UNO Writing Workshops Abroad is offering a month-long program in Cork, Ireland this summer, with courses in creative writing, literature, theater, film, and communications. They also offer an intimate poetry program at Ezra Pound’s former home, Brunnenburg Castle, in the Italian Alps. Both programs accept graduate and undergraduate students from around the country.
2018 SCHOLARSHIPS to New York State Summer Writers Institute at Skidmore College To Teachers of Creative Writing: Several generous gifts and the Institute’s commitment to access and diversity enable us to launch a scholarship competition each year. The competition is open to students enrolled full-time in undergraduate or graduate programs (including those who graduate in May 2018) who are nominated by their creative writing instructors. Please note the scholarships cover TUITION ONLY. Room and board expenses are the responsibility of the student. In 2017 the Institute awarded approximately 60 tuition scholarships to students from, among… Read Article →
“Law & Critical Social Justice” Study Abroad in Berlin The program is an American Bar Association approved program, but invites select undergraduate and graduate students outside of the College of Law to participate. Students will take two courses on Intersectionality & Human Rights and History, Memory & Law for 8 LAS credits. You are invited to a special information session on DePaul law school’s Berlin Study Abroad program, “Law & Critical Social Justice.” Each summer, this American Bar Association approved program invites select undergraduate and graduate students outside of the College of Law to join this… Read Article →
Writers, English Majors, Alumni & Professors Needed Internationally Have you always wanted to contribute your writing or English skills in other countries? Your skills are definitely needed here: UGANDA: Secondary School Do you excel in writing, grammar and/or literature and can tutor or teach it? If so, then we need you! Many of the things that we take for granted are crucial: –Help students develop strong writing and composition skills; to express themselves. –Writing is a subversive activity. Rote learning is the norm in Africa where they are not taught to question or create. –Teach… Read Article →
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 supports 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 →