers in the Chicago area (15 teachers maximum) will: Learn strategies for effectively teaching writing Design writing activities that meet Common Core Standards in hands-on workshops Get access to a matinee performance of The American Revolution for their students in May Dates: Saturday, February 7, from 9 a.m. to 3pm Thursday, March 12, from 5 p.m. to 8pm Monday, April 20, from 5 p.m. 8 pm One matinee presentation with students (May 7–20) Cost: $6 (due upon acceptance into… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 6, 2014

Submit Abstracts for Mind, Body and (Con)Text: Cognitive Approaches to Literature and Linguistics (Deadline: 12/14/14)

School of Languages and Cultures 15th Annual Graduate Symposium March 6–7, 2015 Purdue University West Lafayette, Indiana   Submit 250-word abstracts (Times New Roman 12-point font, double spaced) to slcsymposiumpurdue@gmail.com by December 14, 2014. Email submissions should include the presenter’s name, institution of affiliation, email address, and phone number. Please do not include any identifying information on the abstract itself. In a separate attachment, you may also submit a short-form CV (one page). Up to two students with excellent proposals who do not have all expenses covered by their university will receive $100 travel grants. No additional application… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 3, 2014

Nightlight Reading’s Short Story Contest (Deadline: 12/31/14)

Nightlight Reading is accepting submissions geared to boys aged 10–12 for its inaugural short story contest. The nonprofit aims “to fund and promote literature that appeals to boys and keeps them engaged and reading.” The 2014 contest theme is adventure. Writers may submit pieces of up to 5,000 words (20 pages). Submit your entry here by December 31, 2014.  

by Ex Libris on October 3, 2014

DePaul Students’ Writing Published in Chicago After Dark: A City All-Star Student Anthology

Congratulations to DePaul’s own Eric Houghton, Libby Kalmbach, Thom Kudla, Matthew Morley, Aaron Osborne, Lauren T. Silverman, and Kendall Steinle! The Chicago Center for Literature and Photography selected their work for its 2014 collection, Chicago After Dark: A City All-Star Student Anthology, published this autumn. Readings will be taking place around the city. The upcoming citywide release party honors all 31 contributors to the anthology. Chicago After Dark Citywide Release Party Tuesday, October 28, 6 p.m.–9 p.m. City Lit Books 2523 North Kedzie Boulevard (Logan Square) Celebrate the book’s release while enjoying free food and drinks.      

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