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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 2018 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 →

Summer Teaching Positions Available: Teach Reading to Students of All Ages This Summer Earn more than $6,000 during the summer. Teachers typically earn between $500 and $800 per week while teaching. Gain over 500 hours of teacher-training and teaching experience with a variety of age groups.  Help students of all ages develop their reading skills and ability to become imaginatively absorbed in books. The Institute of Reading Development is seeking candidates for summer 2018 teaching positions. We seek applicants with an undergraduate degree or higher from any discipline. We provide a paid training program and… Read Article →

A reminder to graduate students (or prospective students) that deadlines for positions as a English Department Graduate Assistant are due January 15! Graduate assistants work roughly 20 hours  a week in the department and receive a tuition waiver for up to 12 courses and a $7,500 stipend. Interested parties can find out more below, download an application packet, and visit  on the department website for full details. Each spring, the English Department awards approximately 5-6 Graduate Assistantships for the upcoming academic year. Any current or prospective student in the MA in English, MA in Writing and Publishing, or either… Read Article →

Sign up for a three-week intensive seminar in writing and translating poetry!  The instructors are Janet Holmes and Clyde Moneyhun, from the MFA program at Boise State University. Jane is a prolific poet and editor of the award-winning Ahsahta Press. Clyde is a translator of contemporary Catalan and Spanish poetry. The seminar will be taught in Alicante, Spain, and they have worked with the Escuela Elcano there to keep expenses to a minimum. The experience will be transformative for the participants, taking them forward in their own original poetry as well as their translations. Note… Read Article →

The College of LAS supp​orts the research, scholarship, and creative work of graduate students through its Graduate Research Funding (GRF) program. The GRF helps defray the cost of conducting research and creative work and for presenting papers at academic conferences through a competitive process. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline: January 22, 2018 For guidelines and to apply, visit the website here.

The ASK network connects DePaul students and graduates with alumni to explore college and professional transitions, life challenges, and university and career questions. You can gain exclusive first access to DePaul’s new mentorship community. The Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) network is launching a new mentorship platform The platform will connect you with DePaul alumni who have been in your shoes. Connect with at least 3 mentors this week. When you join as a Student, you will be able to: * Expand your DePaul community * Connect with alumni in your city or industry of interest… Read Article →

Haymarket Books, an independent, nonprofit book publisher, seeks a full-time manuscript editor to join their growing press based in Chicago. They publish progressive adult nonfiction titles in history, politics, theory, and current events, for both the general trade and academic markets For more information, visit the job listing website here.

Join the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK)! You can gain exclusive first access to DePaul’s new mentorship community. The Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) network is launching a new mentorship platform, and we would like to invite you to join. The platform will connect you with DePaul alumni who have been in your shoes. Try connecting this week with 3 mentors. When you join as a Student, you will be able to:    * Expand your DePaul community    * Connect with alumni in your city or industry of interest    * Establish short-term or long-term mentorships… Read Article →

Frog Tutoring is a tutoring company looking for students that are passionate and knowledgeable about teaching and learning. All Frog Tutoring tutors will meet with assigned students to provide one-on-one private tutoring for subject matters in their areas of expertise. Tutors are to serve as a guide and coach to assist their students to become a successful, independent learner while integrating effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student’s potential for academic progress. Ultimately, it is the tutor’s responsibility to motivate students to want to learn, achieve, and be self-motivated. Why Work For Frog Tutoring?… Read Article →

Crook & Folly, DePaul University’s art and literary magazine, is looking for a staff of undergraduate & graduate students for 2017/18! For more information, see flyer above.

Pre-Health Advising is hiring a part-time Pre-health Graduate Student Worker through student employment. Students interested in higher education are encouraged to apply. Students will have the ability to help with advising students, organizing events, assisting in advising a student group and more. For the full job description, visit the Office of Student employment’s website here, or contact Lindsey Burdick lburdick@depaul.edu, Associate Director of  Pre-Health Advising  

Two new summer employment opportunities are being offered to DePaul graduate students. Best-selling author Stacey Ballis is seeking an intern to do research for her new novel. She is looking into the Regency period of British literature – specifically, people in Jane Austen’s circle. The best fit for this opening is a lit student with working knowledge of the Regency period and a passion for research. Send resumes and writing samples (academic essay preferred) to stacey@staceyballis.com. If chosen, contact Chris Green to register for academic credit at cgreen1@depaul.edu. Fifth Wednesday Journal an independent print literary… Read Article →

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