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As we finish Week 4 and move into Week 5, here are some reminders for the next several days. Since these two weeks are especially busy for submission deadlines, events, and other important dates, we’re posting this overview ahead of next Monday so you can get your schedules planned. Week 4 Thursday, January 30: Due Friday, January 31: Due Saturday, February 1: Due Sunday, February 2: Week 5 Due Monday, February 3: Tuesday, February 4: In case you missed it… Coming soon…Spring Quarter 2025 course descriptions! Stay tuned for the full list, which you’ll be… Read Article →

Check out these two fantastic opportunities for grad students! The first is a writing contest with a significant cash prize (deadline of May 1). The second is a 10-month, salaried position for Writer in Residence at Washington, D.C.’s St. Albans School, which includes room and board (deadline of February 20). (See below for details.) The information below has been copied from each institution’s info pages. 1. ABA Journal / Ross Writing Contest for Legal Short Fiction Deadline: May 1, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT About: The ABA Journal, the flagship magazine of the American Bar Association (“ABA”),… Read Article →

For those of you still looking for an internship for this quarter—or if you’d like an internship for this spring or this summer—check out the opportunity below from Premier Travel Media! (If you secure an internship for any quarter, Prof. Green will need to register you for ENG 509 [4 credits]; please contact him at cgreen1@depaul.edu.) The information below has been copied from Premier Travel Media Editorial Coordinator Michael Caravette. Internship: Editorial Coordinator at Premier Travel Media About: This is an exciting opportunity that could be a great fit for those interested in pursuing a career in… Read Article →

Each spring, the English Department awards Graduate Assistantships for the upcoming academic year. These carry: [*Note: combined degree students are unable to renew GAships for a 2nd year] GAs are assigned to work 20 hours per week at the Lincoln Park or Loop Campus during the fall, winter, and spring quarters. These assignments include: Any current or prospective student in the MA in English Literature and Publishing (MALP), MA in Writing and Publishing (MAWP), the MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing, or either of the combined degree programs may apply for an assistantship! New students… Read Article →

Happy Friday of Week 1! This is your reminder that 11:59PM tonight is the last day to add classes to your Winter Quarter schedule. For all students in the MAE/MALP, MAWP, and MFA programs: Partial Tuition Scholarships are available for this Winter Quarter! For full details, eligibility info, and the application form, please see the message below from Miles Harvey, Department Chair: The M.A. in English, M.A. in Literature and Publishing, M.A. in Writing and Publishing, and M.F.A. in Writing and Publishing programs are offering Partial Tuition Scholarships (PTS) to recognize the outstanding academic achievement… Read Article →

We sometimes post about conference opportunities on Ex Libris—but how prepared are you to present at one? Check out this valuable upcoming workshop series to sharpen your skills and research papers (and answer any questions you might have)! [See flyer below for details.] The first workshop, “Getting Prepared for a Conference,” will be held in two weeks, on January 21. Lunch will be provided! (Can’t scan the QR codes on the flyer? Click on any of the workshops listed below and look for the green “Register” button on the sign-up page!:)

Welcome back to a new quarter, and Happy New Year! As you settle into your new classes, check out these upcoming fellowship opportunities, calls for submissions, and contests for the year ahead! Scroll to the bottom of the list for a few reminders on previous posts and some important LAS deadlines for this quarter. (The information below has been copied from each journal or organization’s website.) Fellowship Opportunities: 1. Library Company of Philadelphia Fellowships 2025-2026 Applications due: January 15, 2025 Are you a rising senior, on track to graduate at the end of Spring Quarter 2025?… Read Article →

Classes are ending, final papers and exams are almost finished…but don’t lose sight of these calls for submissions and application deadlines over winter break! Below is a list of upcoming deadlines, sorted by week, between November 18, 2024 and January 6, 2025. (Visit the “Calls for Submissions” and “Career Builders” tabs for more info on each of these items.) Monday, Nov. 18 – Sunday, Nov. 24 (None) Nov. 25 – Dec. 1 Dec. 2 – Dec. 8 Dec. 9 – Dec. 15 Dec. 16 – Dec. 22 (None) Dec. 23 – Dec. 29 (None) Dec…. Read Article →

Happy Week 10, everyone! Scroll down for a few reminders of upcoming events and deadlines for the week ahead (including our One Book, One Chicago announcement for Gabrielle Zevin’s author visit). [The dates to mark down are this Wednesday (13th), this Friday (15th), and this Saturday (16th)!] 1. One Book, One Chicago’s banned book: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow When: FRIDAY, November 15, 11:00 AM Where: LPC, McGowan South, Room 106 This year’s One Book, One Chicago will feature author Gabrielle Zevin, who will discuss her book Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow in a reading,… Read Article →

Looking for an internship for next quarter/next year? We’ve got you covered! Below is a list of Winter Quarter internships Prof. Chris Solís Green sent out to grad students earlier this week. (If you secure an internship, Prof. Green will need to register you for ENG 509 [4 credits] for WQ2025; please contact him at cgreen1@depaul.edu.) The information below has been copied from Prof. Green’s email. WINTER QUARTER 2025 INTERNSHIPS  1. David Aretha Inc./ Owl Moon Press Primary role of intern: Reaching out to children’s book authors to offer to review their book on Amazon… Read Article →

We’ve been keeping you up-to-date on opportunities and events throughout the quarter—but it helps to see these all in one place! In case you need it, here’s a recap of all the fellowships, contests, and more with upcoming deadlines between now and early January (and a few with later deadlines, to help you plan ahead). Each item in the list below will have a hyperlink to its original post, where you can view more info and access application links. Fellowships, Workshops, and Residencies “Writing Between the Vines” Retreats for Writers (Available this February at four… Read Article →

Are you a rising senior, on track to graduate at the end of Spring Quarter 2025? Are you a recent graduate or a current grad student interested in archival research collections? Are you working on your doctorate or thinking about a Master’s thesis? Consider applying for one of these fellowships! Following a short description of the Library Company’s fellowships program, each fellowship category is outlined at the bottom of this page. (The information below has been copied from the Library Company of Philadelphia’s website.) The Library Company of Philadelphia is now accepting applications for postdoctoral,… Read Article →

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