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by Ex Libris on April 11, 2017

Three Upcoming Chicago Women in Publishing Events

Chicago Women in Publishing (CWIP) will be hosting three upcoming educational and networking events. The first is an educational program exploring career opportunities in the marketing communication field. Marcom veteran Diana Schneidman, author of Real Skills, Real Income, will discuss the many specialties under the marcom umbrella and review the pros and cons of full-time corporate career versus freelancing. The event takes place April 19 from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the US Bank Building (40th floor). More online, or on the official press release. The second event is a seminar on developmental editing… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 29, 2017

SQ17 PTS Award Applications Now Available

Applications are now available for Spring Quarter 2017 Partial Tuition Scholarships (PTS) Awards. Find out more here, and download the application here. 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 spring graduate courses in English taken toward the MAE and MAWP degrees.

by Ex Libris on March 17, 2017

Upcoming Dates and Final Spring Internships!

As spring break begins, Ex libris would like to remind graduate students to keep the following dates in mind: Spring Break: Saturday, March 18 – Friday, March 24 Grades Due: Friday, March 24 Spring Quarter Classes Begin: Saturday, March 25 Final Day to Add Courses: Friday, March 31 SPEC Submissions Due: Friday, March 31 Additionally, see the message below for the final list of internship offerings for Spring Quarter! If selected, contact Chris Green at cgreen1@depaul.edu to register for credit. Enjoy the break everyone! ————————————————— SPRING INTERNSHIPS 2017 IPG PUBLISHING GROUP The contact person for… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 10, 2017

Internship opportunity for Fall 2017 at a Chicago City College

DePaul students are currently eligible and being offered an internship opportunity at Chicago City Colleges. The internship is a great opportunity to work with an excellent instructor who specializes in technology and writing. The class is a hybrid face-to-face and on-line class. It will meet for three hours once a week, and the rest of the work is on-line. The instructor is experienced and knowledgeable; working with her would be an education in on-line teaching. If you would like to learn more about this or other two-year college teaching opportunities, please contact: Carolyn Goffman: cgoffman@depaul.edu.

by Ex Libris on February 28, 2017

Internship with the Great Books Foundation

The Great Books Foundation is interested in finding an Editorial Intern. Possible projects for the internship: Fact-check author headnotes for adult or K-12 anthologies Research and assist with permissions process Key in selections and make corrections using InCopy Proofread and cold read adult anthologies, teacher materials, K-12 student fiction/nonfiction materials, catalogs, or website materials Review/QA ebooks on multiple platforms Shadow/assist Editorial Services person on cross-team projects (examples include book projects, professional development offerings, videos/webinars, website revisions) Write posts for Great Books Connections Help with some of the regular filing, organizing, photocopying, and library runs The… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 27, 2017

CWIP: Publishing for Professionals

Chicago Women in Publishing (CWIP) is hosting a full-day workshop on Saturday, March 11. The event has a unique character, in that it focuses on creating, publishing, and promoting a niche-market nonfiction book to use as a marketing and branding tool for businesses. The even lasts from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm, interested students can register online here. The event costs $129 for CWIP members and $149 for non members. Find full information on the official press release below: February 8, 2017 For Immediate release Contact: Taylor Alcantar, CWIP Director of Marketing Phone: 773-827-1076 Email:… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 24, 2017

New Internships with Poetry East, Cambridge Educational Services, and Others

Find information for new Spring internships below: Poetry East Poetry East is searching for one or two interns for the Spring Quarter who have a background and interest in WordPress, website design, and social media to help with the Poetry East website and the Poet’s Almanac. Interested students can contact Meredith Ferrill for more information. Poetry East is DePaul’s international poetry journal ran by Prof. Richard Jones. Cambridge Educational Services Cambridge Educational Services is currently searching for a marketing graphics intern and a marketing copywriter intern. Both positions are paid. Find out more information on… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 23, 2017

Oxford American Jeff Baskin Writers Fellowship

The Oxford American is now offering a literary fellowship designed to support the writing of a debut book of creative nonfiction. the fellowship offers the winner a $10,000 living stipend, housing, and an editorial apprenticeship with the Oxford American toward a nine-month residency in the thriving creative community of Central Arkansas in Little Rock. Complete applications will include 300-500 word book proposal, a 300-500 word statement of interest in magazine editorial work, a creative nonfiction writing sample of no more than 12,000 words excerpted from the proposed project, and a curriculum vitae. Applications are due March… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 21, 2017

Tent Writing Workshop in Amherst, Mass

Tent: Creative Writing is a free week of workshops, literary seminars, and conversations for twenty writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for writers curious about connections between Jewishness and contemporary culture. The program runs July 16-23, and will be lead by Sam Lipsyte (ficiton), Lisa Olstein (poetry), and Eileen Pollack (nonfiction). Those interested must submit an application online here. Applications are due March 13.

by Ex Libris on February 21, 2017

Sigmau Tau Delta Applications Due Soon

DePaul’s Gamma Psi Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, The National English Honor Society, will elect new members in spring, 2017. English Majors and Minors, graduate and undergraduate, are eligible to apply providing they have completed one course beyond English 120 (or equivalent) and have a G.P.A. of 3.4 or better. Those interested can fill out an application here, or contact Professor Johnson-Gonzalez at bjohns58@depaul.edu.

by Ex Libris on February 15, 2017

Internships from Chicago Gallery News, Deadlines Approaching!

Chicago Gallery News is offering two internships, on editorial (more here) and the other is administrative (more here). Follow the links to apply by March 1! If chosen, please register for ENG 509, contact Chris Green at cgreen1@depaul.edu for more information.

by Ex Libris on February 14, 2017

Upcoming On-Campus Recruiting Events

INFORMATION SESSIONS Employer: KPMG Event: Accounting Summer Leadership Programs with KPMG Date: Monday, February 13th 2017 Time: 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm Place: DePaul Center TBD https://depaul.joinhandshake.com/events/43034 Employer: Nuveen Asset Management, Moody’s, Allstate, etc. Event: Municipal Career Pathways- Presented by The Chicago Municipal Analysts Society Date: Wednesday, February 15th 2017 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Place: Room 8005 – DePaul Center https://depaul.joinhandshake.com/events/38875 WORKSHOP Job Search Strategies Date: Tuesday, February 14th 2017 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Location: Room 151 – Schmitt Academic Center (SAC) https://depaul.joinhandshake.com/events/37138 Groupon Office Visit: Center… Read Article →

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