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by Ex Libris on January 8, 2025

Welcome Back! / Open Calls for Submissions + Some Reminders

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 →

by Ex Libris on November 13, 2024

Don’t Forget About Winter Break Submission Deadlines!

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 →

by Ex Libris on November 11, 2024

Week 10 Events & Deadlines: One Book, One Chicago + MMLA + Application Reminders!

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 →

by Ex Libris on November 8, 2024

* Winter Quarter Internships Available! *

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 →

by Ex Libris on November 5, 2024

Your Week 9 Recap: A List of Upcoming Deadlines for Fellowships, Calls for Submissions, etc.!

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 →

by Ex Libris on November 4, 2024

Applications NOW OPEN for the Library Company of Philadelphia’s 2025-26 Fellowships Cycle!

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 →

by Ex Libris on November 1, 2024

Reminder: Scholarship Applications Due Sun. Nov. 3 + Study Abroad UK Applications due TODAY, Nov. 1!

We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween yesterday! Below are reminders for two upcoming deadlines as we start off November: scholarship applications and the UK study abroad. Be sure to get these in on time, if you’re interested! 1. Study Abroad UK (Spring Break 2025) Still feeling the Halloween spirit? Apply for DePaul’s “Gothic Monsters” study abroad to the UK! Applications are open to both grads and undergrads. Application deadline: November 1 Itinerary: London, Bath, Whitby, and Edinburgh View the Spring Break 2025 program list at https://programsabroad.depaul.edu/. Click “United Kingdom: Gothic Monsters” for… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 28, 2024

Lots of Calls for Submissions + 2 Workshops + a Writers’ Retreat!

Happy Monday! Here are some upcoming calls for submissions between the end of the month and early next year, as well as info on two fall poetry workshops over Zoom. Below this list is a description of “Writing Between the Vines,” a 2025 writers’ retreat at four California vineyards. (The information below has been copied from each journal’s website.) 1. Kitchen Table Quarterly Deadline: October 31, 2024 About: Kitchen Table Quarterly is a journal preoccupied with history—true history. Each of us holds the histories of what came before: mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, and on and on and on. We… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 25, 2024

Internship Opportunity: Agate Publishing!

Agate Publishing: Training Internships (January 1 – June 30) See below for a description of the Agate Publishing internship! If interested in this internship, please email your cover letter and resume to Prof. Green (CGREEN1@depaul.edu) first; he will then instruct you on whom to contact at Agate. You can also contact Prof. Green with any questions. Agate is seeking interns for its six-month training internship program. The internship terms are typically between January 1–June 30 and July 1–December 31. Agate interns work approximately 20-30 hours per week on site, depending on their availability, and receive… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 25, 2024

Upcoming Scholarships for English Majors!

English majors: check out DePaul’s upcoming scholarships for grads and undergrads! These three are exclusively for English majors: Scholarship amounts range from $1,200 to $10,000, and students are welcome to apply for more than one scholarship. Scan the QR code or visit Scholarship Connect at https://depaul.academicworks.com to apply for these and other scholarships! Application deadline: November 3 Ellin M. Kelly Endowed British Literature Award Awarded to students who have demonstrated their dedication to the study of British Literature as determined by the English Department. Applicants must have completed at least three English courses with a… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 23, 2024

Looking for a Teaching Job in Creative Writing? Consider a fellowship at Emory University! (Apply by Nov. 25)

Apply by 10:59 PM CST on November 25, 2024 to either of Emory University’s open fellowships in Atlanta, Georgia! See details below. (The following information has been copied from Emory University.) For questions or more information, contact Nora Lewis at nora.lewis@emory.edu. Poetry Fellowship 2025-2027 Interfolio link to apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/155819 Application deadline: 11:59pm ET, November 25, 2024 Two-year fellowship in poetry in lively undergraduate English/Creative Writing Program, beginning Fall 2025. A two-year commitment is assumed but the contract renewal for the second year is contingent on a positive review of the first year. Load 1-2, all… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 18, 2024

Still planning your Spring Break? Apply for DePaul’s “Gothic Monsters” study abroad to the UK!

Students accepted to the program will be enrolled in ENG 286/475 (Topics in Popular Literature) for this spring quarter and MPOP 363/520 (Topics in Fandom: Fan Tourism) for the upcoming winter quarter. Application deadline: November 1! Itinerary: London, Bath, Whitby, and Edinburgh Want to learn more? View the Spring Break 2025 program list at https://programsabroad.depaul.edu/ and click “United Kingdom: Gothic Monsters” for course descriptions, program details, and an application link!

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