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by Ex Libris on January 6, 2017

Writers Resist Chicago!

On Sunday, January 15, Chicago will be joining over 50 cities worldwide in a series of “Writers Resist” events dedicated to promoting free expression and democracy. Over 75 Chicago authors are slated to read! See the press release below for full details.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ruben Quesada and  Brian Kornell at writersresistchicago@gmail.com www.chicagowritersresist.info LOOP READING ROSTER FINALIZED;  OVER 75 CHICAGO WRITERS READ TO “RE-INAUGURATE” DEMOCRACY On January 15th, 2017, joining over 50 cities worldwide, Chicago “Writers Resist” Threats to Free Expression and Democracy with eight City of Neighborhoods events. CHICAGO, Illinois, December 23, 2016 –… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 6, 2017

CWIP Manuscript Editing Event

Chicago Women in Publishing (CWIP) is holding an educational event on Manuscript Editing on Wednesday, January 18. The even will be from 5:30-8:00 PM on the 40th floor of the U.S. Bank Building. The event is $10 for student members, and $25 for nonmembers. Register online here, and find full details on the press release below.   Chicago Women in Publishing (CWIP) Educational Event: Manuscript Editing Join Chicago Women in Publishing on January 18 for the nonprofit’s first educational event of the calendar year. Led by CWIP’s current president and vice president, the program will… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 6, 2017

The Chicago Tribune’s Nelson Algren Literary Contest

The Chicago Tribune is now accepting submissions to their 2017 Nelson Algren Literary Contest. They are accepting submission of 8,000 words with a limit of two stories per author. There is no entry fee. The winner will receive $3,500. The deadline is January 31.  Submit online here. The Chicago Tribune’s Nelson Algren Literary Awards is a nationally recognized contest for original short fiction, named in honor of the Chicago literary great Nelson Algren. The contest has been held annually since 1981. The award has been presented to a number of distinguished authors, including Louise Erdrich… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 6, 2017

“Which Way Forward?: Freedom Organizing in the Twenty-First Century” with Barbara Smith

 See the exciting announcement below concerning a visit from activist and scholar Barbara Smith (location TBD). Which Way Forward? Freedom Organizing in the Twenty-First Century with Barbara Smith Wednesday, January 18 6:00-8:00 PM, with reception Author, activist, and independent scholar, Barbara Smith is a groundbreaker in opening up a national cultural and political dialogue about the intersections of race, class, sexuality, and gender.  She was a cofounder of the Combahee River Collective, a Black feminist organization of the 1970s, and a cofounder and publisher of Kitchen Table: Women of Color Press (until 1995), the first… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 6, 2017

Studio χ, a New Digital Humanities Initiative

A new digital humanities initiative Studio χ, is kicking off their inaugural event this January 19. The first  Studio χ event, “Digital Humanities and Difference,” will host Tara McPherson and Phillip Ethington from the University of Southern California. It will take place at 4:30 in McGowan South, Room 108. The image above has details on more events happening this quarter. Studio χ, a Center for faculty development, will foster and support research at the interface between humanities and computing. The Center will work with all colleges in the university to construct networks of interested faculty,… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 6, 2017

REMINDER: PTS Award Applications Due January 17

The M.A. in English and M.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 two graduate programs. Partial Tuition Scholarships provide a partial reimbursement for tuition paid for 2017 winter graduate courses in English taken toward the MAE and MAWP degrees. You are eligible to apply for a PTS award if: You have already completed at least two English graduate courses toward your MAE or MAWP degree You are enrolled in one or more English graduate classes for the current… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 5, 2017

Welcome to Winter Quarter 2017!

Welcome back! Here at Ex Libris we’re hoping everyone had a nice holiday break, and enjoyed sometime away from their studies. Now that the new year is underway, please take a moment to note some important upcoming dates: January 8 – Last Day to Add Classes January 15 – Last Day to Drop Classes 2017-2018 Graduate Assistant applications due Chicago Writers Resist Event Deadline for Winter ’17 Degree Conferral Applications January 17 – PTS Award Applications due January 23 – Course Carts open for Spring ’17 Quarter February 1 – Deadline for Spring ’17 Degree… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 5, 2017

Submit Proposals to the LAS Graduate Student Conference

The Fourth Annual Interdisciplinary LAS Graduate Student Conference is happening this spring and the deadline to submit is fast approaching! The conference takes place March 3 on the Lincoln Park Campus and is an opportunity for graduate students from across the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences to showcase their work and interact with work from students across departments. Students may propose individual papers or poster presentations. Papers can be completed or in-progress, and this conference can be a good opportunity to workshop a paper to be submitted to another academic conference. Submit online here. Submissions are due January 15…. Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 5, 2017

Center for Identity, Inclusion and Social Change Calendar of Events

DePaul’s Center for Identity, Inclusion and Social Change has released their event calendar for the Winter Quarter 2017. Two annual events coming up quickly this January are the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast on the 17 and the Student Drag Show on the 20. See the full calendar of amazing events below.

by Ex Libris on January 5, 2017

Submissions to The Dallas Review Close January 15!

January 15 is the final day to submit fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction to Reunion: The Dallas Review! Reunion is seeking fresh, well crafted, professional quality work from across the nation to publish in their large format annual publication. Send in submissions online. Find further details below: Fiction: one story, up to 5,000 words Poetry: 3-5 poems. Longer poems will be considered, but shorter are preferable. Please submit as one document Creative nonfiction: up to 5,00 words Also accepting submissions of translations, drama, and the visual arts From the editors: For over two decades, Reunion: The Dallas… Read Article →

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