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by Ex Libris on May 15, 2018

Student Award for Community Engagement

Dear MAE and MAWP Students: The English Department is pleased to announce the new Bill and Irene Beck Award for Community Engagement for graduate students. 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… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on May 14, 2018

Beyond the Bomb Action Corps Leadership Opportunity

  Each year, Beyond the Bomb brings together activists from across the country ready to take action in their community to ensure we never go to nuclear war. They are looking for folks who are ready to dig in to the work: build connections across their campus or city, hold events to educate and mobilize their peers, and ensure nuclear disarmament is a key issue in the upcoming elections. They bring together the whole team in DC each year to train on fundamental campaign skills, the history of the nuclear threat, and the importance of organizing. Their field team mentors organizers… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on May 11, 2018

CALYX Press Call for Submissions

CALYX is looking for new and emerging poets from different demographics. The winner will receive $300 cash and publication in CALYX Journal Vol. 31:2, Winter 2019. Three runners-up will receive a one-issue subscription and publication on the CALYX website. The contest runs from now through June 30, 2018 and is open to any theme or subject. Please submit up to 3 poems (6 pages maximum) of unpublished poetry (both online and hard copy submissions are accepted). There is a $15 reading fee. Further details are attached, and full guidelines can be found on their website at http://calyxpress.org/LoisPrize.html All women-identified poets are encouraged to enter.  

by Ex Libris on May 8, 2018

Black River Chapbook Competition Call for Submissions

Twice each year Black Lawrence Press will run the Black River Chapbook Competition for an unpublished chapbook of poems or short fiction between 16-36 pages in length. The contest is open to new, emerging, and established writers. The winner will receive book publication, a $500 cash award, and ten copies of the book. Prizes are awarded on publication. Entry deadline for the Spring Competition: May 31, 2018 Visit online for complete submission guidelines. Submissions are accepted via submittable now through May 31.    

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