Ex Libris

by Ex Libris on April 29, 2019

Bill & Irene Beck Award

Dear Graduate Students: The English Department seeks nominations for the Bill and Irene Beck Award for Community Engagement. This award is named for a family whose support of our own Big Shoulders Books makes possible the publication of socially conscious literature by and about Chicagoans. In the spirit of this generosity, we would like to honor the great work our students do in their communities. If you are someone who volunteers, interns, or otherwise devotes time to assisting with community organizations, partners, and/or individuals, please nominate yourself for this award. Or, if you know… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on April 24, 2019

Barbara Smith Writer-in-Residence Program

Twelve Literary Arts (TLA) is an intergenerational incubator for poets and writers of color based in Cleveland. They are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit literary arts education organization that work with poets and writers from the time they are 14 years of age all the way through their mid-careers. One of their signature programs is The Barbara Smith Writer-In-Residence program. This program invites writers of color worldwide to apply for one of two opportunities to serve as writer-in-residence. The residencies last 1-3 months, depending on the needs of the writer. Twelve Literary Arts provides cost of travel, an apartment, and a… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on April 18, 2019

Spring English Conference 2019 Official Schedule

by Ex Libris on April 11, 2019

Spring English Conference CFP Deadline This Sunday!

The DePaul English Department invites you to participate in our tenth annual student-run conference. The Spring English Conference will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019, in Arts & Letters Hall. The Spring English Conference is an annual daylong event in which DePaul English undergraduate and graduate students present academic and creative work. The presentations may be in (but are not limited to) the following areas: Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Poetry, Dramatic Literature, Literary Analysis, Pedagogical and Literary Theory, Publishing, Professional, and Teaching Practices. This is an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their work in… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on April 10, 2019

Student Tickets for The Winter’s Tale at The Goodman Theater

Next month, Goodman Theatre will be presenting The Winter’s Tale (May 4-June 9) written by William Shakespeare and directed by Artistic Director, Robert Falls. A jealous king accuses his wife of infidelity, setting off a calamitous series of events. Falls reimagines one of Shakespeare’s most wildly theatrical tales, following his celebrated productions of King Lear and Measure for Measure. “No modern American director is better at making a play’s iconic moments pop with fresh irreverence” –CHICAGO TRIBUNE. You can learn more about the production here. At 10am each performance day of The Winter’s Tale, the remaining rear three mezzanine rows of the theatre are available for… Read Article →